The Western Bulldogs have hit a stretch of form that should translate into a big win against Hawthorn.
After a sluggish start to 2023, the Bulldogs have turned their season around and currently sit 3-3 with a full head of steam, led by captain Marcus Bontempelli.
The same can't be said for the Hawks, who have only notched up one win in the first six rounds.
However, the past fortnight has been impressive by Sam Mitchell's side, who took it to GWS and Adelaide until the final siren, going down by single digit margins.
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The first bounce of the game between Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn will be at 4:35 pm AEST, at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.
What time is the AFL today? Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn start time
Saturday afternoon's game between Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn will begin at 4:35pm AEST.
The game will be held at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 4:35pm | 4:35pm | 4:35pm | 4:05pm | 2:35pm |
How to watch or livestream Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn
7Fox Footy will broadcast Saturday afternoon's game.
Coverage on Fox Footy will start from 4:30 pm AEST, with first bounce scheduled for 4:35 pm AEST.
Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
| TV Channel | Fox Footy |
| Live stream | Kayo Sports |
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Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn odds
Western Bulldogs are favoured to win this game, paying $1.22 to Hawthorn's $4.25 to win per BlueBet.
Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn round 6 team lists
Western Bulldogs' starting 22
| Full Back | Taylor Duryea | Liam Jones | Tim O'Brien |
| Half Back | Bailey Dale | Alex Keath | Ed Richards |
| Centre | Oskar Baker | Marcus Bontempelli | Bailey Williams |
| Half Forward | Bailey Smith | Jamarra Ugle-Hagan | Cody Weightman |
| Full Forward | Arthur Jones | Aaron Naughton | Rory Lobb |
| Followers | Tim English | Jack Macrae | Adam Treloar |
| Interchange | Jason Johannisen | Caleb Daniel | Anthony Scott |
| Lachlan McNeil |
INS: Bailey Smith
OUTS: Toby McLean (Omitted), Tom Liberatore (Injured)
Hawthorn's starting 22
| Full Back | Jarman Impey | Sam Frost | James Sicily |
| Half Back | Changkuoth Jiath | Blake Hardwick | Josh Weddle |
| Centre | Karl Amon | Josh Ward | Conor Nash |
| Half Forward | Harry Morrison | Max Ramsden | Luke Breust |
| Full Forward | Chad Wingard | Mitch Lewis | Dylan Moore |
| Followers | Ned Reeves | Jai Newcombe | James Worpel |
| Interchange | Seamus Mitchell | Tyler Brockman | Will Day |
| Fergus Greene |
INS: Josh Ward, Josh Weddle (New), Max Ramsden (New), Mitch Lewis, Will Day
OUTS: Cam Mackenzie (Omitted), Connor Macdonald (Omitted), Denver Grainger-Barras (Omitted), Jack Scrimshaw (Sub), Max Lynch (Injured), Ned Long (Omitted)