Essendon and the Western Bulldogs are set to face off in Round 19 of the 2023 AFL season on Sunday, July 21 at Marvel Stadium. The Bombers are currently in 17th place on the ladder, while the Bulldogs are in 4th place.

The two teams have a long and storied history, having met a total of 65 times in the AFL. Essendon has the edge in the head-to-head, with 37 wins to the Bulldogs’ 28.

The most recent meeting between the two teams was in Round 7 of the 2022 season, when the Bulldogs won by a score of 103-76.

The Bulldogs are the favorites to win the upcoming match, but the Bombers will be looking to upset the odds and get their season back on track.

Here are some key players to watch in the match:

• For Essendon, Jake Stringer and Darcy Parish will be key in the midfield, while Andrew McGrath and Mason Redman will be important in defense.
• For the Bulldogs, Marcus Bontempelli and Bailey Smith will be the key players in the midfield, while Aaron Naughton and Josh Bruce will be dangerous in attack.

The match is sure to be a close one, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.