How to watch Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Demons AFL live and free
It's a classic top-8 showdown as Western Bulldogs tackle Melbourne on the Gold Coast. This is how to watch.
As we work towards the business end of the 2020 AFL season, these are the type of matches that will help define the play-off picture. Both teams are on 24 competition points, with the 8th-placed Demons ahead of the 10th-placed Bulldogs on percentage.
Melbourne also have a game in hand after an early coronavirus-related postponement. The Demons have finally shown some excellent signs in recent weeks to get their campaign heading in the right direction. The inconsistent Bulldogs could have their hands full at Metricon Stadium.
When is Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Demons?
The opening bounce is at 1:45pm AEST at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast on Saturday 22 August. You can check out the full 2020 AFL draw here
How to watch Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Demons
Channel 7 and Fox Sports have rights to broadcast AFL matches this season. But this clash is exclusive to Fox Footy. That means Foxtel iQ, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports are your only options nationwide for this match-up. There is also Watch AFL if you are overseas. We have a full guide to the AFL season here.
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If you're after some more information, we have a comparison of Kayo vs Foxtel, while we also have insights into how to get Fox Sports without Foxtel.
Stream Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Demons on Kayo Sports
You can watch the Dogs taken on the Demons plus a whole heap more sporting action for no cost using Kayo's 14-day free trial. After the trial period, a Basic subscription is $25/month to watch on 2 screens or $35/month for a third screen.
Kayo also has a wide range of special features to add to your viewing experience. SplitView lets you watch up to four sports at once. Interactive Stats can give you more insights as the game unfolds, while No Spoilers and Key Moments are also features. Check it all out in our Kayo Sports review.
In total Kayo broadcasts more than 50 sports, including a variety of timeless, evergreen content. It is compatible with Macs and PCs, plus iOS and Android devices, Chromecast, Apple TV, Android TV, Telstra TV, Sony Bravia TV and Samsung TV (2017 or later).
Who will win Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Demons?
Melbourne have finally produced some consistent form of late, rolling over lowly Adelaide and North Melbourne before an excellent victory over Collingwood. That carried Simon Goodwin's outfit into the top eight as they try to bounce back from a dreadful 2019 campaign.
The Bulldogs have failed a number of tests against finals-bound teams so far this season. They are coming off a comfortable victory over the Crows, but need to win these games if they are to emerge as a likely postseason contender. This is a coin toss but we're leaning slightly towards a narrow win to the Doggies.
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