THE WESTERN Bulldogs will be desperate to prove a point when they host Greater Western Sydney in a Thursday night blockbuster from 7.30pm AEST.

The Bulldogs (11-8) are chasing a finals spot in 2025, but their inability to beat the best sides has continued to be an issue.

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Luke Beveridge's side is 1-8 against the current top eight and can silence some critics at Marvel Stadium.

After losses to Adelaide and Brisbane, the Dogs belted injury-hit Essendon last week.

The Giants are riding a six-match winning streak and look like a side capable of causing some damage in September.

While the Bulldogs are unchanged, the Giants have been forced into three changes with Jack Buckley and Josh Kelly injured and captain Toby Greene suspended, with Leek Aleer, Harvey Thomas and Harry Rowston coming back into the side.

Western Bulldogs v Greater Western Sydney at Marvel Stadium, 7.30pm AEST

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Western Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
Greater Western Sydney: Harry Rowston