THE WESTERN Bulldogs (5-5) have seen a season that started with four consecutive victories quickly collapse over the past month with problems exposed in both defence and attack.

The Dogs have been challenged by an injury crisis but hit a new low with a defeat to the emotion-charged Blues and must now turn their form around against the red-hot Demons before facing the Pies, Hawks and Crows.

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Narrm (7-3) continued its rapid rebound when adding the highly-fancied Hawthorn to the list of finals contenders it has knocked off along with Gold Coast and Brisbane.

Western Bulldogs v Narrm at Marvel Stadium, 3.15pm AEST
NO LATE CHANGES

The Demons are making the most of playing with newfound freedom and flair as they challenge top sides but after their blemish against the Bombers will be wary of another slip-up against a Dogs outfit with their back to the wall.  

The Bulldogs have made five changes as Adam Treloar, Lachie Jaques, Jordan Croft, James O'Donnell and Luke Cleary come in for Louis Emmett, Oskar Baker, Sam Davidson, Bailey Williams and Jedd Busslinger.

Latrelle Pickett has been rested by the Demons, who have regained Caleb Windsor.

Greater Western Sydney v Brisbane at Engie Stadium, 12.30pm AEST
LATE CHANGES
Greater Western Sydney: Lachie Whitfield (hamstring) replaced in selected side by Harry Oliver
Brisbane: None

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