The Western Bulldogs take on North knowing a win will secure them a spot in the new wildcard round. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)The Western Bulldogs take on North knowing a win will secure them a spot in the new wildcard round. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAPThe Western Bulldogs are embracing their clash with North Melbourne like a final, knowing a win will lock in their top-10 spot. If they can beat North for a 10th-straight time, the Bulldogs' position in at least the wildcard round will be secure. But they could be approaching their round-24 game against the Demons locked into playing a wildcard game in Melbourne.