A Footy Fanatic Story - Western Bulldogs

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No backstory or anything, just going through a season with random fixtures and updated database.

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Wizard Home Loans Cup

West Coast Eagles v. Western Bulldogs @ Subiaco Oval

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee T Williams D Morris
C: R Griffen D Cross F Ray
HF: R Murphy J Rawlings B Johnson
F: M Robbins A Morgan C Faulkner
R: P Street A Cooney M Hahn

INT: W Minson S Birss S Power T Walsh

West Coast: 7.6, 14.8, 19.11, 21.15 (141)
Western Bulldogs: 2.1, 5.1, 6.3, 10.7 (67)
GOALS - West Coast: Hansen 4, McDougall 3, Matera 3, Staker 3, Gardiner 2, Lynch, Fletcher, Kerr, Judd, Embley, Sampi Western Bulldogs: Murphy 3, Johnson 2, Power, Minson, Hahn, Cooney, Robbins
BEST - West Coast: Hansen, Matera, Embley, Seaby, Fletcher, Kerr Western Bulldogs: Murphy, Street, Robbins, McMahon, Cooney, Power
INJURIES - West Coast: nil Western Bulldogs: Minson (ankle)
REPORTS - P Street (WB) for tripping B Cousins (WCE)

Disappointing by our young brigade, but the last quarter was a solid effort. Big downers in the ruck brigade, with Will Minson to miss the next week with a twisted ankle, and Peter Street suspended for a week after a solid match. Rob Murphy was very good up forward, and Robbo was also good, despite kicking 1.3. Brisbane at home this week.

League News: Fraser Gehrig had 26 possessions and 7 goals in St Kilda's 118 point mauling of Brisbane, Aaron Hamill chipped in with two. Scott Welsh kicked eight for Adelaide as they belted Collingwood by 74 points. Barry Hall monstered the Carlton defence with nine goals in Sydney's 105 point win, while Darren Jolly dominated with 47 hit outs.

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Western Bulldogs v. Brisbane @ Telstra Dome

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee T Williams D Morris
C: R Griffen D Cross F Ray
HF: R Murphy J Rawlings B Johnson
F: M Robbins T Walsh C Faulkner
R: W Skipper A Cooney M Hahn

INT: C Wight S Birss S Power P Bowden

IN: W Skipper, P Bowden, C Wight
OUT: W Minson (inj), P Street (susp.), A Morgan (omitted)

Western Bulldogs: 2.2, 5.2, 7.8, 13.14 (92)
Brisbane: 3.2, 6.3, 8.7, 10.9 (69)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs: Robbins 3, Faulkner 3, Skipper 2, Hahn, Cooney, Johnson, Murphy, Rawlings Brisbane: Brown 4, Sherman 3, Bradshaw 2, Brennan
BEST - Western Bulldogs: Murphy, Skipper, Robbins, McMahon, Cross, Faulkner Brisbane: Brown, Sherman, Scott, Selwood, Lappin, Merrett
INJURIES - nil
REPORTS - N Lappin (Bris) for tripping B Johnson (WB)

Great come from behind victory from the boys after a disappointing loss last week. We drifted as far as 20 points down before hitting back as Rob Murphy was wonderful again. Tim Walsh was disappointing, not getting a touch at full forward as Mal Michael carved him up. No injuries or reports for us is very good.

League News: Fremantle's seven point win over Adelaide came at a cost, as new signing Josh Carr is set to miss the season unless Fremantle make the grand final after he received a knee injury. On a lighter note, Jeff Farmer was best on ground with six goals and 28 disposals. Nigel Lappin's tripping of Brad Johnson received and unprecedented 6 weeks, while Henry Playfair will be out for the same timeframe after breaking his foot.

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Western Bulldogs v. St Kilda @ The MCG

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee T Williams D Morris
C: R Griffen D Cross F Ray
HF: R Murphy J Rawlings B Johnson
F: M Robbins J Wells C Faulkner
R: W Skipper A Cooney M Hahn

INT: C Wight S Birss S Power W Minson

IN: W Minson, J Wells
OUT: T Walsh, P Bowden

Western Bulldogs: 8.2, 14.5, 22.10, 25.15 (165)
St Kilda: 1.4, 4.5, 8.5, 12.7 (79)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs: Cooney 5, Faulkner 5, Murphy 3, Wells 3, Minson, Morris, Williams, Gilbee, Ray, Hahn, Cross, Johnson, Rawlings St Kilda: Gehrig 4, Ball 3, Hamill 2, Riewoldt 2, McGough
BEST - Western Bulldogs: Cooney, Faulkner, Murphy, Wells, Minson, Cross St Kilda: Ball, Hamill, Riewoldt, Gehrig, Ackland, McGough
INJURIES - nil
REPORTS - nil

What a victory! A huge game from the young bloke heading into the real season, even if we didn't qualify for the semi finals. Cooney and Faulkner were brilliant, while young Jesse Wells showed he has a real future ahead of him after a 14 touch 3 goal haul. Adam Cooney had 27 touches and Cam Faulkner 25. The defence is a worry, with Gehrig beating Hargrave, but Brian Harris did a very good job on Riewoldt.

League News: Sydney/Geelong was a costly game for both teams, despite Sydney winning by 49 points, both teams with be without key players for the remainder of the season. Nick Davis and Jimmy Bartel both did their ACLs, while Essendon's Adam McPhee will be missing for five weeks after a severely torn hamstring.

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Wizard Cup Semi Finals

West Coast 16.10 (106) def. Fremantle 9.10 (64)
Chad Fletcher 21 disp. 1 goal, Mitch Morton 18 disp., Michael Gardiner 3 goals, Brent Staker 3 goals, Ashley Sampi 3 goals.
Heath Black 25 disp., Ryan Murphy 23 disp. 4 goals 3 behinds.

Sydney 17.7 (108) def. Richmond 14.19 (103)
Luke Ablett 33 disp., Jason Saddington 20 disp. 4 goals, Ben Matthews 31 disp., Amon Buchanan 31 disp. 2 goals.
Nathan Brown 28 disp. 2 goals, Dean Limbach 3 goals 4 behinds.

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Wizard Cup Final

West Coast 12.16 (88) def. Sydney 12.11 (83)
Michael Tuck Medal - Andrew McDougall (WCE) 23 disp. 2 goals 4 behinds 8 tackles 8 I50s

 

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AFL Premiership Season

Round One

Western Bulldogs v. Adelaide @ Telstra Dome

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee C Grant R Smith
C: M Hahn S West F Ray
HF: R Murphy J Rawlings B Johnson
F: M Robbins A Morgan D Giansiracusa
R: L Darcy A Cooney D Cross

INT: P Street D Morris C Faulkner S Birss

Western Bulldogs: 2.2, 6.6, 8.7, 10.9 (69)
Adelaide: 0.0, 3.1, 6.1, 7.2 (44)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs: Darcy 2, Birss 2, Smith, Hahn, Street, McMahon, Giansiracusa, West Adelaide: Thompson, Perrie, Johncock, Bock, Hentschel, Watts, Biglands
BEST - Western Bulldogs: Murphy, West, Giansiracusa, Darcy, Hahn, Smith Adelaide: Hart, Hentschel, Goodwin, Thompson, McGregor, McLeod
INJURIES - Western Bulldogs: Faulkner (thigh), Rawlings (broken foot) Adelaide: nil
REPORTS - nil
CROWD - 31426 at the Telstra Dome

Very good win this time, much more accountable, and the defence was strong in the wet weather. Robert Murphy continues to blossum as a player, this time recording 34 disposals, while Luke Darcy was solid in the ruck and provided a viable option up forward. Unfortunately, Cameron Faulkner will not be back until Round 4, and a broken foot will keep Jade Rawlings on the sidelines for 13 weeks. The Magpies next week, who have come off an 82 point belting of Carlton, which sees them move to the top of the table, so it is going to be tough.

League News: Brisbane and Sydney have fought out the first draw of the season, despite Sydney's five more scoring shots. Barry Hall was best on ground with 7 goals. St Kilda's hard fought win over Essendon has come at a cost, with dynamo midfielder Luke Ball sustaining a broken foot, keeping him sidelined for 8 weeks. Sydney's Luke Ablett has been suspended one week for wrestling.

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Round Two

Western Bulldogs (3) v. Collingwood (1) @ Telstra Dome

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee C Grant R Smith
C: M Hahn S West F Ray
HF: R Murphy A Morgan B Johnson
F: M Robbins L Darcy D Giansiracusa
R: P Street A Cooney D Cross

INT: B Harrison D Morris S Power S Birss

IN: B Harrison, S Power
OUT: C Faulkner (inj), J Rawlings (inj)

Western Bulldogs: 4.1, 8.5, 12.6, 13.7 (85)
Collingwood: 4.2, 7.2, 8.6, 13.6 (84)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs: Gilbee 3, Robbins 3, West 2, Johnson 2, Darcy 2, Cooney Collingwood: Licuria 3, Caracella 2, Rocca 2, Tarrant 2, Morrison, Didak, C Cloke, Morrison
BEST - Western Bulldogs: Gilbee, West, Cooney, Robbins, Darcy, Smith Collingwood: Morrison, Fraser, Burns, Licuria, Johnson, R Shaw
INJURIES - Western Bulldogs: nil Collingwood: B Johnson (broken leg), Rocca (hand)
REPORTS - nil
CROWD - 32840 @ Telstra Dome

What a game, but that last quarter was not at all convincing. Gilbee was supurb, kicking three off a half back flank, and Scotty West racked up his usual touches. We remain undefeated, but need to play a lot better next week against Geelong if we are to have any chance of finals.

League News: Up and coming Carlton ruckman Chris Bryan and Swan Ben Matthews joined the long list of knee injuries after sustaining season ending injuries, now standing at five. This is the second Swan to miss the season, meaning youngster Guy Campbell joins Luke Vogels to be promoted off the rookie list. Meanwhile, Melbourne claimed top spot with a 100 point thrashing of Fremantle, youngster Nick Smith booting six.

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Round Three

Geelong (2) v. Western Bulldogs (5) @ Skilled Stadium

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee C Grant R Smith
C: M Hahn S West F Ray
HF: R Murphy A Morgan B Johnson
F: M Robbins L Darcy D Giansiracusa
R: P Street A Cooney D Cross

INT: C Wight N Eagleton S Power P Bowden

IN: C Wight, P Bowden, N Eagleton
OUT: B Harrison, D Morris, S Birss

Geelong: 3.2, 8.4, 15.10, 23.13 (151)
Western Bulldogs: 2.2, 4.3, 6.6, 7.9 (51)
GOALS - Geelong: Lonergan 5, Ablett 3, Johnson 3, Kingsley 3, Gardiner 2, Chapman 2, King, Corey, Ling, Enright, Moloney Western Bulldogs: Cross 2, Johnson 2, Eagleton, Cooney, Darcy
BEST - Geelong: Ablett, King, Chapman, Johnson, Lonergan, Kingsley Western Bulldogs: Street, Murphy, Giansiracusa, Grant, Johnson, Harris
INJURIES - nil
REPORTS - nil

Disgusting loss by the boys, but was probably overshadowed by the Melbourne 109 point win over Carlton.. Peter Street played his best game for the team, with 33 hit outs against Steven King, but it was nowhere near enough as we slumped to our first loss. Another undefeated team this week, Port Adelaide.

League News: Adem Yze kicked three and got 39 disposals in a huge effort as Melbourne smashed Carlton by 109 points. David Neitz kicked four. Fremantle got their first win of the year in a five point nail biter against Adelaide, with Paul Medhurst kicking six. Another knee victim, this time St Kilda's Brent Guerra, who will miss 18 weeks as he damaged his knee in St Kilda's 26 point win over the Kangaroos.

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Round Four

Western Bulldogs (8) v. Port Adelaide (3) @ Telstra Dome

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee C Grant R Smith
C: M Hahn S West F Ray
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Robbins L Darcy D Giansiracusa
R: P Street A Cooney D Cross

INT: W Minson N Eagleton S Power K McGuinness

IN: K McGuinness, W Minson
OUT: A Morgan, C Wight

Western Bulldogs: 2.0, 4.1, 8.4, 12.6 (78)
Port Adelaide: 3.5, 7.6, 8.8, 10.12 (72)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs: Bowden 3, Robbins 2, McGuinness, Smith, Gilbee, Cooney, Johnson, Murphy, Darcy Port Adelaide: Thurstans 2, C Cornes, James, Dew, K Cornes, S Burgoyne, Willits, Salopek, Tredrea
BEST - Western Bulldogs: Smith, Robbins, Gilbee, Murphy, Bowden, Cooney Port Adelaide: C Cornes, P Burgoyne, Pickett, Dew, K Cornes, Montgomery
INJURIES - nil
REPORTS - J Francou (PA) for striking M Hahn (WB)

Great come from behind victory considering how far we were behind at half time. Gilbee and Smith were sensational, as was the defensive pressure of Matty Robbins. Good pressure in the ruck from Peter Street, but we need Darcy to perform up there a bit better. The Saints will hope to bounce back against us after an embarrassing loss to Hawthorn.

League News: Melbourne remain the only team to win all their games so far, and are undefeated alongside Brisbane who has two wins and two draws. Influential Saint, Aussie Jones will miss seven weeks with a broken arm, while Graham Johncock, Clark Keating and Josh Francou all copped one week at the tribunal.

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WESTERN BULLDOGS ROOKIE ELEVATION - ROWAN NAYNA

AFL LADDER AFTER ROUND 4
Melbourne 4-0-0
Geelong 3-0-1
Brisbane 2-2-0
Port Adelaide 3-0-1
West Coast 3-0-1
Western Bulldogs 3-0-1
Hawthorn 2-0-2
Collingwood 2-0-2
St Kilda 2-0-2
Fremantle 2-0-2
Sydney 1-1-2
Essendon 1-0-3
Kangaroos 1-0-3
Adelaide 1-0-3
Carlton 0-1-3
Richmond 0-0-4

 

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Round Five

St Kilda (9) v. Western Bulldogs (6) @ The MCG

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee C Grant R Smith
C: M Hahn S West F Ray
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Robbins L Darcy D Giansiracusa
R: P Street A Cooney D Cross

INT: W Minson N Eagleton S Power K McGuinness

NO CHANGE

St Kilda: 3.6, 5.10, 10.13, 13.15 (93)
Western Bulldogs: 5.2, 8.4, 12.6, 18.9 (117)
GOALS - St Kilda: Milne 5, Gehrig 2, Riewoldt 2, Fisher, Fiora, Powell, Hamill Western Bulldogs: Johnson 3, Murphy 3, Street 2, Cooney 2, Eagleton, McMahon, Gilbee, Ray, Cross, Bowden, Robbins, Giansiracusa
BEST - St Kilda: Milne, Harvey, Fiora, Hamill, Voss, Riewoldt Western Bulldogs: Murphy, Johnson, Cooney, Robbins, West, Eagleton
INJURIES - nil
REPORTS - nil
CROWD - 17679 at Telstra Dome

Good win by the boys, but we were lucky the Saints were unable to kick straight. Sam Power was carved up by Milne, who kicked five on him, before Jordan McMahon kept him goaless for the last quarter. With Nayna in good form at Werribee, as with Morris, he may be the one to come in.

League News: Kangaroo Hamish McIntosh will miss the rest of the season after doing his ACL. The Demons remain undefeated with a 56 point win over Geelong. Mark Williams stays at the top of the Coleman ladder with a three goals haul, but it was Josh Thurgood who stole the day with five goals in Hawthorn's 16 point win over Essendon.

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Round Six

Western Bulldogs (5) v. West Coast (4) @ The MCG

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee C Grant R Smith
C: M Hahn S West F Ray
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Robbins L Darcy D Giansiracusa
R: P Street A Cooney D Cross

INT: W Minson N Eagleton D Morris B Harrison

IN: B Harrison, D Morris
OUT: K McGuinness, S Power

Western Bulldogs: 4.3, 5.4, 6.6, 11.10 (76)
West Coast: 2.1, 6.3, 8.6, 10.7 (67)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs: Minson 2, Eagleton, Grant, Ray, Cooney, Hahn, Johnson, Murphy, Robbins, Darcy West Coast: Braun 2, Gardiner 2, Smith 2, Stenglein, Fletcher, Kerr, Embley
BEST - Western Bulldogs: Johnson, Murphy, Grant, West, Street, Harris West Coast: Gardiner, Fletcher, Cox, Selwood, Waters, McDougall
INJURIES - Western Bulldogs: nil West Coast: Sampi (punctured lung)
REPORTS - nil

Good win by the boys under tough circumstances, and it moves us into the top four. Two away games in the next two weeks, in Sydney and in Perth against Freo which is a tough task.

League News: Melbourne account for Hawthorn, but at a cost, as roughening up tactics of Mark Williams see Brad Miller on report for eye gouging and Jared Rivers for charging. Hawk young gun Sam Mitchell will miss five weeks, while Brownlow favourite Warren Tredrea will miss two. At the tribunal, the AFL went hard against Melbourne, with Jared Rivers copping nine weeks for a dangerous charge, while Miller copped four for eye gouging. Port's Aaron Shattock also got nine after kneeing Heath Black, Henry Playfair got three for tripping, while Crow captain Mark Riccuito was cleared of tripping Jess Sinclair.

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Round Seven

Sydney (13) v. Western Bulldogs (3) @ The SCG

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee C Grant R Smith
C: M Hahn S West F Ray
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Robbins L Darcy D Giansiracusa
R: P Street A Cooney D Cross

INT: T Walsh N Eagleton D Morris R Nayna

IN: T Walsh, R Nayna
OUT: B Harrison, W Minson
NEW: Tim Walsh, Rowan Nayna

Sydney: 3.3, 5.7, 8.7, 16.11 (107)
Western Bulldogs: 4.1, 9.6, 14.7, 16.11 (107)
GOALS - Sydney: Hall 6, O'Loughlin 3, Schneider 2, Buchanan, Fosdike, Jolly, Goodes, O'Keefe Western Bulldogs: Robbins 5, Walsh 2, Cross 2, Murphy 2, Bowden 2, Ray, Johnson, Giansiracusa
BEST - Sydney: Hall, Schneider, O'Loughlin, Goodes, Jolly, Crouch Western Bulldogs: Robbins, Murphy, West, Bowden, Gilbee, Cross
INJURIES - Sydney: Ball (sore knee), Ablett (hamstring) Western Bulldogs: nil
REPORTS - nil

Disappointing end to a game we should have won. I never like draws. Amazingly, this is Sydney's second draw of the year, and the forth all told this season for all clubs, in just seven rounds! Last quarter was a shocker, mainly because Brian Harris was injured and couldn't take on Barry Hall. Peter Street went down in the first minute of the game, and didn't take any further part, but young Walsh covered Darcy up forward when he moved into the ruck. Both debutons were good, Walsh with 14 touches and 2.2, while Nayna had 13 touches.

League News: League leaders Melbourne have suffered their first loss of the season, to Brisbane, as they were smashed by 95 points. Jonathan Brown was best on ground, with 25 touches and seven goals. Across the country, West Coast belted Fremantle by 103 points, Phil Matera booting five, and Chris Judd three, alongside 31 disposals. Kangaroo Nathan Thompson copped two weeks for kneeing Andrew Welsh. Tiger Trent Knobel will miss the rest of the season with an ACL, unless Richmond make the finals.

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Round Eight

Fremantle (14) v. Western Bulldogs (2) @ Subiaco Oval

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris R Hargrave
HB: R Nayna C Grant R Smith
C: M Hahn S West L Gilbee
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Robbins L Darcy D Giansiracusa
R: P Street A Cooney D Cross

INT: T Walsh N Eagleton D Morris R Griffen

IN: R Griffen
OUT: F Ray
NEW: Ryan Griffen

Fremantle: 4.3, 7.11, 9.16, 10.20 (80)
Western Bulldogs: 2.5, 4.5, 5.8, 13.17 (95)
GOALS - Fremantle: Murphy 3, Browne 2, Medhurst 2, Bell, Farmer, Schofield Western Bulldogs: Robbins 4, Hahn 2, Giansiracusa 2, Eagleton, Johnson, Murphy, Bowden, Darcy
BEST - Fremantle: Murphy, Farmer, McPharlin, Medhurst, Walker, M Carr Western Bulldogs: Robbins, Darcy, Smith, Hahn, McMahon, Cross
INJURIES - Fremantle: nil Western Bulldogs: D Morris (hamstring)
REPORTS - S Parker (Fre) for striking N Eagleton (WB)

Our best win of the season for a number of reasons. Thanks to Melbourne losing, we are top of the table. We won in Perth. We came from behind so well. Great game all around by everyone, Matty Robbins is a superstar in our forward pocket, and Ryan Griffen showed potential, despite just four touches. Unfortunately, Dale Morris will miss three weeks with a torn hamstring.

League News: The big news saw another cruiciate knee victim, this time Richmond forward Nathan Brown. Brown will miss the rest of the season, to add to Richmond's injury woes. In other news, inspirational Port captain Matthew Primus will also miss the rest of the season, doing his knee again. The Demons have been knocked off the top of the ladder after a 29 point loss to Essendon. Geelong's Steven King got two weeks for making contact with an umpire.

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Round Nine

Western Bulldogs (1) v. Hawthorn (10) @ Telstra Dome

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris B Harrison
HB: L Gilbee C Grant R Smith
C: M Hahn S West R Griffen
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Robbins L Darcy D Giansiracusa
R: P Street C Faulkner D Cross

INT: T Walsh S Power B Murphy R Nayna

IN: S Power, B Harrison, C Faulkner, B Murphy
OUT: A Cooney, D Morris (inj), R Hargrave, N Eagleton
NEW: Brad Murphy

Western Bulldogs: 2.5, 8.5, 13.9, 18.12 (120)
Hawthorn: 1.2, 6.7, 8.9, 13.12 (90)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs: Gilbee 3, Robbins 3, Darcy 3, R Murphy 2, Bowden 2, Power, West, Hahn, Johnson, Giansiracusa Hawthorn: Crawford 3, Barker 2, Croad 2, Everitt, Hodge, Dixon, Brown, Franklin, Williams
BEST - Western Bulldogs: Robbins, Johnson, Bowden, Giansiracusa, R Murphy, Darcy Hawthorn: Hodge, Crawford, Everitt, Bateman, Dixon, Croad
INJURIES - nil
REPORTS - nil

Good, clean win. Solid effort by the boys, with Robbo, again, sensational. Another debuton this week, Brad Murphy, no huge impact, but being top of the table, it is hard. Top of the table clash with Melbourne next week, will be a big test to see where we are.

League News: Clean slate in the reports this week, but Saint ruckman Cain Ackland will miss fifteen weeks with a low grade cruciate. Swan back flanker Tadhg Kennelly with be out for nine with a broken arm. Essendon smash Port Adelaide by 84 points, Matthew Lloyd kicking 8.5. The Blues win their second game of the season against Sydney, by ten points. Full forward Brendan Fevola kicks NINE of the team's FIFTEEN goals.

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Round Ten

Western Bulldogs (1) v. Melbourne (2) @ Telstra Dome

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris B Harrison
HB: L Gilbee C Grant R Smith
C: D Giansiracusa S West R Griffen
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Robbins T Walsh P Street
R: L Darcy C Faulkner D Cross

INT: S Birss S Power B Murphy R Hargrave

IN: S Birss, R Hargrave
OUT: M Hahn (omitted), R Nayna (omitted)

Western Bulldogs: 6.2, 10.4, 17.5, 20.7 (127)
Melbourne: 2.2, 7.2, 9.4, 13.6 (84)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs: R Murphy 5, Johnson 3, Grant 2, Street 2, Giansiracusa, Smith, Cross, Bowden, Birss, Gilbee, Robbins, Harrison Melbourne: Neitz 4, Johnstone, Dunn, Wheatley, Green, Robertson, Smith, Bate
BEST - Western Bulldogs: Johnson, R Murphy, Giansiracusa, Smith, West, Bowden Melbourne: Robertson, Neitz, Bruce, Johnstone, White, Davey
INJURIES - nil
REPORTS - nil

Very good game by the boys, really showing that we are a force to be reckoned with. Need some improvement from the second tier players, with just eight players getting over 10 disposals. Carlton next week, a big chance to boost the percentage.

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Round Eleven

Carlton (12) V. Western Bulldogs (1) @ Telstra Dome

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris B Harrison
HB: L Gilbee C Grant R Smith
C: D Giansiracusa S West R Griffen
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Robbins T Walsh P Street
R: L Darcy A Cooney D Cross

INT: S Birss S Power B Murphy R Hargrave

IN: A Cooney
OUT: C Faulkner (omitted)

Carlton: 4.5, 9.6, 12.6, 14.7 (91)
Western Bulldogs: 3.9, 10.9, 15.13, 19.18 (132)
GOALS - Carlton: Fevola 4, Whitnall 2, Koutoufides 2, Longmuir 2, Stevens, Russell, Chambers, Davies Western Bulldogs: B Murphy 3, Walsh 3, Bowden 3, Grant 2, Darcy 2, McMahon, Robbins, R Murphy, Cross, Street, Griffen
BEST - Carlton: Koutoufides, Livingston, Thornton, Longmuir, Fevola, Lappin Western Bulldogs: Walsh, Bowden, R Murphy, D Giansiracusa, Darcy, Grant
INJURIES - Carlton: Russel (calf) Western Bulldogs: nil
REPORTS - nil

Another very good win, although the accuracy is fairly worrying, but young gun Tim Walsh kicked 3.6 in his best effort for the club, and Patrick Bowden was in some form. Cooney returned after a very good game in the VFL, and was fairly solid. Robbins extended his lead on the club goalkicking tally with one goal.

League News: Matthew Pavlich played his first game of the season after a ten week layoff with a broken arm in Fremantle's nailbiting four point loss to Essendon. Pavlich was one of Freo's best, booting five. Adelaide crush bottom placed Richmond by 84 points, Scott Welsh best with four goals. Matthew Lloyd moves six goals ahead in the Coleman Medal tally, bagging five, while Chad Cornes became outright Brownlow favourite ahead of Matthew Lloyd and Nick Riewoldt with 28 touches in his Best on Ground effort in Port's three point loss to Melbourne on Friday night.

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LADDER AFTER ROUND 11
Western Bulldogs 9-1-1
Melbourne 8-3-0
Brisbane 6-3-2
Geelong 7-4-0
St Kilda 7-4-0
Port Adelaide 7-4-0
West Coast 7-4-0
Collingwood 6-5-0
Essendon 5-6-0
Sydney 4-5-2
Kangaroos 5-6-0
Adelaide 4-7-0
Hawthorn 3-8-0
Fremantle 3-8-0
Richmond 1-10-0

Most Goals - Matthew Lloyd 48 (Ess)
Most Behinds - Fraser GEHRIG 27 (STK)
Most Kicks - Chad CORNES 227 (PA)
Most Handballs - Scott WEST 137 (WB)
Most Disposals - Gary ABLETT 297 (Geel)
Most Marks - Glenn ARCHER 102 (Kang)
Most Free Kicks For - Peter EVERITT 31 (Haw)
Most Free Kicks Against - Nick STEVENS 28 (Carl)
Most Tackles - Aaron HAMILL 46 (STK)
Most Hitouts - Peter EVERITT 295 (Haw)
Most Inside 50s - Jeff FARMER 90 (Frem)
Most Rebound 50s - Leo BARRY 85 (Syd)
Most Clearances - Brett KIRK 75 (Syd)
Most Clangers - Nick STEVENS 40 (Carl)

Western Bulldogs Leaders
Most Goals - Matthew ROBBINS 21
Most Behinds - Brad JOHNSON 13
Most Kicks - Robert MURPHY 143
Most Handballs - Scott WEST 137
Most Disposals - Robert MURPHY 231
Most Marks - Robert MURPHY 57
Most Free Kicks For - Luke DARCY 24
Most Free Kicks Against - Lindsay GILBEE 24
Most Tackles - Robert MURPHY 40
Most Hitouts - Peter STREET 151
Most Inside 50s - Robert MURPHY 82
Most Rebound 50s - Brian HARRIS 53
Most Clearances - Scott WEST 65
Most Clangers - Lindsay GILBEE 32

 

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Round Twelve

Richmond (16) v. Western Bulldogs (1) @ The MCG

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris B Harrison
HB: S Power C Grant R Smith
C: D Giansiracusa S West R Griffen
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Robbins T Walsh P Street
R: L Darcy A Cooney D Cross

INT: D Bandy W Skipper B Murphy R Hargrave

IN: D Bandy, W Skipper
OUT: L Gilbee (omitted), S Birss (omitted)

Richmond: 2.2, 5.4, 11.7, 13.8 (86)
Western Bulldogs: 6.1, 10.6, 14.7, 17.7 (109)
GOALS - Richmond: Campbell 3, Richardson 3, Coughlan 2, Rodan 2, Tuck, Tambling, Jackson Western Bulldogs: Bandy 3, Robbins 3, Johnson 2, B Murphy, Skipper, Darcy, Smith, Cross, Giansiracusa, Bowden, Street, Walsh
BEST - Richmond: Richardson, Johnson, Coughlan, Campbell, Rodan, Tambling Western Bulldogs: Smith, Cooney, Robbins, Johnson, Darcy, McMahon
INJURIES - nil
REPORTS - nil

Another good win, but probably not enough against the bottom side. Third quarter was terrible, but we won the game, so that is all that matters. Adam Cooney was sensational with 25 touches, and Rohan Smith was wonderful as well.

League News: Two 100 point thrashings this week, the first at the GABBA as Brisbane belted Fremantle by 141 points, 197 to 56. Big man Jonathan Brown kicked nine, while Michael Voss and Jason Akermanis slotted four each. At Skilled Stadium, Geelong cruicified Hawthorn by 131 points with Henry Playfair kicking six, and Steve Johnson four. Kent Kingsley could have made it more, but he ended with 0 goals and five points. Port's Josh Francou got three weeks for kneeing Glenn Archer, while Matt McCarthy was cleared of rough conduct against Nick Holland.

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Round Thirteen

Essendon (8) v. Western Bulldogs (1) @ Telstra Dome

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris D Morris
HB: R Nayna C Grant R Smith
C: D Giansiracusa S West R Griffen
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Robbins T Walsh P Street
R: L Darcy A Cooney D Cross

INT: W Skipper D Bandy B Murphy R Hargrave

IN: D Morris, R Nayna
OUT: B Harrison (omitted), S Power (omitted)

Essendon: 3.3, 8.5, 15.6, 21.11 (137)
Western Bulldogs: 6.2, 8.4, 10.7, 13.8 (86)
GOALS - Essendon: Lloyd 6, Laycock 4, Johns 3. Hird 2, Lucas 2, Bradley, Solomon, Hunt, J Johnson Western Bulldogs: Cooney 3, Bowden 3, Bandy, R Murphy, Giansiracusa, B Murphy, Robbins, Street, Walsh
BEST - Essendon: Lloyd, Hird, Laycock, Lucas, Johns, Fletcher Western Bulldogs: Giansiracusa, West, Smith, R Murphy, McMahon, Darcy
INJURIES - Essendon: Hille (concussion) Western Bulldogs: nil
REPORTS - nil

Very disappointing game. After a great first quarter, we dropped off completely. Giansiracusa was our best, while Scotty West racked up 33 touches. But their forwards were just too big, Lloyd belted Harris while Laycock was too good for Hargrave. Grant had Lucas, leaving Johns to undersized backman Dale Morris. We still sit a game and a half clear at the top of the ladder.

League News: Brisbane take second on the ladder with a 66 point win over Richmond. Brisbane, Geelong and Melbourne are only separated by percentage. Geelong captain Steven King will miss the rest of the season after tearing his hamstring and breaking his left foot in a sickening incident as his foot was caught under a pack breaking his foot and then a fall tearing his hamstring.

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Round Fourteen

Kangaroos (12) v. Western Bulldogs (1) @ Manuka Oval

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris D Morris
HB: R Nayna C Grant R Smith
C: D Giansiracusa S West R Griffen
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Robbins P Street T Walsh
R: L Darcy A Cooney D Cross

INT: F Ray D Bandy L Gilbee R Hargrave

IN: F Ray, L Gilbee
OUT: W Skipper (omitted), B Murphy (omitted)

Kangaroos: 5.4, 8.5, 12.9, 15.13 (103)
Western Bulldogs: 3.0, 6.1, 8.3, 9.7 (61)
GOALS - Kangaroos: Harding 5, Motlop 3, Wells 2, Watt, Simpson, Rawlings, Jones, Thompson Western Bulldogs: Murphy 2, Hargrave, Bandy, Gilbee, Cross, Cooney, West, Bowden
BEST - Kangaroos: Harding, Motlop, Rawlings, Jones, Simpson, Watt Western Bulldogs: West, Smith, McMahon, Cross, Morris, Hargarve
INJURIES - Kangaroos: Colbert (concussion) Western Bulldogs: Robbins (concussion), Cooney (sore knee), Darcy (dislocated finger)
REPORTS - nil

Another disappointing loss, but it isn't helpful when you only have one on the bench. Only Robbins will miss next week. Overuse of the ball cost us, compared to the Roos and their long kicking. Nine of our players had over 20 touches, yet we still lost by 42. This harms our percentage, which, despite being at the top of the ladder, is just 102.

League News: Sydney full forward Barry Hall has kicked nine in his teams 84 point dispatching of St Kilda. Sydney now sit out of the eight just on percentage, while St Kilda fall to seventh. Fremantle have won their forth game of the season after Matthew Pavlich booted six in his teams 33 point win over Carlton at Telstra Dome. While Richmond also posted their second win, to move within a game of fifteenth. Carlton bad boy Brendan Fevola has been suspended for seven weeks following a charge on Justin Longmuir which knocked him out. Longmuir will play next weeks game against

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Round Fifteen

Western Bulldogs (1) v. Brisbane (2) @ Mararra Oval

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris D Morris
HB: S Power C Grant R Smith
C: D Giansiracusa S West R Griffen
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Hahn J Rawlings P Street
R: L Darcy A Cooney D Cross

INT: T Walsh D Bandy L Gilbee R Hargrave

IN: J Rawlings, M Hahn, S Power
OUT: F Ray (omitted), M Robbins (inj), R Nayna (rookie list)

Western Bulldogs: 8.7, 11.7, 13.9, 17.10 (112)
Brisbane: 4.3, 8.10, 10.14, 14.17 (101)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs: Hahn 4, Gilbee 2, McMahon 2, Johnson 2, Bowden 2, Bandy, Darcy, West, Murphy, Street Brisbane: Bradshaw 3, Brown 3, Lappin 2, Notting 2, Brennan 2, Black, Voss
BEST - Western Bulldogs: Hahn, Gilbee, Darcy, Johnson, Harris, Cross Brisbane: Brown, Bradshaw, Voss, Akermanis, Notting, Brennan
INJURIES - Western Bulldogs: nil Brisbane: L Power (fractured arm)
REPORTS - nil

What a win! Just managed to hold them off in the end, but we were very lucky they couldn't kick straight. Hahn was supurb in his return with 4 goals and 24 touches, while Lindsay Gilbee had 33 touches. Jade Rawlings was underdone, and just managed three touches.

League News: Geelong forward Kent Kingsley will miss eight weeks after breaking his arm in Geelong's 33 point loss to Essendon. Geelong and Brisbane now join Port Adelaide six points from the top of the ladder. Hawthorn move to the bottom of the ladder after Richmond upset Geelong by 49 points, Mark Coughlan racking up 35 touches and kicking five.

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Round Sixteen

Western Bulldogs (1) v. Adelaide (12) @ Telstra Dome

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris C Wight
HB: L Gilbee C Grant S Power
C: D Giansiracusa S West R Smith
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Hahn P Street M Robbins
R: L Darcy A Cooney D Cross

INT: T Walsh D Bandy W Minson R Hargrave

IN: C Wight, M Robbins, W Minson
OUT: J Rawlings (omitted), D Morris (omitted), R Griffen (omitted)

Western Bulldogs: 2.2, 8.3, 14.3, 17.5 (107)
Adelaide: 5.0, 9.1, 14.4, 20.9 (129)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs: Robbins 4, West 3, Murphy 2, Hahn 2, Bandy, Minson, Gilbee, Cooney, Giansiracusa, Johnson Adelaide: Welsh 4, Goodwin 2, McLeod 2, Bock 2, Johncock 2, Perrie 2, Hentschel 2, Van Berlo, Bassett, Reilly, Thompson
BEST - Western Bulldogs: West, Johnson, Cooney, Murphy, Robbins, Darcy Adelaide: Welsh, Johncock, Goodwin, Perrie, Thompson, McLeod
INJURIES - Western Bulldogs: nil Adelaide: Ricciuto (back)
REPORTS - nil

Another disappointing loss, meaning we only lead the ladder by 2 premiership points over Geelong. Another case of overusing the ball, Scotty West with 36 touches, Adam Cooney with 32 and Brad Johnson with 30 were our best. Scott Welsh kicked just one on Hargrave and kicked three on Harris, while Tim Walsh did a good job in defence on Hentschel. Daniel Giansiracusa had 21 first half touches, but was then kept to just one in the second half by Martin Mattner.

League News: An inaccurate Melbourne side have lost 9.13 (67) to 10.9 (69) against the Kangaroos, the main offender Cam Bruce, who kicked 1.3. A big week at the tribunal, with six players on report. Brady Rawlings was cleared for wrestling with Brad Miller, Saint Fraser Gehrig ended any Coleman hopes after being hit with a four week ban for verbally abusing umpire Michael Avon, Fremantle big man Michael Johnson has been cleared of charging Corey Enright, Cat Henry Playfair copped a week for striking Fremantle on baller Andrew Browne, Brownlow hope Jason Akermanis is still elligable after being cleared of kneeing Adam Schneider, while Matthew Richardson also lost any hope of the Coleman, getting four weeks for verbally abusing and umpire.

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Round Seventeen

Western Bulldogs (1) v. Collingwood (10) @ Telstra Dome

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee C Grant C Wight
C: D Giansiracusa S West R Smith
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Hahn D Bandy M Robbins
R: L Darcy A Cooney D Cross

INT: T Walsh J Rawlings W Minson D McCormack

IN: J Rawlings, D McCormack
OUT: S Power, P Street
NEW: Damien McCormack

Western Bulldogs: 5.5, 9.8, 11.9, 17.13 (115)
Opposition: 2.1, 7.2, 10.6, 13.8 (86)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs: Robbins 6, Murphy 4, Johnson 2, Minson, Gilbee, Cooney, West, Bowden Opposition: Tarrant 3, Wakelin 2, Licuria 2, Davis 2, Fraser 2, Caracella, Didak
BEST - Western Bulldogs: Johnson, Robbins, Murphy, Grant, West, Gilbee Opposition: Licuria, Davis, Fraser, Johnson, Tarrant, Cole
INJURIES - Western Bulldogs: Giansiracusa (concussion) Collingwood: nil
REPORTS - nil

Another good, close win, against Matty Robbins was a hero up forward. Daniel Giansiracusa got five touches in the first term, but was injured for the rest of the game. He will be right for next week. Young Damien McCormack was sensational on debut, racking up 19 touches and five rebound fifties off a half back flank. Scotty West and Brad Johnson were terrific as usual. Again, we open a two point break on the pack after Geelong suffered a loss, but Port won.

League News: Adelaide full forward Scott Welsh will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a knee injury. The Crows were beaten by West Coast, 25 points the margain. Swan ruckman Jason Ball will also miss the rest of the season with a broken foot. Port Adelaide have smashed Sydney by 69 points, Warren Tredrea best on ground with 21 touches and four goals. West Coast youngster Beau Wilkes has been cleared of choking.

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Round Eighteen

Geelong (5) v. Western Bulldogs (1) @ Skilled Stadium

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee C Grant C Wight
C: F Ray S West R Smith
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Hahn D Bandy M Robbins
R: L Darcy A Cooney D Cross

INT: T Walsh J Rawlings W Minson D McCormack

IN: F Ray
OUT: D Giansiracusa (inj)

Geelong: 4.5, 8.6, 12.9, 17.15 (117)
Western Bulldogs: 4.7, 8.9, 11.10, 11.11 (77)
GOALS - Geelong: Lonergan 4, Spencer 3, Riccardi 2, Mooney 2, Haynes, Rahilly, Milburn, Kelly, Koulouriotis, Ottens Western Bulldogs: Robbins 3, Johnson 2, Bandy 2, Cross, West, Bowden, Hahn
BEST - Geelong: Lonergan, Spencer, Chapman, Milburn, Kelly, Rahilly Western Bulldogs: Cross, McMahon, West, Walsh, Johnson, Hahn
INJURIES - Geelong Ottens (back) Western Bulldogs: nil
REPORTS - nil

Very disappointing effort. We were right in it at 3QT, but were blown away in the last quarter. Very disappointing.

League News: Matthew Lloyd's Coleman Medal hopes could be dashed following his injury on the weekend. The Full Forward will miss until at least after Week 2 of the finals, six weeks, after shattering his pelvis in Essendon's 19 point loss to Collingwood. The Bombers, who sit in ninth - a game out of the eight, will miss Lloyd, who leads Jonathan Brown by nine goals in the Coleman Medal Tally. Port Adelaide move to top spot with a 94 point victory over Richmond, Warren Tredrea kicking four and having 28 disposals. Brownlow Medal contender Warren Tredrea has been suspended for four games for kneeing David Rodan, rendering him inelligable for the Brownlow. Demon Jared Rivers copped a week for striking Andrew Walker of Carlton, Saint Max Hudghton got a week for making contact with an umpire, while his team mate Steven Baker will count himself lucky after being let off for verbally abusing an umpire, something Fraser Gehrig and Matthew Richardson both got four weeks for.

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Ladder after Round Eighteen
Port Adelaide 13-5-0
Western Bulldogs 12-5-1
Brisbane 11-5-2
Melbourne 12-6-0
Geelong 12-6-0
West Coast 11-7-0
St Kilda 10-8-0
Sydney 9-7-2
Essendon 9-9-0
Collingwood 9-9-0
Kangaroos 9-9-0
Adelaide 7-11-0
Fremantle 6-12-0
Carlton 4-13-1
Richmond 4-14-0
Hawthorn 3-15-0

Most Goals - Matthew LLOYD 75 (Ess) (injured for 6 matches)
Most Behinds - Matthew LLOYD 43 (Ess) (see above)
Most Kicks - Adem YZE 333 (Melb)
Most Handballs - Scott WEST 248 (WB)
Most Disposals - Gary ABLETT 466 (Geel)
Most Marks - Chad CORNES 142 (PA)
Most Free Kicks For - Josh FRASER 56 (Coll)
Most Free Kicks Against - Luke DARCY 44 (WB)
Most Tackles - Aaron HAMILL 67 (STK)
Most Hitouts - Jeff WHITE 462 (Melb)
Most Inside 50s - Jeff FARMER 143 (Frem)
Most Rebound 50s - Leo BARRY 141 (Syd)
Most Clearances - Scott WEST 100 (WB)
Most Clangers - Luke DARCY 60 (WB)

Western Bulldogs Leaders
Most Goals - Matthew ROBBINS 38
Most Behinds - Robert MURPHY 18
Most Kicks - Rohan SMITH 248
Most Handballs - Scott WEST 248
Most Disposals - Scott WEST 438
Most Marks - Brad JOHNSON 114
Most Free Kicks For - Luke DARCY 49
Most Free Kicks Against - Luke DARCY 44
Most Tackles - Robert MURPHY 42
Most Hitouts - Luke DARCY 277
Most Inside 50s - Robert MURPHY 82
Most Rebound 50s - Brian HARRIS 95
Most Clearances - Scott WEST 100
Most Clangers - Luke DARCY 60

 

[SBI]

Round Nineteen

Western Bulldogs (2) v. Port Adelaide (1) @ Telstra Dome

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon B Harris R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee C Grant B Harrison
C: F Ray S West R Smith
HF: R Murphy P Bowden B Johnson
F: M Hahn D Bandy M Robbins
R: L Darcy A Cooney D Cross

INT: T Walsh J Rawlings B Murphy D McCormack

IN: B Harrison, B Murphy
OUT: C Wight (omitted), W Minson (omitted)

Western Bulldogs: 5.2, 9.3, 9.9, 13.13 (91)
Port Adelaide: 3.4, 13.5, 17.7, 21.8 (134)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs: Walsh 2, Johnson 2, Bowden 2, McCormack, Rawlings, B Murphy, McMahon, Ray, R Murphy, Bandy Port Adelaide: Ebert 8, White 3, Lade 3, Pickett 2, Salopek 2, Bishop, Shattock, Cassisi
BEST - Western Bulldogs: Darcy, Rawlings, West, R Murphy, McMahon, Bowden Port Adelaide: Ebert, C Cornes, White, Montgomery, Pickett, Lade
INJURIES - Western Bulldogs: Harris (knee) Port Adelaide: nil
REPORTS - C Cornes (PA) for verbally abusing umpire D Goldspink

Another very disappointing effort as we stuffed around with the ball again. The loss sees us slip to 3rd position, and worse still, Brian Harris will miss the remainder of the season with cruiciate knee damage. Farren Ray was great for the first quarter, racking up 11 touches, and finished with 20. Damien McCormack was also solid in the youngster department. Luke Darcy had 31 touches.

League News: Dynamic Lion forward, Anthony Corrie, joins Bulldog Brian Harris as another victim of a season ending knee injury as the Lions fell to Collingwood by 56 points. West Coast smash Geelong by 139 points to keep their top four hopes alive, Chris Judd, Quinten Lynch and Ashley Hansen booting four each, Dean Cox best afield with 20 touches and 29 hit outs. Chad Cornes, Mark McVeigh and Darren Jolly all had reports dismissed.

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Round Twenty

St Kilda (7) v. Western Bulldogs (3) @ The MCG

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon A Morgan R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee C Grant R Smith
C: B Johnson S West N Eagleton
HF: R Murphy J Rawlings P Bowden
F: M Hahn D Bandy M Robbins
R: L Darcy A Cooney D Cross

INT: T Walsh D Giansiracusa F Ray D McCormack

IN: N Eagleton, A Morgan, D Giansiracusa
OUT: B Harrison (omitted), B Murphy (omitted), B Harris (inj)

St Kilda: 4.3, 9.6, 14.8, 18.10 (118)
Western Bulldogs: 3.2, 6.6, 10.7, 12.13 (85)
GOALS - St Kilda: Riewoldt 6, Hamill 5, Milne 3, Fiora, Powell, Ball, Koschitzke Western Bulldogs: Robbins 3, Smith 2, Grant 2, Murphy 2, Giansiracusa, Darcy, Hahn
BEST - St Kilda: Hamill, Riewoldt, Milne, Fiora, Ball, Baker Western Bulldogs: Smith, Murphy, Giansiracusa, Darcy, Grant, Cross
INJURIES - St Kilda: nil Western Bulldogs: Johnson (fractured cheekbone)
REPORTS - nil

Yet another loss, and I begin to wonder what the hell has happened since round 12. Sitting in fifth, we now lose Brad Johnson for the first week of the finals, and of course the rest of the season. Rohan Smith and Rob Murphy look certain to fight it out for the Best and Fairest.

League News: Richmond sit last on the ladder after a three point loss to Carlton, who sat level with Richmond and Hawthorn and the foot of the table before the round. Hawthorn also had a win, beating Essendon. Fremantle's Shane Parker did his knee, but of course will miss just two games of footy with Fremantle unable to make the finals. Melbourne six point win over Geelong came at a cost, a broken arm to Cameron Bruce will keep him out of the finals. The Demons also had another blow, Aaron Davey suspended for four weeks.

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Round Twenty-One

Western Bulldogs (5) v. West Coast (4) @ The MCG

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon A Morgan R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee C Grant R Smith
C: F Ray S West N Eagleton
HF: R Murphy J Rawlings P Bowden
F: M Hahn L Darcy M Robbins
R: P Street A Cooney D Cross

INT: T Walsh D Giansiracusa D Bandy D McCormack

IN: P Street
OUT: B Johnson (inj)

Western Bulldogs: 2.2, 4.4, 7.7, 10.10 (70)
West Coast: 5.5, 11.8, 12.10, 14.11 (95)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs: Murphy 3, Smith 2, McMahon, Eagleton, Hahn, Robbins, Darcy West Coast: Gardiner 4, Matera 3, Judd 2, Braun, Embley, Hansen, Waters, Lynch
BEST - Western Bulldogs: Murphy, McMahon, West, Smith, Eagleton, Cooney West Coast: Gardiner, Matera, Embley, Waters, Hansen, Wirrapunda
INJURIES - Western Bulldogs: nil West Coast: Cox (sore knee)
REPORTS - nil

That loss put any hope of a top for finish out of the picture as we trail forth place by a game and a half. Very disappointing, and it looks as if Murph has the B&F stitched up.

League News: Melbourne smash Hawthorn 159 to 28, Chris Johnson kicking 5 and Nathan Brown getting 31 touches. Richmond still a game behind Hawthorn, and the Blues clear of last place after a 20 point win over Essendon. Andrew Krakouer will miss the last round, copping one game.

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Round Twenty-Two

Sydney (8) v. Western Bulldogs (5) @ The SCG

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon T Williams R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee C Grant R Smith
C: D Cross S West N Eagleton
HF: R Murphy J Rawlings J Wells
F: M Hahn P Street M Robbins
R: L Darcy A Cooney S Birss

INT: T Walsh D Giansiracusa D Bandy P Bowden

IN: J Wells, T Williams, S Birss
OUT: F Ray (omitted), A Morgan (omitted), D McCormack (omitted)
NEW: Jesse Wells, Tom Williams

Sydney: 5.3, 16.5, 23.6, 29.9 (183)
Western Bulldogs: 5.0, 7.1, 15.3, 20.6 (126)
GOALS - Sydney: O'Loughlin 9, McVeigh 4, Saddington 3, Williams 2, Bolton 2, Goodes 2, Hall 2, Schauble, Ablett, Kennelly, Schneider, Kirk Western Bulldogs: Robbins 7, Bandy 2, Gilbee 2, West 2, Giansircusa 2, R Murphy 2, Eagleton, Cooney, Rawlings
BEST - Sydney: O'Loughlin, Goodes, Williams, Bolton, McVeigh, Jolly Western Bulldogs: Robbins, West, Giansiracusa, Cooney, Bandy, R Murphy
INJURIES - Sydney: Jolly (hamstring) Western Bulldogs: Darcy (ribs)
REPORTS - nil

That hurts. Not only the result, but injuries have hit at the worst time. First Harris, then Johnno, now Luke Darcy will miss three weeks, meaning we need to play the GF for him to play again. We finish sixth, meaning we face St Kilda at Telstra Dome in some poor form. We went with youth this week, and it didn't pay off, but it did send a message to some of the older blokes that they are not safe. Tom Williams got just five touches, Jesse Wells just the three.

League News: Hawthorn grab the spoon with a 12 point loss to Collingwood, who don't make the eight despite winning 12 games. Port easily get the Minor Premiership.

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FINAL 2005 LADDER

Coleman Medallist: Matthew LLOYD - 75.43 (Ess)

Herald Sun Player of the Year: Gary ABLETT JR - 33 votes (Geel)

Toyota Goal of the Year: Daniel MOTLOP (Kang)

Toyota Mark of the Year: Michael O'Loughlin (Syd)

Coaches' Coach of the Year: Mark WILLIAMS (PA)

National Bank Rising Star: Luke HODGE (Haw)

AFL All Australian Team

B: Nathan Bassett (Adel) Leo Barry (Syd) Chad Morrison (Coll)
HB: Glenn Archer (Kang) Chad Cornes (PA) Shaun Burgoyne (PA)
C: Tyson Edwards (Adel) James Hird (Ess) Nigel Lappin (BL)
HF: Nick Riewoldt (STK) Jonathan Brown (Bris) Aaron Hamill (STK)
F: Nathan Brown (Rich) Warren Tredrea (PA) Matthew Lloyd (Ess)
R: Michael Gardiner (WCE) Nick Stevens (Carl) Paul Licuria (Coll)

INT: Jeff White (Melb) Scott West (WB) Adam McPhee (Ess) Jeff Farmer (Frem)

Most Behinds - Matthew LLOYD 43 (Ess)
Most Kicks - Chad CORNES 405 (PA)
Most Handballs - Scott WEST 292 (WB)
Most Disposals - Gary ABLETT 545 (Geel)
Most Marks - Chad CORNES 185 (PA)
Most Free Kicks For - Josh FRASER 64 (Coll)
Most Free Kicks Against - Luke DARCY 52 (WB)
Most Tackles - Byron PICKETT 83 (PA)
Most Hitouts - Jeff WHITE 536 (Melb)
Most Inside 50s - Jeff FARMER 170 (Frem)
Most Rebound 50s - Leo BARRY 156 (Syd)
Most Clearances - Scott WEST 123 (WB
Most Clangers - Luke DARCY 70 (WB)

Western Bulldogs Leaders
Most Goals - Matthew ROBBINS 49
Most Behinds - Robert MURPHY 27
Most Kicks - Robert MURPHY 296
Most Handballs - Scott WEST 292
Most Disposals - Scott WEST 533
Most Marks - Rohan SMITH 133
Most Free Kicks For - Luke DARCY 62
Most Free Kicks Against - Luke DARCY 52
Most Tackles - Robert MURPHY 66
Most Hitouts - Luke DARCY 326
Most Inside 50s - Robert MURPHY 149
Most Rebound 50s - Brian HARRIS 102
Most Clearances - Scott WEST 123
Most Clangers - Luke DARCY 70

FINALS - WEEK ONE

 

[ablettjnr]

This is good, but how many injuries has Geelong had!!!
Junior for B'Low!!

 

[Mahama]

Ouch, things really went sour mid-way through there. I just finished a Doggies season myself, Cam Wight got AA full-back after playing 6 games and average 7 disposals would you believe

 

[SBI]

Nathan Brown got HFF after playing 8 games!

 

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1ST ELIMINATION FINAL @ Skilled Stadium
Geelong: 3.2, 8.4, 13.7, 19.7 (121)
Sydney: 1.4, 4.6, 8.9, 10.11 (71)
INJURIES - Geelong: Hunt (knee soreness) Sydney: Jolly (thigh)
REPORTS - D Milburn (Geel) for tripping J Bolton (Syd)

1ST QUALIFYING FINAL @ AAMI STADIUM
Port Adelaide: 5.1, 8.1, 12.1, 15.2 (92)
West Coast: 4.2, 12.3, 16.6, 20.7 (127)
INJURIES - Port Adelaide: Tredrea (hamstring), Shattock (ankle) West Coast: nil
REPORTS - nil

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2ND ELIMINATION FINAL

Western Bulldogs (6) v. St Kilda (7) @ The MCG

Western Bulldogs Selected Side

B: J McMahon A Morgan R Hargrave
HB: L Gilbee J Rawlings R Smith
C: D Giansiracusa S West N Eagleton
HF: P Bowden R Murphy D Cross
F: M Hahn C Grant M Robbins
R: P Street A Cooney S Birss

INT: T Walsh R Nayna D Bandy W Minson

IN: R Nayna, A Morgan W Minson
OUT: L Darcy (inj) J Wells (omitted) T Williams (omitted)

Western Bulldogs: 1.2, 4.3, 8.8, 12.11 (83)
St Kilda: 7.3, 8.3, 9.6, 14.9 (93)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs:Giansiracusa 3, Bowden 3, Bandy 2, Hahn 2, Smith, Gilbee St Kilda: Gehrig 4, Dal Santo 2, Milne 2, Jones, Hayes, Powell, Ball, Clarke, Riewoldt
BEST - Western Bulldogs: Smith, Giansiracusa, Hahn, Gilbee, Bowden, Murphy St Kilda: Hamill, Ball, Milne, Gehrig, Riewoldt, Voss
INJURIES - Western Bulldogs: Bandy (foot) St Kilda: Dal Santo (knee soreness)
REPORTS - nil

Disappointing end to the season, as most things have been since round eleven. Poor first half set up a belting, and we didn't have enough talls to stop Gehrig, Hamill AND Riewoldt, even though Hargrave did a stellar job on the latter.

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2ND QUALIFICATION FINAL @ The GABBA
Brisbane: 3.2, 5.3, 10.3, 16.3 (99)
Melbourne: 3.1, 9.7, 11.7, 15.10 (100)
INJURIES - Brisbane: nil Melbourne: Miller (hamstring)
REPORTS - nil

SUSPENSIONS - Brad Ottens gets ONE week for kneeing. Michael Wilson cleared.

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Semi Finals
Port Adelaide v. St Kilda @ AAMI Stadium
Brisbane v. Geelong @ The GABBA

 

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1ST SEMI FINAL @ AAMI Stadium

Port Adelaide: 2.1, 8.3, 11.9, 17.9 (111)
St Kilda: 4.1, 7.3, 11.5, 13.6 (94)
INJURIES - nil
REPORTS - S Salopek (PA) for wrestling with N Dal Santo (STK)

2ND SEMI FINAL @ The Gabba
Brisbane: 6.4, 9.5, 12.8, 16.13 (109)
Geelong: 2.2, 6.7, 9.8, 10.10 (70)
INJURIES - Brisbane: nil Geelong: nil
REPORTS - nil

Steven Salopek suspended for 1 week.

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PRELIMINARY FINALS

West Coast v. Port Adelaide @ Subiaco Oval

Melbourne v. Brisbane @ The MCG

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1ST PRELIMINARY FINAL @ Subiaco Oval
West Coast: 1.3, 5.6, 10.8, 13.10 (88)
Port Adelaide: 6.5, 11.8, 12.10 13.14 (92)
INJURIES - K Cornes (ribs)
REPORTS - nil

2ND PRELIMINARY FINAL @ The MCG
Melbourne: 4.0, 10.4, 13.7, 16.10 (106)
Brisbane: 5.1, 6.4, 9.4, 12.6 (78)
INJURIES - Leppitch (hamstring), CL Johnson (ankle)
REPORTS -nil

 

[SBI]

2005 Brownlow Medal

And the Favourites Are...

Gary ABLETT $14.47 (Geel)

Nick RIEWOLDT $19.54 (STK)

Chad CORNES $21.93 (PA)
Adem YZE $22.81 (Melb)
Adam GOODES $23.54 (SYD)
Luke HODGE $24.02 (Haw)
Phillip MATERA $27.63 (WCE)
Nick STEVENS $29.48 (Carl)
Cameron LING $30.86 (Geel)
*Warren TREDREA $33.78 (PA)
Scott WEST $34.19 (WB)
Aaron HAMILL $35.90 (STK)
James HIRD $36.10 (Ess)
Brett KIRK $38.10 (Syd)
Jonathan BROWN $38.21 (BL)
Paul LICURIA $38.89 (Coll)
Luke DARCY $40.22 (WB)
Barry HALL $30.32 (Syd)
Jason AKERMANIS $42.21 (BL)
Robert MURPHY $44.25 (WB)

 

[SBI]

Top Ten After Round 5

Phillip MATERA - 8 (West Coast)
Paul CHAPMAN - 6 (Geelong)
Shane CRAWFORD - 6 (West Coast)
Paul MEDHURST - 6 (Fremantle)
Jeff WHITE - 6 (Melbourne)
Lynden DUNN - 6 (Melbourne)
Nick STEVENS - 5 (Carlton)
Tyson EDWARDS - 5 (Adelaide)
Paul LICURIA - 5 (Collingwood)
Dean SOLOMON - 5 (Essendon)
-Gary ABLETT has four votes
-Nick RIEWOLDT has yet to register a vote

Top Ten After Round 10

Paul LICURIA - 10
Shane CRAWFORD - 9
Joel BOWDEN - 9
Gary ABLETT - 9
Jonathan BROWN - 9
Lynden DUNN - 8
*Fraser GEHRIG - 8
Nick STEVENS - 8
Jason LAYCOCK - 8
Dean COX - 8
Phillip MATERA - 8
-Nick RIEWOLDT is still yet to register a vote
-Chad CORNES has six votes

Top Ten After Round 15

Gary ABLETT - 14
Paul LICURIA - 13
Jonathan BROWN - 13
Phillip MATERA - 12
Lynden DUNN - 11
Nick STEVENS - 11
Shane CRAWFORD - 9
Joel BOWDEN - 9
Steve JOHNSON - 9
Paul CHAPMAN - 9
-Nick RIEWOLDT has two votes
-Chad CORNES has seven votes

 

[SBI]

Top Ten After Round 20

Paul LICURIA - 17
Gary ABLETT - 16
Phillip MATERA - 14
Dean COX - 13
Jonathan BROWN - 13
Joel BOWDEN - 12
Tim NOTTING - 11
Lynden DUNN - 11
Nick STEVENS - 11
Jeff WHITE - 10

Round 21
Western Bulldogs v. West Coast
Phillip MATERA registers 0 votes
Dean COX registers 0 votes

Sydney v. Geelong
Garry ABLETT registers 0 votes

Collingwood v. Richmond
Paul LICURIA registers 0 votes

Paul LICURIA - 17
Gary ABLETT - 16
Phillip MATERA - 14
Dean COX - 13
Jonathan BROWN - 13

Round 22
Geelong v. Port Adelaide
1 - Gary Ablett Jr. registers 0 votes

Hawthorn v. Collingwood
Paul LICURIA registers 0 votes

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[SBI]

The Brownlow Medal Winner Is....

Paul LICURIA (Collingwood) 17 Votes

Gary ABLETT - 16
Jonathan BROWN - 16
Phillip MATERA - 14
Dean COX - 13
Joel BOWDEN - 12

Leading Pollers (Western Bulldogs)

Adam COONEY - 8
Daniel CROSS - 7
Brad JOHNSON - 7
Robert MURPHY - 7
Luke DARCY - 6
Matthew ROBBINS - 5
Rohan SMITH - 5
Scott WEST - 4
Mitch HAHN - 3
Tim WALSH - 3
Patrick BOWDEN - 1
Jordan McMAHON - 1
Nathan EAGLETON - 1

 

[SBI]

AFL Grand Final Preview

Melbourne v. Port Adelaide @ The MCG

Melbourne: 3RD - W17 L7
Port Adelaide: 1ST - W18 L6

Melbourne Selected Side

B: P Wheatley J Rivers M Whelan
HB: R Ferguson C Bizzell N Brown
C: T Johnstone B Green B Moloney
HF: R Robertson L Dunn C Johnson
F: C Sylvia D Neitz P Johnson
R: M Jamar A Yze B McLean

INT: J McDonald D Bell S Motlop G Rigoni

NO CHANGE

Port Adelaide Selected Side

B:  B Pickett M Bishop A Kingsley
HB:  D Wakelin C Cornes B Montgomery
C: G Wanganeen S Burgoyne P Burgoyne
HF: S Dew W Tredrea T Thurstans 
F: S Salopek B Lade B Ebert
R: D Brogan K Cornes R James

INT: J Francou D Cassisi M Primus J Mahoney

NO CHANGE

Port Adelaide: 1.1, 2.1, 5.3, 11.4 (70)
Melbourne: 4.4, 9.8, 11.10, 12.16 (88)
Norm Smith Medallist:[/B] Brad Green

Western Bulldogs Best and Fairest
WINNER - Robert Murphy (107)
Scott West (105)
Brad Johnson (72)
Rohan Smtih (56)
Matthew Robbins (54)
Daniel Giansiracusa (50)
Luke Darcy (46)
Lindsay Gilbee (42)
Daniel Cross (41)
Adam Cooney (40)

Other Best and Fairest Winners
Adelaide - Scott Welsh
Brisbane - Nigel Lappin
Carlton - Nick Stevens
Collingwood - Scott Burns
Essendon - Dean Rioli
Fremantle - Matthew Carr
Geelong - Paul Chapman
Hawthorn - Shane Crawford
Kangaroos - Brady Rawlings
Melbourne - Brad Green
Port Adelaide - Shaun Burgoyne
Richmond - Mark Coughlan
St Kilda - Nick Dal Santo
Sydney - Adam Goodes
West Coast - Michael Gardiner
Western Bulldogs - Robert Murphy

 

[dougthelegend]

nice work SBI.

I completed a season with the Bombers, downing Geelong by 20 points in the grand final, only for the damn thing to stuff up just after the best and fairest's were awarded....talk about annoying!

 

[Lonie_from_50]

Good story SBI - by the way - Getty is the best place to get pictures if you were wondering.

It is good to see that the trend I started has taken RIGHT OFF.

SBI, you'll probaly know me more as SIX AND OUT on cricketweb, what's up.

 

[SBI]

Retiring Players

Brisbane
Darryl White - BB/Bris

Essendon
James Hird - Ess
Matthew Allan - Carl/Ess

Geelong
Brenton Sanderson - Geel

Kangaroos
Corey McKernan - NM/Carl/Kang

Richmond
Wayne Campbell - Rich

Sydney
Andrew Schauble - Coll/Syd

Western Bulldogs Delistings
Daniel BANDY
Ben HARRISON
Kieran MCGUINNESS
Iszac THOMPSON

 

[SBI]

PRE SEASON SIGNINGS

Peter Riccardi > West Coast
Matthew Bode > Essendon
Shane Woewodin > West Coast
Josh Mahoney > Richmond
Daniel Bandy > Collingwood
Clark Keating > Carlton
Guy Rigoni > Sydney
Ben Harrison > Richmond
Travis Gaspar > Fremantle
Brent Guerra > Richmond
James Rahilly > Sydney
Adam Selwood > Adelaide
John Barker > Kangaroos
Jared Poulton > Kangaroos
Luke Livingston > Essendon
Dylan Smith > Brisbane
Brett Peake > Melbourne
David Johnson > St Kilda

 

[SBI]

TRADE WEEK​

Western Bulldogs/Fremantle
Farren Ray + Round 2 Draft Pick/Graham Polak

Collingwood/Western Bulldogs
Richard Cole/Shane Birss

Kangaroos/Western Bulldogs
Round 1 Draft Pick/Jade Rawlings + Round 3 Draft Pick

Brisbane/Western Bulldogs/Sydney
To Brisbane - Round 1 Draft Pick (WB), Jason Saddington (SYD)
To WB - Luke Power
To Sydney - Mitch Hahn

Brisbane/Carlton
Pat Gartner/Jesse Smith

Essendon/Collingwood
Nathan Lovett-Murray/David Fanning

West Coast/Fremantle
Mark Nicoski/Stephen Dodd

Western Bulldogs/Kangaroos
Matthew Boyd/Callum Urch

Western Bulldogs/Collingwood
Cameron Wight + Round 4 Draft Pick/Ryan Lonie

Brisbane/Sydney
Robert Copeland/Ben Matthews

Essendon/Fremantle
Kepler Bradley/Scott Thornton + Toby Stribling

Richmond/Fremantle
Billy Morrison/Aaron Sandilands

Therefore, for the Bulldogs.

IN
Luke Power
Richard Cole
Graham Polak
Ryan Lonie
Callum Urch

OUT
Jade Rawlings
Farren Ray
Mitch Hahn
Round 2 Draft Pick
Round 3 Draft Pick
Round 4 Draft Pick
Cameron Wight
Matthew Boyd
​

 

[SBI]

National Draft
Picks: 11, 75

#11
A (Andrew) Scacci
17 Y/O
209 cm
96 kg
R/F/R

Great hitout ruckman with a strong physical presence.

#75
G (Gerrard) Grove
18 Y/O
165 cm
74 kg
C/C/B

Tagger. Underdeveloped, but with some strength training could come good. Very strong.

 

[SBI]

Wizard Cup Group Match One
Western Bulldogs (n/a) v. Richmond (n/a)

Western Bulldogs Line Up

B: D Morris B Harris C Urch
HB: R Cole T Williams R Lonie
C: D McCormack L Power L Gilbee
HF: R Murphy G Polak B Murphy
F: M Robbins W Skipper B Johnson
R: W Minson A Cooney D Cross

INT: P Street R Hargrave A Morgan R Griffen

Western Bulldogs:5.3, 10.4, 19.8, 23.12 (150)
Richmond: 6.2, 8.6, 9.7, 13.8 (86)
GOALS - Western Bulldogs: R Murphy 5, B Murphy 4, Polak 3, Robbins 3, Urch, Morris, Gilbee, Cross, Cooney, L Power, Johnson, Skipper Richmond: Schulz 5, McGuane 3, Brown 2, Meyer 2, Bowden
BEST - Western Bulldogs: R Murphy, B Murphy, Morris, Gilbee, Street, Harris Richmond: Schulz, Bowden, Jackson, Brown, McGuane, Hartigan
INJURIES - nil
REPORTS - nil

 

[Pie 4 Life]

TRADE WEEK

Western Bulldogs/Fremantle
Farren Ray + Round 2 Draft Pick/Graham Polak

Collingwood/Western Bulldogs
Richard Cole/Shane Birss

Kangaroos/Western Bulldogs
Round 1 Draft Pick/Jade Rawlings + Round 3 Draft Pick

Brisbane/Western Bulldogs/Sydney
To Brisbane - Round 1 Draft Pick (WB), Jason Saddington (SYD)
To WB - Luke Power
To Sydney - Mitch Hahn

Brisbane/Carlton
Pat Gartner/Jesse Smith

Essendon/Collingwood
Nathan Lovett-Murray/David Fanning

West Coast/Fremantle
Mark Nicoski/Stephen Dodd

Western Bulldogs/Kangaroos
Matthew Boyd/Callum Urch

Western Bulldogs/Collingwood
Cameron Wight + Round 4 Draft Pick/Nathan Lonie

Brisbane/Sydney
Robert Copeland/Ben Matthews

Essendon/Fremantle
Kepler Bradley/Scott Thornton + Toby Stribling

Richmond/Fremantle
Billy Morrison/Aaron Sandilands

Therefore, for the Bulldogs.

IN
Luke Power
Richard Cole
Graham Polak
Nathan Lonie ???
Callum Urch

OUT
Jade Rawlings
Farren Ray
Mitch Hahn
Round 2 Draft Pick
Round 3 Draft Pick
Round 4 Draft Pick
Cameron Wight
Matthew Boyd
​

I think you mean Ryan.