Western Bulldogs

2022 - 6 - 24

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AFL live ScoreCentre: Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn, West Coast ... (ABC News)

West Coast and Essendon have had difficult seasons, but both will see this Friday night clash as an opportunity. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the ...

The Bombers sent a major scare with two goals in the space of a minute to close the gap to 10 points with two minutes remaining, but West Coast held firm from that point on. Rioli and Cripps booted two goals each in the second term, while Wright entered the break with a wayward 3.4 to his name. Kennedy (5.0), Willie Rioli (three goals), Jamie Cripps (three goals), Jack Darling (two goals), and Liam Ryan (two goals) all cashed in as the Eagles secured the 16.11 (107) to 14.13 (97) win on Friday night. Darling snared a one-handed mark in the goalsquare while on his knees to send the crowd wild, and the Eagles unleashed a six-goal blitz in the second term to take a shock five-point lead into half-time. The deficit was erased before half-time and the Dogs went on with the job after the main break, booting 6.4 to 0.4 in the third term amid a run of 13 consecutive goals. The Western Bulldogs shake off a slow start to beat Hawthorn, while the West Coast Eagles break their losing streak in a tight one against Essendon.

Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn - The Autopsy - The Mongrel Punt (The Mongrel Punt)

A fast start from the Hawks prompted the Dogs to kick into gear and flex their muscles. Here's The Doc's autopsy of the Round 15 clash.

Had two goal assists, both on the back of kicking it to the hotspot and to advantage of his team mates.s And on that note, it’s time to wrap up the autopsy this week. It was a very productive game from the Bulldogs’ captain and maybe one he needed to get his campaign really rolling along now. There’s no doubt that when the game’s on Hawthorn’s terms, Sicily’s impact in terms of intercepting the ball as well as rebounding with efficiency and purpose. The Dogs were guilty of playing the over-handball game again in this one, but Libba looked keener to take ground and kick the ball forward as much as he could. He beat out Tom Mitchell for a loose ball on the broadcast wing and put the ball inside 50 to the advantage of Aaron Naughton to get the Dogs’ second of the night. Not only that, but he was able to hand off three-goal assists too, which shows that as a half-forward option, his spotting up of teammates is fast becoming a staple in his game. In recent weeks, he’s been more stationed as a deep forward to work with Naughton and company. It’s not hard to remember that when he was taken via the Father/Son rule in 2018, West had been an established midfielder in his under-18s campaign. As we see for many players – this was a coming of age game for him this week. They were just simply hungrier, and were +3 in the centre clearances and +15 in contested possessions up to quarter time. Yep, you’ve heard that right; 13 goals in a row – sort of reminiscent of the Bulldogs’ 21 in a row against Essendon a few years ago – sorry to bring that one back to mind Bombers fans reading this.

Top-eight Dogs: Bulldogs find their bite in Hawks demolition (AFL)

THE WESTERN Bulldogs have stormed into the top eight, booting 13 goals in a row to steamroll a fast-starting Hawthorn on its way to a comfortable 42-point ...

West kicked three goals to go with 19 touches, saying the absence of Bailey Smith (club suspension) has allowed him to move further up the field. Even coach Sam Mitchell saw the funny side, having a giggle with Sicily when he came to the bench. He struggled to get his hands on the footy in the second and third terms, but finished with four majors, 15 disposals and nine marks. Lewis was comfortably the leading player on the ground in the first quarter with nine disposals, six marks and two goals. The Dogs shook off another slow start to get out to a 47-point margin in the last on the back of dominance in the centre clearances, before coasting to the 19.11 (125) to 12.11 (83) win. Just as he did a few weeks ago against Geelong, it was the tenacious Tom Liberatore (30 disposals, 11 clearances) who kick-started the Bulldogs in the second term with his attack on the footy and hard running around the ground.

Bulldogs' contest game clicks into gear (Western Bulldogs)

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has praised his team's ability to arrest the momentum and kick away, after an early scare against Hawthorn at Marvel ...

"The Hawks have defeated Geelong and Brisbane, so they're a huge danger. We've beaten some sides where the commentary around Collingwood, Gold Coast, GWS have got some energy about their side at the moment. "'Libba' got us going.

Dogs thrash Hawks and storm into the eight (The Age)

After a sluggish start, the Dogs took their game to a level the Hawks could not match, slamming 13 unanswered goals on their way to a 42-point victory at ...

Mitch Lewis was influential in the first quarter, when he kicked two of his four goals, and attacked the ball with vigour in the air. Seven of his 19 possessions came in the first term. There were few positives for the Hawks after quarter-time, though the game should ram home to them the importance of winning contested football. After just four touches to quarter-time, the midfielder lifted his intensity at the contest with 10 disposals in the second. Their contested game was powerful, allowing them to find holes in the Hawks’ defensive zone while also shielding their defence. Up to this point, the Dogs’ vaunted midfield was being dictated to by a Hawks unit playing with dare and confidence.

Bonkers stat proves how hard 'super smart' star has worked to ... (Fox Sports)

Melbourne champion Garry Lyon believes Western Bulldogs forward Rhylee West is looking as one of the feel-good stories of 2022 after finally cementing his ...

“My role hasn’t changed for the last six weeks. It was West’s sixth consecutive game in the Bulldogs’ senior side. Bulldogs teammate Josh Dunkley post-game told Channel 7 West “everyday” was “in there (at the club) first and last to leave”, adding it was pleasing to see him get reward for effort.

AFL 2022 Round 15 as it happened: West Coast knock off Essendon ... (WAtoday)

West Coast has caused an upset, defeating Essendon, while the Western Bulldogs kicked 13 goals in a row to run rampant over Hawthorn.

Peter Wright kicked their fourth goal, and now the Bombers lead by 21. But now the Bombers are lining up for another. Wright marks on the lead, and he’s lining up for his second. It’s back to 41 points now. Dogs 14.10 (94), Hawks 7.11 (53) He’s 23 years old, turns 24 later this year. Dogs 15.10 (100), Hawks 7.11 (53) We’re working to restore it. Dogs 17.11 (113), Hawks 11.11 (77) We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Dogs 16.11 (107), Hawks 10.11 (71) Dogs 17.11 (113), Hawks 11.11 (77)

AFL 2022 Round 15 LIVE updates: West Coast on verge of upset ... (The Age)

Follow along for all the major moments as Hawthorn takes on Western Bulldogs then West Coast hosts Essendon in Perth.

Spearhead Josh Kennedy kicked five goals, the last of them sending the home crowd into a frenzy. True, they lost Jeremy McGovern and Dom Sheed to fresh injuries during the week, but Tim Kelly and Liam Ryan returned. With players back, they’re looking a bit more like their old selves.

AFL 2022 Round 15 LIVE updates: Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn ... (WAtoday)

The Eagles have kicked the only three goals of the second term and now lead the Bombers. Jamie Cripps kicked the first of the second quarter, ...

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