West Coast vs. North Melbourne: AFL live scores, blog
Roar Guru By TheSportsFreak, 6 May 2012 TheSportsFreak is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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Jack Darling chases the ball for West Coast (Slattery Images)
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The conclusion to round six is a very intriguing contest between the only unbeaten side left in the AFL, West Coast, and one of the most improved sides of 2012, North Melbourne. Join us for live scores and updates from 4.40pm AEST.
Last week was a very important win for the Eagles, getting past Richmond after some nervy moments near the end.
Any win on the road is like gold for West Coast in 2012. Most pundits have the Eagles winning all their home games, so to make the top four they need the odd win on the road. So far, they are three wins from three games.
This week, the Eagles are back at their fortress, Patersons Stadium. However, the focus of the week has been squarely on the forward line after the injury to forward Josh Kennedy.
Added to the other key injuries of Mark LeCras, Mark Nicoski and Andrew Embley, the Eagles have lost a fair chunk of their experience, especially up forward – the quartet combined in 2011 for 46 per cent of their total goals.
But, West Coast has been able to cover this very well with Jack Darling stepping up with twelve goals, Josh Hill averaging two goals a game and the side has a total of 19 goal kickers – spreading the load very well.
Their defence has been very stable and the midfield has been dominant, with thanks to their two prominent ruckman – Nic Naitanui and Dean Cox.
The next month will be the big test though for the Eagles. The Kangaroos will be no pushover, a resurgent Essendon at Etihad, St Kilda at home, then the Western Derby. Stay undefeated and you can almost lock them in for a top-four spot.
North Melbourne’s season has shown plenty of promise with their upset win over Geelong, close matches against Essendon (for a while at least) and a comfortable win against GWS.
The last fortnight has not been as scintillating as we’d expected – a poor loss against Sydney and an unconvincing win against the Suns.
Today is where we find out how good this squad is or where they need to be at.
The Kangas have used a lot of handball in 2012 and running plenty. That’s good news when you get to Patersons Stadium with the wide expanses of the venue giving them plenty of room to move. With wet weather expected, that game plan could be a big plus.
And while their record overall in Perth against the Eagles hasn’t been great, their last two matches there has shown that if they play like that, they will trouble the home team.
If the game plan works, great. If it doesn’t, they could be in deep trouble, because there doesn’t seem to be a decent back up plan.
The small crumbing forwards could be on show today – Lindsay Thomas will need to convert well, while Matt Campbell and Daniel Wells will need to take their chances.
If North Melbourne gets up today, you hope it says more about their progress than it will about West Coast’s stumble.
We’ll be bringing you live updates as they happen and we want to hear from you too. Jump on and have your say through what should be a great way to round up a ripping weekend of football – join us from 4.40pm AEST.
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7:34pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:34pm | Report comment
FINAL | WCE 17.18 120 | NM 15.5 95
So the West Coast Eagles make it six from six and are clear on top of the AFL Ladder. Keeping in mind of their outs they’ve had throughout the season, it’s been a decent performance. Their next month is crucial though – on the road against Essendon next week, as well as a Western Derby and an away game against Collingwood.
For North Melbourne, their effort today was outstanding despite not getting the win. Their loss keeps them out of the top eight, but their next three are very winnable, so look for them to continue their claims as top eight contenders.
Thanks for joining me this afternoon. More AFL to come next week here at theroar.com.au
7:27pm
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FINAL | WCE 17.18 120 | NM 15.5 95
Goalscorers
WCE – Josh Hill 4, Shannon Hurn 2, Luke Shuey 2, Scott Selwood 1, Matt Rosa 1, Dean Cox 1, Chris Masten 1, Ashton Hams 1, Quinten Lynch 1, Scott Lycett 1, Jack Darling 1, Brad Sheppard (sub) 1
NM – Ben Cunnington 3, Brent Harvey 2, Jamie Macmillan 2, Jack Ziebell 1, Lindsay Thomas 1, Daniel Wells 1, Sam Wright 1, Cameron Pedersen 1, Drew Petrie 1, Kieran Harper 1, Aaron Edwards 1
Player Stats
Scott Selwood (WCE) 15 kicks, 20 handballs, 16 contested possessions, 8 marks, 9 clearances, 7 inside 50′s, 12 score involvements, 1 goal
Matt Priddis (WCE) 14 kicks, 15 handballs, 15 contested possessions, 9 clearances
Andrew Swallow (NM) 14 kicks, 15 handballs, 11 contested possessions, 9 tackles, 8 clearances
Beau Waters (WCE) 14 kicks, 12 handballs, 11 contested possessions, 5 rebound 50′s
Team Stats
Disposals: NM 362-352; Contested Possesions: WCE 150-147; Disposal Efficiency: NM 71%-69%; Tackles: NM 62-46; Clearances: WCE 49-36; Free Kicks: WCE 29-15; Inside 50′s: WCE 60-43;
7:19pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:19pm | Report comment
FINAL | WCE 17.18 120 | NM 15.5 95
A gutsy win by West Coast this afternoon at home to keep their unbeaten run going. Scott Selwood had a blinder with 35 possessions, Beau Waters was classy down back, as too was Shannon Hurn. But great fight from North Melbourne – they never gave up for a second. Andrew Swallow, Liam Anthony and Leigh Adams fought hard all day.
But, despite the long-term injury toll at West Coast, and the loss of Adam Selwood during Q3, West Coast claim another win!
7:18pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:18pm | Report comment
Q4 1:10 left | WCE 17.18 120 | NM 15.5 95
Ball in half foward for WCE
Matt Priddis handballs to Beau Waters… kicks inside 50 – marked by Luke Shuey.
A bit of icing on top for the Eagles? Shuey kicks on goal and kicks it!
7:16pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:16pm | Report comment
Q4 2:46 left | WCE 16.18 114 | NM 15.5 95
The “Eagles” chant goes around Patersons Stadium. They think North might still be a slight chance… they’re a tad nervy still.
7:15pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:15pm | Report comment
Q4 2:46 left | WCE 16.18 114 | NM 15.5 95
Drew Petrie takes a good contested mark on the paint of 50m. Kicks inside 50 – free kick to Aaron Edwards. Kicks the goal. Back within 19 points.
7:14pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:14pm | Report comment
Q4 3:40 left | WCE 16.18 114 | NM 14.5 89
Nice kick inside 50 from Sam Wright to find Cam Pedersen. He plays on straight away, runs into an open goal.
North Melbourne are still playing well… but they’ve run out of legs (to be honest, both sides are out on their feet!)
7:12pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:12pm | Report comment
Q4 4:14 left | WCE 16.18 114 | NM 13.5 83
Run along the wing from Chris Masten. Kicks inside 50… the ball wasn’t even near Dean Cox and he wins a simple free kick – Michael Firrito with a hold on him.
Kicks the goal. Party time now at Patersons
7:10pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:10pm | Report comment
Q4 4:59 left | WCE 15.18 108 | NM 13.5 83
North Melbourne with a couple of quick clearances.
Another chance on goal from Cameron Pedersen… but he’s pushed that right.
7:09pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:09pm | Report comment
Q4 6:02 left | WCE 15.18 108 | NM 13.4 82
Jack Ziebell wins a free kick at half forward. Kicks from 55m out – ripping kick! Nice goal.
7:07pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:07pm | Report comment
Q4 7:00 left | WCE 15.18 108 | NM 12.4 76
Things starting to go West Coast’s way. The Eagles with a free kick through Dean Cox on half back.
About 5 or 6 possessions, untouched to Brad Sheppard the sub. Kicks from 50m out and drills the winner!
The Eagles will stay undefeated.
7:04pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:04pm | Report comment
Q4 8:16 left | WCE 14.18 102 | NM 12.4 76
Ashton Hams through the middle spots up Jack Darling… kicks to Josh HILL!! Takes the mark near the goal square.
Goes back and kicks his fourth… that could be enough!
7:03pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:03pm | Report comment
Q4 9:00 left | WCE 13.18 96 | NM 12.4 76
Brilliant work from Beau Waters on the defensive goal line. Outworked Lindsay Thomas to stop a goal.
7:02pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:02pm | Report comment
Q4 10:15 left | WCE 13.18 96 | NM 12.4 76
Josh Hill kicks across the face of goal… doesn’t score, but goes out of bounds for a ball-in.
One more goal could be the killer blow.
From the ball-in, Quinten Lynch snaps – behind.
7:00pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:00pm | Report comment
Q4 11:22 left | WCE 13.17 95 | NM 12.4 76
Sam Wright with a kick inside 50… wanted Liam Anthony but juggled the mark… not paid. Leigh Adams collects, snaps but a behind.
6:57pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:57pm | Report comment
Q4 13:45 left | WCE 13.17 95 | NM 12.3 75
All the scoring from North Melbourne today has come from turnovers.
For West Coast, 5.10 from from stoppages, the rest from turnovers.
6:56pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:56pm | Report comment
Q4 14:25 left | WCE 13.17 95 | NM 12.3 75
Adam Selwood’s injury is not great – fractured bone in his hand… which has broken the skin. *shudder*
Quinten Lynch with a mark at the top of the 50m arc.
A chance at his second goal of the day – pushed it wide.
6:55pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:55pm | Report comment
Q4 15:13 left | WCE 13.16 94 | NM 12.3 75
Eric Mackenzie has got up hobbling.
Aaron Edwards with the free kick…. KICKS BACKWARDS AND MISSES THE TARGET! Oh dear.
From the stoppage, free kick to Ashton Hams in the pocket.
Snaps a goal. That’s a coach-killer from Aaron Edwards
6:53pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:53pm | Report comment
Q4 16:19 left | WCE 12.16 88 | NM 12.3 75
Chris Masten with a nice kick inside 50 to Josh Hill.
He will be kicking from the boundary at about 45m – he misses to the near left side
6:52pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:52pm | Report comment
Q4 17:08 left | WCE 12.15 87 | NM 12.3 75
Matt Priddis inside 50…. doesn’t find a target, but goes out of bounds along the behind post.
Ball in – cleared by North Melbourne, now Leigh Adams runs free… Liam Anthony has a long kick from 55m out… bounces the wrong side, just a behind.
6:50pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:50pm | Report comment
Q4 19:00 left | WCE 12.15 87 | NM 12.2 74
Scott Selwood clears a ball away from the midfield, Hams handballs… wants Gaff, but stolen by NM.
Only as far as Cox…
6:49pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:49pm | Report comment
Q4 19:59 left | WCE 12.15 87 | NM 12.2 74
Final quarter begins.
Robbie Tarrant subbed off for North Melbourne… Aaron Mullett is on.
6:49pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:49pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME | WCE 12.15 87 | NM 12.2 74
Goalscorers
WCE – Josh Hill 3, Shannon Hurn 2, Scott Selwood 1, Matt Rosa 1, Luke Shuey 1, Chris Masten 1, Scott Lycett 1, Jack Darling 1, Quinten Lynch 1
NM – Ben Cunnington 3, Brent Harvey 2, Jamie Macmillan 2, Lindsay Thomas 1, Daniel Wells 1, Sam Wright 1, Drew Petrie 1, Kieran Harper 1
Player Stats
Scott Selwood (WCE) 11 kicks, 18 handballs, 13 contested possessions, 9 clearances, 6 inside 50′s, 10 score involvements, 1 goal
Andrew Swallow (NM) 13 kicks, 11 handballs, 7 contested possessions, 9 tackles, 5 clearances (13 possessions in Q3)
Matt Priddis (WCE) 10 kicks, 12 handballs, 12 contested possessions, 7 clearances
Team Stats
Disposals: NM 287-277; Contested Possessions: Level 112-112; Disposal Efficiency: Level 68%-68%; Tackles: NM 43-37; Clearances: WCE 38-29; Inside 50′s: WCE 50-33; Time In Forward Half: WCE 62%-38%;
6:44pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:44pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME | WCE 12.15 87 | NM 12.2 74
A fantastic surge from North Melbourne halfway through the quarter, but the Eagles steadied. Scott Selwood hasn’t been stopped yet in the midfield, but Daniel Kerr’s been quiet. 27 scoring shots to 14 says a lot… but North could still steal this!
Stats to come…
6:43pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:43pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME | WCE 12.15 87 | NM 12.2 74
Slow, laborious build-up, but that’s because the siren’s near.
Now NM creep forward. Wells inside 50 to Brent Harvey, but knocked away for a ball-in.
From the stoppage, Ben Cunnington kicks forward, no mark. Swallow with a kick on goal – smothered by Kerr.
Petrie kicks to the goal square… no mark, pack forms. Siren!
6:41pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:41pm | Report comment
Q3 1:00 left | WCE 12.15 87 | NM 12.2 74
Josh Hill wins himself a free kick forward of the wing.
Kick inside 50 – almost a mark to Jack Darling.
Rebound on for North.
6:39pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:39pm | Report comment
Q3 3:37 left | WCE 12.15 87 | NM 12.2 74
Hamish McIntosh has done a good job in Q3 in the ruck – winning a lot more of the ruck contests against Dean Cox, that’s led to a few more clearances.
Liam Anthony with a kick to the forward pocket to Ben Cunnington – nice grab!
Now, hard up on the boundary – tough kick… GOAL!
6:37pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:37pm | Report comment
Q3 3:37 left | WCE 12.15 87 | NM 11.2 68
High tackle against North Melbourne – Matt Rosa with the free.
Looking for a 19-point lead West Coast… from 50m out – crowd like it!!!
Three goals in a row to West Coast
6:35pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:35pm | Report comment
Q3 4:52 left | WCE 11.15 81 | NM 11.2 68
From the kick-in, Pat McGinnity steals it… but pushes it wide for another behind
6:35pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:35pm | Report comment
Q3 5:02 left | WCE 11.14 80 | NM 11.2 68
A throw has been picked out by the umpire against North Melbourne on their defensive 50m arc.
Pat McGinnity will get the free kick.
Close to the boundary – his kick is narrow.
6:33pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:33pm | Report comment
Q3 6:10 left | WCE 11.13 79 | NM 11.2 68
Josh Hill gets the crumbs in the goal square – he’s kicked his 3rd! A couple of quick goals just gives the Eagles a bit of breathing space.
Substitution for West Coast – Adam Selwood off… Brad Sheppard activated.
6:32pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:32pm | Report comment
Q3 6:30 left | WCE 10.13 73 | NM 11.2 68
The vision of Adam Selwood’s hand isn’t great – his hand got slammed onto the turf – there seems to be a fracture and is in massive pain.
Now Luke Shuey dashes away, takes a bounce, gets to 55m. Kicks to the goal line – but rushed through by the Kangas defence.
6:31pm
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Q3 7:05 left | WCE 10.12 72 | NM 11.2 68
Shannon Hurn with a crowd-lifter! Runs away from an opponent, kicks from 52m out – and has his second!
6:30pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:30pm | Report comment
Q3 7:30 left | WCE 9.12 66 | NM 11.2 68
Adam Selwood running off the ground – holding his left hand.
6:28pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:28pm | Report comment
Q3 9:00 left | WCE 9.12 66 | NM 11.2 68
Aaron Edwards with a chance on goal, but it’s smothered off the boot. Lucky for the Eagles.
6:27pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:27pm | Report comment
Q3 10:00 left | WCE 9.12 66 | NM 11.2 68
Samuel Wright with a booming kick from outside 50m – monster launch – GOAL!! North Melbourne hit the front!
They’ve kicked the last three – they are surging…
6:22pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:22pm | Report comment
Q3 12:35 left | WCE 9.12 66 | NM 10.2 62
Two quick goals to North Melbourne – this time Ben Cunnington runs into an open goal. A couple of important clearances through the midfield to the Kangas
6:21pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:21pm | Report comment
Q3 13:05 left | WCE 9.12 66 | NM 9.2 56
Desperation from the Eagles defence – tackling Petrie 10m out while kicking on goal.
Now a big chance – mark to Kieran Harper, then gets a 50m penalty after some backchat from Scott Selwood. Harper kicks the goal.
Hanging in there North Melbourne
6:18pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:18pm | Report comment
Q3 14:53 left | WCE 9.12 66 | NM 8.2 50
Eagles starting to lift the level up a bit. Andrew Gaff inside 50… to a pack, roving it is Jack Darling – GOAL!
Biggest lead of the match – 16 points.
6:17pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:17pm | Report comment
Q3 15:34 left | WCE 8.12 60 | NM 8.2 50
Josh Hill with a clever mark in the forward pocket. He knows the angle’s tight, so he spots up Scott Lycett 25m out, slight angle.
Lycett kicks… a goal!
6:15pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:15pm | Report comment
Q3 16:59 left | WCE 7.12 54 | NM 8.2 50
Scott Selwood sets up Chris Masten who runs to 50m out – but it hits the post.
6:14pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:14pm | Report comment
Q3 17:48 left | WCE 7.11 53 | NM 8.2 50
Lindsay Thomas outworks Beau Waters, uses Kieran Haper, then gets it back… instead of passing off to Petrie, he kicks on goal – but sprays it.
Then the Kangas get the ball back, Lindsay Thomas butters up… eventually Brent Harvey runs into an open goal to keep the Kangas in touch!
6:12pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:12pm | Report comment
Q3 18:58 left | WCE 7.11 53 | NM 7.2 44
Matt Rosa has a kick on goal – stretched out as he kicks… it’s just a behind.
6:11pm
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Q3 19:59 left | WCE 7.10 52 | NM 7.2 44
Second half is underway
5:57pm
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HALF TIME | WCE 7.10 52 | NM 7.2 42
Goalscorers
WCE: Josh Hill 2, Scott Selwood 1, Shannon Hurn 1, Luke Shuey 1, Chris Masten 1, Quinten Lynch 1
NM: Jamie Macmillan 2, Daniel Wells 1, Brent Harvey 1, Lindsay Thomas 1, Ben Cunnington 1, Drew Petrie 1
Player Stats
Scott Selwood (WCE) 7 kicks, 13 handballs, 11 contested possessions, 7 clearances, 5 inside 50′s, 7 score involvements, 1 goal
Leigh Adams (NM) 9 kicks, 9 handballs, 7 contested possessions, 4 clearances
Dean Cox (WCE) 7 kicks, 7 handballs, 24 hitouts, 5 score involvements
Daniel Wells (NM) 10 kicks, 4 handballs, 4 tackles, 4 inside 50′s
Liam Anthony (NM) 6 kicks, 8 handballs, 4 rebound 50′s
Team Stats
Disposals: NM 190-184; Contested Possessions: WCE 80-72; Disposal Efficiency: NM 68%-65%; Tackles: NM 34-26; Clearances: WCE 27-18; Inside 50′s: WCE 36-22; Time In Forward Half: WCE 65%-35%; Tackles Inside 50: WCE 10-3
5:51pm
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HALF TIME | WCE 7.10 52 | NM 7.2 42
Andrew Swallow goes down from a heavy bump from Ashton Hams – a little scuffle between a few of the players. Josh Hill (who seemed to push him into it) or Ashton Hams may have had their name put in the book. Don’t know about that. Kick on goal in the end is a behind and that end’s the half.
West Coast have dominated the forward play throughout this match and finally got a little bit of reward late in the quarter. North Melbourne will need to find a way to get the ball forward in the second half.
5:48pm
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Q2 1:17 left | WCE 7.10 52 | NM 7.1 43
Waters wins a free kick on half back. Adam Selwood with a mark on the wing, kicks long towards Lynch. Couldn’t mark, then defended away.
Selwood again inside 50, out of bounds.
From the ball in, his brother Scott pounces and kicks the goal! Dean Cox with a fantastic hitout.
5:47pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:47pm | Report comment
Q2 2:08 left | WCE 6.10 46 | NM 7.1 43
Important for North Melbourne to get a reply or at least stop the Eagles from scoring. They’ve been in front most of the quarter, despite the Eagles having plenty of opportunites.
Eventually, the Eagles will start slotting some of these goals – so they need to get the lead back by the half time break
5:45pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:45pm | Report comment
Q2 3:21 left | WCE 6.10 46 | NM 7.1 43
Pat McGinnity inside 50 – wanted Josh Hill, but can’t mark. Then a clearance from North Melbourne has been intercepted by Shannon Hurn at 55m.
The Eagles finally get themselves some reward – booming kick from Hurn. The Eagles back in front.
5:41pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:41pm | Report comment
Q2 6:00 left | WCE 5.10 40 | NM 7.1 43
Luke Shuey manages to get free, from the standing start kicks to the goal line – but touched on the line by Daniel Wells. 3 points the Kangas lead by.
And the rain has hit!
5:40pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:40pm | Report comment
Q2 7:00 left | WCE 5.9 39 | NM 7.1 43
McIntosh is back on the ground for the Kangaroos.
5:38pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:38pm | Report comment
Q2 8:00 left | WCE 5.9 39 | NM 7.1 43
Hamish McIntosh looked like he copped an accidental poke in the eye. He’s being looked at by the medicos.
Somehow Matt Priddis gets a kick on goal white being wrenched in a tackle – another behind to West Coast.
5:37pm
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Q2 9:24 left | WCE 5.8 38 | NM 7.1 43
Ashton Hams has a snap from 45m out – hits the post! The Eagles building in the last couple of minutes.
5:36pm
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Q2 9:55 left | WCE 5.7 37 | NM 7.1 43
Matt Priddis by the way with a heavily strapped left thigh.
Scott Thompson unlucky not to get a mark in defensive 50.
Now the Eagles a chance through Chris Masten. His kick is pushed to the right.
5:34pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:34pm | Report comment
Q2 11:02 left | WCE 5.6 36 | NM 7.1 43
Eric Mackenzie kicks the ball out on the full – claim of a touch-ball not heeded by the umpires.
Andrew Swallow with the kick on goal from 30m out is narrow. First blemish of the day for the Kangas.
5:32pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:32pm | Report comment
Q2 11:30 left | WCE 5.6 36 | NM 7.0 42
Daniel Kerr has been quiet early – 6 disposals to the halfway point of Q2. Having said that, his second halves this season have been outstanding.
5:31pm
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Q2 12:00 left | WCE 5.6 36 | NM 7.0 42
Ashton Hams climbed up to the clouds – couldn’t bring down the grab though. Ball down the other end now for the Kangas.
5:30pm
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Q2 12:39 left | WCE 5.6 36 | NM 7.0 42
Shannon Hurn with a fantastic kick inside 50 – while under pressure – he finds Josh Hill.
He kicks his second goal – much needed reply from West Coast.
5:28pm
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Q2 14:50 left | WCE 4.6 30 | NM 7.0 42
Ben Cunnington affects the turnover with a tough spoil on Shannon Hurn. Lindsay Thomas now has a snap on goal from 25m out – the Kangas having a purple-patch here!
5:25pm
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Q2 16:22 left | WCE 4.6 30 | NM 6.0 36
Scott Selwood with the centre clearance… eventually the snap from Andrew Gaff, but misses while under pressure.
5:24pm
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Q2 16:46 left | WCE 4.5 29 | NM 6.0 36
Kicking efficiency from West Coast today has been shoddy at best.
Daniel Wells has a massive run through the midfield – three bounces – kicks from 55m – BANG!!
Great goal. He knows how to put on a show at Patersons Stadium
5:21pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:21pm | Report comment
Q2 18:28 left | WCE 4.5 29 | NM 5.0 30
Rain is imminent at Patersons Stadium. Dark clouds above. Might get a few showers throughout the rest of the game.
Dean Cox handballs wide of Luke Shuey, regathers but kicks a behind.
5:19pm
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Q2 19:42 left | WCE 4.4 28 | NM 5.0 30
Poor turnover from Darren Glass, leaves Jamie Macmillan a chance at his second… he snaps and converts. North Melbourne back in front.
5:17pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:17pm | Report comment
QUARTER TIME | WCE 4.4 28 | NM 4.0 24
Goalscorers
WCE – Luke Shuey 1, Josh Hill 1, Quinten Lynch 1, Chris Masten 1
NM – Ben Cunnington 1, Brent Harvey 1, Jamie Macmillan 1, Drew Petrie 1
Player Stats
Scott Selwood (WCE) 3 kicks, 6 handballs, 4 marks, 3 inside 50′s, 3 score involvements
Matt Priddis (WCE) 4 kicks, 4 handballs, 6 contested possessions, 4 clearances
Liam Anthony (NM) 3 kicks, 5 handballs, 100% disposal efficiency
Leigh Adams (NM) 4 kicks, 4 handballs, 4 contested possessions, 3 inside 50′s
Team Stats
Disposals: NM 94-83; Kick/Handball Ratio: WCE 58/25 NM 48/46; Disposal Efficiency: NM 73%-66%; Tackles: NM 12-10; Clearances: WCE 15-6; Free Kicks: WCE 9-3; Inside 50′s: WCE 16-10; Time In Forward Half: WCE 68%-32%
5:12pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:12pm | Report comment
QUARTER TIME | WCE 4.4 28 | NM 4.0 24
The Eagles had a lot of football up forward, but weren’t able to make the most of their opportunities. North Melbourne on the other hand were frustrated at times, but kicked 4 from 4.
Good work from North Melbourne to stay in touch.
Stats to come…
5:11pm
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Q1 0:22 left | WCE 4.4 28 | NM 4.0 24
Luke Shuey draws a high tackle free kick. Didn’t duck into it, just bent his knees a little.
From 45m out – must kick – and does!
5:09pm
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Q1 1:33 left | WCE 3.4 22 | NM 4.0 24
Centre clearance to North Melbourne – Aaron Edwards kicks inside 50 to Ben Cunnington, who marks. Then goes back, kicks the goal!
North Melbourne hit the front!
5:07pm
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Q1 2:32 left | WCE 3.4 22 | NM 3.0 18
Leigh Adams kicks from the midfield to Jamie Macmillan… he kicks from 45m out – GOAL!
The Kangas within 4 points near the quarter time break.
5:06pm
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Q1 3:24 left | WCE 3.4 22 | NM 2.0 12
For all their dominance, the Eagles should be further in front.
Pat McGinnity wins a free kick – surprise surprise for a high tackle. Then he sprays it for a behind.
Time in forward half stat – WCE 64%.
5:04pm
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Q1 4:50 left | WCE 3.3 21 | NM 2.0 12
The Eagles forcing North Melbourne to be slow in their build-up and forcing them wide too.
Chris Masten breaks away from the midfield. Kicks inside 50 to Jack Darling, he snaps but bounces wide for a behind.
5:00pm
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Q1 6:50 left | WCE 3.2 20 | NM 2.0 12
Scott Lycett takes the mark in the forward pocket – good delivery from Daniel Kerr, who’s had a fantastic start to 2012.
Lycett – out on the full.
4:57pm
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Q1 8:39 left | WCE 3.2 20 | NM 2.0 12
Josh Hill with some great pressure to win the free kick – goes to the goals… Quinten Lynch with a ripping contested mark! Stuck the arms up, beat 4.
Then kicks the goal!
4:56pm
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Q1 9:32 left | WCE 2.2 14 | NM 2.0 12
Dean Cox takes a running mark at the point of 50m.
Not an easy kick – near the boundary.
Kick goes to the goal line, but fisted through for a rushed behind.
4:53pm
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Q1 11:16 left | WCE 2.1 13 | NM 2.0 12
Good body work from Drew Petrie – out marks Mackenzie. Across to Macmillan – switch of play to the left side… now Brent Harvey with a kick from the boundary – oh very very nice! Great goal from the Kangas!
4:50pm
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Q1 8:30 gone | WCE 2.1 13 | NM 1.0 6
Ryan Bastinac with a poor kick towards the goal line – wanted Drew Petrie, but overcooked it. Turnover through Eric Mackenzie.
4:48pm
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Q1 15:45 left | WCE 2.1 13 | NM 1.0 6
Great forward pressure from West Coast. Scott Lycett having immediate impact. Handball off to Chris Masten and West Coast have two quick goals
4:47pm
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Q1 16:15 left | WCE 1.1 7 | NM 1.0 6
Good cut off from Adam Selwood across the wing. Kick intended for Brent Harvey. North could have been away there.
Now Jack Darling tries to run onto the footy in the pocket… ball out runs him though. Through for a behind
4:45pm
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Q1 17:20 left | WCE 1.0 6 | NM 1.0 6
Scott Lycett with a booming kick to the forward pocket. Mark taken by Josh Hill just off the pack.
Steps up and kicks the goal.
4:43pm
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Q1 18:45 left | WCE 0.0 0 | NM 1.0 6
Opening goal to North Melbourne – Lindsay Thomas gave off to Daniel Wells, then to Ryan Bastinac. He kicks over the top to Drew Petrie and streams into goal
4:42pm
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Q1 19:59 left | WCE 0.0 0 | NM 0.0 0
Off we go at Patersons Stadium
4:36pm
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John Worsfold telling Glen Jakovich pre-game on Fox Footy that Patrick McGinnity is the forward replacement for Josh Kennedy… meaning they will be a slightly smaller forward line. Expect to see Scott Lycett to help out with Quinten Lynch up forward. Lynch will more than likely play as backup ruckman for Dean Cox today.
4:24pm
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G’day, welcome along to our coverage of West Coast vs. North Melbourne from Patersons Stadium.
The Eagles have had a fair injury toll of late with Nic Naitanui joining that list with a sore hamstring. Add LeCras, Nicoski, Embley and Kennedy to that list and West Coast have some serious concerns.
Can North Melbourne take advantage of it today? Their last two performances at Patersons Stadium against West Coast has been strong.
The weather is surprisingly fine – there’s been some fairly wet weather in the last few days in Perth.
3:11pm
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TEAM UPDATE
Bad news for West Coast, Nic Naitanui is a late withdrawal with a hamstring injury. Scott Lycett comes in to replace him. No late change for North Melbourne.
The subs are Brad Sheppard (WCE) and Aaron Mullett (NM)
Bouncedown at 4:40pm AEST (2:40pm AWST).