Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs: AFL live scores, blog
Roar Guru By TheSportsFreak, 8 Jul 2012 TheSportsFreak is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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Today’s a very important match for the Fremantle Dockers as they host the Western Bulldogs from Patersons Stadium. We’ll bring you live scores and commentary from 4:40pm AEST.
It is a long time since the Fremantle Dockers have gone in such heavy favourites against the Western Bulldogs, but today the expectation is that they will get the four points and start their charge towards eighth spot.
But such is the competition so far in 2012, there’s no easy games around. One false step from Fremantle from here on in and it would be catastrophic.
The next four games leading into their Round 19 Western Derby should result in four wins (Melbourne, GWS and Port Adelaide to come). But lose today, and they can almost kiss September goodbye.
There were good signs last week against Collingwood in the second half. Strike any memories of the first half from your mind now, because after the main break, they challenged the Pies and forced them to pick up their act. Matthew Pavlich played a lone hand up forward, but was given some help by Hayden Ballantyne.
They’ve made five changes for today’s game which includes getting back some run with Stephen Hill, some defensive help from Antoni Grove and Paul Duffield, while Zac Clarke is out for Kepler Bradley (Fremantle’s version of a yo-yo).
The Dockers also blood new talent Cameron Sutcliffe from Woodville-West Torrens, who was pick 71 in last year’s Draft.
For the Western Bulldogs unfortunately, their hopes of playing in the finals are pretty much dead. Their loss a fortnight ago against Brisbane and a massive loss to Essendon last week showed they just don’t have any consistency or the strength to be up near the top.
They’ve struggled this season to get any semblance of a forward line together, while their midfield has struggled against some of the bigger and stronger bodies.
They’ve been forced into making three changes for today’s game through injury (Dylan Addison, jaw; Adam Cooney, soreness; Bob Murphy, hip) while Brendan McCartney has dropped a misfiring Liam Jones and Jordan Roughead, while Ryan Hargrave’s missed the boat.
It will be a tough task for them today. The only saving grace for the Dogs is their recent record against the Dockers – since 2006, the Western Bulldogs have only lost once to Freo (at Patersons Stadium and only by seven points) – that’s seven out of eight.
It’s the final game of a very interesting Round 15 and who knows, it could just spring a surprise… we’ve had a couple so far this round. Can the Dogs dent the Freo finals hopes?
We’ll have live scoring and commentary coming up from 4:40pm AEST as the Fremantle Dockers host the Western Bulldogs from Patersons Stadium. In the mean time, have your say and let us know if there’s a big winner or loser from the weekend’s footy.
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7:28pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:28pm | Report comment
FINAL | Fremantle 14.11 95 def. Western Bulldogs 8.9 57
So the Fremantle Dockers now join four other teams with a 50% record for 2012. They have Melbourne, GWS and Port Adelaide in the next three weeks – if they can win all of them, they are finals contenders. In a season where 13 wins will get you 8th spot, it’s so important they don’t drop the ball from here.
For the Bulldogs though, if the season wasn’t over before this game, it certainly is now. They battled all day, tried to make it a scrap, but were outclassed in the second half. They have a tough three weeks coming up with Hawthorn, Carlton and St Kilda on the way. They might be able to get two or three more wins this season, but it’s been a tough season for the Dogs.
Thanks for joining me today. We wrap up Round 15 with four teams with 11 wins (Sydney, West Coast, Collingwood and Adelaide) and five teams with 7 wins battling for 8th! You reckon the top five or six is a log jam!
Next week there’s more amazing games with massive implications. Friday night it’s North Melbourne vs. Carlton in a battle for 8th, Geelong vs. Collingwood on Saturday night could really shape places 1-7, while the stand out game is 1st vs. 2nd at Patersons Stadium with the West Coast Eagles hosting Sydney in the Sunday twilight game.
Join us next week here at theroar.com.au
7:20pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:20pm | Report comment
FINAL | Fremantle 14.11 95 def. Western Bulldogs 8.9 57
Quarter by Quarter
Fremantle 2.3 4.7 10.10 14.11
Western Bulldogs 1.2 4.4 7.6 8.9
Goalscorers
Fre (6) – Matthew Pavlich 6, Chris Mayne 4, Greg Broughton 1, Ryan Crowley 1, Nick Lower 1, Stephen Hill 1
WB (5) – Tory Dickson 3, Luke Dahlhaus 2, Shaun Higgins 1, Ryan Griffen 1, Will Minson 1
Player Stats
Matthew Boyd (WB) 20 kicks, 15 handballs, 17 contested possessions, 9 marks, 4 tackles, 6 clearances, 4 rebound 50’s
Mitch Wallis (WB) 11 kicks, 16 handballs, 6 marks
Tom Liberatore (WB) 14 kicks, 11 handballs, 12 contested possessions, 7 clearances
Daniel Cross (WB) 13 kicks, 12 handballs, 9 marks, 5 tackles
Clancee Pearce (Fre) 14 kicks, 9 handballs, 11 contested possessions, 7 tackles, 7 clearances
Michael Johnson (Fre) 12 kicks, 10 handballs, 8 marks
Matt de Boer (Fre) 11 kicks, 11 handballs, 6 tackles
Team Stats
Disposals: WB 369-340; Contested Possessions: WB 134-133; Disposal Efficiency: WB 73%-71%; Tackles: Fre 76-59; Inside 50’s: Fre 54-36; Time In Forward Half: Fre 49%, WB 35%, In Dispute 16%; Marks Inside 50: Fre 16-6
7:14pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:14pm | Report comment
FINAL | Fremantle 14.11 95 def. Western Bulldogs 8.9 57
The Fremantle Dockers win at home against the Western Bulldogs – a game they should have won. But they made it difficult for themselves, especially in the second quarter. But they kicked away in the third quarter with a six goal to three effort.
The win takes them to 7-7, and with a very cushy run in the next three weeks. They could very well be 10-7 and inside the eight
7:13pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:13pm | Report comment
Q4 0:30 left | Fre 14.10 94 | WB 8.9 57
Shaun Higgins hobbling off the ground late – that’s a shame. He’s tried his hardest today with little reward.
Michael Barlow kicks the ball forward to Matthew Pavlich – marks it!
A chance for his 6th today – from 35m out – GOAL! Another bag for him, one of the best in the league this guy!
7:10pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:10pm | Report comment
Q4 1:42 left | Fre 13.10 88 | WB 8.9 57
Daniel Cross has the footy at half forward. Kicks the ball long towards Will Minson, and takes the mark 20m out.
A chance for a consolation goal – kicks it.
7:09pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:09pm | Report comment
Q4 3:11 left | Fre 13.10 88 | WB 7.9 51
Luke McPharlin takes a great mark at half forward… then decides to go for a gallop! Lopes to the 50m arc… kicks… a shocker! That’s a let down.
7:08pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:08pm | Report comment
Q4 4:12 left | Fre 13.10 88 | WB 7.9 51
A chance for the Dockers to add some extra cream on top. Stephen Hill with his first real showy piece of play of the day. He’s kicked a ripper of a GOAL from 50m out.
Next 4 minutes important for the Dockers. Get a couple more goals on the board. Percentage could be very very crucial later in the year!
7:06pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:06pm | Report comment
Q4 4:39 left | Fre 12.10 82 | WB 7.9 51
Easton Wood in the middle of the ground – wants Ayce Cordy, but he’s been marked well all day. Intercepted by Adam McPhee.
Now up forward for the Dockers, Hayden Ballantyne kicks it into the forward line… Matthew Pavlich affects a tackle… the crumbs to Chris Mayne – GAME OVER! GOAL to Mayne, his 4th of the game
7:04pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:04pm | Report comment
Q4 6:00 left | Fre 11.10 76 | WB 7.9 51
Awesome! Chris Mayne with the highlight of the game with a ripper of a grab at half forward for the Dockers. Comes off the back of a quick transfer of play to the forward line.
He handballed quickly to Kepler Bradley. Bad idea… he’s chased down. He got a kick in but out of bounds.
7:03pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:03pm | Report comment
Q4 7:10 left | Fre 11.10 76 | WB 7.9 51
Nathan Djerrkura gets free and kicks to half forward to Daniel Cross.
Decides to handball it off to the run of Christian Howard… but it’s only through for a behind. Not enough time now, you’d say.
7:02pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:02pm | Report comment
Q4 7:50 left | Fre 11.10 76 | WB 7.8 50
Fremantle 1 goal this quarter to the Bulldogs 2 behinds.
15 minutes of pressure, but not much to really bang on about.
Matthew Boyd at half forward, wants Shaun Higgins… but marked by Garrick Ibbotson.
7:01pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:01pm | Report comment
Q4 8:38 left | Fre 11.10 76 | WB 7.8 50
The Bulldogs have it now at their half forward line. They need a goal from this to stay alive.
Luke Dahlhaus almost gathers in the forward line… defended by the Dockers, but coming straight back in.
Justin Sherman at half forward… kicks to the goal square… rushed through for a behind by David Mundy.
7:00pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:00pm | Report comment
Q4 9:50 left | Fre 11.10 76 | WB 7.7 49
The Dockers holding up the Dogs in defence – about 7-8 possessions in their defensive 50. It’s eaten up 60 seconds as well. Time right against them.
Now a long kick (finally) to centre wing, but spoiled out of bounds by Jon Griffin.
6:59pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:59pm | Report comment
Q4 10:45 left | Fre 11.10 76 | WB 7.7 49
Stephen Hill with a great kick to Adam McPhee at half forward. He goes to the pocket. Wants to hit up Luke McPharlin… but knocked away from him.
From the stoppage, David Mundy puts in a rain maker… Brian Lake marks it somehow. That’s a fair effort. Dogs going forward again…
6:57pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:57pm | Report comment
Q4 11:50 left | Fre 11.10 76 | WB 7.7 49
Brian Lake playing a good game today – he’s been one of their shining lights.
Now Easton Wood kicks to Shaun Higgins… spoiled away again and a ball in.
Forward pocket for the Dogs. Freo keeping things tight – it’s pure Ross Lyon footy! How exciting… *cough*
Freo clear it away again.
6:56pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:56pm | Report comment
Q4 12:40 left | Fre 11.10 76 | WB 7.7 49
Long kick from the middle from Ryan Griffen for the Bulldogs into the goal line… pack forms. Ball up right near the goal square.
Cleared away from the Dockers. Then Shaun Higgins is pinged for holding the ball at half forward.
6:54pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:54pm | Report comment
Q4 13:40 left | Fre 11.10 76 | WB 7.7 49
Kepler Bradley’s back on the ground – a chance he wouldn’t come back after a poke in the eye. He’s up forward for the Dockers.
Freo have it at half forward. Pavlich looks for support. Handballs to Stephen Hill… kicks to Chris Mayne… GOT IT! Juggled it while under pressure.
He’s right on the point post. Snaps – GOAL! That’s the settler right there.
6:52pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:52pm | Report comment
Q4 15:12 left | Fre 10.10 70 | WB 7.7 49
Still no score since the break. Ball up forward for the Dogs… here’s the first score… it’s a rushed behind. The Dogs are pressing but need some scoring quickly.
6:51pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:51pm | Report comment
Q4 15:45 left | Fre 10.10 70 | WB 7.6 48
Turn over from Lindsay Gilbee at half back. Can this lead to a score?
Slow build up again. But then a long kick towards Ryan Griffen, then kept alive by Shaun Higgins. Kicks into the pocket, but knocked away to boundary.
From the stoppage, Ballantyne and Crowley looked like they clashed heads… the Dockers able to clear.
6:49pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:49pm | Report comment
Q4 17:30 left | Fre 10.10 70 | WB 7.6 48
Ball at half forward for the Western Bulldogs. Boyd kicks high to centre half forward. Easton Wood kicks it to the goal line, but intercepted by David Mundy
6:45pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:45pm | Report comment
Q4 19:59 left | Fre 10.10 70 | WB 7.6 48
So the Dogs kick three of the last four goals. They’re still well and truly in this. But they need a quick start in this final quarter.
6:43pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:43pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME | Fre 10.10 70 | WB 7.6 48
Quarter by Quarter
Fremantle 2.3 4.7 10.10
Western Bulldogs 1.2 4.4 7.6
Goalscorers
Fre (5) – Matthew Pavlich 5, Chris Mayne 2, Greg Broughton 1, Ryan Crowley 1, Nick Lower 1
WB (4) – Tory Dickson 3, Luke Dahlhaus 2, Shaun Higgins 1, Ryan Griffen 1
Player Stats
Matthew Boyd (WB) 13 kicks, 10 handballs, 14 contested possessions, 3 tackles, 3 rebound 50’s
Lindsay Gilbee (WB) 12 kicks, 7 handballs, 6 marks, 4 rebound 50’s
Clancee Pearce (Fre) 11 kicks, 8 handballs, 10 contested possessions, 5 tackles, 6 clearances
Matt de Boer (Fre) 9 kicks, 9 handballs, 6 tackles, 3 inside 50’s
Matthew Pavlich (Fre) 12 kicks, 6 handballs, 9 marks, 4 tackles, 5 goals
Team Stats
Disposals: WB 270-269; Contested Possessions: WB 104-97; Disposal Efficiency: Fre 74%-67%; Tackles: Fre 63-40; Clearances: Fre 31-30; Inside 50’s: Fre 43-24; Time In Forward Half: Fre 52%, WB 32%, In Dispute 16%; Marks Inside 50: Fre 14-4
6:40pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:40pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME | Fre 10.10 70 | WB 7.6 48
Kepler Bradley in some strife. Copped a poke in the eye and might not be able to come back for the match. The Dockers may be down to 20 players (they’ve already made their sub)
Late chance for the Dogs. Djerrkura at half forward. Tries to take on the man on the mark – WHY!?!
Turned over, but Brian Lake gets it back at centre wing.
Shaun Higgins wins a free kick at half forward. 10 seconds left. Needs to get a mark or a free – Tory Dickson wins a free for the arms being chopped in the marking contest.
Dickson’s kick from just outside 50m… going, going… GOAL!
So at the final change, the Dockers put their foot down and lead by 22 points. But that late goal may just spark the Dogs going into the break
6:36pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:36pm | Report comment
Q3 2:16 left | Fre 10.10 70 | WB 6.6 42
Tendai Mzungu wins a free kick at centre wing. The ball to Barlow and then Paul Duffield (the sub). Short kick inside 50 to Matthew Pavlich. Not an easy kick from 50m out on the left hand side of the ground.
He’s kicked 5 goals though today…
HITS THE POST!
6:34pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:34pm | Report comment
Q3 3:45 left | Fre 10.9 69 | WB 6.6 42
Quick reply from the Dogs. Turn over in the middle of the ground. The kick is long to Tory Dickson. He’s got a little bit of space, gets away from Dylan Roberton… steadies and kicks the goal from 25m out.
6:33pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:33pm | Report comment
Q3 4:14 left | Fre 10.9 69 | WB 5.6 36
Mitch Wallis gives away a free kick at half back. It’s Hayden Ballantyne again with the free. It’s ended up on the opposite flank (right hand side of the ground)
Paul Duffield has given the handball off to Ryan Crowley… who has a ping from 45m out. But missed it.
From the kick in though – disaster for the Dogs. Straight into the hands of Nick Lower. Runs away and kicks the goal! Really, really poor. And probably the ball game right there!
6:31pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:31pm | Report comment
Q3 5:14 left | Fre 9.8 62 | WB 5.6 36
Hayden Ballantyne cops a high tackle at half forward. Plays on quickly, kicks it to the pocket. Chris Mayne snaps quickly… wants Mzungu… nope, rushed through for a behind.
6:29pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:29pm | Report comment
Q3 6:03 left | Fre 9.7 61 | WB 5.6 36
Adam McPhee tried to hit up David Mundy 15m away from the back pocket – OH DEAR! Missed him. Ryan Griffen pounces on it, snaps and GOAL! The Dogs with their only goal to date this quarter
6:27pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:27pm | Report comment
Q3 7:00 left | Fre 9.7 61 | WB 4.6 30
Tom Campbell has been substituted out of the match – Jason Tutt is into the match.
Justin Sherman with a mark right on the boundary line 65m out. Kicks long to the pocket, spoiled away.
6:24pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:24pm | Report comment
Q3 9:17 left | Fre 9.7 61 | WB 4.6 30
A free kick at half back for the Dockers and Jon Griffin says “let’s get some more run going”. The big man bolts away from the contest, takes a couple of bounces and sees Matthew Pavlich! Got him.
This is for his fifth goal of the match. From 45m out – never in doubt! The Dockers racing away with this now.
6:22pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:22pm | Report comment
Q3 10:48 left | Fre 8.7 55 | WB 4.6 30
Another clearance in the middle to the Dogs – that’s one place they dominated in the first half.
And their just not getting any of the footy in this quarter.
Fremantle has been forced into their substitution – Antoni Grover out with the sore hip and Paul Duffield comes into the game.
6:19pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:19pm | Report comment
Q3 11:55 left | Fre 8.7 55 | WB 4.6 30
The left hip seems to be the issue for Antoni Grover, landed heavily on it.
The Bulldogs need to get their workrate back up, because this game could really start to get away from them.
Stephen Hill kicks to Matthew Pavlich at half forward… kicks to Chris Mayne at full forward – spoiled by Brian Lake out of bounds. Lucky!
Liam Picken run down while trying to handball… ball spills to Ryan Crowley, soccers of the ground and GOAL!
6:17pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:17pm | Report comment
Q3 13:16 left | Fre 7.7 49 | WB 4.6 30
Jon Griffin kicks into the forward line for the Dockers. Lukas Markovic with a poor kick, almost intercepted by Grover – OOOH! Got winded from a contest against Easton Wood – copped him high too, so he’ll get the free kick.
Grover being taken off the ground. Paul Duffield warming up again… maybe a swap on the way.
Chris Mayne will take the kick on goal – BAM! GOAL to the Dockers and they look like they could be away here.
6:13pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:13pm | Report comment
Q3 15:20 left | Fre 6.7 43 | WB 4.5 29
Just starting to accelerate now the Dockers. Michael Barlow to the pocket, wanting Matthew Pavlich, diving effort from Shaun Higgins – should have been called a free kick for a rushed out of bounds – not called.
Now David Mundy has the ball on the opposite side of the ground at half forward. Short kick to Kepler Bradley in the pocket.
Lines it up from 30m out – straight across the face and marked by the Dogs.
6:11pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:11pm | Report comment
Q3 16:36 left | Fre 6.7 43 | WB 4.5 29
Mitch Wallis with a clearance from the centre, but straight to Adam McPhee for the Dockers off half back.
Now down to half forward with Chris Mayne. Puts too much on the kick to Pavlich though. Fisted out to the half forward line again – free kick to Mayne. And again he looks for Pavlich – longer ball… wins a free kick! Plays on and strolls into his fourth GOAL of the game!
6:09pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:09pm | Report comment
Q3 17:33 left | Fre 5.7 37 | WB 4.5 29
Back into the Dogs forward 50 line as Tory Dickson has a snap… another behind. The Dogs have to take these early chances in this quarter.
But it’s straight back down the other end. Kepler Bradley with a high ball to the forward pocket to Matthew Pavlich! Takes the contested grab.
He kicked a poster from here in the first quarter. What about this time? GOAL!
6:07pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:07pm | Report comment
Q3 18:53 left | Fre 4.7 31 | WB 4.5 29
Will Minson’s won a free kick at centre half forward. Kicks the ball long to the teeth of the goals, spoiled by Jon Griffin. Comes out. Luke Dahlhaus a quick snap from 20m out, but misses.
6:06pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:06pm | Report comment
Q3 19:59 left | Fre 4.7 31 | WB 4.4 28
Alright, let’s hope this match perks up a bit. Second half begins
5:55pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:55pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | Fre 4.7 31 | WB 4.4 28
Something stupid for the half time break.
Radio commentator here in WA Tim Gossage posted this on Twitter before the game started. The Fremantle banner ripped apart by the breeze.
Now, either the craftsmanship has gotten worse, papier mache isn’t made the way it use to… or we make them far too big.
This isn’t the first time it’s happened this season – week after week, the banner makers get their pieces of art ruined by the time it gets hoisted up.
I reckon we just get rid of them…
5:50pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:50pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | Fre 4.7 31 | WB 4.4 28
Quarter by Quarter
Fremantle 2.3 4.7
Western Bulldogs 1.2 4.4
Goalscorers
Fre (3) – Matthew Pavlich 2, Chris Mayne 1, Greg Broughton 1
WB (3) – Luke Dahlhaus 2, Shaun Higgins 1, Tory Dickson 1
Player Stats
Mitch Wallis (WB) 7 kicks, 8 handballs, 6 contested possessions, 3 clearances
Shaun Higgins (WB) 9 kicks, 6 handballs, 7 score involvements
Matthew Boyd (WB) 6 kicks, 8 handballs, 7 contested possessions, 2 tackles
Clancee Pearce (Fre) 8 kicks, 6 handballs, 8 contested possessions, 4 tackles, 4 clearances
Matt de Boer (Fre) 7 kicks, 7 handballs, 6 tackles, 3 inside 50’s
Team Stats
Disposals: WB 192-185; Contested Possessions: WB 67-59; Disposal Efficiency: Fre 71%-67%; Tackles: Fre 37-26; Clearances: WB 21-16; Inside 50’s: Fre 28-16; Time In Forward Half: Fre 55%, WB 33%, In Dispute 12%; Tackles Inside 50: Fre 9-2
5:46pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:46pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | Fre 4.7 31 | WB 4.4 28
Well, one last chance for the Dogs and it’s with Daniel Cross. He’s going to have to roost it into the breeze from 50m out.
Not easy… Cross’ kick is on its way… stopped on the line.
The standard of footy’s not great. That’s probably the Dogs trying to make things a bit scrappy, especially after two weeks of heavy defeats.
They’re right in the contest as we head into the rooms.
5:44pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:44pm | Report comment
Q2 1:00 left | Fre 4.7 31 | WB 4.4 28
Good looping handball from Matt de Boer to Hayden Ballantyne at half forward. He kicks across the face towards Chris Mayne, but it runs away from him.
Ball in 55m out from goal for Freo. Mzungu kicks to the pocket, but there’s a push against the Dockers.
5:42pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:42pm | Report comment
Q2 2:54 left | Fre 4.7 31 | WB 4.4 28
The Dockers win the ball back across half forward… the kick towards Broughton – takes a diving mark!
Greg Broughton’s kick though is a shocker – behind only.
5:39pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:39pm | Report comment
Q2 4:00 left | Fre 4.6 30 | WB 4.4 28
Mitch Wallis leading the disposal count with 15 (7k 8h). Clancee Pearce has 14 (8k 6h).
Freo’s disposal efficiency has improved to 72%, but the Dogs starting to get more ball in their forward half.
5:36pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:36pm | Report comment
Q2 5:33 left | Fre 4.6 30 | WB 4.4 28
A throw call against the Bulldogs in the middle of the ground. A really nice kick into the forward line from Matt de Boer to Matthew Pavlich.
He’ll kick from 45m out – pretty much straight in front.
The kick is…. good! GOAL to Pavlich
5:33pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:33pm | Report comment
Q2 7:28 left | Fre 3.6 24 | WB 4.4 28
Lindsay Gilbee has been great so far in this first game back in 12 months. A lot of footy across half back and really starting to have some influence.
Ball in the forward pocket for the Dogs – wanting Tom Campbell, spills to Tory Dickson, snaps, GOAL! The Dogs hit the lead!
5:32pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:32pm | Report comment
Q2 8:20 left | Fre 3.6 24 | WB 3.4 22
Ball in in the forward pocket for the Dockers.
Clancee Pearce has a snap to the goal line, Kepler Bradley tackled on the last line of defence… then cleared out to Tory Dickson for the Dogs.
5:31pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:31pm | Report comment
Q2 9:02 left | Fre 3.6 24 | WB 3.4 22
A fair bit of frustration in this game… lots of scrappy play means they want to start wrestlin’.
Free kick and a 50m penalty to Will Minson. But his kick doesn’t quite find Tom Liberatore, and the Dockers clear it away
5:28pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:28pm | Report comment
Q2 10:39 left | Fre 3.6 24 | WB 3.4 22
The Dogs at half forward again, Matthew Boyd kicks to the hot spot, falls to Luke Dahlhaus… quick snap is his second GOAL!
Great second efforts all round from the likes of Higgins and Wallis.
5:26pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:26pm | Report comment
Q2 11:38 left | Fre 3.6 24 | WB 2.4 16
Finally a clearance for the Dockers in this second quarter, but it leads to a turnover in the middle of the ground.
Nathan Djerrkura goes to centre half forward where Justin Sherman is and takes the mark.
From 45m out – hits the goal post flush!
5:25pm
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Q2 12:36 left | Fre 3.6 24 | WB 2.3 15
Lukas Markovic has given away a free kick 20m out from goal – Greg Broughton will take the kick. The quick long ball into the forward line finds him out.
Broughton kicks a GOAL for a little bit of breathing space.
5:23pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:23pm | Report comment
Q2 13:25 left | Fre 2.6 18 | WB 2.3 15
Nick Lower went down in the middle of the ground. Looked a little groggy, but the ball comes towards him, gets straight back up and straight into the action. Shook that off well.
The Western Bulldogs right back into the contest now. Their workrate’s picked up since quarter time. If they can run more, they’re a chance.
Turnover though at half forward. Mayne the man. Now off to Clancee Pearce… but misses.
5:21pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:21pm | Report comment
Q2 15:04 left | Fre 2.5 17 | WB 2.3 15
Garrick Ibbotson fumbled a marking attempt at half forward, which gives the Dogs a chance. Ball comes free to Luke Dahlhaus… runs into an open goal from 35m out – GOAL! Dogs within 2 points
5:20pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:20pm | Report comment
Q2 15:45 left | Fre 2.5 17 | WB 1.3 9
Some run from the Dogs! This could work. They won a free kick at half back and get the ball long towards Justin Sherman… but the ball just eludes him. Finally picks up, tackles as he kicks and rushed through for a behind
5:18pm
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Q2 16:52 left | Fre 2.5 17 | WB 1.2 8
Jon Griffin again involved in a scoring chain. This time a quick snap into the forward line and marked by Michael Barlow.
He kicks from 45m out – low and right again. Another behind.
5:17pm
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Q2 17:45 left | Fre 2.4 16 | WB 1.2 8
Tendai Mzungu kicks to Chris Mayne at half forward… now to look for Pavlich. He’s in the pocket, that’s where Mayne goes. Jon Griffin’s there as well and takes the mark.
But his kick stays to the right. Behind only.
5:16pm
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Q2 18:30 left | Fre 2.3 15 | WB 1.2 8
Trouble for the Dockers in their back line. Dylan Roberton forced to clear it as far as he can. But a lot of messing around there. Lucky to get out of that.
There’s a free kick off the ball. Will Minson getting in a scuffle with tagger Ryan Crowley. Baited him I’d say. That’s bad form from Minson. Can’t react to stuff like that.
5:14pm
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Q2 19:59 left | Fre 2.3 15 | WB 1.2 8
We’ll see if we can get some decent footy in this second quarter. Off we go…
5:13pm
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QUARTER TIME | Fre 2.3 15 | WB 1.2 8
As you can see from the stats, not an awe-inspiring contest yet. Disposal Efficiency is poor because of the windy conditions, a lot of the Dogs getting their possessions in the defensive half and 63 kicks and 41 marks shows there’s a lot of chippy around.
Ross Lyon at the break very animated – all about structures for him.
5:11pm
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QUARTER TIME | Fre 2.3 15 | WB 1.2 8
Goalscorers
Fre (2) – Matthew Pavlich 1, Chris Mayne 1
WB (1) – Shaun Higgins 1
Player Stats
Michael Johnson (Fre) 5 kicks, 5 handballs, 3 marks
Matt de Boer (Fre) 4 kicks, 4 handballs, 4 tackles
Mitch Wallis (WB) 6 kicks, 2 handballs, 3 marks
Brian Lake (WB) 6 kicks, 2 handballs, 5 marks, 2 rebound 50’s
Lindsay Gilbee (WB) 4 kicks, 4 handballs, 3 marks
Team Stats
Disposals: Fre 92-91; Contested Possessions: Fre 29-27; Disposal Efficiency: Fre 69%-63%; Marks: WB 41-30; Tackles: Fre 15-10; Inside 50’s: Fre 15-7; Time In Forward Half: Fre 58%, WB 33%, In Dispute 19%
5:08pm
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QUARTER TIME | Fre 2.3 15 | WB 1.2 8
The Bulldogs again chipping the ball around, this time in their defensive 50. So very dangerous. Eating up plenty of time before the break.
Free kick to McPharlin just outside the 50. Kicks to Chris Mayne… wins a free kick for a chop of the arms.
Telling kick on the siren. Chris Mayne from 45m out – GOAL!
So the Dockers hold a 7 point lead at the break. A dour and scrappy start to the match. Not much to write home about.
5:06pm
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Q1 1:28 left | Fre 1.3 9 | WB 1.2 8
Hayden Ballantyne kicks from centre wing… long ball to the right pocket… near the boundary, but marked by Matthew Pavlich.
This is a really tough kick from here… oh, oh, OH… nope. Poster. Behind only. Fair effort that from Pav
5:05pm
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Q1 2:25 left | Fre 1.2 8 | WB 1.2 8
Word from the boys on Fox Footy is the breeze is extremely tricky to judge. The flags say it’s going right, but it’s swirling, so kicking has to be real good.
Forward pocket for the Dogs… ball in… quick snap to the goals is rushed through by Michael Johnson for a behind.
5:01pm
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Q1 4:35 left | Fre 1.2 8 | WB 1.1 7
Michael Barlow wants to spot up Matthew Pavlich, who’s just come off the bench through rotations… but it’s chopped off across half forward from Lindsay Gilbee. Runs on, handballs off to Shaun Higgins… kicks from 45m out – GOAL! Dogs on the board. Higgins’ issue with the dislocated finger looks alright.
5:00pm
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Q1 5:15 left | Fre 1.2 8 | WB 0.1 1
Nick Lower kicks to half forward and finds Jon Griffin. Spins around and kicks towards Hayden Ballantyne – wins a free kick for high contact.
Kicks from 48m out… sort of kicks as if he was passing it off to the pocket. Drifts badly out on the full.
4:58pm
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Q1 6:27 left | Fre 1.2 8 | WB 0.1 1
Another slow build up from the Bulldogs. Mitch Wallis now goes long towards Will Minson! Takes the mark against Kepler Bradley and uses his strength to get the contested mark.
Will kick from 40m out – the breeze is the big issue. Kicks… and hits the post! Just faded to the right late.
4:57pm
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Q1 8:00 left | Fre 1.2 8 | WB 0.0 0
Kepler Bradley wins the ruck contest at the half forward line. Kicked inside 50 to Pavlich… but defended by the Dogs. Probably should have won a free kick though.
Now, a chance for the Dogs on the fast break, but stopped again by Michael Johnson – possession number 10.
Easton Wood is doing a good job early on Hayden Ballantyne. Stops a forward roll to the Dockers.
4:56pm
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Q1 9:00 left | Fre 1.2 8 | WB 0.0 0
Michael Johnson already has 9 disposals – 5 kicks and 4 handballs
4:55pm
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Q1 9:30 left | Fre 1.2 8 | WB 0.0 0
Justin Sherman takes a mark at half forward, with the breeze behind him might be a chance, but tries to chip it short and misses the target. That’s just bad.
Matt de Boer spots up Matthew Pavlich in the middle of the ground. Wants Chris Payne… but stolen by Brian Lake – great mark.
The Dockers win the ball back at half forward.
Again, it’s a poor disposal that turns it over. Matthew Pavlich combines with Chris Payne again, Pav snaps and kicks the opening GOAL of the match!
4:53pm
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Q1 10:50 left | Fre 0.2 2 | WB 0.0 0
This has got shades of the Freo vs. Brisbane Lions game earlier in the year which was a dog of a game – poor skills all round that day. The wind really is playing a strong factor.
The Bulldogs now in their forward pocket for the first time. Mitch Wallis kicks to the goal square, but a free kick to Garrick Ibbotson for a hold.
4:51pm
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Q1 12:10 left | Fre 0.2 2 | WB 0.0 0
A possible dislocated finger for Shaun Higgins. We’ll keep an eye on that.
Michael Johnson intercepts at centre wing… but the disposals from both sides has been atrocious so far. Turn over.
The Bulldogs now inside 50 for the first time through Liberatore… but straight to Michael Johnson again.
4:50pm
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Q1 13:00 left | Fre 0.2 2 | WB 0.0 0
Oh… spoke too soon. Another bad kick near the right hand boundary… out on the full again.
Picken, Lake and Cross with a little bit of the footy to get them out of trouble again.
4:49pm
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Q1 13:55 left | Fre 0.2 2 | WB 0.0 0
First kick out from Lindsay Gilbee drifts out on the full.
Ball now in the forward pocket for Freo. We’ve gone 8 minutes, and the Dockers have had the ball forward 85% of the match.
The Dogs defend grimly in the end and might get their first forward 50 … but again, slow build up.
4:47pm
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Q1 15:00 left | Fre 0.2 2 | WB 0.0 0
Jon Griffin wins a free kick at half forward. Launches the ball long towards Kepler Bradley… but it falls short and Ryan Crowley takes the mark.
25m out, bit of an angle… comes in and pushes it right. Poor kick. The breeze doing it’s work
4:46pm
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Q1 16:21 left | Fre 0.1 1 | WB 0.0 0
A little bit scrappy early. The Bulldogs forced into chipping the ball around the midfield. But it forces a turnover to Cameron Sutcliffe.
Chris Mayne has the ball at centre half forward. Kicks towards Pavlich, but has to beat two, eventually goes back to Mayne. He’s now kicking from 50m out on the boundary… keeps right – behind only.
4:42pm
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Q1 19:00 left | Fre 0.0 0 | WB 0.0 0
Some of the matchups
Lukas Markovic starting the game on Matthew Pavlich.
Adam Cooney running with Tendai Mzungu
Luke McPharlin on Ayce Cordy
Brian Lake is on Kepler Bradley
4:41pm
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Q1 19:59 left | Fre 0.0 0 | WB 0.0 0
Opening quarter gets underway from Patersons Stadium
4:41pm
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Well, that non-existent breeze I talked about 15-20 minutes ago is back! It’s blowing strong to the right of screen.
The Western Bulldogs will use that breeze in the first quarter.
4:38pm
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The great news for Western Bulldogs fans is to see the return of Lindsay Gilbee – we haven’t seen him since July 23 2011, when they lose to the Sydney Swans by 39 points. He injured his knee in the VFL back in April, but is back on deck now.
4:32pm
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Both sides have been ferocious at the selection table – Fremantle making 5 changes, while the Dogs have made 6 changes. There’s more up side to the Dockers changes than the Bulldogs.
4:31pm
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The weather’s very good today. A little chilly, but not much breeze to speak of. Pretty much perfect, but as the sun goes down, it will get cold. Bad news for the fans, but won’t affect the match much.
3:40pm
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We’ll bring you more from a sunny Patersons Stadium in the next 45 minutes.
3:39pm
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TEAM CHANGES
Fremantle: No late changes. Paul Duffield is the sub today
Western Bulldogs: No late changes. Jason Tutt is the sub.
3:38pm
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Welcome to The Roar’s coverage of the Fremantle Dockers vs. the Western Bulldogs from Patersons Stadium.
It’s an important game for the Dockers today. It starts a stretch of four matches that they should be penciling in as wins, which would keep their finals hopes alive.