Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Swans: AFL live scores, blog
Roar Guru By TheSportsFreak, 19 Aug 2012 TheSportsFreak is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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With an eye on the top two, the Sydney Swans will not want to drop their game today against the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium. We’ll have live scores and live commentary from 3.15pm AEST.
The Swans had a very keen eye on last night’s football as they saw fellow premiership contenders Collingwood and Adelaide both stumble.
While this will give them a boost in confidence that knowing a win can consolidate top spot, they will also be very wary of being at their best as they come into a very tough stretch to finish the home and away season.
Finishing off against Hawthorn and Geelong will not be easy, so making sure they get the job this afternoon is essential.
Last week their nine match winning streak came to an end against Collingwood with some of their star players accepting they were below-par.
Adam Goodes, Jarrad McVeigh and Lewis Jetta amonst those and they have put their hand up already for it. It’s rare to see the likes of Goodes and McVeigh turn in two bad games back to back, so expect to see a big lift from them.
The Swans see the return of Sam Reid into their forward line after some time off with a knee injury.
The Western Bulldogs on the other hand have had a horror last two months. They’ve now lost eight-straight games and in all reality, doesn’t look like stopping any time soon.
In fact they’ve had some beltings – losing to the Tigers by 70 points last week meant that the average losing margin since their win in Round 12 has been around 10-goals!
They can blame fitness to an extent as the second half performances have been woeful. Sure you can put it down to playing the youth as the season comes to an end, but the senior players have failed to stand up.
Today, they’ll need the likes of Matthew Boyd, Ryan Griffen, Bob Murphy and Daniel Giansiracusa to put in a big effort to slow down the Swans.
Whether that’s even possible is unlikely, playing at a venue like Etihad Stadium which is known for more free-flowing play under the roof.
Expect Sydney to win and win well. But, if the last 24 hours is anything to go by, it’s that nothing is certain in AFL… especially in the run to the finals.
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6:06pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:06pm | Report comment
FINAL | Sydney Swans 26.11 167 def. Western Bulldogs 13.7 85
So the Swans get the win against the Western Bulldogs to stay top of the table and almost assure themselves a top two spot. They have two ripping contests to lead them into the finals – at home next week against Hawthorn and then in Geelong against the Cats.
Next week’s contest against the Hawks will probably decide who is the premiership favourite – it’s 50/50 right now and shapes as the clash of the year.
For the Dogs, they finish the season off against Geelong in Geelong next week, then a tough finish against the Lions at the Gabba. You hope for their sake they can finish with a win. But it looks as if it will be 11-straight losses to end the season.
That’s our coverage of the Dogs vs. Swans from Etihad Stadium. More to come for AFL fans next weekend with some amazing contests – Richmond vs. Essendon on Friday night, the Swans and Hawks on Saturday twilight, the Eagles and Collingwood on Saturday night and a pivotal game on Sunday between the Kangaroos and Fremantle.
6:02pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:02pm | Report comment
FINAL | Sydney Swans 26.11 167 def. Western Bulldogs 13.7 85
Quarter by Quarter
Western Bulldogs 6.2 8.3 11.5 13.7
Sydney 3.2 10.5 16.9 26.11
Goalscorers
WB (7) – Dylan Addison 4, Tory Dickson 3, Daniel Giansiracusa 2, Brian Lake 1, Ayce Cordy 1, Liam Picken 1, Jason Johannisen 1
Syd (14) – Mike Pyke 3, Lewis Roberts-Thomson 3, Adam Goodes 3, Shane Mumford 3, Ben McGlynn 2, Sam Reid 2, Ryan O’Keefe 2, Daniel Hannebery 2, Kieren Jack 1, Luke Parker 1, Mitch Morton 1, Jarrad McVeigh 1, Josh Kennedy 1, Lewis Jetta 1
Player Stats
Ryan Griffen (WB) 24 kicks, 23 handballs, 22 contested possessions, 8 clearances, 8 inside 50’s
Matthew Boyd (WB) 13 kicks, 22 handballs, 19 contested possessions, 7 marks, 5 clearances, 4 inside 50’s, 4 rebound 50’s
Josh Kennedy (SYD) 14 kicks, 19 handballs, 20 contested possessions, 8 clearances, 5 inside 50’s, 1 goal, 13 score involvements
Kieren Jack (SYD) 15 kicks, 14 handballs, 5 tackles, 6 clearances, 8 inside 50’s, 12 score involvements, 1 goal
Team Stats
Disposals: Syd 391-342; Contested Possessions: Syd 142-139; Disposal Efficiency: Syd 81%-71%; Tackles: Syd 66-40; Inside 50’s: Syd 60-44; Marks Inside 50: Syd 19-8; Time In Forward Half: WB 31%, Syd 41%, In Dispute 28%
5:57pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:57pm | Report comment
FINAL | Sydney Swans 26.11 167 def. Western Bulldogs 13.7 85
There’s the siren!
After a big challenge from the Doggies in the first 40 minutes of the game, the Sydney Swans stamped their authority on the contest.
The midfield battle swung in their favour dramatically, despite a 45+ possession game from Ryan Griffen, with Josh Kennedy, Kieren Jack and Luke Parker really upping the tempo of the game in their favour.
The Dogs still played alright today, despite being blown away in the second half. The margin flatters the Swans a little bit, but it shows how they can destroy a team so quickly.
5:56pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:56pm | Report comment
Q4 0:16 left | WB 13.7 85 | Syd 26.10 166
Lewis Jetta with probably the last kick on goal for the match. Takes a good mark in the forward pocket.
It’s not an easy kick… but Jetta makes it look simple! GOAL to the Jet!
5:55pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:55pm | Report comment
Q4 1:02 left | WB 13.7 85 | Syd 25.10 160
Great chase from Jarrad McVeigh to win the footy off Ryan Griffen – that hasn’t happened too often today. Griffen hobbles off though after that. It will end up being 47 possessions for him today.
The Swans forward again as Shane Mumford gets free and takes the mark near goals… then slams it home for 25 for the match for the Swans!
5:49pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:49pm | Report comment
Q4 4:07 left | WB 13.7 85 | Syd 24.10 154
Good mark from Nick Smith to help set up another goal scoring opportunity and it’s going to be a chance for Josh Kennedy. Great kick to him from Rhyce Shaw.
Kennedy now becomes the 13th goalscorer for the Swans!
5:46pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:46pm | Report comment
Q4 6:19 left | WB 13.7 85 | Syd 23.10 148
A really nice kick from Rhyce Shaw, who manages to spot up Ben McGlynn at centre half forward.
His kick towards Jarrad McVeigh’s not great, but a slice of luck as he gets a free kick. Hard up in the pocket… oh WOW! That’s a fantastic goal!
5:43pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:43pm | Report comment
Q4 8:09 left | WB 13.7 85 | Syd 22.10 142
Adam Cooney tries to spot up Addison… just needs a bit more game time to spot that sort of kick up. Good news though is that Daniel Giansiracusa was right near it. Gathers the footy off the ground, evades a tackler and kicks the goal for the Dogs.
5:40pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:40pm | Report comment
Q4 9:16 left | WB 12.7 79 | Syd 22.10 142
Fletcher Roberts works with Smith and Gia to get the ball forward, but snapped up by Kieren Jack… like a thief in the night.
Ball back up forward for the Swans. McGlynn handballs off to Dan Hannebery – GOAL! His second today!
5:39pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:39pm | Report comment
Q4 10:34 left | WB 12.7 79 | Syd 21.10 136
Craig Bird kicks brilliantly in front of Ben McGlynn. Had to battle hard against Lin Jong though to keep possessions…. got back to his feet, then kicks to the goal square to Mitch Morton! Marks, then GOALS! Only takes him 7 minutes to kick a goal for the Swans.
5:35pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:35pm | Report comment
Q4 13:08 left | WB 12.7 79 | Syd 20.9 129
Ryan Griffen gets his 41st possession… and spots up Brian Lake at centre half forward. Decides to have a go at the goals, but misses.
5:34pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:34pm | Report comment
Q4 13:24 left | WB 12.6 78 | Syd 20.9 129
It’s 7 multiple goal scorers now for the Swans today… that’s a good little stat for the Swans.
Meanwhile, Lin Jong’s back on the ground for the Dogs. Good to see.
Luke Parker handballs over the top to Dan Hannebery at the top of 50m… then goes for home – GOAL!
The Swans galloping away now.
5:32pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:32pm | Report comment
Q4 14:33 left | WB 12.6 78 | Syd 19.9 123
Mitch Morton subbed in for the Sydney Swans. That rolled ankle for Mike Pyke sees him out for the last 15 minutes of the match. Hopefully he can come back next week from that.
Morton’s straight into the thick of things as he sets up Adam Goodes – GOAL! His 3rd today.
5:31pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:31pm | Report comment
Q4 14:53 left | WB 12.6 78 | Syd 18.9 117
Mike Pyke goes down from a marking contest and has come back up hobbling. Keep an eye on that for Swans fans. Looks like a rolled ankle.
Meanwhile, the Swans get out of a tight spot in defence to now go forward again. McGlynn kicks into the pocket and spots up Ryan O’Keefe.
He slots it in from the boundary – WONDERFUL kick!
5:26pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:26pm | Report comment
Q4 18:16 left | WB 12.6 78 | Syd 17.9 111
Still waiting for Mitch Morton (Syd) to be subbed on. Probably won’t be too far away.
Cooney kicks the ball inside 50 for the Dogs… a tough one to pick up on a two-on-two contest, but Gia’s got the chance, snaps to the top of the goal square towards SKINNER… not quite. Rushed through for a behind.
Then it’s brought back into the forward 50m for the Dogs, this time through Dylan Addison. In fact, he doesn’t even worry about spotting up a player… he goes for it himself and GOALS!
5:24pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:24pm | Report comment
Q4 19:26 left | WB 11.5 71 | Syd 17.9 111
Shane Mumford straight away into the forward line… bobbles around for a while… then it spills out to Adam Goodes and snaps a GOAL!
Swans away again.
Meanwhile Lin Jong copped a nasty knock on the back of his head. Coming off the ground
5:22pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:22pm | Report comment
Q4 19:59 left | WB 11.5 71 | Syd 16.9 105
Final quarter begins at Etihad Stadium… and already a free kick to the Swans…
5:19pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:19pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME | WB 11.5 71 | Syd 16.9 105
Quarter by Quarter
Western Bulldogs 6.2 8.3 11.5
Sydney 3.2 10.5 16.9
Goalscorers
WB (7) – Tory Dickson 3, Dylan Addison 3, Brian Lake 1, Daniel Giansiracusa 1, Ayce Cordy 1, Liam Picken 1, Jason Johannisen 1
Syd (9) – Mike Pyke 3, Lewis Roberts-Thomson 3, Ben McGlynn 2, Shane Mumford 2, Sam Reid 2, Ryan O’Keefe 1, Adam Goodes 1, Kieren Jack 1, Luke Parker 1
Player Stats
Ryan Griffen (WB) 17 kicks, 21 handballs, 17 contested possessions, 7 clearances, 6 inside 50’s, 8 score involvements
Matthew Boyd (WB) 9 kicks, 15 handballs, 12 contested possessions, 6 marks, 4 rebound 50’s
Josh Kennedy (SYD) 12 kicks, 12 handballs, 15 contested possessions, 6 clearances, 5 inside 50’s
Kieren Jack (SYD) 10 kicks, 10 handballs, 6 inside 50’s, 9 score involvements
Team Stats
Disposals: Syd 269-261; Contested Possessions: Syd 104-102; Disposal Efficiency: Level 74%-74%; Tackles: Syd 50-29; Inside 50’s: Syd 43-34; Tackles Inside 50: Syd 10-4; Time In Forward Half: WB 33%, Syd 41%, In Dispute 26%
5:16pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:16pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME | WB 11.5 71 | Syd 16.9 105
That ends the quarter. Dominated in the first 20 minutes of that quarter where they piled on another 6 goals… but the last 10 minutes weren’t too bad from the Dogs. They’ve stuck around. Look they won’t win from here, but at least they’re sticking around.
The Swans lead by 34 points with a quarter to go.
5:14pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:14pm | Report comment
Q3 1:24 left | WB 11.5 71 | Syd 16.9 105
Jarrad McVeigh kicks towards the middle of the ground… not the greatest kick, put their midfield under a lot of pressure… but manage to finally work it out to the other wing to Ted Richards.
He turns it over.
If the Dogs get a late goal here… well, stranger things have happened.
Clay Smith kicks into the pocket… defended away by Malceski, then the ball force out of bounds near the wing.
5:11pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:11pm | Report comment
Q3 3:12 left | WB 11.5 71 | Syd 16.9 105
Great kick from Nathan Djerrkura to the middle of the ground to Clay Smith. Handballs off to Bob Murphy, who then delivers to centre half forward and finds Daniel Giansiracusa.
Doesn’t like the distance, looks for a lead… gets one from Dylan Addison.
He’ll kick from 50m out – GOAL!
5:10pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:10pm | Report comment
Q3 4:51 left | WB 10.5 65 | Syd 16.9 105
Will Minson wins his own ruckwork again, then a quick give off to Griffen… then spots up Clay Smith. He launches from 45m out… but hits the post.
5:09pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:09pm | Report comment
Q3 5:09 left | WB 10.4 64 | Syd 16.9 105
Ryan Griffen snaps the ball from the pocket into a dangerous spot for the Dogs… but it’s defended away again by the Swans.
But at half forward, another chance. Clay Smith wins a free kick. Then long to the goal line and marked by Dylan Addison. Thought there was a push there…
Addison kicks the GOAL
5:07pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:07pm | Report comment
Q3 7:10 left | WB 9.4 58 | Syd 16.9 105
WB: Adam Cooney subbed into the game for Ayce Cordy
5:06pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:06pm | Report comment
Q3 7:36 left | WB 9.4 58 | Syd 16.8 104
Rebound footy from the Swans through O’Keefe. Kicks to Kieren Jack, who kicks into the forward pocket… Sam Reid gets a kind bounce and works Brian Lake away from the footy. Runs onto it and GOALS!
5:05pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:05pm | Report comment
Q3 8:47 left | WB 9.4 58 | Syd 15.8 98
Jason Johannisen wins the footy across the wing, then a short spearing pass to Dickson
Tory Dickson could kick his 4th of the afternoon. This a tester from 50m out in a tough angle. Doesn’t make the distance, and an uncontested mark to Shane Mumford for the Swans.
5:03pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:03pm | Report comment
Q3 9:37 left | WB 9.4 58 | Syd 15.8 98
It’s been a bleak quarter of footy from the Dogs. Completely worked out of the contest. Maybe a shining light here.
Ball in at the forward pocket, ball bouncing around from the stoppage, then comes out to Tory Dickson – GOAL!
5:01pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:01pm | Report comment
Q3 10:26 left | WB 8.4 52 | Syd 15.8 98
Ball turned over at full back as the Swans go on the attack again. Parker to O’Keefe, then a ripping handball from Kieren Jack to Lewis Jetta at half forward… spears the ball inside 50 to LRT again!
20m out… surely this time he’ll kick it? Yep, GOAL to Roberts-Thomson
4:59pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:59pm | Report comment
Q3 11:47 left | WB 8.4 52 | Syd 14.8 92
Pressure around the forward 50 again for the Swans… hard work from Goodes and Jetta and Bird and O’Keefe and McGlynn… everyone giving it their all. Eventually it’s Luke Parker who snaps on goal – GOT IT!
4:57pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:57pm | Report comment
Q3 12:31 left | WB 8.4 52 | Syd 13.8 86
Craig Bird wins the free kick, holding the ball on Robert Murphy. Then kicks to the pocket and finds LRT!
Roberts-Thomson from 20m out in the pocket is ordinary… behind only.
Then the kick out is terrible from Bob Murphy… turned over to Craig Bird. This time he might kick his own… nope, just the behind.
4:55pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:55pm | Report comment
Q3 14:03 left | WB 8.4 52 | Syd 13.6 84
Poster to Kieren Jack – thought he had that. Ran to the 50m arc and had a ping. Fair effort.
The Swans just running the Dogs ragged in the last 20 minutes of this game. It’s been a fair old polaxing!
4:53pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:53pm | Report comment
Q3 15:37 left | WB 8.4 52 | Syd 13.5 83
Will Minson wins the footy out of the middle from his own ruck work. Kicks a flour bag… and finds Zeph Skinner. Good contested mark.
But, his kick just fades to the left late… behind only.
4:52pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:52pm | Report comment
Q3 16:23 left | WB 8.3 51 | Syd 13.5 83
MAGIC ALERT!
Kieren Jack with some silky skills in the forward pocket to kick the Swans 8th in a row!
This could get ugly quickly!
4:51pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:51pm | Report comment
Q3 16:52 left | WB 8.3 51 | Syd 12.5 77
Poor turnover from Fletcher Roberts from the Dogs, but how good was the kick from Adam Goodes! On the turn over, finds Mike Pyke clear. Marks it, and then kicks his third GOAL of the game.
4:49pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:49pm | Report comment
Q3 17:30 left | WB 8.3 51 | Syd 11.5 71
Jarrad McVeigh going around the second half with a jarred neck. He’s back on the ground, attempting to stop Matthew Boyd… but look out for him to be subbed out if it gets any worse
4:47pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:47pm | Report comment
Q3 18:56 left | WB 8.3 51 | Syd 11.5 71
Well weighted kick inside 50m from Nick Smith to spot up Adam Goodes on the lead.
He hasn’t had his kicking boots on so far today. This time it’s better – GOAL to Goodes.
4:46pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:46pm | Report comment
Q3 19:59 left | WB 8.3 51 | Syd 10.5 65
Set to go for the Second Half. Need to see a strong start from the Dogs… their second halves are not that strong..
4:30pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:30pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | WB 8.3 51 | Syd 10.5 65
Stark difference in the efficiency stats for the Bulldogs in that second quarter – going from 71% efficiency down to 67%. Plus, the massive swing in time inside the Swans forward half.
Third quarter coming up in 10 minutes. Back soon.
4:29pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:29pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | WB 8.3 51 | Syd 10.5 65
Quarter by Quarter
Western Bulldogs 6.2 8.3
Sydney 3.2 10.5
Goalscorers
WB (7) – Tory Dickson 2, Brian Lake 1, Dylan Addison 1, Daniel Giansiracusa 1, Ayce Cordy 1, Liam Picken 1, Jason Johannisen 1
Syd (6) – Mike Pyke 2, Ben McGlynn 2, Shane Mumford 2, Lewis Roberts-Thomson 2, Sam Reid 1, Ryan O’Keefe 1
Player Stats
Ryan Griffen (WB) 11 kicks, 14 handballs, 12 contested possessions, 6 clearances, 5 inside 50’s, 6 score involvements
Matthew Boyd (WB) 9 kicks, 12 handballs, 10 contested possessions, 6 marks, 4 rebound 50’s
Josh Kennedy (SYD) 7 kicks, 8 handballs, 10 contested possessions, 4 clearances, 4 inside 50’s
Ryan O’Keefe (SYD) 7 kicks, 7 handballs, 8 contested possessions, 6 tackles, 1 goal
Kieren Jack (SYD) 7 kicks, 7 handballs, 4 clearances, 4 inside 50’s
Team Stats
Disposals: WB 184-171; Contested Possessions: Syd 79-77; Disposal Efficiency: Syd 70%-67%; Tackles: Syd 39-22; Inside 50’s: Syd 31-23; Marks Inside 50: Syd 8-2; Time In Forward Half: WB 30%, Syd 44%, In Dispute 26%
4:25pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:25pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | WB 8.3 51 | Syd 10.5 65
The Sydney Swans have been able to get through the frantic start from the Bulldogs and got it back on their terms. They’re dominating play once again and stormed away with the last 5 goals of the quarter.
The question is whether the Dogs can find another gear to match it with the Swans?
Sydney lead by 14 points at half time
4:23pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:23pm | Report comment
Q2 0:54 left | WB 8.3 51 | Syd 10.5 65
It feels as if the dam walls have broken. The Dogs missing a few targets… and when Lewis Jetta’s around, you’ll get punished.
Gathers cleanly at half forward, then delivers lace-out to Adam Goodes.
Kicks from 35m out… another poor kick from Goodes in front of goal. A let off there.
4:21pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:21pm | Report comment
Q2 2:39 left | WB 8.3 51 | Syd 10.4 64
The Dogs need to hold strong over the last 3 minutes. Not gonna happen though.
Quick clearance from the middle from the Swans…. Mike Pyke taps it in front of Lewis Roberts-Thomson… GOAL!
Swans have kicked the last 5 now.
4:20pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:20pm | Report comment
Q2 2:57 left | WB 8.3 51 | Syd 9.4 58
The Swans just starting to strangle the Dogs across half forward. No surprise that Ryan Griffen isn’t having the same impact as he did 10 minutes ago. Jarrad McVeigh marking him over the last few of minutes.
Ball at half forward now for the Swans… McVeigh kicks to the top of the goal square towards Ryan O’Keefe… pushed in the back according to the umpire against Robert Murphy.
O’Keefe goes back and kicks the GOAL! Sydney skipping away a little here…
4:14pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:14pm | Report comment
Q2 7:33 left | WB 8.3 51 | Syd 8.4 52
Mike Pyke takes another mark across half forward. Then puts a penetrating kick deep into the goal square – there’s a push out against the Dogs, free kick to Shane Mumford.
Should kick it from 20m out… and does! GOAL To the Swans, and they hit the lead for the first time today
4:11pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:11pm | Report comment
Q2 9:20 left | WB 8.2 50 | Syd 7.4 46
The Bulldogs might have only dropped off a couple of percent, but the Swans have markedly lifted. Great mark from Mike Pyke at half forward, then gives it off the Jack. Kieren Jack kicks towards the goal line… behind only.
4:09pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:09pm | Report comment
Q2 10:31 left | WB 8.2 50 | Syd 7.3 45
Turnover in the middle of the ground from Markovic. Nick Malceski kicks into the forward line for the Swans and he’s got Sam Reid all by his lonesome… snaps from the pocket and GOAL! Two in a minute for the Swans.
4:08pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:08pm | Report comment
Q2 11:04 left | WB 8.2 50 | Syd 6.3 39
Ferocious footy over the last 60 seconds… a few targets missed. Great work from Nick Smith to get Giansiracusa out of the marking contest at half forward… then Kieren Jack goes at the footy a couple of times, finally finds a free Ben McGlynn and GOALS!
4:03pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:03pm | Report comment
Q2 13:55 left | WB 8.2 50 | Syd 5.3 33
Good smother from Djerrkura in the middle to help turn the ball over for the Dogs. Daniel Giansiracusa wins a free kick at half forward. Then kicks into the forward line… wants Lake… can’t get him. Ball goes out of bounds.
Ball in, Wallis a chance to gather, wrapped up, another stoppage.
From the ball up… fished out to Tory Dickson, feeds a handball to Jason Johannisen, snaps, GOAL!
4:01pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:01pm | Report comment
Q2 14:46 left | WB 7.2 44 | Syd 5.3 33
Great kick inside 50m from Nick Malceski, weighted well for Shane Mumford. He hasn’t seen a lot of game time so far today.
Has a chance to get the Swans’ 5th goal of the game… slots it in for a GOAL!
4:00pm
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Q2 15:39 left | WB 7.2 44 | Syd 4.3 27
Ryan Griffen (WB) 9 kicks, 11 handballs, 10 contested possessions, 4 clearances, 4 inside 50′s, 4 score involvements.
Amazing game from him so far. World Record pace…
3:59pm
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Q2 15:39 left | WB 7.2 44 | Syd 4.3 27
Ripping kick off the defensive goal line from Ryan Griffen to clear it away for the Dogs – leather poisoning this arvo for him! It’s 7 kicks and 11 handballs so far.
Now he’s got it at half forward. Kicks inside 50m to Liam Picken – great kick too. Kicked it to the pocket where Picken had the space, got away from Lewis Jetta.
Kicks in the pocket from 20m out – GOAL!
3:56pm
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Q2 18:14 left | WB 6.2 38 | Syd 4.3 27
Adam Goodes gets another chance to send the ball inside 50m… and another chance for LRT to get on the end of it. Doesn’t mark, but gathers well, then snaps around the corner for a GOAL!
3:55pm
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Q2 18:40 left | WB 6.2 38 | Syd 3.3 21
Adam Goodes with some toe gets away from the Dogs defence. Then Craig Bird kicks inside the 50m area and finds LRT.
Roberts-Thomson kicks from 40m out… but just fades away late. Behind only
3:53pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:53pm | Report comment
QUARTER TIME | WB 6.2 38 | Syd 3.2 20
Western Bulldogs playing with a lot of intensity in the opening quarter. Let’s see if they can keep it up. A lot of improvement can be made with the Swans in this second quarter
3:51pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:51pm | Report comment
QUARTER TIME | WB 6.2 38 | Syd 3.2 20
Goalscorers
WB (5) – Tory Dickson 2, Brian Lake 1, Dylan Addison 1, Daniel Giansiracusa 1, Ayce Cordy 1
Syd (2) – Mike Pyke 2, Ben McGlynn 1
Player Stats
Ryan Griffen (WB) 5 kicks, 11 handballs, 7 contested possessions, 3 clearances, 3 inside 50’s
Matthew Boyd (WB) 5 kicks, 6 handballs, 6 contested possessions
Ryan O’Keefe (SYD) 5 kicks, 6 handballs, 5 contested possessions, 4 tackles
Lin Jong (WB) 6 kicks, 3 handballs, 5 contested possessions, 4 free kicks for
Team Stats
Disposals: WB 105-79; Contested Possessions: WB 47-35; Disposal Efficiency: WB 71%-65%; Tackles: Syd 24-10; Inside 50’s: WB 16-11; Scores from Turnovers: WB 3.1 19, Syd 1.1 7; Time In Forward Half: WB 37%, Syd 37%, In Dispute 24%
3:47pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:47pm | Report comment
QUARTER TIME | WB 6.2 38 | Syd 3.2 20
Outstanding opening quarter from the Western Bulldogs. It’s their senior brigade who’ve really stood up here. Ryan Griffen had 16 DISPOSALS in the first stanza, while the defence held up strong.
The Dogs lead by 18 at the first break.
3:42pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:42pm | Report comment
Q1 4:21 left | WB 6.2 38 | Syd 3.2 20
Ryan Griffen explodes from half forward from the centre bounce… has a ping from 55m out… but just a behind.
How about the start from Griffen – 13 possessions now.
3:41pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:41pm | Report comment
Q1 4:44 left | WB 6.1 37 | Syd 3.2 20
Nice mark at centre wing from Shaun Higgins, then kicks to half forward… free kick to the Dogs – Zephaniah Skinner the man.
Then kicks to the pocket… and another free kick to the Dogs. Ayce Cordy will get a shot on goal – it’s against Nick Malceski for a push.
Cordy, to kick the Dogs’ 6th… GOAL! Woof Woof! Dogs on song early on.
3:39pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:39pm | Report comment
Q1 6:13 left | WB 5.1 31 | Syd 3.2 20
Nathan Djerrkura wins a high free kick dead in front, 40m out. They’ve looked alive in their forward line – this is a good brand of footy!
Djerrkura misses the kick though. Could have been out by 16 points…
3:37pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:37pm | Report comment
Q1 7:08 left | WB 5.0 30 | Syd 3.2 20
Centre clearance for the Dogs – Lin Jong getting a few possessions early on (3 kicks, 3 handballs, 4 contested possessions) and now wins a free kick across half forward.
Inside 50 with his 7th possession… pack forms, defended away by Ted Richards, but then brought back in again by the Dogs…
Daniel Giansiracusa dribbles one along the ground… gets a high bounce over McVeigh… GOAL! Awesome goal
3:34pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:34pm | Report comment
Q1 8:41 left | WB 4.0 24 | Syd 3.2 20
Free kick in the middle to the Swans – kicking in danger – now Adam Goodes kicks a high ball to the direction of Pyke! Easy grab, got 3m clear of his opponent. Drills a GOAL from 40m out!
3:33pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:33pm | Report comment
Q1 9:31 left | WB 4.0 24 | Syd 2.2 14
The intensity is good so far from the Dogs. The senior inclusions helping them out immensely so far.
Boyd kicks to the pocket towards Brian Lake, can’t mark… but Dylan Addison’s at the fall of the ball – GOAL!
3:32pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:32pm | Report comment
Q1 10:12 left | WB 3.0 18 | Syd 2.2 14
Lewis Johnston with some really good footy with a smother across half back to eventually set up Luke Parker – kicks inside 50 to Adam Goodes!
Kicks on goal… ooooh, not great. Off the side of the boot, but Sam Reid’s nearby. Screws it around the corner and Mike Pyke’s there to take the mark near the goal square.
Goes back, kicks the GOAL!
3:29pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:29pm | Report comment
Q1 12:00 left | WB 3.0 18 | Syd 1.2 8
Turn over from Shane Mumford across half forward. Then his kick inside 50m is smothered off the boot from Matthew Boyd! Great desperation.
Kieren Jack gets it back though across half forward again, then a short kick inside 50m for Sam Reid to mark.
First shot on goal for Reid… is a behind.
3:28pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:28pm | Report comment
Q1 13:18 left | WB 3.0 18 | Syd 1.1 7
Kieren Jack wins the free kick across half forward for high contact, then delivered inside 50 to Dan Hannebery. Tries to centre the footy… but Will Minson fills the hole and takes the relieving mark.
Second chance for the Swans to go forward through Malceski… goes towards Goodes… knocked away, pack forms. Bounce.
From the stoppage, rushed through by Lin Jong for the Dogs.
3:25pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:25pm | Report comment
Q1 15:05 left | WB 3.0 18 | Syd 1.0 6
The Dogs doing well around the ground winning a few one-on-one battles so far. Tory Dickson has started well too. Tries to set up a scoring opportunity to Ayce Cordy… defended away, but straight back to Dickson.
Then wins a 50m penalty – against Jarrad McVeigh.
Lines up from 25m out – GOAL! His second!
3:23pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:23pm | Report comment
Q1 16:00 left | WB 2.0 12 | Syd 1.0 6
Match ups
Kieren Jack trying to tag Ryan Griffen, but Clay Smith keeps getting to him.
Craig Bird’s on Robert Murphy
Liam Picken tagging Lewis Jetta
Easton Wood is on Adam Goodes
Heath Grundy on Brian Lake
Martin Mattner on Shaun Higgins
3:21pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:21pm | Report comment
Q1 17:36 left | WB 2.0 12 | Syd 1.0 6
Amazing from the centre clearance for the Dogs! Will Minson down to Clay Smith and then eventually onto Tory Dickson. Kicks from 45m out – GOAL!
3:20pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:20pm | Report comment
Q1 17:54 left | WB 1.0 6 | Syd 1.0 6
Good quick handball from Josh Kennedy to spot up Ben McGlynn all by himself. Runs to 45m out and kicks the Swans’ first GOAL of the afternoon.
Some tough work on the centre wing as well from Lewis Jetta to help set that up
3:17pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:17pm | Report comment
Q1 18:47 left | WB 1.0 6 | Syd 0.0 0
Good start from the Dogs as Will Minson spots up Ryan Griffen at half forward on the lead.
Then a great kick to the hot spot with Brian Lake up at full forward! Takes the contested mark and kicks… a GOAL! His 32nd of his career!
3:16pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:16pm | Report comment
Q1 19:59 left | WB 0.0 0 | Syd 0.0 0
Here we go. Opening bounce at Etihad Stadium
3:14pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:14pm | Report comment
Not that it really matters, but the Swans winning the toss and kicking to the left of screen where the air conditioning is stronger (???).
3:12pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:12pm | Report comment
The Swans are red hot favourites. If they do get up and win well today, hopefully the Sydney media will be right behind the team. I must admit, I’m surprised there still isn’t much mentioned about the Swans. They’ve been far and away the best team in the competition in the second half of the season.
3:08pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:08pm | Report comment
On Adam Cooney being the sub today, coach Brendan McCartney says “He’s still underdone”… “Hoping not to use him too early”
3:00pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:00pm | Report comment
The roof is shut for today’s contest between the Western Bulldogs and Sydney.
It’s about 50-50 the crowd – with plenty of South Melbourne fans rolling in to support the Bloods.
1:57pm
TheSportsFreak said | 1:57pm | Report comment
No late changes for today’s game.
Adam Cooney the sub for the Bulldogs, while Mitch Morton is the sub for Sydney
1:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:44pm | Report comment
Two great results for the Swans yesterday with Collingwood and Adelaide both going down. Sydney really have to take advantage of their good fortune otherwise Hawthorn will pounce.