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They had to work hard for it, but the Bulldogs eventually came away with a 32-point victory over the Lions to give Bob Murphy the perfect 300th game.
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Final score
Western Bulldogs 17.20.122
Brisbane Lions 14.6.90
The Brisbane Lions have shown improved form so far in 2017, but their next test is by far their toughest as they take on the reigning premiers, the Western Bulldogs, on a Saturday afternoon. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 1:45pm AEST.
The Lions don’t have the results to show for it, but 2017 is already looking a lot better than 2016.
After a first-up win over the Suns, the Lions played both the Bombers and Saints tough before a hiccup last weekend against the Tigers.
While there aren’t high expectations for this season, the fans would be wanting a competitive showing against the Bulldogs to consolidate the improvement shown.
The Bulldogs have been anything but convincing to start the season, however, their 3-1 record has them set for another run at September football.
First-up wins over Collingwood and Sydney were good, but a loss to Fremantle and a scare against the winless Roos last weekend has some pundits questioning how this group is travelling.
Anything less than a thumping win in this one will leave many of those questions unanswered.
The Lions will lose youngster Tom Cutler with a hamstring for this match, the only forced change to the side.
Rohan Bewick and Tom Bell have also been dropped, as both players have struggled with form to begin the year.
Ryan Harwood, Ryan Bastinac and Liam Dawson come into the side, with Bastinac in particular set to provide some stability in the midfield.
The Bulldogs lost big man Travis Cloke with broken ribs over the weekend, and he’s not due back for at least 4-6 weeks. Shane Biggs will come into the side to provide a bit of extra run off half back.
Although not the marquee match-up of the weekend, the match will get a lot of publicity as Bob Murphy’s 300th.
A favourite son at the Bulldogs, expect a bumper crowd to witness a milestone that was stolen from him last year.
Prediction
You just get the feeling the Dogs will get up for Bob’s 300th. I think the Lions are lambs for the slaughter in this one.
Bulldogs by 82
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