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What a finish by the Bulldogs – they kicked 10 goals in the last quarter to come from the clouds and overrun the Gold Coast Suns.
The match started the other way round with the Suns kicking with a breeze and taking control to lead by 26 points at quarter time. They were shutting Easton Wood out of the game and Tom J Lynch was marking everything.
Substitutions were necessary early as Charlie Dixon left the ground with an ankle injury and Koby Stevens with damaged ribs.
>> MATCH REPORT: Ten-goal term sees Dogs overcome Suns
After half time the Suns looked to be runnign out of steam but the Bulldogs were failing to convert their forward entries. The last quarter was all the Bulldogs, charging forward and with an incredible finish.
A best on ground Liam Picken along with Jack Macrae and Marcus Bontempelli were the best ball winners whilst captain Bob Murphy was the architect of the comeback in the last quarter. The Suns best were Kolodjashnij, Ablett and the before-mentioned Lynch.
DOGS 14.11.95 def SUNS 11.7.73
The Western Bulldogs will be looking to consolidate a top eight position when they take on the Gold Coast Suns at Cairns’ Cazaly’s Stadium on Saturday. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 4:35pm AEST.
The Dogs have sold another home game to try and raise some much needed revenue, so we find them playing the Suns in Cairns. Last year they did the same and in Round 17 won by 28 points.
The Dogs are going well. Even their most ardent supporters would not have envisaged them having eight wins at this stage of the season. They are also talking finals at the kennel.
The players are starting to believe they can make it and a win here will keep the momentum flowing in the right direction.
They have produced exciting football to watch and in the last couple of games have added a defensive edge to shut down teams and now look to have a well balanced game plan.
Key to this game plan has been the two experienced players off half back in Robert Murphy and Matthew Boyd. They are racking up disposals and dictating the way the Dogs surge forward. Another key player who has been crucial is Luke Dahlhaus and the Suns will need to lock down on all three to have any chance in this game.
Incredibly the Dogs have flagged playing Dale Morris after he suffered a fractured jaw last week; apparently there is no further risk to the injury if he does play.
In other selection news, the Dogs have included promising youngsters Talia and Boyd but have lost Jordan Roughead to injury. The Suns regain Harbrow and Thompson whilst promising first year player Adam Saad has a groin injury.
The Suns have had the season from hell, but bounced back with a terrific win last week against North. Gary Ablett was back and suddenly they found their mojo. This week he is second up and may find it a bit harder to influence the game as much as when he was fresh.
To this end, more will be asked of Michael Rischitelli. He has been the Suns main contributor all year and will appreciate having some help from Ablett but still needs to lead the Suns midfield.
Prediction:
The Dogs to prove they are the real deal and to go on and win by 50 points.
Will the Dogs make Cairns a happy hunting ground again or will the Messiah Gary Ablett continue to resurrect the Suns year?
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