Melbourne
109
Match Complete
Western Bulldogs
64
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| B. Brown |  | 32:30 | ||
| C. Salem |  | 30:18 | ||
| K. Chandler | | 29:53 | ||
| J. Billings | | 27:41 | ||
| J. V. Rooyen | | 24:50 | ||
| B. Fritsch | | 23:24 | ||
| 20:41 | | R. West | ||
| K. Pickett | | 17:01 | ||
| J. V. Rooyen | | 14:09 | ||
| Rushed | | 12:53 | ||
| 9:55 | | L. Bramble | ||
| C. Petracca | | 7:15 | ||
| 4:20 | | J. Ugle-Hagan | ||
| M. Gawn | | 3:21 | ||
| 1:34 | | A. Naughton | ||
| 0:49 | | J. Ugle-Hagan | ||
| 10.8 (68) | Third Quarter [+] | 7.7 (49) | ||
| B. Fritsch | | 23:46 | ||
| K. Chandler | | 18:46 | ||
| B. Fritsch | | 16:34 | ||
| 9:26 | | J. Ugle-Hagan | ||
| C. Petracca | | 7:40 | ||
| 4:59 | | T. English | ||
| 3:46 | | T. English | ||
| A. Neal-Bullen | | 1:34 | ||
| 8.5 (53) | Second Quarter [+] | 6.5 (41) | ||
| 28:54 | | C. Weightman | ||
| J. Viney | | 19:14 | ||
| 17:00 | | J. Ugle-Hagan | ||
| 15:09 | | Rushed | ||
| B. Brown | | 12:18 | ||
| 8:54 | | M. Bontempelli | ||
| B. Brown | | 6:17 | ||
| K. Chandler | | 3:09 | ||
| 5.4 (34) | First Quarter [+] | 4.3 (27) | ||
| J. V. Rooyen | | 32:22 | ||
| A. Neal-Bullen | | 1:53 | ||
| K. Chandler | | 29:19 | ||
| 25:19 | | H. Gallagher | ||
| Rushed | | 20:43 | ||
| 19:27 | | C. Weightman | ||
| K. Pickett | | 17:43 | ||
| B. Brown | | 15:59 | ||
| J. Billings | | 14:45 | ||
| 10:47 | | R. Lobb | ||
| 9:43 | | C. Weightman | ||
| C. Oliver | | 8:04 | ||
| J. Viney | | 5:23 | ||
| 4:14 | | J. Ugle-Hagan | ||
| 3:14 | | R. West | ||
| 1:08 | | A. Naughton | ||
Melbourne are looking to avoid a disturbing 0-2 start to the season when they take on the Western Bulldogs at the MCG. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 1pm (AEDT).
Prediction
After a loss last Thursday, Melbourne need to react quickly, but a fiercely competitive Bulldogs outfit will be a tough nut to crack.
Western Bulldogs by 13 points
Game information
Venue: MCG
First bounce: 1pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox Footy
Streaming: Kayo Sports
Betting: Melbourne Demons $1.82, Western Bulldogs $2.30 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Demons
B: T.Rivers, S.May, J.Lever
HB: J.McVee, B.Howes, M.Hore
C: E.Langdon, C.Petracca, C.Windsor
HF: T.Sparrow, J.van Rooyen, K.Pickett
F: A.Neal-Bullen, B.Fritsch, K.Chandler
R: M.Gawn (c), J.Viney, C.Oliver
I/C: C.Salem, J.Billings, T.McDonald, T.Woewodin, B.Brown (one to sub)
EMG: B.Laurie, T.Fullarton, K.Tholstrup
Bulldogs
B: L.Bramble, L.Jones, N.Coffield
HB: E.Richards, B.Khamis, B.Dale
C: J.Harmes, A.Treloar, H.Gallagher
HF: R.Sanders, R.Lobb, C.Weightman
F: R.West, A.Naughton, J.Ugle-Hagan
R: T.English, M.Bontempelli (c), T.Liberatore
I/C: C.Daniel, J.Johannisen, L.McNeil, L.Vandermeer, B.Williams
EMG: O.Baker, S.Darcy, L.Cleary
Skip
Roar Rookie
Yep it's a travesty Headband, no doubt about it. We were definitely better for the tune up and dubbing. The AFL are pushing a Dogs V Dees rivalry and then tilt the playing field (pun intended:) its a sham and hopefully will not be repeated never again AFL.
Skip
Roar Rookie
After a tumultuous end to last season and the preseason negative spotlight, it's great to see the boys back at the G enjoying team harmony, a stealy resolve, a win and hugs all-round after. Well done Dees, and welcome back to the fold Clary :)
deadly demon
Roar Rookie
not an easy win however a very competent win well done Dees very positive win ????????????????
Naughty's Headband
Roar Rookie
Week 1 team vs week 2 team very obvious today. Well done AFL.
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
Looks like the Dee’s got a good talking to during the week, Bevo out dogs fans? I hear a bloke by the name of Ernesto Guevara is available for coaching
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berrlins
Roar Pro
Frustrating that it's blown out but Bulldogs just looked rusty, Melbourne deserved winners but not convincing.
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Parklane7835
Roar Rookie
How are Ryley Sanders and Lachlan Bramble going for The Bulldogs?
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Parklane7835
Roar Rookie
How is James Harmes going for the Bulldogs?
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