Sydney Swans
78
Match Complete
Western Bulldogs
76
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| J. McInerney |  | 28:05 | ||
| 26:20 | | E. Richards | ||
| Rushed | | 23:04 | ||
| T. Papley |  | 21:48 | ||
| 20:16 | | J. Ugle-Hagan | ||
| L. Franklin | | 17:20 | ||
| T. Papley | | 14:36 | ||
| 9:56 | | C. Weightman | ||
| 7:05 | | R. West | ||
| 5:45 | | A. Scott | ||
| 5:06 | | L. Vandermeer | ||
| O. Florent | | 2:16 | ||
| 8.9 (57) | Third Quarter [+] | 9.6 (60) | ||
| 24:31 | | M. Bontempelli | ||
| J. Amartey | | 18:27 | ||
| 14:37 | | C. Weightman | ||
| 14:13 | | M. Bontempelli | ||
| 11:16 | | A. Naughton | ||
| T. Papley | | 7:51 | ||
| O. Florent | | 6:22 | ||
| 4:06 | | J. Ugle-Hagan | ||
| I. Heeney | | 2:19 | ||
| 6.7 (43) | Second Quarter [+] | 6.4 (40) | ||
| L. Franklin | | 31:14 | ||
| W. Hayward | | 28:47 | ||
| B. Campbell | | 21:44 | ||
| Rushed | | 16:30 | ||
| L. Franklin | | 12:39 | ||
| 10:28 | | M. Bontempelli | ||
| J. Amartey | | 8:13 | ||
| 3.4 (22) | First Quarter [+] | 5.4 (34) | ||
| 33:16 | | J. Macrae | ||
| I. Heeney | | 2:46 | ||
| T. Papley | | 0:53 | ||
| 30:32 | | S. Darcy | ||
| 28:43 | | A. Naughton | ||
| 27:28 | | J. Ugle-Hagan | ||
| 25:13 | | C. Poulter | ||
| 23:09 | | A. Naughton | ||
| T. Papley | | 19:13 | ||
| W. Hayward | | 16:49 | ||
| T. Papley | | 14:47 | ||
| L. Franklin | | 13:14 | ||
| 10:57 | | A. Naughton | ||
| J. Rowbottom | | 9:16 | ||
| 4:53 | | L. Vandermeer | ||
| 0:45 | | T. Liberatore | ||
The Western Bulldogs face a crucial trip north to take on Sydney as Round 18 begins. Join The Roar for live scores from 7:20pm (AEST).
The Dogs could slip out of the top eight entirely with a loss here, but a victory would leave them sitting in equal-fourth for the night at least. The stakes couldn’t be higher for Luke Beveridge’s men.
The Swans, meanwhile, have slumped to 15th in what is becoming a nightmare year following their 2022 grand final breakthrough, but they are still just two wins and percentage outside the eight, so a late run could well salvage their season.
The Dogs have lost under-pressure star Bailey Smith to illness, while a statement has been made by dropping underperforming recruit Rory Lobb, with young father-son Sam Darcy back in the team for the first time since Round 2.
The Swans will be missing defender Jake Lloyd due to concussion as one of four changes made, with ruckman Tom Hickey a surprise omission.
Game Information
Venue: SCG
First bounce: 7:20pm (AEST)
TV: Channel 7, Fox Footy
Streaming: Kayo Sports
Betting: Swans $1.74, Bulldogs $2.10 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Sydney
B: D. Rampe (c), L. Melican, N. Blakey
HB: O. Florent, T. McCartin, H. Cunningham
C: E. Gulden, L. Parker (c), B. Campbell
HF: I. Heeney, L. McDonald, W. Hayward
F: T. Papley, L. Franklin, J. Amartey
R: H. McLean, J. Rowbottom, C. Mills (c)
I/C: S. Wicks, J. McInerney, Co. Warner, R. Fox
EMG: D. Stephens, R. Clarke, A. Francis, T. Hickey
IN: Amartey, Co Warner, Wicks.
OUT: Hickey, Lloyd, Sheldrick.
Western Bulldogs
B: T. Duryea, R. Gardner, J. O’Donnell
HB: B. Dale, A. Keath, E. Richards
C: C. Poulter, M. Bontempelli (c), B. Williams
HF: J. Macrae, A. Naughton, A. Treloar
F: C. Weightman, J. Ugle-Hagan, S. Darcy
R: T. English, C. Daniel, T. Liberatore
I/C: R. West, L. Vandermeer, A. Scott, L. McNeil
EMG: B. Khamis, R. McComb, R. Garcia, J. Sweet
IN: Darcy, Scott (R17 sub).
OUT: Lobb, B Smith.
Bangkokpussey
Roar Rookie
I wouldn't go that far but it sucks when a bad decision decides a football game. It wont be the last time. Bad luck Naughty, I'm a closet doggie lover and picked them. I know everyone blames the coach but whats going on in the Kennel? Has Bevo had his day? This team on paper should be doing better.
XI
Roar Guru
Here's hoping
Chanon
Roar Rookie
Giants at Ballarat could be the coach killer
Chanon
Roar Rookie
Haha why not they deserve it. :laughing: :shocked: :boxing:
whale
Roar Rookie
Bwahahahahaha. In ya dreams, Donsy. There are some very ordinary teams among the 5th to 14th grouping but Freo are beyond ordinary. It would be a travesty if they made finals . . . they won't!
PriddisJunior
Roar Rookie
As others have said. Right now the mids are the strength. Soon it will be the fwds. You normally need them all on song at the same time.
PeteB
Roar Rookie
Blues to beat Giants in last round then sit back and watch the Cats maul the Dogs. Blues 8th, Dogs 9th, possible scenario ?
PeteB
Roar Rookie
Is it though ?
Cat
Roar Guru
They e been vulnerable all year.
Rowdy
Roar Rookie
The worst is uneven hands prior the balldrop. That really annoys me
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
I expected it
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
That's a great result for Freo. Opens up 5 positions in the 8.
WCE
Roar Rookie
Can't be serious?? Surely
WCE
Roar Rookie
Shame about some other WA fellas
nics
Roar Rookie
Ahh the irony is glorious. When the refereeing goes their way, it's all about 'good training and discipline' and 'wouldnt have affected the result'. When it doesn't, it's a conspiracy.
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
And me... something about the Saints game lalala. It would be,like, totally sick.
Angela
Roar Rookie
Know how it feels Naughty, if your opinion is correct, payback for 2016 GF.
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
The Hawks loss springs to mind, again.
junk
Roar Rookie
Making mine look good. Although I set the margin at 5 points
berrlins
Roar Pro
a missed oppurtunity.