Western Bulldogs
126
Match Complete
Richmond
71
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| A. Naughton |  | 28:05 | ||
| J. Ugle-Hagan |  | 26:26 | ||
| J. Ugle-Hagan | | 23:52 | ||
| 22:01 | | Rushed | ||
| 18:23 | | J. Riewoldt | ||
| 16:43 | | J. Riewoldt | ||
| 16:05 | | M. Coulthard | ||
| 14:44 | | L. Baker | ||
| R. West | | 13:06 | ||
| C. Weightman | | 11:57 | ||
| 10:08 | | J. Bauer | ||
| T. English | | 5:40 | ||
| Rushed | | 4:35 | ||
| R. Lobb | | 2:04 | ||
| 16.7 (103) | Third Quarter [+] | 7.8 (50) | ||
| M. Bontempelli | | 29:25 | ||
| 27:57 | | S. Bolton | ||
| A. Naughton | | 22:46 | ||
| 21:44 | | N. Cumberland | ||
| 18:41 | | N. Cumberland | ||
| M. Bontempelli | | 16:55 | ||
| 15:04 | | K. McIntosh | ||
| 13:17 | | J. Riewoldt | ||
| M. Bontempelli | | 11:37 | ||
| R. Lobb | | 9:11 | ||
| M. Bontempelli | | 6:12 | ||
| 12.5 (77) | Second Quarter [+] | 5.5 (35) | ||
| 29:27 | | S. Bolton | ||
| A. Naughton | | 26:33 | ||
| 23:54 | | N. Cumberland | ||
| R. West | | 21:36 | ||
| R. West | | 20:12 | ||
| 19:39 | | M. Coulthard | ||
| R. Lobb | | 16:53 | ||
| 13:53 | | J. Ross | ||
| A. Naughton | | 12:33 | ||
| 5:12 | | M. Pickett | ||
| 4:42 | | J. Riewoldt | ||
| 9.3 (57) | First Quarter [+] | 2.2 (14) | ||
| J. Ugle-Hagan | | 33:12 | ||
| 2:48 | | L. Baker | ||
| 30:30 | | J. Riewoldt | ||
| R. Lobb | | 25:53 | ||
| C. Weightman | | 22:58 | ||
| C. Daniel | | 20:22 | ||
| J. Ugle-Hagan | | 17:15 | ||
| A. Naughton | | 15:52 | ||
| B. Smith | | 13:56 | ||
| 12:37 | | J. Ross | ||
| R. West | | 9:34 | ||
| J. Ugle-Hagan | | 8:27 | ||
| 7:57 | | Rushed | ||
| J. Ugle-Hagan | | 5:13 | ||
| Rushed | | 4:10 | ||
| C. Daniel | | 2:12 | ||
The season is on the line for the Western Bulldogs and Richmond when they lock horns in a virtual elimination final under the Friday night lights. Join The Roar for live scores from 1:45pm (AEST).
Separated by just two premiership points in eighth and 11th on the ladder respectively, the loser could finish the round as low as 13th – while the winner will spend the night, at least, in the eight.
The Dogs have lost three of their last four, two by under a goal, to put their finals hopes in serious jeopardy, with last week’s loss to GWS having led by 35 points a chance to prove especially costly.
Luke Beveridge has had to replace almost his entire backline, with Josh Bruce’s ruptured ACL and Alex Keath’s concussion forcing drastic changes, though star defender Liam Jones’ return from a broken arm comes at a welcome time.
The Tigers have a series of key ins, including ruckman Toby Nankervis and sharp-kicking on-baller Jayden Short, though with so much at stake the resting of champion Dustin Martin comes as a surprise.
Neverthless, the Tigers head in with three wins from their last four, the only defeat last week’s gallant loss to Melbourne, and are more than capable of ending their two-year Marvel Stadium hoodoo and getting the chocolates here.
Game Information
Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
First bounce: 7:50pm (AEST)
TV: Channel 7, Fox Footy
Streaming: Kayo Sports
Betting: Bulldogs $1.47, Tigers $2.70 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Western Bulldogs
B: J. Johannisen, L. Jones. T. Duryea
HB: B. Dale, J. O’Donnell, E. Richards
C: C. Daniel, M. Bontempelli (c), B. Williams
HF: C. Weightman, A. Naughton, B. Smith
F: R. Lobb, J. Ugle-Hagan, R. West
R: T. English, A. Treloar, T. Liberatore
I/C: J. Macrae, L. Vandermeer, C. Poulter, A. Scott
EMG: O. Baker, B. Khamis, A. Jones, J. Sweet
IN: L Jones, O’Donnell, Richards, West (R20 sub).
OUT: Bruce, Cleary, Gardner, Keath.
Richmond
B: N. Balta, D. Grimes (c), T. Young
HB: D. Rioli, N. Vlastuin, N. Broad
C: J. Ross, T. Taranto, K. McIntosh
HF: S. Bolton, L. Baker, M. Pickett
F: J. Bauer, J. Riewoldt, N. Cumberland
R: T. Nankervis (c), D. Prestia, J. Graham
I/C: J. Short, I. Soldo, J. Hopper, M. Coulthard
EMG: T. Dow, R. Mansell, S. Banks, J. Clarke
IN: Bauer, Coulthard (R20 sub), Cumberland, Nankervis, Short.
OUT: Banks, Cotchin, Mansell, Martin, Miller.
Rowdy
Roar Rookie
They're preparing for their 30 year hibernation :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
Good to see you always on board,Ando. Your stripy brethren conspicuous by their absence.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Now you can scroll through each quarter and count...then add things.
Aransan
Roar Rookie
Remember when you could quickly find out who kicked the goals in a game?
deadly demon
Roar Rookie
neither team look very dangerous dogs got their goals unchallenged and far too easy. finals is a lot tougher so will interesting to see how they go.
Ando7369
Roar Rookie
Totally agree,done excellent job,but think bringing in someone nor close players might be good idea few players,been playing on past achievements
nostats
Roar Rookie
mcwalter has done more than a good job,knows the game, respected by all , being at tiges got him the role to date, maybe same reason they look elsewhere which seems tough
nostats
Roar Rookie
dogs way to good,a good watch for their fans tonight,jamara great future and bont 3 more brownlow votes the medals his surely
Ando7369
Roar Rookie
Congratulations too all bulldog supporters tonight,absolutely demolished the mighty tiger,wish your team good luck for rest year :thumbup:
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andyfnq
Roar Rookie
A man after my own heart :thumbup:
Ando7369
Roar Rookie
Well done Bauer :thumbup:
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andyfnq
Roar Rookie
why not both?