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Growing up with little coordination in a sporting family, Caleb soon learnt how to support well. A passionate follower of the Brisbane Roar, and a not-quite-so-passionate follower of West Ham and the Brisbane Lions. Shamelessly outspoken on most topics. Follow me on twitter @CSheps16 for my humble opinion on sports and a bit of everything else.
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For all the talk about the den going missing
We tried our hearts out
But active support in Brisbane just doesn’t have enough numbers
It’s not a lack of trying, it’s a lack of people
When Bes stirred everyone up it showed what we could be
Brisbane Roar are champions, and deservedly so
We stuck to the basic songs to try and maximise noise
We have a tonne of songs
Unfortunately, only the front few rows seemed to really get into it, was a shame
Brisbane Roar are champions, and deservedly so
West Coast get a free kick for holding in the forward 50, with 30 seconds remaining. LeCras lines up for the last goal attempt of the game, and sprays his attempt out on the full as the last kick of the game
And it’s over. West Coast dominated from the outset, and at one point their lead was over 100 points. Fremantle battled hard, but simply couldn’t take their few chances, but they did work back into it a little at the end
Hurn and Brown scored early supergoals for the Eagles, while Cripps and Masten lead the scoring with 3 goals apiece, while Gumbleton top scored for Freo with 2
A few minor injury concerns towards the end of the match, but they were mostly corks and cramp
At the end of the day, it’s only February, with Fremantle coach Lyon admitting they weren’t near the end of their preparation process, and this was just another warm up game. Fyfe showed his potential for the Dockers, while Pavlich proved how vital he will be to his team’s chances this year
Q4 0 remaining
Fremantle 0.10.4 64 – West Coast 2.20.10 148
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
Dockers get the clearance again, and an easy free kick on 50, but waste the resulting kick. They get it back, and decide to take some time off the clock
They then go forward, and it’s cut off
Both teams well and truly winding down now
Q4 2 remaining
Fremantle 0.10.4 64 – West Coast 2.20.10 148
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
Freo go quickly from the center bounce, to Pavlich, who gives to Neale, who has a go from about 50 out, and kicks a very good goal
Q4 3 remaining
Fremantle 0.10.4 64 – West Coast 2.20.10 148
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
Another player has gone down hurt, Ballantyne with a calf issue, while Crozier has limped off. Not a good day for Fremantle
Meanwhile, Shuey sidesteps about 4 players, and scores a good individual goal for West Coast
Q4 5 remaining
Fremantle 0.9.4 58 – West Coast 2.20.10 148
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
Eagles go quickly from the bounce, which results in a ball up on the 50 meter line. Fremantle rebound well, and Gumbleton takes a good mark over the top of his man near goal. He kicks, and scores… just
Q4 5 remaining
Fremantle 0.9.4 58 – West Coast 2.19.10 142
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
A kick-about in the center square ensues before Fremantle kick a bomb out, which lands in the arms in a leaping Fyfe. He runs up, and kicks straight for the goal. Margin under 100 once again
Q4 7 remaining
Fremantle 0.8.4 52 – West Coast 2.19.10 142
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Danyle Pearce has suffered a nasty shoulder to the head, he looks in a great deal of discomfort
Meanwhile, The eagles run easily through midfield, and Josh Hill kicks a good goal
The Eagles have been very accurate today, especially from distance
Q4 9 remaining
Fremantle 0.7.4 46 – West Coast 2.19.10 142
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A bomb into the Docker’s forward 50 results in Ballantyne taking a strong mark close to goal. He takes an easy kick… and misses
A few players going down hurt now too
Q4 10 remaining
Fremantle 0.7.4 46 – West Coast 2.18.10 136
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
After about 8 set pieces, and possession changing hands countless times…. nothing happens
These players are out on their feet
Q4 11 remaining
Fremantle 0.7.3 45 – West Coast 2.18.10 136
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Yet another Freo clearance from the bounce, but it goes nowhere
Eagles go forward with purpose, but Freo rebound to the center once again
Q4 14 remaining
Fremantle 0.7.3 45 – West Coast 2.18.10 136
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
Pavlich chips well to Barlow, and Fremantle get another goal. This is better from the Dockers, even if it is too little, too late
Q4 16 remaining
Fremantle 0.7.3 45 – West Coast 2.18.10 136
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
Fremantle get the lcearance from the bounce, and it goes to the boundary line. Surely the goal for Freo must to be keep the margin under 100 now
West Coast have their say in that, and go forward down the wing, where it stagnates
Q4 17 remaining
Fremantle 0.6.3 39 – West Coast 2.18.10 136
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
Pavlich takes a mark this time, and has time to set himself. Kicks from 40, and a beautiful goal to Fremantle
Q4 18 remaining
Fremantle 0.6.3 39 – West Coast 2.18.10 136
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Last quarter begins!
Pavlich has a snap, rushed behind
Q4 20 remaining
Fremantle 0.5.3 33- West Coast 2.18.10 136
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
And so ends the 3rd quarter
A largely lifeless quarter, with West Coast steadily adding a few more goals to their tally. The lead is now over 100 points, and both sides would just want this game to be over
Q3 time
Fremantle 0.5.2 32- West Coast 2.18.10 136
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
Another 50 meter penalty against Freo gives newly transferred Eliot Yeo a shot on goal. He kicks a fine goal from 50
Q3 1 remaining
Fremantle 0.5.2 32- West Coast 2.18.10 136
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
Attackiing pressure causes a turnover to the Eagles, and then Cripps gets another chance thanks to a push in the back. He goes back, runs in, and sprays it a little. Behind Eagles
Q3 2 remaining
Fremantle 0.5.2 32- West Coast 2.17.10 129
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The difference between the two sides is highlighted once again: Fremantle have ample opportunities to have a shot and waste them all
The Eagles get one chance and run through the midfield effortlessly, resulting in a goal to Jamie Cripps
Q3 6 remaining
Fremantle 0.5.2 32- West Coast 2.17.9 129
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
Eagles resume chipping the ball up the line, but it breaks down
However, the Dockers’ attack also goes nowhere
West coast go on a good run, but stopped at the last kick
They regain the ball, and regain composure
Q3 10 remaining
Fremantle 0.5.2 32- West Coast 2.16.9 123
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
Q3 11 remaining
Fremantle 0.5.2 32- West Coast 2.16.9 123
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
Another Eagles shot at goal, this time ffrom a free kick to Josh Kennedy. He makes no mistake, yet another goal for West Coast
Q3 11 remaining
Fremantle 0.5.2 32- West Coast 2.16.9 123
Fremantle vs West Coast: NAB Challenge live scores, blog
Fantastic article mate, great read. Good to know Bens feeling on the up, will be interesting to hear how their season goes.
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