Western Bulldogs – 17.6 (108)
North Melbourne- 12.14 (86)
The Western Bulldogs have claimed their fourth straight win and tightened their position on third spot on the ladder, by overcoming a determined North Melbourne side by 22 points. The match was tight and hard fought, with the lead change seven times throughout the afternoon.
Big Moment
The Kangaroos hit the front mid-way through the third quarter and were still marginally ahead during time on at the end of the third term. However the Bulldogs fought back and kicked six of the last seven goals of the match to run away winners.
Key Players for the Western Bulldogs
Brad Johnson – Had a really solid game with 27 possessions, 9 marks and 6 tackles.
Ryan Hargrave – Fantastic in defence alongside Lake with 29 possessions and 5 marks.
Brian Lake – Fantastic in defence alongside Hargrave finished the match off with 22 disposals and 8 marks.
Daniel Giansiracusa – The catalyst for the Dogs’ dominance when the game was there to be won. He was tagged by Rawlings and came off in the first quarter with a right ankle problem. He did not return until half way through the second quarter. He kicked 3 goals, from 20 disposals and 5 marks and 2 tackles.
Key Players for North Melbourne
Drew Petrie –Had a solid and consistent performance kicking 3 goals, took 8 marks and had 18 possessions.
Brent Harvey – Played a good game on his return after injury. He was tagged all game, but had a great third quarter and ended with 28 disposals and 8 marks.
Leigh Harding – Had a consistent game over all quarters tagging Adam Cooney and beating him. He collected 19 disposals, took 4 marks, 6 tackles, and kicked 3 goals.
Scott McMahon – Had a consistent game over all quarters. He played on Higgins and kept him quiet.
Musing from the Match
• The Kangaroos probably had more good players over the four quarters.
• The Dogs had more handballs, kicks, marks and over disposals.
• The Dogs only had 4 more hit outs than the Roos.
• The Kangaroos’ were really in accurate in front of goal.
• The Dogs only had 3 more contested possessions but had 46 more un-contested.
• The Dogs had a higher disposals efficiency, but only by 0.29%
• The Roos had one more contested mark but the Dogs had 4 more marks inside 50.
• The Dogs had 10 more inside 50’s but the Roos had 4 more rebound 50’s.
• The Dogs had 9 more clangers than the Roos.
SuperCoach News
• Liam Anthony played his first game with the Roos and played well. With 5 marks and 28 touches for 78 points.
• Keep an eye out for updates on Giansiracusa’s ankle problem, he did play out the game and was instrumental in the Dogs win, but could have pulled up sore.
• Ben Warren got smashed off the ball and broke his right ankle and will be out for at least 6 weeks.
• Points wise, the two teams were relatively similar with North Melbourne having 5 players scoring 100+ and the Western Bulldogs having 7.
Tags: Brad Johnson, Brent Harvey, Brian Lake, Daniel Giansiracusa, Drew Petrie, Leigh Harding, Liam Anthony, Ryan Hargrave, Scott McMahon
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