Dogs dominate Eagles with statement win in empty Optus Stadium
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2021-06-27T18:05+10:00
The Western Bulldogs have made a big statement with a 55-point win over West Coast in front of an empty Optus Stadium.
The major talking point pre-game was the WA Government’s decision to ban fans from attending the clash after a COVID case was identified in Perth, but post-game it’ll all surround Luke Beveridge’s impressive side.
The Bulldogs led from start to finish, dominating at both the stoppage and on the scoreboard, with 33 scoring shots to the Eagles’ 13.
Marcus Bontempelli (three goals, 29 disposals), Bailey Smith (two goals, 31 disposals) and Jack Macrae (one goal, 32 disposals) starred in the middle as the Dogs won the clearance count 44 to 29.
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A four-goal haul from veteran Josh Kennedy has allowed West Coast to steal a last-gasp comeback win over Richmond in a potential finals preview.
The undermanned Eagles led for the majority of the contest before a spirited five-goal final quarter resulted in a 13. 7. (85) to 12. 9. (81) win at a packed Optus Stadium.
Kennedy finished with 15 disposals and seven marks to go along with his four goals, with his final goal of the night proving to be the game-winner.
It came in a coast-to-coast play eerily similar to the coast-to-coast play which resulted in Dom Sheed s game-sealing goal in the Eagles victorious 2018 grand final.