AFL Rd 9 - St Kilda v Geelong
Sport by Russell Gould 22nd May 2021 10:12 PM | Updated: 10:28 PM
A second-quarter scoring blitzkrieg at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night was the entree for a goal feast from the Western Bulldogs who scorched their way to the top of the AFL ladder.
In the hours after premiership rivals Melbourne slipped up for the first time in Adelaide, the Bulldogs took their game to a whole new level, leaving St Kilda players with whiplash in a humiliating 111-point victory.
Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli was imperious and Aaron Naughton kicked five second half goals in an obliteration which said so much about both teams.
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Bontempelli leads Dogs to last quarter comeback win over Blues
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2021-05-09T18:35+10:00
The Western Bulldogs have strengthened their premiership credentials with a come from behind 107-91 win against a gallant Carlton at Marvel Stadium.
The Blues looked like they would run away with the game in the third term until the Dogs brought the lead back to a gettable 14-point margin at the final break.
A final quarter showdown ensued with Luke Beveridge’s side flexing its muscle with a six-goal term to run out 16-point winners at the final siren.
Marcus Bontempelli (32 touches, one goal) increased his Brownlow medal claims with another imposing outing while Josh Bruce (five goals) continued his 2021 resurgence.