Western Bulldogs 79 v St Kilda 93
Mars Stadium
The Saints held on for a narrow win with no team having a significant advantage in disposals, interestingly the Bulldogs were awarded 40 Free Kicks to the Saints 14.
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Player Notes (Not all players covered)
Josh Dunkley
Won a heap of the ball through the middle, was part of the midfield rotations, played from half back to half forward on the ground, was very good.
Lachie Hunter
Started on wing against Jack Billings, found plenty of space on the outside, recorded 23 Disposals from 88% game time.
Jack Macrae
Was limited this week, was lined up against Luke Dunstan early, was a competitive game in the midfield, recorded 29 Disposals from 81% game time.
Mitch Wallis
Played forward at times, recorded 26 Disposals & kicked 1 Goal.
Sam Lloyd
Provided a target in the forward line, recorded 18 Disposals & kicked 3 Goals.
Marcus Bontempelli
Was part of the midfield group, recorded 24 Disposals from 89% game time.
Tom Liberatore
Recorded 21 Disposals through the midfield, played 71% game time.
Aaron Naughton
Played mostly a key forward role, recorded 7 Disposals, 2 Marks & 3 Goals.
Toby McLean
Played a half forward type role moving up through the middle, limited opportunities, recorded 18 Disposals & 4 Tackles.
Tim English
Did not play in the first half, impacted well in the second half against Rowan Marshall, recorded 8 Disposals & 18 Hit Outs.
Caleb Daniel
Played in defence, was a liability at times conceding marks.
Will Hayes
Played through the middle in the first half, had a little bit of the ball, disposal efficiency was an issue.
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Rowan Marshall
Competed well in the Ruck, provided a target in the forward line, looks dynamic in this role, interesting decision ahead for Alan Richardson.
Jack Steele
Played inside midfield, competed well, recorded 25 Disposals from 85% game time.
Jack Billings
Played mostly out wide on a wing, recorded 25 Disposals & 9 Marks which were mostly uncontested, looks settled in this role.
Shane Savage
Played in a defensive role, recorded 19 Disposals & 9 Marks from 89% game time.
Dylan Roberton
Started well, recorded 17 Disposals in the first half for a game total of 24, had an issue post game & was cleared by Saints medical team.
Seb Ross
Played through the middle of the ground, recorded 24 Disposals from 79% game time.
Matthew Parker
Played a forward role, moved up to wing as a lead up target at times, recorded 8 Disposals from 75% game time.
Nick Hind
Played a small defensive role, limited game time this week, recorded 10 Disposals from 53% game time.
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Team Disposals
Western Bulldogs 370
St Kilda 383
Top Scorers
Western Bulldogs
119 Josh Dunkley
91 Lachie Hnuter
89 Jack Macrae
St Kilda
111 Rowan Marshall
107 Jack Steele
102 Jack Newnes
Points Per Game Time Leaders
Western Bulldogs
1.59 Josh Dunkley
1.28 Jackson Trengove
1.20 Tim English
St Kilda
1.60 Luke Dunstan
1.31 Hunter Clark
1.29 Rowan Marshall
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