Why it is quite alright to be patient with Ugle-Hagan By There has been a great deal of talk surrounding reigning No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan. Many people are wondering when we are going to see the talented young forward unleashed at AFL level, but the Western Bulldogs appear as though they are taking a patient approach. And that’s the way it should be. There is no rush to blood a youngster who has been described as a “generational talent” with “freakish ability”. You just need to take a look at recent history to learn that giving games to developing forwards is not the be-all and end-all.
AFL warrior Josh Bruce has done a lot in his playing career. Turned out for three clubs, slotted more than 200 goals, close to registering 150 games and last year, during his first in Western Bulldogs’ colours, played a final. Except play an AFL game back at Manuka Oval. Eight opportunities have been missed – six games with Greater Western Sydney and two at St Kilda – for a Canberra homecoming. That changes on Friday night (March 23) against GWS Giants for the former Eastlake junior, playing in front of family and friends. One of them that will be missing is former St Kilda teammate Jack Steele, busy preparing for his own battle two nights later against Port Adelaide.
By 2021-04-21T08:20+10:00 Sitting pretty on top of the ladder is a fair reflection of how well the Western Bulldogs are travelling. Winning five games on the trot in the absence of key personnel who have contributed greatly in the recent past is also impressive. Mitch Wallis was the club’s leading goalkicker in 2020 and finished 10th in the best and fairest playing an important role inside forward 50 as the Bulldogs made the eight. Fast forward to today and the 28-year-old finds himself in the reserves as his teammates bank up win after win with a restructured attack inclusive of Aaron Naughton, Josh Bruce and Tim English.
Brisbane Lions record 57-point AFL win over Essendon as Port Adelaide, GWS and Western Bulldogs triumph Posted 9 updated 30 Archie Perkins (left) and Lachie Neale had to battle wet conditions along with each other. ( Share Print text only Cancel Brisbane s big guns have rebooted their stuttering season with a 57-point drubbing of Essendon in the wet at the Gabba. Elsewhere in AFL results on Saturday, Port Adelaide beat Carlton by 28 points, GWS pipped Sydney by two points in a thrilling finish and the Western Bulldogs dished out a 62-point loss to Gold Coast. In Brisbane, Hugh McCluggage, Harris Andrews, Lachie Neale and Joe Daniher ensured the Bombers were never in the fight in the 15.12 (102) to 6.9 (45) victory.
AFL live ScoreCentre: Brisbane Lions vs Essendon, Carlton vs Port Adelaide, Bulldogs vs Suns, Swans vs Giants live scores, stats and results Posted 7 updated 1 Share Print text only Cancel Brisbane and Essendon are battling the rain along with each other, while Carlton is at home to Port Adelaide. Earlier, the Bulldogs and Giants posted wins. Follow the live scores, stats and results below. Brisbane Lions vs Essendon Bulldogs hammer Suns to stay undefeated Adam Treloar (left) and teammate Josh Dunkley enjoyed the Bulldogs scoring blitz in the first half. ( AAP: Scott Barbour) Marcus Bontempelli has starred as the Western Bulldogs belted Gold Coast by 62 points to start a season with five wins on the bounce for the first time since 1946.
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The statistic that shows where the Bulldogs could be vulnerable By 2021-04-13T08:44+10:00 The Western Bulldogs might be on top of the ladder, but is there a position where they might be vulnerable? After four rounds of footy, the undefeated Dogs are sitting pretty with arguably the best midfield in the league and a forward line that is second for points scored. While their defence has conceded the least amount of points, there is a key statistic that opposition sides may look at in a bid to beat the Bulldogs, according to Garry Lyon. “When you talk about the Dogs, you ask where’s the weakness? They’re on top of the ladder undefeated,” he said on
Six talking points from Round 4 of the AFL A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size It was a wild weekend of footy – how many tips did you get right on Saturday? Let’s get into the big talking points. The Swans keep on keepin’ on Share You just know there’s going to be a point where Sydney staggers a little. It’s more or less inevitable, and there was a thought Thursday night’s clash against Essendon would be that game. Seven of the last ten games between the two clubs have ended in wins under a goal, and Essendon – albeit against weak opposition – had bounced back last week to earn their first win of the season. For a while, it looked like the Bombers might score the upset. They did what the Tigers, the Crows and Brisbane were largely unable to do: prevent the Swans from producing their high scoring, superb game.
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