The Western Bulldogs emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against the gallant Hawthorn Hawks at Marvel Stadium. The Dogs won by a narrow margin of 11 points, 12.7 (79) to 9.14 (68), in what was a closely contested game from start to finish. Marcus Bontempelli celebrated his 200th game milestone in style, leading his team to a hard-fought victory.
The first quarter was a low-scoring affair, with both teams struggling to hit the scoreboard. It was the Hawks who started brightly, with Tim O'Brien scoring the first goal of the match. However, the Bulldogs soon hit back with two quick goals to take the lead. The rest of the quarter was an arm-wrestle, with neither team able to dominate proceedings.
The Dogs' Midfield Dominates in the Second Quarter
The second quarter was a different story, with the Bulldogs dominating the midfield battle. The Dogs' midfielders, led by Bontempelli, Jack Macrae, and Tom Liberatore, took control of the game and started to win the clearances. The Dogs' forward line also started to click, with Aaron Naughton and Josh Bruce both kicking goals. The Hawks struggled to contain the Bulldogs' midfield, and by halftime, the Dogs had built a 23-point lead.
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The Hawks Fight Back in the Third Quarter
The Hawks started the third quarter with a renewed sense of purpose, and it didn't take long for them to start hitting the scoreboard. The Hawks kicked three quick goals to reduce the Dogs' lead to just five points. It was a period of sustained pressure from the Hawks, who were relentless in their attack on the ball. The Dogs' defence held firm, though, and they managed to weather the storm.
The Final Quarter is a Tense Affair
The final quarter was a tense affair, with both teams desperate to get the win. The Hawks continued to attack the ball, but the Dogs' defence held firm. The Dogs managed to score a couple of crucial goals, but the Hawks kept coming. With just minutes to go, the margin was just seven points, and the game was still up for grabs. However, a late goal from the Dogs sealed the win, and they emerged victorious by 11 points.
Bulldogs Coach Explains McLean Substitute Call
One of the talking points of the game was Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge's decision to substitute Mitch Wallis for Toby McLean in the third quarter. Wallis had been struggling with a shoulder injury and was clearly hampered by the injury. McLean, who had been left out of the starting line-up, came on and made an immediate impact. Beveridge explained his decision after the game, saying that he felt McLean would give the team a spark.
Hawthorn Are the Best Bad Team You'll See
Despite the loss, the Hawks can hold their heads high after a valiant effort against one of the competition's top teams. The Hawks have struggled this season, winning just two of their eight games, but they showed on Friday night that they are a team with plenty of fight and determination. They will take heart from their performance and look to build on it in the coming weeks.
Keywords: Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn Hawks, Marcus Bontempelli, AFL, Luke Beveridge, Toby McLean, Mitch Wallis, Aaron Naughton, Josh Bruce, Jack Macrae, Tom Liberatore, Marvel Stadium, clearances, midfield.
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