Match

Brisbane Lions vs Western Bulldogs

Commentary / 05 Aug 2017

Pre Game

59:30
Welcome to Gabba for the Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs Round 20 clash.
59:33
Outs for Lions: M.Close, B.Keays, S.Mayes, J.Jansen, S.Skinner
59:34
Ins for Lions: D.McStay, J.Berry, D.Zorko, H.McCluggage, E.Hipwood
59:35
Outs for Bulldogs: T.Dickson, R.Murphy
59:36
Ins for Bulldogs: J.Redpath, C.Smith
59:40
Don't forget to enter your tips for this match, you have until the bounce to make your selection.
00:00
Don't forget to enter your tips for this match, you have until the bounce to make your selection.
00:10
The Lions have allowed their opposition to generate an inside 50 from 47 per cent of their defensive midfield chains this season. This is the highest percentage conceded by a side.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
02:43
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Toby McLean)
04:05
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Lewis Taylor)
04:48
Bulldogs have won 3 of the first 4 clearances and had three inside 50's. However, Brisbane has forced a turnover on all three occasions, including that chain resulting in a goal.
05:38
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Liam Picken)
07:52
Brisbane has now created an inside 50 from 3 of their 6 chains sourced from their defensive half.
08:29
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Daniel Rich)
09:59
The Bulldogs lead the inside 50's (6-4), but their kicking efficiency is just 50 per cent in the forward half and they have committed 5 turnovers in this zone.
11:38
Lions Interchange - Darcy Gardiner off due to an injury.
14:15
Last week, the Bulldogs had the 2nd best clearance differential recorded by any side this season. Today, they lead the clearances (9-1) and have won all 3 centre bounce clearances.
14:17
Bulldogs Interchange - Easton Wood and is possibly out for the game.
15:09
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Jack Macrae)
18:21
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Jack Redpath)
18:42
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)
20:04
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Liam Picken)
20:43
The Bulldogs lead the uncontested possession count by 15 and time in forward half by 26 per cent. However, it is only Liam Picken who has converted twice from their 6 shots on goal.
21:16
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Daniel Rich)
22:27
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Luke Dahlhaus)
24:41
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Travis Cloke)
24:58
The Western Bulldogs are starting to capitalize on their opportunities, converting 3 of their last 5 inside 50's into a goal.
25:49
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
26:30
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Mitch Wallis)
27:32
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Jack Redpath)
28:58
The Bulldogs have had 11 more clearances (highest since 2016), 12 more inside 50's and 7 more shots on goal for the quarter.
30:06
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Lachie Hunter)
31:57
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Marcus Bontempelli)
32:13
The siren has sounded to end Q1.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
01:41
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Bailey Williams)
02:24
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)
03:50
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
03:52
The Lions have been efficient going inside 50, creating a mark and goal from 33 per cent of their entries.
05:25
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Jack Redpath)
06:46
A clear difference between the two sides has been the Bulldogs ability to win and convert from clearances. They have won 13 more clearances and launched 3.3.21 to 0.2.2 from this source.
08:18
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Daniel McStay)
08:47
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
09:39
Dayne Zorko has been extremely influential for Brisbane with a score involvement in 4 of their 7 scores ; including 2 goals.
10:07
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Matthew Suckling)
12:13
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Jarrod Berry)
13:37
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Luke Dahlhaus)
14:01
Brisbane has been extremely effective from turnovers this quarter. They have won 4 intercepts in the midfield and created a goal from 75 per cent of these chains.
14:03
Lions Interchange - Cedric Cox and is possibly out for the game.
18:14
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Clay Smith)
19:15
Brisbane lead the time in possession and their kicking efficiency is 71 per cent in the forward half this quarter. As a result, they have converted 4 of their 7 entries into a goal.
21:30
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Jake Barrett)
23:10
Bulldogs Interchange - Toby McLean off due to an injury.
23:39
Jacob Allison has been influential with a quarter-high 3 inside 50's, 212 metres gained as well as 3 score involvements.
23:47
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Hugh McCluggage)
25:41
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Hugh McCluggage)
27:28
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Travis Cloke)
27:44
The Lions have outscored the Bulldogs from turnovers this quarter 3.3.21 to 0.3.3. Primarily, this is due to their superior kicking efficiency of 80 per cent.
28:59
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Ryan Bastinac)
30:22
The siren has sounded to end Q2.
30:32
The Bulldogs lead the inside 50's (36-19) and clearances (26-11) at half time. However, it has Brisbane who has been more efficient converting 36 per cent of entries into a goal compared to the Bulldogs at 22 per cent.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
00:48
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Marcus Bontempelli)
02:31
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Josh Walker)
04:01
The Bulldogs have created 15 inside 50's to 6 from attacking midfield chains, but have generated just one more goal from this source.
06:16
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
07:50
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Tom Rockliff)
08:44
The Lions are capitalizing on the Bulldogs missed opportunities, launching 4 of their 8 goals from their defensive half. Daniel Rich has been prominent, launching 3 of the scores form this zone.
11:00
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Lewis Taylor)
11:15
Brisbane has kicked the last four goals. Despite creating just 4 inside 50's, they have created a goal from 50 per cent of their entries.
13:04
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Rhys Mathieson)
16:14
Brisbane's defense is working extremely well to cut off the Bulldogs chains. They have created 22 intercepts in their defensive 50 and have generated 3 goals from this source.
17:34
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
18:37
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Jack Redpath)
21:14
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)
22:10
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Tom Liberatore)
22:32
The Bulldogs have created 12 inside 50's including 8 from intercepts for the quarter, but have missed all four shots on goals this quarter.
23:17
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Daniel Rich)
24:14
Daniel Rich has arguably been the most influential player on the ground with a game-high 8 score involvements, 566 metres gained as well as 2 goals.
24:44
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Jack Redpath)
27:01
The siren has sounded to end Q3.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
01:00
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Marcus Bontempelli)
02:22
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Marcus Bontempelli)
02:40
The Bulldogs now lead the clearances by 20 and have created 8 more scores from this source.
04:47
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Jack Redpath)
05:27
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Marcus Bontempelli)
07:05
The Lions could be starting to tire with the Bulldogs creating six inside 50's to one in this quarter, including 4 from turnovers.
08:04
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
10:42
The Bulldogs have dominated the territory in this game leading the time in forward half by 22 per cent. They have created 8 more inside 50's from attacking midfield chains, launching 3 more scores than the Lions.
12:19
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Jack Redpath)
14:12
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Ryan Bastinac)
18:18
The Bulldogs kicking efficiency is 14 per cent greater than the Lions this quarter. As a result, the Bulldogs have been able to convert 6 of their 7 inside 50's into a score.
19:10
Lions Interchange - Alex Witherden and is possibly out for the game.
20:40
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Ryan Bastinac)
23:24
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Toby McLean)
23:45
Brisbane has applied more pressure this quarter (14 tackles to 6). However, the Bulldogs have been more efficient from clearances launching 4 goals to 1 from this source.
25:34
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Marcus Bontempelli)
30:21
The Bulldogs have finally capitalized on their dominance in this quarter. They have won the inside 50's by 28, clearances by 17 and shots on goal by 7 today.
34:26
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Josh Schache)
34:29
The siren has sounded to end Q4.