Match

Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs

Commentary / 27 Apr 2019

Pre Game

00:00

Western Bulldogs have been in front of their opposition for just 27 per cent game time this season, the second-lowest percentage of any side.

Quarter 1

00:00

Q1 is now underway.

03:36

SCORE GOAL - Dockers (Michael Walters)

03:46

Michael Walters kicks the first goal of the match in David Mundy''s 300th game. Walters entered this match with an equal career-high average of 2.2 goals per game.

04:55

SCORE BEHIND - Dockers (Nathan Wilson)

08:00

The Bulldogs have generated just one point from five inside 50 entries. They have generated a score from 38 per cent of inside 50s in 2019, ranked 17th in the league.

08:28

SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Mitch Wallis)

09:13

Bulldogs Interchange - Hayden Crozier off due to the blood rule.

11:56

The contest is even around the stoppages, with both sides winning four clearances apiece. Michael Walters has been the most influential player with a game-high three clearances.

12:18

SCORE BEHIND - Dockers (Rushed)

14:36

SCORE BEHIND - Dockers (Ed Langdon)

16:53

Despite leading the inside 50s 9-8, the Bulldogs have recorded just three disposals inside 50 compared to Fremantle''s 18. Jesse Hogan has a game-high four disposals inside 50.

16:55

SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Mitch Wallis)

18:21

SCORE GOAL - Dockers (Andrew Brayshaw)

21:58

SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Bailey Smith)

22:32

Western Bulldogs kick their first goal of the match on the back of a Fremantle turnover. The Bulldogs have been outscored by 16 points from turnovers heading into Round 6, ranked 17th in the AFL.

24:09

SCORE GOAL - Dockers (Jesse Hogan)

26:07

SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Lachie Hunter)

27:40

SCORE GOAL - Dockers (Nat Fyfe)

30:32

Nat Fyfe has imposed himself already on the match, having a game-high 10 disposals to go with one goal. He had 43 disposals against the Bulldogs in Round 5 last season.

31:30

Former Docker, Hayden Crozier has struggled to get into the game and is the only player on the ground without a disposal to his name. Lachie Hunter and Jack Macrae led the Bulldogs charge with nine disposals each.

Quarter 2

00:00

Q2 is now underway.

00:19

SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)

03:55

SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Ed Richards)

05:48

SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Will Hayes)

06:18

Bulldogs are doing all the attacking early in the second term, leading the inside 50s 5-1 and kicking 1.2 from these entries to the Dockers zero points. Second-gamer, Will Hayes adds the Bulldogs'''' third goal of the match.

08:18

SCORE BEHIND - Dockers (Jesse Hogan)

09:37

SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Mitch Wallis)

09:53

Back-to-back goals for the first time tonight for the Bulldogs. They lead time in forward half 63 per cent to 37 per cent in the second term.

12:16

SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Tim English)

14:51

SCORE GOAL - Dockers (Michael Walters)

16:09

SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Billy Gowers)

17:10

Little separates the two sides in the forward half of the ground, with The Dockers trailing in the disposal count 72-70. The Bulldogs are also plus two in contested possessions in that zone of the ground.

17:58

SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Billy Gowers)

18:46

All three goals for the Bulldogs in the second term have come from Fremantle turnovers. It has generated 4.4 (28) to the Bulldogs'' 2.2 (14) via that source tonight.

20:41

SCORE GOAL - Dockers (Brandon Matera)

22:25

SCORE BEHIND - Dockers (Nat Fyfe)

23:21

Lachie Hunter continues to work tirelessly for the Bulldogs. He had a game-high 18 disposals and 471 metres gained, approaching half time. He ranked sixth at the club for metres gained heading into this match.

24:49

SCORE BEHIND - Dockers (Matt Taberner)

26:15

SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Sam Lloyd)

26:24

Sam Lloyd''s goal bring the Bulldogs level with Fremantle. The Bulldogs have only led for five minutes tonight compared to the Dockers time in front of 46 minutes.

27:49

SCORE BEHIND - Dockers (Cam McCarthy)

28:26

Tory Dickson led the Bulldogs for scoreboard impact heading into tonight''s game, but he has failed to have any meaningful impact in the first half, held scoreless. He has just four disposals to his name.

Quarter 3

00:00

Q3 is now underway.

02:41

SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)

03:46

SCORE BEHIND - Dockers (Travis Colyer)

06:05

After kicking five goals straight from set shots heading into this match, Tory Dickson misses shot at goal for the season via that source. The Bulldogs have now kicked 3.4 from set shots to the Dockers'' 3.3.

07:40

SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)

09:06

SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Tory Dickson)

09:31

The Bulldogs have opened up a game-high seven-point lead in their favour. They have now kicked five of the past seven goals of the game to edge in front courtesy of Tory Dickson''s first goal of the match.

12:49

SCORE GOAL - Dockers (David Mundy)

13:12

David Mundy becomes Fremantle''s sixth individual goalscorer on the night in his milestone match. He has been serviceable once again with 13 disposals, 11 uncontested possessions and three inside 50s.

16:42

SCORE GOAL - Dockers (Brandon Matera)

17:27

Brandon Matera becomes Fremantle''''s second multiple goalscorer with his second major. He has kicked a combined seven goals in the two wins he has played in this season. He was goalless in his only other match which was a defeat.

18:23

SCORE BEHIND - Dockers (Jesse Hogan)

19:57

SCORE GOAL - Dockers (David Mundy)

21:24

The Dockers have fought back hard and are now looking to extend their lead. They have had the last five inside 50s of the match as well as four of the last six clearances.

23:57

Fremantle has done most of its good work in the attacking midfield zone. It has generated 4.1 (25) from chains starting in the attacking midfield, compared to the Bulldogs'' 1.1 (7).

27:54

SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Marcus Bontempelli)

29:35

The Dockers boast the best defensive record of any side in the AFL this season. It has conceded just 52 points per game to their opponents in the opening three quarters of game, ranked No.1. They have conceded 57 points tonight, their second-most in any game this year.

Quarter 4

00:00

Q4 is now underway.

03:43

SCORE GOAL - Dockers (Brandon Matera)

03:52

Fremantle has made a strong start to the final term. It leads disposals 32-17, contested possessions 12-3 and uncontested possessions 22-15 in the opening stages of the final term.

05:35

SCORE GOAL - Dockers (Brandon Matera)

05:52

Brandon Matera opens up a game-high 18-point lead for Fremantle. He now has a game-high four goals, on the back of kicking for majors in Round 5.

07:27

SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Billy Gowers)

09:40

SCORE BEHIND - Dockers (Jesse Hogan)

11:10

SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Tory Dickson)

11:59

Joel Hamling has been exceptional against his former side. He has been involved in a game-high nine defensive one-on-one contests, of which he has won five. He has affected a game-high 12 spoils and won eight intercepts.

14:15

SCORE GOAL - Dockers (Matt Taberner)

14:42

Matt Taberner has taken his game to another level in 2019. He has kicked as least one goal in every match and is averaging a career-high 18 disposals, two goals and six score involvements.

17:12

SCORE GOAL - Dockers (Brandon Matera)

18:12

The Dockers have imposed themselves in the air, grabbing a season-high 18 contested marks, of which three have been taken inside 50. Rory Lobb has recorded a game-high three contested marks.

18:50

SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Sam Lloyd)

20:21

SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Will Hayes)

21:03

SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Mitch Wallis)

21:51

Neither side has made the most of its opportunities from snap shots. Fremantle has kicked 0.3 compared to Western Bulldogs'' 2.4 via that source.

22:57

SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Josh Dunkley)

25:29

SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Ed Richards)

28:10

David Mundy celebrated his 300th AFL game in style. He was a major contributor, having 28 disposals, of which 17 came after half time. He also applied seven tackles and kicked two goals straight.