Pre Game
00:00
The kick-to-handball ratio of each team this season highlights the contrasting styles each side prefers to implement when in possession of the ball. The Lions have recorded the highest kick-to-handball ratio in the league (1.80) whereas the Bulldogs prefer to handball more, recording a ratio of 1.31 – the second-lowest ratio in 2021.
Quarter 1
00:00
Q1 is now underway.
04:05
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GOAL - Bulldogs (Tom Liberatore)
04:39
Tom Liberatore has kicked the opening goal of the match following a groundball won in the forward 50. Liberatore won the opening centre bounce clearance of the match to take his season tally to 72 - the second-most of any player in the competition.
08:13
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BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)
09:31
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GOAL - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
09:49
Brisbane has kicked their first goal of the match following an intercept won in the defensive midfield. The Lions only scored one goal launched from the defensive midfield zone last week.
11:19
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BEHIND - Bulldogs (Laitham Vandermeer)
12:08
The Bulldogs have scored three times from their six forward 50 entries in a positive start. The Bulldogs have been strong starters to matches this season, winning 19 first quarters – clearly ranked No. 1 in the competition. The next most first quarters won by any side is 14.
13:07
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GOAL - Bulldogs (Tom Liberatore)
15:20
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BEHIND - Lions (Zac Bailey)
16:18
The groundball differential is an area of concern for the Lions. They trail the Bulldogs by 13 in this stat after 16 minutes. This was a big strength for the Bulldogs last week in slippery conditions, winning the differential by 21 against the Bombers.
16:33
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BEHIND - Lions (Nakia Cockatoo)
17:22
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BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
18:51
Jack Macrae has started the match on fire in the midfield for the Bulldogs, already accumulating 10 disposals and generating 166 metres gained. Macrae averages 34 disposals per match in 2021 - a career-best.
19:30
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BEHIND - Bulldogs (Roarke Smith)
22:08
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GOAL - Lions (Lincoln McCarthy)
23:20
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GOAL - Lions (Joe Daniher)
24:33
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GOAL - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
24:44
Brisbane's stoppage work is starting to have a big impact on the scoreboard. Their last three clearances in the match have resulted in three goals - with two of these sourced from centre bounce stoppages.
26:45
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GOAL - Bulldogs (Bailey Smith)
27:15
Bailey Smith has responded immediately for the Bulldogs, with their first goal of the match sourced from a centre bounce. Smith has generated five inside 50s for the Bulldogs. This is the equal-most inside 50s by any Bulldog player in a quarter this year, and two off the most by any player in a quarter this year.
27:21
Lions Interchange - Marcus Adams off due to the blood rule.
28:01
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GOAL - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
29:51
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BEHIND - Bulldogs (Cody Weightman)
29:55
Charlie Cameron has kicked his third goal of the quarter – again sourced from a centre bounce clearance. No player has kicked more goals than Charlie Cameron since round 16.
35:08
The opening term was an absolute shootout from centre bounces for both Brisbane and the Bulldogs, with three goals and one goal scored from this source to each team respectively. The Bulldogs have only once this season conceded more than 3 goals in a match from centre bounces (Round 21 v Essendon).
Quarter 2
00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:52
Lions Interchange - Jarryd Lyons off due to the blood rule.
03:02
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BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
04:34
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GOAL - Bulldogs (Aaron Naughton)
04:45
The Bulldogs draw first blood in the second term, scoring their first goal of the match (and third score overall) launched from the defensive 50 following a strong contested mark inside 50 for the Bulldogs. This was the first mark taken by the Bulldogs in their forward 50.
06:58
The Lions have managed to edge in front in groundballs for the quarter (nine to seven). This comes after trailing the Bulldogs in groundballs by 15 in the opening term - their worst result in any quarter this season.
07:52
Lions Interchange - Jack Payne off due to the blood rule.
08:03
Lions Interchange - Lincoln McCarthy off due to an injury.
11:32
Brisbane's forwards have now taken four marks inside 50 compared to just the one for the Bulldogs. Brisbane took five marks inside 50 last week for the whole match against Melbourne – its fewest since Round 1 against Sydney.
14:38
Harris Andrews has played an impressive defensive game for the Lions tonight. He has already won nine intercept possessions and applied a game-high five spoils. Coming into tonight, Harris Andrews had 26 more effective spoils than any other player since round 16.
16:56
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GOAL - Bulldogs (Mitch Hannan)
19:33
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GOAL - Bulldogs (Cody Weightman)
19:56
A clever goal from small-forward Cody Weightman gives the Bulldogs the lead - his second score involvement for the match. Weightman has recorded 20 scoreboard impact points per game in wins this season – ranked No.1 at the club.
21:19
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BEHIND - Bulldogs (Marcus Bontempelli)
21:43
Jack Payne has been medically-subbed out of the game and replaced by Ryan Lester.
23:02
Brisbane is yet to score a goal launched from the forward-half of the ground. They have not been held goalless in an opening half from this zone all season.
23:58
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GOAL - Lions (Mitch Robinson)
25:09
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BEHIND - Lions (Zac Bailey)
27:27
The Bulldogs lead contested possessions by nine, with most of this advantage coming post-clearance. They lead post-clearance contested possessions by 14 and have won 16 more post-clearance groundballs.
30:28
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BEHIND - Bulldogs (Marcus Bontempelli)
30:36
The Lions have recorded a kick-to-handball ratio of 1.32 in the opening half - on track for their lowest ratio of the season. They have only had one game below 1.50 all season. Conversely, the Bulldogs' ratio of 1.55 is well above their season average of 1.31.
Quarter 3
00:00
Q3 is now underway.
00:46
Cody Weightman has been medically-subbed out of the game and replaced by Jason Johannisen.
02:40
Brisbane has been a strong third quarter side this year, outscoring their opposition by 22 goals throughout the year. Conversely, the third quarter is the only quarter where the Bulldogs have conceded more goals than they have scored.
03:22
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BEHIND - Bulldogs (Josh Dunkley)
05:36
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GOAL - Lions (Hugh McCluggage)
08:04
Brisbane has enjoyed a territory advantage tonight, generating 11 more inside 50s than the Bulldogs. The Lions lost the inside 50 count by 17 when these sides met in Round 4 – their third-worst differential this year. Their worst differential came last week against Melbourne where they lost the inside 50 count by 23.
11:03
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BEHIND - Lions (Hugh McCluggage)
12:05
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BEHIND - Lions (Hugh McCluggage)
12:48
The Bulldogs have won eight of the last 10 clearances as they gain the upper hand at stoppages. Josh Dunkley has been the most influential player in this time, winning three clearances.
13:43
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GOAL - Lions (Zac Bailey)
16:05
Brisbane has not won a defensive one-on-one contest tonight whilst also losing three of these contest types. The Lions lost just one of their 16 defensive one-on-one contests last week against Melbourne.
17:17
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BEHIND - Bulldogs (Mitch Hannan)
18:38
After only scoring two goals sourced from intercepts in the first half, the Lions have increased their output this term, scoring 2.1 (13) from this source. Both of these turnover goals originated in the midfield.
19:34
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BEHIND - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
21:47
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BEHIND - Bulldogs (Marcus Bontempelli)
22:14
Marcus Bontempelli has played an enormous role for the Bulldogs this quarter, collecting 10 disposals for the term – the most of any player. Despite kicking an inaccurate three behinds, Marcus Bontempelli has still been involved in eight unique scoring chains - the equal-most in the game along with Zac Bailey.
24:13
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BEHIND - Lions (Daniel Rich)
25:13
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GOAL - Lions (Ryan Lester)
25:26
Brisbane has kicked the last four goals of the game as the medical-sub Ryan Lester kicks his first goal of the match. The Lions could be up by more if not for inaccurate kicking, having kicked 3.4(22) for the quarter. In the last four weeks, the Lions have recorded a shot at goal accuracy of 56.7% – ranked second.
27:33
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GOAL - Bulldogs (Jason Johannisen)
28:26
Western Bulldogs respond quickly with a goal to their own medical-sub, Jason Johannisen. This goal sees the Bulldogs draw level with the Lions in scores from stoppages, with both sides scoring 4.4 (28) apiece from this source.
30:33
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BEHIND - Bulldogs (Alex Keath)
34:33
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BEHIND - Bulldogs (Jason Johannisen)
34:37
The Lions enter the final break with a 10 point advantage after kicking four of the last five goals of the match. This comes despite the Bulldogs being clearly on top at stoppages, winning nine more clearances than the Lions for the quarter.
Quarter 4
00:00
Q4 is now underway.
01:02
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GOAL - Bulldogs (Jack Macrae)
01:09
Jack Macrae has kicked the much-needed first goal of the final term following a classy goal assist from Lachie Hunter. Hunter has now assisted in 35 scoring shots for the Bulldogs this year – second only to Macrae (44).
05:50
In the absence of Daniel McStay, Charlie Cameron has been targeted inside 50 on 16 occasions tonight. Cameron has never been targeted more than 12 times inside 50 in his career before tonight's match.
06:21
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GOAL - Bulldogs (Josh Schache)
08:16
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GOAL - Bulldogs (Bailey Smith)
08:34
The Bulldogs have all of the momentum right now, scoring three goals from their five inside 50s this quarter. The Bulldogs have extended their contested possession lead to 17, and have won 23 more groundballs.
11:51
The Lions have not lost any of their 14 matches this season when ahead at three-quarter time. After leading at three-quarter time by 10 points, they currently trail the Bulldogs by eight points.
14:14
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BEHIND - Lions (Lincoln McCarthy)
15:27
The pressure applied by the Bulldogs has certainly increased in this final term. After laying just the 11 tackles in the entire third quarter that spanned over 34 minutes, the Bulldogs have already matched that tackle number in the first 15 minutes of the final term.
17:30
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GOAL - Lions (Tom Fullarton)
19:25
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BEHIND - Lions (Harris Andrews)
20:22
A key number in the stats in this match is the marks inside 50 which Brisbane lead 12 to five. The Bulldogs are the No. 1 side for marks inside 50, being the only side to average more than 13 per match in 2021. The fewest marks that they have taken inside 50 this season is six.
23:35
Both sides have been able to transition the ball outside of defensive 50 strongly tonight. The Lions have generated an inside 50 from 24% of their defensive 50 possession chains, whilst the Bulldogs are at a similar conversion of 22%. Both sides have kicked 2.2(14) launched from their respective defensive 50s.
24:24
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BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)
25:49
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BEHIND - Lions (Lachie Neale)
26:25
Harris Andrews has been swung to the forward line late to try and win the game for the Lions. Andrews has spent 100% of his time on the field this year as a defender.
30:00
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GOAL - Bulldogs (Bailey Smith)
30:05
Bulldogs Interchange - Marcus Bontempelli off due to an injury.
31:12
Bailey Smith has kicked his third goal for the night to put the Bulldogs ahead by six points late in the match. This is the first time that Smith has ever kicked more than two goals in a match.
32:08
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GOAL - Lions (Zac Bailey)
33:26
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BEHIND - Bulldogs (Laitham Vandermeer)
35:03
The Bulldogs win a thriller by one point. Their conversion inside 50 was ultimately the difference in the match, generating a score from 44% of their inside 50s compared to 34% for the Lions.