Match

Western Bulldogs vs GWS Giants

Commentary / 25 Aug 2024

Pre Game

00:00
Since 2021, the Giants have been outscored from clearances in five of their six matches against the Bulldogs by 13 points per game.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
00:56
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Aaron Cadman)
01:55
Aaron Cadman converts the first goal of the match from a free kick. The Giants won the toss and are kicking with a strong breeze in this quarter.
02:59
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Cody Weightman)
06:56
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Cody Weightman)
08:29
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Jesse Hogan)
08:55
Jesse Hogan converts just the Giants' second shot at goal to make it two goals straight. Over the last four rounds, they have recorded a shot at goal accuracy of 57.6% – ranked No.1.
09:20
The Bulldogs have started strongly at centre bounces, leading clearances from this source 3-0.
14:55
Tom Green has made a blistering start halfway through this quarter, leading disposals (8) and contested possessions (4).
16:21
Kicking against the wind the Bulldogs kicking accuracy has been off, already committing seven clanger kicks to the Giants' three.
23:21
The Bulldogs' pressure has been impressive so far, recording a pressure factor of 2.15 - well above the AFL average. They lead tackles 22-9.
23:53
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)
25:35
The Giants have been able to cut off a lot of the Bulldogs' ball movement, leading intercept marks 8-2. Sam Taylor has already taken three intercept marks.
26:08
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Toby Greene)
27:03
Toby Greene is unable to convert a tough set shot from outside 50m. He averages 2.9 goals from 15 games against the Bulldogs – his most against any opponent. He has kicked three-plus goals in each of his last five games against them.
27:37
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Aaron Cadman)
27:41
The Bulldogs were much stronger around the contest that quarter, leading contested possessions 44-34 and clearances 10-6. Marcus Bontempelli led the way with four and three respectively.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:22
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Ed Richards)
01:42
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Sam Darcy)
01:58
Sam Darcy kicks the first goal of the quarter from a free kick. He booted a career-high seven goals last weekend.
03:00
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Lachlan Bramble)
04:54
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Bailey Dale)
05:31
Bailey Dale boots a huge set shot with the wind from outside 50m. He has already recorded 11 disposals, and is averaging a career-high 28 disposals this season.
07:21
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)
09:14
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Ed Richards)
11:01
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Bailey Williams)
12:02
After a low scoring first quarter, the Bulldogs are really capitalising on having the breeze, having now booted four goals in the first 11 minutes of this term.
12:29
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Sam Darcy)
14:17
The Bulldogs are dominating contested possessions this quarter, leading 23-11. Sam Darcy and Marcus Bontempelli have four each this quarter.
14:28
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Toby Greene)
16:33
The Giants have won some momentum back, recording the last five inside 50s. But they have scored just one behind from these entries.
16:53
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Tom Green)
17:56
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Josh Kelly)
18:18
Tom Green manages to score a goal against the run of play, with the Bulldogs recording five consecutive goals prior. He had 27 disposals, 16 contested possessions and 10 clearances in the second half last week against the Lions.
24:32
The Giants have managed to break even with the Bulldogs at stoppages this quarter, with clearances 10-10. James Peatling and Stephen Coniglio each have three this quarter.
24:52
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Harvey Gallagher)
27:46
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Aaron Naughton)
31:28
The Bulldogs have been dangerous around forward 50 stoppages, booting two goals straight from this source in this term.
33:18
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Joel Freijah)
33:22
The Bulldogs were able to get that quarter on their terms, leading inside 50s 22-9 to outscore the Giants 41-13. Marcus Bontempelli had a massive impact, recording six contested possessions and five clearances - both highs for the quarter.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
00:46
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Cody Weightman)
03:45
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Jesse Hogan)
05:21
The Bulldogs have had the territory edge, leading time in forward half 60-40% for the match. Since Round 20, the Bulldogs have won this stat by 25 minutes and 10 seconds per game – ranked No.1 in the competition.
06:39
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Toby Greene)
08:17
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Marcus Bontempelli)
08:31
GIANTS Interchange - Kieren Briggs off due to an injury.
08:45
The Bulldogs kick the first goal of the quarter from a throw in clearance won on the wing. They have outscored the Giants 23-12 from stoppages for the match.
10:54
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Jamarra Ugle-Hagan)
12:33
The Bulldogs continue to have the edge around the contest, leading contested possessions 19-13 and clearances 7-3 this quarter. Tom Liberatore already has four clearances this term.
13:39
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Toby McMullin)
17:22
The Giants have lifted around stoppages, winning four of the last five clearances.
17:50
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Jesse Hogan)
19:51
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)
22:32
Lachie Whitfield has been everywhere for the Giants with 32 disposals - nine more than the next best player on the ground. He's had 23 kicks at 87% effectiveness.
24:21
In contrast to the second quarter, this term has been a real arm wrestle, with both sides recording eight inside 50s and booting 1.3 for the term.
25:05
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Harvey Gallagher)
27:03
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Jesse Hogan)
27:42
The Giants get a quick reply goal created from a turnover. They trail the Bulldogs in scores from turnovers 34-29.
32:06
Tom Liberatore has been huge at stoppages this quarter, recording six clearances for the term - four more than the next best player.
32:32
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Toby Greene)
32:35
A tight, contested quarter comes to an end, with both teams posting a pressure rating above 200. The Giants led tackles 23-16 for the term.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:20
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Ed Richards)
01:29
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Lachlan McNeil)
03:04
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Callan Ward)
05:10
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Toby Greene)
05:40
Toby Greene kicks a massive goal against the wind from outside 50m. He could have had a bigger impact on the scoreboard if not for accuracy, leading score involvements for the match and booting 2.3.
09:20
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Tom Liberatore)
10:04
The Bulldogs have dominated territory this quarter, leading inside 50s 9-3, but have scored just 1.2 from these entries.
13:32
The Bulldogs have all the momentum, recording the last six inside 50s and lead time in forward half 76-24% this quarter.
14:27
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Rushed)
15:08
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Aaron Naughton)
15:30
The Bulldogs have been superior at stoppages all day, leading clearances 44-33 and outscoring the Giants 38-18 from this source.
18:25
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Arthur Jones)
18:46
The Bulldogs finally get some reward for their dominance this quarter, booting two goals in three minutes.
20:34
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Tom Liberatore)
22:46
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Caleb Daniel)
23:03
The Bulldogs have stifled the Giants' ball movement this quarter, leading intercept marks 8-1. Tim English has been sitting behind the ball and taken three this term.
24:34
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Arthur Jones)
26:15
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)
27:22
The Bulldogs are really charging now, recording the last five inside 50s as well as the last six scores. The Giants haven't been inside their forward 50 for eight minutes.
30:15
Ed Richards has been instrumental this quarter, with eight disposals, four score involvements and booting a sharp goal from the boundary.
32:03
Marcus Bontempelli had a huge impact on the match, recording game highs for contested possessions (17), clearances (11) and score involvements (9), as well as seven tackles and a goal.