Match

Western Bulldogs vs Richmond

Commentary / 22 Jun 2025

Pre Game

00:00
Ben Miller has kept Will Hayward and Jesse Hogan goalless in Richmond's two most recent games after keeping Peter Wright and Nick Larkey to just one goal each in the two rounds before that.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
00:51
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Marcus Bontempelli)
04:37
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Sam Darcy)
08:03
Western Bulldogs is applying more forward-half pressure than Richmond and has a pressure rating of 198 to 189 in that zone.
10:19
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jonty Faull)
11:28
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Kamdyn McIntosh)
13:13
Richmond's defensive 50-ball movement has been strong this afternoon, with 33% of its defensive 50 chains resulting in a score, compared to the Bulldogs, which has yet to score from this source.
14:10
Western Bulldogs' kicking efficiency is at 69 per cent in the match so far compared to Richmond's 64. However, the Tigers are more effective inside the forward half, with their efficiency 50 compared to 43 in this measure.
15:15
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Lachlan McNeil)
16:48
The Bulldogs' run outside the contest has proved too much for Richmond. Currently ahead 15 on uncontested possessions - they on average win this area by 5.9, ranked third in first quarters across the season.
18:20
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Lachlan McNeil)
18:32
The Bulldogs have had a good spread of scores from all zones this afternoon - booting at a goal from Defensive 50, Midfield and Forward 50. They have kicked 1.1 (7) from forward 50 chains - their most productive zone.
20:16
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Steely Green)
23:24
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)
28:12
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Sam Darcy)
29:06
Nic Vlastuin is showcasing his trademark defensive prowess this afternoon. He’s been rock-solid down back, leading the team with a game-high seven disposals at 100% efficiency. Adding to that, he’s already chalked up three intercept possessions, underlining his impact in shutting down the opposition and setting up play from defence.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
01:06
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Sam Darcy)
04:54
Bulldogs Interchange - Adam Treloar off due to an injury.
05:07
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Sam Darcy)
05:50
Richmond is dominating the first possession battle, edging Western Bulldogs 12 - 9, however the Bulldogs are in front in clearances 11 - 6, they have scored 2.2 (14) at stoppages whilst the Tigers are yet to score from this source.
07:04
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Ed Richards)
07:17
Sam Darcy has been the forward 50 target on four occasions in the match so far, taking a mark inside 50 on three occasions he has been kicked to. He has impacted the scoreboard with 2.2 (14).
08:03
Matt Kennedy has applied a game-high 13 pressure acts so far in this match, with seven of these coming in the forward half of the ground. He also has a tackle efficiency of 80% (4 tackles from 5 attempts).
09:49
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Marcus Bontempelli)
12:20
In the last 10 minutes, the Bulldogs has taken control of the contest, booting 3.4 (22) to Richmond's 1.0 (6). They’ve also won five more contested possessions in that stretch, underlining their dominance around the ball.
13:18
The Western Bulldogs have had far quicker ball movement than Richmond through the corridor. They are playing on 40% of the time from eight marks, while the Tigers are yet to play from the lane.
18:41
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (James Harmes)
19:13
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Sam Davidson)
19:29
Bulldogs Interchange - James O'Donnell off due to an injury.
22:24
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Dion Prestia)
24:13
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Sam Darcy)
26:06
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Cooper Hynes)
26:22
Bulldogs Interchange - Adam Treloar off due to an injury.
30:58
Marcus Bontempelli had a game-high 19 disposals in that term as well as nine contested possessions, five inside 50's, five scoring involvements, two goals and gained 253 metres.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
01:36
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Buku Khamis)
03:14
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rhyan Mansell)
05:15
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Tyler Sonsie)
06:30
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Tom Lynch)
07:31
Westen Bulldogs has had a good spread of scores from all zones this afternoon, scoring from every zone. They have a 83% record of going inside 50 from centre bounces so far in the match as well.
09:01
Western Bulldogs has outscored Richmond on turnovers 7.4 (46) to 2.5 (17). The Bulldogs rank 7th in the competition for scoring from turnovers, scoring only 48.2 points per game, the league average is 46.3.
09:07
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
10:48
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rhylee West)
12:43
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Tom Lynch)
15:21
After having a pressure rating of 147 in the first half, Richmond has lifted in this measure to 153 so far in the third quarter.
17:28
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Tim English)
20:09
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Lachlan McNeil)
21:14
Rory Lobb and Nathan Broad have both played 100% of the match so far.
22:21
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Rhylee West)
23:02
It has been an interesting ruck battle this afternoon - with the Western Bulldogs winning the hitouts 24 - 21, clearances 25 - 20 and scores from stoppages 4.2 (26) to 0.3 (3). Whilst Richmond are in front of first possessions 29-21 and hitouts-to-advantage 8-7.
26:45
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Lachlan Bramble)
28:31
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Tom Lynch)
28:34
Western Bulldogs have scored 11.5 (71) from turnovers, their third highest of the season, still with a quarter to go. Their season-high is 82, which they achieved against Essendon in Round 10.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:50
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Sam Darcy)
03:34
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Seth Campbell)
03:40
Western Bulldogs has generated over a third of their score from the attacking midfield this evening, kicking 6.3 (39) from that zone. In contrast, Richmond’s most productive area has been the attacking midfield, where they’ve managed 2.2 (14).
04:51
Western Bulldogs' defensive 50-ball movement has been excellent this evening, with 29% of its chains resulting in an inside 50 compared to just 9% for Richmond.
07:04
The Western Bulldogs are on top in the clearances, 29-22, scoring 5.2 (32) from that source. Ed Richards and Marcus Bontempelli have been dominant with six each.
07:52
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Kamdyn McIntosh)
09:34
Western Bulldogs' kicking efficiency is at 72 per cent in the match so far compared to Richmond's 63. The Bulldogs are also more effective inside the forward half, with their efficiency 61 compared to 57 in this measure.
10:53
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Tom Lynch)
12:15
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Marcus Bontempelli)
15:47
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jack Ross)
20:34
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Aaron Naughton)
20:51
The Bulldogs' attack from defensive midfield game has been on full display tonight, having scored 5.0 (30) from that source compared to 1.2 (8).
22:00
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Aaron Naughton)
22:56
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Sam Darcy)
24:05
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Joel Freijah)
25:27
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jacob Hopper)
27:18
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Tim English)
28:46
Bulldogs Interchange - Lachlan McNeil off due to an injury.
29:52
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Cooper Hynes)
34:21
Marcus Bontempelli had a strong game for the Western Bulldogs with 36 disposals, seven clearances, 12 scoring involvements, 15 contested possessions and three goals.