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MC Header April 2024
2024 Toyota AFL Premiership
Melbourne v Footscray
Round 1 • Sunday 17 March 2024 • 2:00 AM (UTC)
109 16.13
Full Time
64 9.10
Demons Won By 45
MCG,  Melbourne  • Wurundjeri

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  • JJ, Bramble: We have to be better moving forward

    Western Bulldogs duo Lachie Bramble and Jason Johanissen have said the group will learn lots heading into their round two clash this weekend.

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    Harmes handed one-match suspension

    Western Bulldogs midfielder James Harmes has been handed a one-match ban by the MRO.

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    AFL RD1 | Bont's MVP Performance

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  • “That was the most disappointing part”: Bevo on final term

    The Bulldogs senior coach says the most disappointing aspect of Sunday's loss was how quickly the margin blew out in the final term.

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  • 01:36

    Lachlan Bramble | 'Lot to learn from'

    Lachie speaks following the round 1 clash against Melbourne.

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  • 06:07

    AFL Match Highlights | Round 1 v Melbourne

    The Demons and Bulldogs clash in round one

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  • 00:46

    Bramble threads it through in new colours

    Lachlan Bramble nails his first goal for his new side to keep them in the hunt

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  • 00:43

    Pumped-up Bont doing what he does best

    Marcus Bontempelli produces a team-lifting major with this typically classy finish

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  • 00:42

    Gallagher’s debut goal punishes Dees

    An errant Max Gawn handball sees Harvey Gallagher pounce and snap through his first AFL goal

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    AFL Game-day Guide

    AFL Round 3

    Carlton v Western Bulldogs 
    Friday 28 March | 7:40pm AEDT 
    Marvel Stadium, Docklands • Wurundjeri Land 
    Broadcast: Channel 7, Kayo/Foxtel/Binge 

    Tickets: Purchase here

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    Match Report

    AFL Report | Dogs defeated by Dees

    The Western Bulldogs have suffered a 45-point loss to Melbourne in round one of the 2024 AFL season.

    The Western Bulldogs have suffered a 45-point loss to Melbourne in round one of the 2024 AFL season.

    The Dogs started strong through their three talls in Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Aaron Naughton and Rory Lobb, but the hosts found another level late in the game, storming home 16.13 (109) to 9.10 (64). 

    Fielding three club debutants and two AFL debutants, the new-look Bulldogs were competitive for three quarters, but just couldn't stop the Dees’ run in the final term.

    01:36

    Lachlan Bramble | 'Lot to learn from'

    Lachie speaks following the round 1 clash against Melbourne.

    Tom Liberatore was impressive in defeat, recording 32 disposals, nine clearances and seven inside 50s, as was Adam Treloar (31 disposals, four marks, four clearances), Jason Johannisen (26 disposals, eight marks) and Marcus Bontempelli (25 disposals, four tackles, six clearances, one goal).

    Liam Jones and Ed Richards were also solid in defence, while Ugle-Hagan finished with a pair of goals. 

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    Gallagher’s debut goal punishes Dees

    An errant Max Gawn handball sees Harvey Gallagher pounce and snap through his first AFL goal

    Caleb Daniel was activated as the tactical sub just before the end of the third quarter, replacing first-gamer Ryley Sanders.

    The Bulldogs will look to bounce back next week when they host the Gold Coast Suns at Mars Stadium in Ballarat.

    MELBOURNE                  4.4    8.5   10.8    16.13 (109) 
    WESTERN BULLDOGS    4.3     6.5    7.7     9.10  (64) 

    GOALS 
    Melbourne: Chandler 3, Van Rooyen 3, Brown 2, Neal-Bullen 2, Pickett 2, Viney, Petracca, Billings, Salem 
    Western Bulldogs: Ugle-Hagan 2, Naughton, Lobb, Gallagher, Bontempelli, Weightman, Bramble, West 

    BEST 
    Melbourne: Gawn, Oliver, Petracca, May, Billings 
    Western Bulldogs: Bontempelli, Liberatore, Treloar, English, Johannisen 

    INJURIES 
    Melbourne: None 
    Western Bulldogs: None 

    SUBSTITUTES 
    Melbourne: Taj Woewodin (replaced Caleb Windsor in the fourth quarter) 
    Western Bulldogs: Caleb Daniel (replaced Ryley Sanders in the third quarter)  
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        1. JJ, Bramble: We have to be better moving forward

          Western Bulldogs duo Lachie Bramble and Jason Johanissen have said the group will learn lots heading into their round two clash this weekend.

          AFL
          News
        2. Updated
          Updated

          Harmes handed one-match suspension

          Western Bulldogs midfielder James Harmes has been handed a one-match ban by the MRO.

          AFL
          News
        3. 00:46

          AFL RD1 | Bont's MVP Performance

          Catch some of the skipper's best moments from the round 1 clash against Melbourne.

          AFL
          Video

        4. “That was the most disappointing part”: Bevo on final term

          The Bulldogs senior coach says the most disappointing aspect of Sunday's loss was how quickly the margin blew out in the final term.

          AFL
          News
        5. 01:36

          Lachlan Bramble | 'Lot to learn from'

          Lachie speaks following the round 1 clash against Melbourne.

          AFL
          Video
        6. 06:07

          AFL Match Highlights | Round 1 v Melbourne

          The Demons and Bulldogs clash in round one

          AFL
        7. 00:46

          Bramble threads it through in new colours

          Lachlan Bramble nails his first goal for his new side to keep them in the hunt

          AFL
        8. 00:43

          Pumped-up Bont doing what he does best

          Marcus Bontempelli produces a team-lifting major with this typically classy finish

          AFL
        9. 00:42

          Gallagher’s debut goal punishes Dees

          An errant Max Gawn handball sees Harvey Gallagher pounce and snap through his first AFL goal

          AFL

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