MATCH INFO
Round 23 v West Coast
Sunday 20 August
Marvel Stadium
1.10pm AEST
Broadcast: Fox Footy, Kayo Sports
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2022 SUMMARY
Western Bulldogs 8th 12-10 108.9%
West Coast 17th 2-20 59.8%
FUN FACTS
- The Bulldogs currently hold a four-game winning streak against the Eagles, though both clubs share a 5-5 record from the last 10 encounters
- Five current Bulldogs have made their AFL debuts against the West Coast Eagles - Adam Treloar (with GWS), Oskar Baker (with Melbourne), Ed Richards, Roarke Smith and Ryan Gardner
- The Bulldogs have a 51.78% win percentage at Marvel Stadium, compared to the Eagles’ 41.55%
- Liam Jones currently sits equal-third for the Bulldogs’ all-time most contested marks (6) in a single game, which he achieved once against the Eagles in round six, 2013
- If both are named to play, this will be only the second time Bulldog Bailey Williams and Eagle Bailey Williams would have faced each other
LAST TIME THEY MET
West Coast 9.6 (60) def. by Western Bulldogs 25.11 (161)
It was a historic win for the Bulldogs last season at Optus Stadium, recording both their greatest winning margin as well as their highest ever score against the Eagles. The Bulldogs generated 31 more inside 50s and won 28 more contested possessions in the 101-point triumph, while also equalling the all-time record with 16 individual goalkickers. Ruck Tim English was prolific with 25 touches, eight clearances, 21 hit outs and a goal, while Adam Treloar (35 disposals, nine marks, four clearances, one goal) was impactful. Aaron Naughton finished with four majors from 11 disposals, with unlikely goalkicker Alex Keath finding himself forward on two occasions to boot a career-high pair of majors.
TALKING POINTS
1. A chance to bounce back
After a narrow loss to the Hawks on Sunday, the Bulldogs will need to bounce back against the Eagles this weekend in order to keep their season alive.
As leader Taylor Duryea put it yesterday, destiny is still in the Dogs’ hands.
“We, as players, definitely believe in the system that puts us in games all the time. Except for maybe the first couple of rounds in the year, we feel like we could have won all of our games,” he said.
“From that point of view, I think as players knowing that we are in games and can push sides – we can take confidence from that.
“It’s just about executing that, which is the frustration I know for us and obviously for our fans as well.
“It is in our hands and we are a really tight-knit group.”
2. Bontempelli closing in on Club record
Marcus Bontempelli is closing in on the Club’s all-time tackling record, having laid 152 tackles from the season so far.
Fellow midfield bull Tom Liberatore holds the current record for most tackles in a season with 173, at an average of 7.86 which he achieved in 2014.
Bontempelli is currently travelling at an average of 7.24, and requires 21 more to catch Liberatore.
In the Dogs’ last home match against the Eagles, the skipper starred with the sealer to will his side over the line by seven points.
Let’s hope for another strong showing from the captain.
3. Celebrating the red, white and blue faithful
As part of Round 23, the Western Bulldogs will host Member Thank-You Round, to celebrate the unwavering passion and loyalty of the Bulldogs’ faithful in helping us reach another record-breaking membership milestone.
As part of the celebrations, get to the game early for some free giveaways, face painters, a member prize wheel, badge-making, kids footy inflatables and a hit of Pickleball in our Fan Zone at Gate 7.
Members can also score 50% off member merchandise from the Bulldogs Shop at Level 1 Gate 7.
