The Western Bulldogs have gone down to the Brisbane Lions by 43 points at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.
Fresh off a bye, the Lions' ball movement was too slick for the Dogs, cruising to a 17.12 (114) to 10.11 (71) win.
After a relatively even opening quarter, the Bulldogs struggled to stem Brisbane's momentum in the second, conceding six goals while adding just one of their own.
This buffer ultimately proved too much in the end, despite the hosts' best efforts after half-time.
Skipper Marcus Bontempelli broke-through a heavy tag for 19 disposals and three goals, while Adam Treloar collected 30, eight marks and a goal.
Bailey Dale (25, four tackles) found plenty of the footy, while Bailey Williams (24, 12 marks, four tackles) was equally as strong in defence.
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Luke Beveridge | Post Match (RD13)
Bevo speaks to the media following the round thirteen loss to Brisbane at Marvel Stadium.
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Bailey Dale | 'Their pressure was hot all night'
Bailey Dale discusses the round thirteen loss to Brisbane at Marvel Stadium.
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Bontempelli lighting up your telly with this speccy
Marcus Bontempelli shows he can do it all with this spectacular mark over the top of the pack.
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Fireworks spark as Oscar erupts at West
Tensions boil over in the third term as Rhylee West and Oscar McInerney exchange a few words.
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Ugle-Hagan sends one towards roof for top landing
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan lands an absolute beauty to lift the home crowd.
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Even Treloar can’t believe this bounced through
In-form Dog Adam Treloar surprises himself with this wild opening goal.
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Medical Room | Round 13
Chris Bell provides an injury update ahead of the round thirteen clash with Brisbane, thanks to Deep Heat.
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The return of vice-captain Tom Liberatore was welcomed, with the midfielder bringing plenty of grunt and physicality to the contest to finish with 23 touches, five tackles and seven clearances.
The Bulldogs will now turn their attention to Fremantle next Saturday afternoon at Marvel Stadium, as they look to bounce back before heading into the Round 15 bye.
WESTERN BULLDOGS 4.0 5.4 8.7 10.11 (71)
BRISBANE 4.3 10.7 13.9 17.12 (114)
GOALS
Western Bulldogs: Bontempelli 3, Ugle-Hagan 2, O'Donnell 2, West, Treloar, Garcia
Brisbane: Hipwood 6, Neale 2, Daniher 2, Bailey 2, Rayner, Morris, Lohmann, Dunkley, Berry
BEST
Western Bulldogs: Bontempelli, Liberatore, Williams, Garcia, Treloar
Brisbane: Neale, Dunkley, Hipwood, Starcevich, Berry, McCluggage
INJURIES
Western Bulldogs: Nil
Brisbane: Nil
SUBSTITUTES
Western Bulldogs: Buku Khamis (replaced Rory Lobb in the fourth quarter)
Brisbane: Noah Answerth (replaced Conor McKenna in the fourth quarter)
Crowd: 31,042 at Marvel Stadium
