Inside the numbers
- The Dogs won the contested possession count 163-142
- The Inside 50 numbers were a lopsided affair, the Bulldgs going in 68 times compared to just 37 times for Adelaide.
- For the seventh time this season, the Bulldogs were awarded more free kicks than their opponents. The Dogs average eight more frees per week than their opposition; five more per game than the next best side.
Stat of the day
Marcus Bontempelli had 30 possessions for the night, an equal game high 15 of them contested.
You can quote me on that
“We took on a bit more risk with our ball use whereas last week we were pretty conservative the way we moved the ball.
“I thought this week we were able to get back to the sort of offence that we know we can play.’
- Matthew Boyd
"We asked our players to branch out and explore their attacking game a little bit more. Although we conceded some goals, we did use the ball a hell of a lot better.
"We were bolder, we found teammates in open space and challenged their defence.
- Luke Beveridge
Up next
The Dogs will leave Etihad Stadium for the first time this season when they face Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday, 15 May at 3:20pm.
