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    AFL Game Day Round 6, 2018 - Western Bulldogs V Carlton at Etihad Stadium

    Really important game in the context of the season.

    Predictions for the margin, our first goal kicker and our best on ground

    Margin: Dogs by 43 points

    First Goal: Tom Boyd to get us going

    Best On Ground: Jack Macrae

    Go Bulldogs!!
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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 6, 2018 - Western Bulldogs V Carlton at Etihad Stadium

    http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-04-2...dogs-v-carlton

    Round 6, 2018: Western Bulldogs V Carlton

    Match Preview
    Ryan Davidson
    Apr 24, 2018 10:41AM

    SUMMARY

    With the Bulldogs and Blues both struggling to score and floundering near the bottom of the ladder, the clash doesn't fit the description for a Friday night marquee match. However, with both teams trying to employ an attacking brand of footy, the fast deck of Etihad Stadium may produce an entertaining shootout. While their possession game plan fell apart against Fremantle last week due to poor skills, the Dogs proved in the narrow round four loss to Sydney they can match it with the top teams. Winless and sitting bottom of the ladder, Carlton gave league leaders West Coast a fright last week in a much improved performance. Harry McKay had a day out with four goals and the young key forward will get the chance to replicate that performance against an inexperienced Bulldog defence. With so much uncertainty surrounding the combatants, the clash looms as one of the harder games to tip in round six.

    WHERE AND WHEN: Etihad Stadium, Friday, April 27, 7.50pm AEST
    TV AND RADIO: Click here for broadcast guide

    LAST FIVE MEETINGS

    R17, 2017, Western Bulldogs 12.10 (82) d Carlton 9.8 (62) at the MCG
    R4, 2016, Western Bulldogs 13.7 (85) d Carlton 7.7 (49) at Etihad Stadium
    R14, 2015, Western Bulldogs 9.10 (64) d Carlton 7.11 (53) at Etihad Stadium
    R5, 2014, Carlton 18.11 (119) d Western Bulldogs 13.13 (91) at Etihad Stadium
    R20, 2013, Western Bulldogs 16.21 (117) d Carlton 13.11 (89) at Etihad Stadium

    THE SIX POINTS

    1. Marcus Bontempelli was the difference between the sides in their only meeting in 2017, finishing with 30 disposals, two goals, six inside 50s and five clearances. The Bulldogs had 68 more disposals and 10 more inside 50s.

    2. Both sides have struggled to score this season, with the Bulldogs averaging 71 points per game and the Blues just 67. They've failed to kick 100 points in their last 38 games.

    3. The Western Bulldogs have had the better of Carlton recently, winning the last three matches and six of eight contests since 2010. The Blues are yet to defeat the Bulldogs under Brendon Bolton.

    4. The Bulldogs continue to be the worst tackling side this season, laying just 263 tackles at an average of 52.6 per game. Blues are marginally better, having laid 306 tackles at an average of 61.2.

    5. At Etihad Stadium, the teams have met 13 times with the Bulldogs winning eight games to five. Carlton has struggled at Etihad recently, losing five of their last seven games.

    6. Marcus Bontempelli is the highest ranked Bulldog in the Schick AFL Player Ratings, sitting 15th with 530.9 points. Patrick Cripps is the best-placed Blue in 29th position (484.4).

    IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR …

    After being completely outplayed in the midfield last week by fellow superstar Nat Fyfe, Marcus Bontempelli needs a big performance if a young Bulldog side is to notch their second win of the season.

    PREDICTION: Western Bulldogs by 1 point

    The views in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of the AFL or its clubs
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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 6, 2018 - Western Bulldogs V Carlton at Etihad Stadium

    Bulldogs by 41 points.
    First goal Tom Boyd
    BOG Bontempelli. Will return to the midfield this week and smash every contest.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 6, 2018 - Western Bulldogs V Carlton at Etihad Stadium

    We haven’t played Carlton twice in a season since 2002. It’s been a good period to get them twice!! Unfortunately we have missed out!

    Beaten them 4 of last 5, 6 of last 8.

    Back under the roof we should get them.

    Dogs by 15 points.
    1st Goal: Billy Gowers against his old club.
    BOG: The Bont to return to form.

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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 6, 2018 - Western Bulldogs V Carlton at Etihad Stadium

    Dogs by 47
    Hunter first goal
    BOG:The Bont

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    Dogs by 33

    First goal: The Bont

    BOG: Hunter
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    WB by 32
    First Goal Gowers
    BOG McLean
    If you kicked five goals and Tom Boyd kicked five goals, Tom Boyd kicked more goals than you.

    Formerly gogriff

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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 6, 2018 - Western Bulldogs V Carlton at Etihad Stadium

    Dogs by a kick
    First Major : Johannisen
    BOG : Hunter

    It won't be pretty.
    BORDERLINE FLYING

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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 6, 2018 - Western Bulldogs V Carlton at Etihad Stadium

    Dogs by 17
    1st goal: Boyd
    BOG: Williams

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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 6, 2018 - Western Bulldogs V Carlton at Etihad Stadium

    Hahaaa look at this irredeemable prick.





    It's time we put the bastard's head on the banner and have the players drill kicks through it en masse before tearing the thing to pieces ...

    I hope we do sing the f*cking theme song three times tonight.
    BORDERLINE FLYING

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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 6, 2018 - Western Bulldogs V Carlton at Etihad Stadium

    Quote Originally Posted by Rocket Science View Post
    Hahaaa look at this irredeemable prick.





    It's time we put the bastard's head on the banner and have the players drill kicks through it en masse before tearing the thing to pieces ...

    I hope we do sing the f*cking theme song three times tonight.
    We can sing it on the ground after the game, like the women do.
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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 6, 2018 - Western Bulldogs V Carlton at Etihad Stadium

    Quote Originally Posted by Rocket Science View Post
    Hahaaa look at this irredeemable prick.





    It's time we put the bastard's head on the banner and have the players drill kicks through it en masse before tearing the thing to pieces ...

    I hope we do sing the f*cking theme song three times tonight.
    I don't even...

    What's he on about? Why would we sing he song more than once?
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 6, 2018 - Western Bulldogs V Carlton at Etihad Stadium

    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    I don't even...

    What's he on about? Why would we sing he song more than once?
    After the Essendon game we sang the song twice, the second time everyone involved with the club in the rooms joined in.
    The curse is dead.

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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 6, 2018 - Western Bulldogs V Carlton at Etihad Stadium

    Maybe we should sing the song again near the large bins outside so Barratt can hear it as he dives in looking for stories.
    Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 6, 2018 - Western Bulldogs V Carlton at Etihad Stadium

    Quote Originally Posted by Mofra View Post
    Maybe we should sing the song again near the large bins outside so Barratt can hear it as he dives in looking for stories.
    I love what you said Mofra
    "Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"

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