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    AFL Game Day Round 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

    Let’s get our predictions in.

    Dogs by 23 points - a great Bulldog MCG win!

    First Goal: Sam Lloyd

    Best On Ground: Toby McLean

    Go Bulldogs!!
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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

    https://m.afl.com.au/news/2019-03-25...stern-bulldogs

    Where and when: MCG, Sunday March 31, 3.20pm AEDT

    Last time they met: Marvel Stadium, round 16, 2018. Western Bulldogs 9.5 (59) lost to Hawthorn 19.8 (122)

    Hawthorn star Luke Breust led the charge as the Hawks obliterated the Bulldogs by 63 points. Breust kicked a career-best six goals, four of those in the first term, while Jarryd Roughead and Jack Gunston booted four apiece. Daniel Howe had the job tagging star Marcus Bontempelli, with the Dogs vice-captain gathering 23 possessions but he had little impact. The loss for the Dogs effectively ended their hopes of making the finals.

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    What it means for Hawthorn: Many pundits didn't have Hawthorn in the top eight this season, and while a shock win over the Crows may have swayed a few, the Hawks need to keep the momentum going and bank as many early wins as possible.

    What it means for Western Bulldogs: The last time the Bulldogs beat the Hawks was in a semi-final during their premiership-winning year. If they can nab the four points here, the confidence levels at the Kennel will be sky-high.


    How Hawthorn wins: It was an even contribution across the board against the Crows. Ben McEvoy was impressive in the ruck, and if he can continue his dominance and give first use to young Hawks James Worpel and Jaeger O'Meara, they will be hard to stop.

    How Western Bulldogs wins: Round one saw the Bulldogs return to the manic pressure that delivered them a premiership in 2016. If they can keep that up, it will go a long way to stopping the Hawks in their tracks.

    The stat: The Bulldogs struggled last year when it came to entries inside 50. They were ranked 12th in the competition, averaging 52 per game. Already there is a huge improvement in 2019, with 68 against the Swans in the opening round, which has them leading the competition.

    The match-up: James Sicily v Aaron Naughton

    Aaron Naughton announced himself as the Bulldogs' No.1 forward against the Swans, his athleticism and presence causing plenty of headaches for the Sydney defence. He kicked three goals and took five marks inside 50. James Frawley probably doesn't have the speed to keep up with Naughton, with young Hawk James Sicily a better match-up. Sicily spent time on Taylor Walker in round one and kept him goalless, while having 26 disposals, 15 rebound 50s and taking 10 marks himself.

    It's a big week for: Chad Wingard

    The question is will he play? He has said publicly that he is eyeing off a return in round two following a pre-season marred by a troublesome calf. Should he make his debut for the brown and gold, he'll need a good showing to justify to the Hawks giving up young gun Ryan Burton and last year's pick 15 in the NAB AFL Draft.

    Recruit Chad Wingard will want to make a good impression for his new club - if he plays. Picture: AFL Photos
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    Big call: Worpedo stars again, new favourite for the Brownlow

    Prediction: Hawthorn by 17 points

    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 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

    Dogs by 68 points

    First Goal - Naughton

    BOG - Schache (6 goals)
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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

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    Dogs by 68 points

    First Goal - Naughton

    BOG - Schache (6 goals)
    On fire

    I would like to see that
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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    On fire

    I would like to see that
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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

    Hawks by 31
    First Goal Lloyd
    BOG Bont
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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

    Dogs by 15
    First goal Llyod
    BOG Naughton
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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

    Dogs by 9
    First Goal Naughton
    BOG: Macrae
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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

    Dogs by 10.
    First Goal Lloyd
    BOG Bontempelli.

    Sicily v Naughton will be a fascinating match up if it pans out. Two young, talented, genuine swingmen. Both confident in the air, both with no lack of self confidence.

    If Wingard plays it will be a good chance to show him what he's missed out on.

    McEvoy will probably dominate the hit outs but English may look to exploit his superior mobility around the ground.

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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

    Dogs by 30 points
    First Goal will be Bont I would say.

    Our midfield to trouble Hawthorn's for pressure with Libba champing at the bit to prove himself.
    McEvoy might win the taps but just have to shark them.
    Sicily is a pest and would love Billy Gowers to drag him into a spat, so Naughton can do his work.
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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

    Hawks by 21
    First goal: Dicko
    BOG: Macrae

    Good test.
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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

    Dogs by 3 points
    BOG McClean
    First goal Wallis
    BB.

    Looking forward - Naughton, Darcy and JUH. It will be the envy of everyone.

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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

    Dogs by 7 points
    BOG Bontempelli
    First goal Gowers

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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

    Dogs by 20
    First Goal Gowers
    BOG: Libba

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    Re: AFL Game Day Round 2, 2019 - Hawthorn V Western Bulldogs at the MCG

    Hoping we can get a sea of red white and blue at the G on Sunday.
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