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    WB Game Day V St. Kilda R18 2019

    https://m.afl.com.au/news/2019-07-16...stern-bulldogs

    Match preview: St Kilda v Western Bulldogs
    Dinny Navaratnam
    Jul 16, 2019 5:57PM

    Where and when: Marvel Stadium, Sunday July 21, 4.40pm AEST

    TV, radio and online: Click here for broadcast guide

    What it means for St Kilda: A fresh start. It's been inevitable for a while that Alan Richardson wouldn't be coaching next year. That speculation will be gone now and the club will hope to receive the bounce that often seems to happen when an interim, in this case Brett Ratten, is placed in charge.

    What it means for Western Bulldogs: At 8-8, making the top eight is a genuine possibility. However, the Dogs' percentage of 94.8 is a fair way behind their rivals. Making up at least some of that margin would be significant for their finals chances.

    The stat: Interim coaches are 2-0 in their first game in charge this season.

    The match-up: Josh Dunkley v Jack Steele

    St Kilda's stopper could go to Marcus Bontempelli, but Dunkley makes more sense as a match-up, since he has similar physical characteristics to Steele. Considering how dominant Dunkley was against Melbourne, anything Steele can do to keep the Bulldog quiet would go a long way to the Saints emerging victorious.

    It’s a big week for: Luke Beveridge

    Missing finals for three successive years following a flag is something the Dogs coach would not be happy to see. He's contracted until the end of 2020 and the club has made noises about extending that deal, so he's not under significant pressure, but a win would be critical for their top-eight chances considering the club's tough run home.

    Big call: The combined tally of behinds to double the combined tally of goals.

    Prediction: Western Bulldogs by 14 points
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    Re: WB Game Day V St. Kilda R18 2019

    Got my ticket for Sunday. Will be sitting in Level 1 Aisle 48. Go Dogs!
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    Re: WB Game Day V St. Kilda R18 2019

    Margin: Dogs by 17 points
    First Goal: Josh Schache
    BOG: Jack Macrae
    Last edited by Eastdog; 20-07-2019 at 09:24 PM.
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    Dogs by: 15
    First Goal: Naughton
    BOG: Macrae
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    Re: WB Game Day V St. Kilda R18 2019

    It's a wild ride trying to imagine what we'll dish up this week.

    Be nice if we did it convincingly, we're capable.

    Dogs by 3 points
    First major : Bailey Smith
    BOG : Hunter
    BORDERLINE FLYING

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    Re: WB Game Day V St. Kilda R18 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by Rocket Science View Post
    It's a wild ride trying to imagine what we'll dish up this week.

    Be nice if we did it convincingly, we're capable.

    Dogs by 3 points
    First major : Bailey Smith
    BOG : Hunter
    It certainly is, always less confident against teams below us, and ones that are going through a change in coach.

    If we are going to play finals, we basically need to win every game, allowing for a potential loss to Brisbane up there, and maybe one to GWS in Canberra as a minimum. This would also require other things to fall our way.

    A loss to anyone else, particularly games at Marvel to the saints is basically the end of the season.

    We need a win, and a good one.

    Dogs to win by 7 points
    first goal: Lloyd
    BOG: Dunks

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    Re: WB Game Day V St. Kilda R18 2019

    Dogs by 23 points
    First Goal: Naughty
    BOG : Macrae

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    Re: WB Game Day V St. Kilda R18 2019

    Dogs by 6
    If wet, BOG Tory Dickson in a
    Long sleeved jumper.
    First goal Tory Dickson.
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    Re: WB Game Day V St. Kilda R18 2019

    Bevo to be all over the 'replaced coach' syndrome.
    Dogs by 37 points
    First Goal: Macrae
    BOG : Macrae

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    Re: WB Game Day V St. Kilda R18 2019

    Yeah dogs by 6 goals
    Lloyd for the first sausage roll
    Dunks will get the bonus payment in the middle again.
    But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.

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    Re: WB Game Day V St. Kilda R18 2019

    https://m.westernbulldogs.com.au/new...watch-round-18

    Four things to watch: Round 18
    Jul 19, 2019 5:18PM

    1. Swinging the changes
    Caleb Daniel and Tom Liberatore are back.
    Daniel has had a stellar season across half-back – averaging more than 27 disposals per game – to be among the Dogs’ best in 2019.
    He returns after a fortnight out with a hamstring injury.
    Liberatore has also been impressive after missing all of 2018 with an ACL injury, averaging 22 disposals and more than four tackles per game this year.
    The experienced duo are welcome additions, and Bailey Dale will also get his fourth AFL opportunity for 2019.

    2. Beware the coach change
    It won’t factor into the Bulldogs’ preparations at all.
    But beware the coach change.
    When North Melbourne and Carlton changed senior coaches this year, Rhyce Shaw and David Teague led their respective sides to victory.
    Brett Ratten will take the reins as interim coach of St Kilda for the first time on the weekend.
    Here’s hoping we can make sure it’s not three out of three.

    3. Midfield contest
    The Bulldogs’ midfield has earned plenty of praise in 2019.
    But this week’s clash with St Kilda’s on-ball brigade looms as an intriguing contest, particularly in the clinches.
    When it comes to clearances (37.7 to 36.8) and tackles (65.4 to 62.2) per game, the Saints narrowly have the edge.
    The Bulldogs get more of the ball overall – an extra 32 disposals per game – and send it inside-50 an extra five times per game.
    Who will the Saints send Jack Steele to? Perhaps Jack Macrae. Macrae ranks third in the competition for disposals (506), while Steele has the second-most tackles (109).

    4. The ladder
    It’s hard not to look at it.
    Because the Bulldogs sit just a game outside the eight, with six rounds left in the season.
    A win this week won’t propel the Bulldogs into the eight, but it will edge them closer.
    Adelaide (seventh) and Essendon (eighth) both sit on 36 points and will face off on Friday night, while the GWS Giants (sixth) are the other team on 36 points – and they take on the second-placed Collingwood.
    The Bulldogs can’t afford to get caught looking ahead of Sunday’s clash against the Saints.
    But it’s going to be an interesting finish to 2019.
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    Re: WB Game Day V St. Kilda R18 2019

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    Match Information | St Kilda v Western Bulldogs
    Jul 16, 2019 4:25PM

    The Western Bulldogs will face St Kilda, this Sunday 21 July at Marvel Stadium from 4:40pm.

    The Bulldogs will be looking to continue their winning momentum, off the back of three consecutive wins against Port Adelaide, Geelong and Melbourne.

    Sitting at 10th on the ladder, the Bulldogs sit slightly above the 15th place Saints, who fell to Geelong by 27 points, last Saturday at GMHBA Stadium.

    St Kilda v Western Bulldogs
    Sunday 21 July, 4:40pm
    Marvel Stadium
    Gates Open: 3:00pm

    VFL ROUND 16 MATCH INFORMATION
    Sandringham v Footscray Bulldogs
    Sunday 21 July, 12:10pm
    Trevor Barker Beach Oval
    Entry: Footscray Bulldogs members* can gain access for $5, while Western Bulldogs members and supporters without a membership will comply to normal VFL ticket prices, found here.
    *On presentation of Footscray Bulldogs VFL membership card

    VFLW ROUND 11 MATCH INFORMATION
    Southern Saints v Western Bulldogs
    Sunday 21 July, 3:10pm
    Trevor Barker Beach Oval
    Entry: Entry to the VFLW match is free, following the VFL game.

    GETTING TO MARVEL STADIUM

    Car: View the Marvel Stadium map here
    Address: 740 Bourke St, Docklands VIC 3008

    Train
    Walk from Southern Cross Station via the pedestrian bridge to Marvel Stadium. It's around a four-minute walk. If you’re coming from outside Melbourne, V/Line services will take you to Southern Cross Station.

    Trams
    Trams run to Marvel Stadium from LaTrobe Street and Harbour Esplanade. They also stop in the CBD on Spencer Street, Bourke Street and Collins Street and all are a short walk to the venue. Visit Public Transport Victoria for more information.

    TICKETS
    Tickets are available at Ticketmaster and start from $27 for adults.

    BROADCAST
    The match will be broadcast on Fox Footy from 4:40pm.

    MERCHANDISE

    Merchandise will be available from outside Gate 5.


    MEMBERSHIP

    Our friendly membership staff will be located in the Membership Club Hub located outside Gate 5.

    Membership upgrades and registrations are subject to availability and an additional fee. Transaction fees may also apply. To upgrade your membership or register for a ticket, visit Ticketmaster Or for more information visit here
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    Re: WB Game Day V St. Kilda R18 2019

    Dogs by 41 points
    First Goal-Schache
    BOG-Dunkley
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    Re: WB Game Day V St. Kilda R18 2019

    About to drive in nervous as $@+#. Every game is sudden death. Today and next week are pretty much elimination finals.
    But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.

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    Re: WB Game Day V St. Kilda R18 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by 1eyedog View Post
    About to drive in nervous as $@+#. Every game is sudden death. Today and next week are pretty much elimination finals.
    I'm not nervous in the slightest. The one thing our club and particularly the players can influence and even control is the effort we bring to the contest. Even if the Saints are up for a scrap today for Richo we just need to match that effort and if we do that we should be good enough.

    It might be close but we have plenty to play for. The hardest thing for Bevo today is trying to predict what moves Ratten might make.
    He will almost certainly free the players up to lift the scoring rate and hopefully we can exploit that.
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