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    WB Game Day V Brisbane R20 2019

    https://m.afl.com.au/news/2019-07-30...stern-bulldogs

    Match preview: Brisbane v Western Bulldogs
    Michael Whiting
    Jul 30, 2019 1:09PM

    Where and when: the Gabba, Sunday August 4, 4.40pm

    TV, radio and online: Click here for broadcast guide

    What it means for Brisbane: With its spot in the finals now assured, the challenge is to lock down a top-four position. A seventh successive win would take the Lions one step closer to the double chance.

    What it means for Western Bulldogs: Following last Sunday's thumping of Fremantle, the Bulldogs are now just percentage outside the top eight. An upset win over the Lions would keep them well and truly alive in their quest to reach September for the first time since the 2016 premiership season.

    The stat: Brisbane has broken many hoodoos this season (West Coast, Sydney and Adelaide at the top of the list) and this is another chance. The Bulldogs have won the past five matches between the clubs, including all four under Chris Fagan's tutelage. The last time the Lions tasted success was the final round of the 2015 season when an eight-point victory helped them avoid the wooden spoon.

    The match-up: Harris Andrews v Aaron Naughton

    This pits one of the best defenders in the competition against one of the best young key forwards. Naughton had some success when the teams met in round eight, kicking 3.2 from 15 disposals in cold and windy Ballarat conditions.

    It's a big week for: Any time you play your former club for the first time, it's a big deal, and that honour belongs to Marcus Adams on Sunday. Adams has now played four games in Brisbane colours after his off-season transfer from the Dogs.

    Big call: A big day for 'The Bont'. Brisbane, like most teams, have trouble matching up on Marcus Bontempelli, who will kick three goals from 30 touches.

    Prediction: Brisbane by 24 points
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    Re: WB Game Day V Brisbane R20 2019

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    Match Information | Brisbane vs Western Bulldogs
    Jul 29, 2019 1:35PM

    The Western Bulldogs will head to the Gabba, to face the second placed Brisbane Lions this Sunday afternoon.

    Defeating Fremantle by 47-points last Sunday at Marvel Stadium, the Dogs will be looking to continue their winning momentum against an impressive Brisbane Lions outfit.

    The last time they met, the Bulldogs claimed the 16-point victory over the Lions at Marvel Stadium in Ballarat during Round 8 of the 2019 AFL season.

    The Bulldogs will hold an open training session at the Gabba on Saturday 3rd August from 3:00pm. Fans can enter the open training session at Gate 2 from 2:30pm.

    Brisbane v Western Bulldogs
    Sunday 4 August, 4.40pm
    The Gabba
    Gates Open: 3:00pm

    VFL ROUND 18 MATCH INFORMATION
    Frankston v Footscray
    Sunday 4 August, 2:00pm
    Skybus Stadium

    GETTING TO THE GABBA
    Address: Vulture Street, Woolloongabba, QLD 4105

    Public Transport
    Public Transport is the best way to get to The Gabba and is included FREE with your AFL ticket. The nearest train station is Vulture Street Station, which is about a 15-minute walk to the ground. Woolloongabba bus station is located directly adjacent to Gate 2 at The Gabba. There are also a number of other bus stops in The Gabba area.

    Car Parking
    There are no public car parks at The Gabba and 15-minute parking limits apply across most of The Gabba Traffic Area on event days. There is no accessibility parking at The Gabba. An accessibility drop off zone is located across from Gate 5 on Duke Street.

    Taxis
    The nearest taxi rank is located on Ipswich Road.

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

    OPEN TRAINING

    An open training session will be held at the GABBA in Brisbane on the Saturday preceeding the Sunday game. Access to the venue will be via Gate 2 from 2:30pm, with training scheduled for 3pm.

    Brisbane Open Training
    3pm (approx), Saturday 3 August
    GABBA, Vulture St, Wooloongabba, QLD
    Enter via Gate 2 from 2.30pm.
    Seating availabl ub Sections 33-37

    BROADCAST

    The match will be broadcast on Fox Footy from 4:30pm.
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    Re: WB Game Day V Brisbane R20 2019

    I’ll be there. Anyone else going?

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    Re: WB Game Day V Brisbane R20 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by MrMahatma View Post
    I’ll be there. Anyone else going?
    I fly up today. Managed to have some work to do up there and the AFL put on a footy match. Convenient.
    Life is to be Enjoyed not Endured

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    Re: WB Game Day V Brisbane R20 2019

    Crucial test this one. Win this and we are on the way to finals.
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    Re: WB Game Day V Brisbane R20 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    Crucial test this one. Win this and we are on the way to finals.
    Nick Riewoldt basically said on SEN this morning that if we can beat Brisbane, it will not only give us a solid run of form but teams will be dreading playing us in finals.

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    Re: WB Game Day V Brisbane R20 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by westdog54 View Post
    Nick Riewoldt basically said on SEN this morning that if we can beat Brisbane, it will not only give us a solid run of form but teams will be dreading playing us in finals.
    And then he fell over and cried.
    But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1eyedog View Post
    And then he fell over and cried.
    I heard it. He spat each word out about us making finals like they were torn out of his very soul.

    No he didn't. Actually he was quite positive about us, much to my disgust.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: WB Game Day V Brisbane R20 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by Bulldog Joe View Post
    I fly up today. Managed to have some work to do up there and the AFL put on a footy match. Convenient.
    It’s funny. I may have some work to do in Sydney just after we play GWS there. Crazy days.

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    Re: WB Game Day V Brisbane R20 2019

    Think we can win this weekend. Brisbane are certainly due a loss, and haven't been as good in the last couple with a close/fortunate win v North, and Hawthorn last week kicking 7.18 and not putting the scoreboard pressure on them when they were the clearly better side in the first half.

    They keep winning, but maybe its this week that the young-team-late-season-slide starts.

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    Re: WB Game Day V Brisbane R20 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by Ozza View Post
    They keep winning, but maybe its this week that the young-team-late-season-slide starts.
    Haha, we are younger than them by an average 20 games and a year per player - so no slides please
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    Re: WB Game Day V Brisbane R20 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    Haha, we are younger than them by an average 20 games and a year per player - so no slides please
    Yes- but they have been ‘up’ for a long time- having never been up like this before.

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    Re: WB Game Day V Brisbane R20 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by Ozza View Post
    Yes- but they have been ‘up’ for a long time- having never been up like this before.
    Yes, I get you. Good chance to win.
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    Re: WB Game Day V Brisbane R20 2019

    forecast is going to be 24 and sunny, light breeze.

    Astro to kick the winner after the siren from the boundary and avenge Beazer's miss 30 years ago. Oh and this will result in Scotty West seeking out Alistair Lynch and choking him.

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    Re: WB Game Day V Brisbane R20 2019

    Margin: Dogs by 2 points in a thriller and we keep our final chances alive
    First Goal: Josh Schache
    Best On Ground: Marcus Bontempelli
    Last edited by Eastdog; 02-08-2019 at 09:33 PM.
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