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

[Eastdog]

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!!

[Eastdog]

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

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-04-24/match-preview-western-bulldogs-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

[Twodogs]

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.

[Ozza]

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.

[Funke disco]

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

Dogs by 47
Hunter first goal
BOG:The Bont

[Bornadog]

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

Dogs by 33

First goal: The Bont

BOG: Hunter

[boydogs]

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

WB by 32
First Goal Gowers
BOG McLean

[Rocket Science]

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.

[LostDoggy]

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

Dogs by 17
1st goal: Boyd
BOG: Williams

[Rocket Science]

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.

[Bornadog]

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.

We can sing it on the ground after the game, like the women do.

[Twodogs]

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.

I don't even...

What's he on about? Why would we sing he song more than once?

[chef]

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

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.

[Mofra]

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.

[Eastdog]

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.

I love what you said Mofra