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CibbuanoDogs down Lions
February 14th 2010 07:49
THE Western Bulldogs have booked their place in the second round of the NAB Cup with a hard-fought eight-point win over Brisbane in slippery conditions at Manuka Oval on Sunday.
The Bulldogs trailed by 19 points at half-time but took control of the contest in the third term before running out 1.5.14 (53) to 1.5.6 (45) winners.
Daniel Cross was a busy contributor with 21 possessions, Matthew Boyd collected 16 disposals, Adam Cooney was instrumental in the fight back while Andrejs Everitt booted two goals.
Justin Sherman starred for the Lions with three goals, including a super goal while former Sydney premiership player Amon Buchanan was impressive in the midfield in his first match for the club.
Star recruit Brendan Fevola managed just one goal but Brisbane coach Michael Voss would have been pleased with his attitude.
The Lions started brightly, winning more of the contested football and having the first six entries inside 50 of the contest.
A major from Fevola with his first kick as a Lion and a super goal from Sherman after the Dogs gave away a 50m penalty was their reward for their hard work.
They were the only goals in what was a scrappy opening stanza as Brisbane went into quarter-time with a 14-point lead.
The Dogs lifted their work rate and finally got their first goal of the match at the six-minute mark of the second term with Everitt slotting one home.
Despite matching the Lions at the stoppages the Bulldogs found themselves trailing by 19 points at the main break after youngster Jesse O’Brien converted a set shot and Sherman dribbled home his second.
A spray from Dogs coach Rodney Eade at half-time did the trick with the Western Bulldogs completely dominating the third term.
They won the clearances 9-3, inside 50 count 15-5, kept Brisbane scoreless and kicked three unanswered goals to establish a five-point lead at three-quarter time.
The Dogs should have been further in front at the final change but they were wasteful in front of goal, booting six behinds for the quarter.
Everitt’s second gave the Bulldogs some breathing space before Brisbane hit back almost immediately through Sherman.
The defining moment of the match came with just five minutes left on the clock. The Western Bulldogs were gifted a 50m penalty after a Lions interchange infringement which resulted in a super goal to Ryan Griffen.
Brisbane utility Jared Brennan kicked truly shortly after to give his side a glimmer of hope but the Dogs held firm in the dying stages.
The Western Bulldogs will now face Hawthorn at Etihad Stadium on February 26 while the Lions will play on the NAB Challenge circuit.
WESTERN BULLDOGS: 0.0.4, 0.1.8, 0.4.14, 1.5.14 (53)
BRISBANE LIONS: 1.1.3, 1.3.6, 1.3.6, 1.5.6 (45)
SUPER GOALS: WESTERN BULLDOGS: Griffen
BRISBANE LIONS: Sherman
GOALS: WESTERN BULLDOGS: Everitt 2, Cooney, Roughead, Jones
BRISBANE LIONS: Sherman 2, Fevola, O'Brien, Brennan
BEST: WESTERN BULLDOGS: Cross, Boyd, Cooney, Hudson
BRISBANE LIONS: Sherman, Buchanan, Rockliff
INJURIES: WESTERN BULLDOGS: Nil
BRISBANE LIONS: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Chris Donlon (1), Mathew Nicholls (15), Luke Farmer(4)
CROWD: TBC at MANUKA OVAL
The Bulldogs trailed by 19 points at half-time but took control of the contest in the third term before running out 1.5.14 (53) to 1.5.6 (45) winners.
Daniel Cross was a busy contributor with 21 possessions, Matthew Boyd collected 16 disposals, Adam Cooney was instrumental in the fight back while Andrejs Everitt booted two goals.
Justin Sherman starred for the Lions with three goals, including a super goal while former Sydney premiership player Amon Buchanan was impressive in the midfield in his first match for the club.
Star recruit Brendan Fevola managed just one goal but Brisbane coach Michael Voss would have been pleased with his attitude.
The Lions started brightly, winning more of the contested football and having the first six entries inside 50 of the contest.
A major from Fevola with his first kick as a Lion and a super goal from Sherman after the Dogs gave away a 50m penalty was their reward for their hard work.
They were the only goals in what was a scrappy opening stanza as Brisbane went into quarter-time with a 14-point lead.
The Dogs lifted their work rate and finally got their first goal of the match at the six-minute mark of the second term with Everitt slotting one home.
Despite matching the Lions at the stoppages the Bulldogs found themselves trailing by 19 points at the main break after youngster Jesse O’Brien converted a set shot and Sherman dribbled home his second.
A spray from Dogs coach Rodney Eade at half-time did the trick with the Western Bulldogs completely dominating the third term.
They won the clearances 9-3, inside 50 count 15-5, kept Brisbane scoreless and kicked three unanswered goals to establish a five-point lead at three-quarter time.
The Dogs should have been further in front at the final change but they were wasteful in front of goal, booting six behinds for the quarter.
Everitt’s second gave the Bulldogs some breathing space before Brisbane hit back almost immediately through Sherman.
The defining moment of the match came with just five minutes left on the clock. The Western Bulldogs were gifted a 50m penalty after a Lions interchange infringement which resulted in a super goal to Ryan Griffen.
Brisbane utility Jared Brennan kicked truly shortly after to give his side a glimmer of hope but the Dogs held firm in the dying stages.
The Western Bulldogs will now face Hawthorn at Etihad Stadium on February 26 while the Lions will play on the NAB Challenge circuit.
WESTERN BULLDOGS: 0.0.4, 0.1.8, 0.4.14, 1.5.14 (53)
BRISBANE LIONS: 1.1.3, 1.3.6, 1.3.6, 1.5.6 (45)
SUPER GOALS: WESTERN BULLDOGS: Griffen
BRISBANE LIONS: Sherman
GOALS: WESTERN BULLDOGS: Everitt 2, Cooney, Roughead, Jones
BRISBANE LIONS: Sherman 2, Fevola, O'Brien, Brennan
BEST: WESTERN BULLDOGS: Cross, Boyd, Cooney, Hudson
BRISBANE LIONS: Sherman, Buchanan, Rockliff
INJURIES: WESTERN BULLDOGS: Nil
BRISBANE LIONS: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Chris Donlon (1), Mathew Nicholls (15), Luke Farmer(4)
CROWD: TBC at MANUKA OVAL
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