Richmond vs W.Bulldogs - Round 7, 2017

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AFL Round 7

Western Bulldogs vs Richmond

Saturday 7:25 PM AEST @ Etihad Stadium

[WilliamPowell]

Also, bit of a throw back to the good old days

the VFL game is being played as a curtain raiser to the main gig

Starts about 3pm IIRC

[Diocletian]

"But" ?

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Maybe WP is predicting a "but" hurting experience.

[WilliamPowell]

"But" ?

Typo

Corrected- VFL game is definitely on before the main gig

Games starts at 3.30

[one-eyed]

Match preview: Western Bulldogs v Richmond

afl.com.au
3 May 2017


SUMMARY

The Bulldogs look to have finally got their groove back against Greater Western Sydney last week despite going down by two points. Luke Beveridge would have been pleased his side's intensity around the ball was back to its ferocious best and ball movement from defence to attack is steadily improving. What would have frustrated him was the Dogs' ongoing wayward kicking in front of goal, but if the premiers fix up that problem, Richmond might encounter a 'perfect storm' for the second week running. The Tigers went into the clash with Adelaide last week high on confidence and undefeated, but left with a 76-point drubbing and plenty of questions over their finals aspirations. The Crows blew them away with exquisite ball movement on a lightning fast Adelaide Oval deck – something the Dogs are capable of in the benign conditions of Etihad Stadium.

WHERE AND WHEN: Etihad Stadium, Saturday, May 6, 7.25PM AEST

LAST FIVE TIMES
R16, 2016, Western Bulldogs 12.13 (85) d Richmond 11.9 (75) at Etihad Stadium
R2, 2015, Western Bulldogs 12.13 (85) d Richmond 9.12 (66) at the MCG
R3, 2014, Western Bulldogs 15.10 (100) d Richmond 15.8 (98) at Etihad Stadium
R13, 2013, Richmond 17.19 (121) d Western Bulldogs 8.13 (61) at Etihad Stadium
R3, 2013, Richmond 20.15 (135) d Western Bulldogs 10.8 (68) at Etihad Stadium

THE SIX POINTS

1. Richmond led by seven points at three-quarter time when the teams last played before the Bulldogs kicked six goals to three in the final quarter. Marcus Bontempelli was best on ground with 25 disposals, eight tackles and two goals.

2. The Bulldogs continue to be the best tackling side in 2017 averaging 76 per game just ahead of the Tigers ranked third at an average of 73.5. Tom Liberatore is the second ranked player for tackles with 57.

3. The Dogs have now won the past three clashes between the sides ending the Tigers run of three straight wins. Since 2012 its three wins each.

4. The Dogs are the worst centre clearance team in 2017, averaging 10.5 per game; the Tigers are only marginally better ranked with 12 per game.

5. Accuracy hasn't been a strong suit of the Dogs in 2017, ranked 17th with a disappointing 79.93 at 42.5%; Richmond is mid-table with 84.74 at 49.1%.

6. Bulldog Marcus Bontempelli sits fourth overall in the Schick AFL Player Ratings, with a score of 623.3. Dustin Martin is the Tigers' highest placed player at 19th overall with 515.2 points.

IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR… Tom Boyd.
The 21-year-old is yet to get anywhere near the form that saw him one of the Dogs' best in their premiership triumph. He's only kicked three goals and is averaging just two marks a game.

PREDICTION: Western Bulldogs by 31 points.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-02/match-preview-western-bulldogs-v-richmond

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The Tigers were “belted” at stoppages last week and Hardwick expects a response on Saturday night against the premiers, who feast on a combative style.

The Bulldogs, bit back last week after an inconsistent start to the season to push GWS Giants, have won the past three against Richmond in close games.

“It’s always a tough contest with the way they play the game, their contested ball numbers are high, their handball numbers are high,” Hardwick said.

“It’s just a matter of who can control the contest inside and out, that’s probably going to win the game. Who takes those turnover chances and is clean offensively to get the score on the board.”

Source: Herald-Sun website

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Bevo won't fall for Dusty tagging temptation
afl.com.au
May 4, 2017

With the Bulldogs to host a Richmond side including in-form midfielder Dustin Martin on Saturday night, Beveridge said he'd be initially sticking with a team-first approach to limiting the destructive Tiger's impact.

"We'll do our best to control (Martin) as a midfield group, but we'll monitor how he's going and whether or not we need to put a bit more time into him," Beveridge said on Thursday morning.

'We'll need to pay some attention to Dusty, but they've got some very, very good midfielders in their captain (Trent Cotchin) and obviously Prestia has come on board.

"None of those (tagging) performances change my philosophy, (but) they make you think, there's no doubt about it.

"At times we've deployed that sort of approach, but it's not our mantra, it's not our plan A usually."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-04/bevo-wont-fall-for-dusty-tagging-temptation

[Tigeritis™©®]

I'd be suprised if we get within 7 goals of the Bulldogs.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

I'd be suprised if we get within 7 goals of the Bulldogs.

They haven't got hold of us in the past couple of years, there's no good reason to think that they will. If you're a line betting fiend, this would be a nice leg to multi

[Simonator]

Have a mate who plays for the doggies. View richmond as a weak team, hope we prove him wrong just so I can lay into him.

[Diocletian]

They've thought that for years- ever since one of their players (Grant?)made those public comments about us giving up during a match where they belted us....in fact a lot of clubs think that about us....

[MintOnLamb]

I'd be suprised if we get within 7 goals of the Bulldogs.

...in the first quarter....

80 point thumping unless we play like we did last week in the 1st quarter against The Crows...and maintain it for 4 quarters

[tdy]

Will Boyd win the ruck and kick a few goals. I bet we play him into form, it's our role in the grand scheme of things.

[tony_montana]

They've thought that for years- ever since one of their players (Grant?)made those public comments about us giving up during a match where they belted us....in fact a lot of clubs think that about us....

Griff