The Western Bulldogs have edged a step nearer to securing a finals berth with a 41-point win over Essendon at Docklands.Key factors:The Bulldogs defeated the Bombers 13.12 (90) to 7.7 (49)They moved as much as fifth on the ladder courtesy of the consequenceMarcus Bontempelli impressed with two objectives and 29 disposalsDown by 11 factors on the …
The Western Bulldogs have edged a step nearer to securing a finals berth with a 41-point win over Essendon at Docklands.
Down by 11 factors on the first break, the Bulldogs responded with a decisive 6.2 to 2.1 second time period.
The Bulldogs withstood a gritty Bombers cost early within the ultimate quarter when the margin was diminished to 14 factors, earlier than powering away with a 13.12 (90) to 7.7 (49) victory on Friday night time.
The win was the Bulldogs’ ninth from their final 10 matches in opposition to Essendon.
The consequence lifts the Bulldogs (10-8) to fifth on the ladder, whereas Essendon may end the spherical as little as twelfth after coming into the conflict positioned eighth.
The Bulldogs’ leaders impressed the cost following the sluggish begin, with captain Marcus Bontempelli (29 disposals, two objectives) and Tom Liberatore (36 disposals) sparking the dramatic turnaround within the midfield.
They trailed 12-4 within the clearances at quarter-time, however the Bulldogs ended the match forward 48-26.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan slotted three objectives to make it 10 from his final 4 matches in an thrilling interval for the 2020 number-one draft choose.
His objective tally was matched by teammate Cody Weightman.
Distinguished Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith made a formidable return after per week on the sidelines as a result of sickness, selecting up 25 disposals.
Smith was utilized in a twin midfield-forward position however his efficiency can be pleasing to the Bulldogs trustworthy after being on the centre of commerce hypothesis in latest weeks.
It has been an encouraging season for the Bombers underneath new coach Brad Scott however their win-loss file in opposition to top-eight groups this yr is now 1-8.
In an extra blow for the Bombers, key defender Jordan Ridley suffered a quad damage within the ultimate quarter.
Reigning Essendon best-and-fairest winner Peter Wright was an imposing menace up ahead, booting three objectives and hitting the submit with a set-shot within the ultimate quarter.
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