ROUND 15 match preview: Western Bulldogs v Melbourne
Match details
Friday 1 July, Etihad Stadium, 7.40 pm (local time)
Teams
Melbourne
B: James Strauss, James Frawley, Daniel Nicholson
HB: Colin Garland, Jared Rivers, Nathan Jones
C: Jack Trengove, Colin Sylvia, Brad Green
HF: Tom Scully, Liam Jurrah, Cale Morton
F: Ricky Petterd, Jack Watts, Stefan Martin
FOLL: Mark Jamar, Brent Moloney, Jordie McKenzie
I/C: Jordie Gysberts, Jamie Bennell, Jeremy Howe, Sam Blease
EMG: Clint Bartram, Matthew Bate, Lynden Dunn
IN: Sam Blease
OUT: Joel Macdonald (knee)
Western Bulldogs
B: Robert Murphy, Lukas Markovic, Easton Wood
HB: Dale Morris, Tom Williams, Lindsay Gilbee
C: Daniel Cross, Matthew Boyd, Liam Picken
HF: Shaun Higgins, Liam Jones, Luke Dahlhaus
F: Jarrad Grant, Barry Hall, Daniel Giansiracusa
FOLL: Ben Hudson, Ryan Griffen, Adam Cooney
I/C: Ed Barlow, Callan Ward, Sam Reid, Andrew Hooper
EMG: Will Minson, Christian Howard, Jayden Schofield
IN: Jarrad Grant, Sam Reid, Lukas Markovic, Andrew Hooper
OUT: Justin Sherman (suspended), Will Minson, Christian Howard, Jayden Schofield
IN: Jarrad Grant, Sam Reid, Lukas Markovic, Andrew Hooper
OUT: Justin Sherman (suspended), Will Minson, Christian Howard, Jayden Schofield
Media coverage
Melbourne: Channel 7, 8.30 pm (1 hr delay)
NSW: 7mate, 7.30 pm (live)
QLD: 7mate, 7.30 pm (live)
WA: Channel 7, 8.30 pm (90 min delay)
Form
Melbourne: D, L, W, W, Bye, L, W, L, L, L, W, L, W, W
Western Bulldogs: L, W, W, Bye, W, L, L, W, L ,L ,L ,L, W, W
Ladder position
Melbourne: 8th
Western Bulldog: 12th
Head-to-head
Played: 153
Melbourne: 83 wins
Western Bulldogs: 69 wins
Drawn: 1
At this ground
Played : 11
Melbourne: 6 wins
Western Bulldogs: 5 wins
Drawn : 0
Played: 153
Melbourne: 83 wins
Western Bulldogs: 69 wins
Drawn: 1
At this ground
Played : 11
Melbourne: 6 wins
Western Bulldogs: 5 wins
Drawn : 0
Coach v coach
Dean Bailey: 0
Rodney Eade: 4
Drawn: 0
Last time they met
Dean Bailey: 0
Rodney Eade: 4
Drawn: 0
Last time they met
Round 7, 2010: Western Bulldogs 10.10 (70) defeated Melbourne 9.12(66) at the MCG.
Recent streak
Western Bulldogs has a four-game winning streak against Melbourne by an average of 35.
Injury list
Melbourne:
Rohan Bail (knee) - 3-4 weeks, Aaron Davey (knee) - 2-3 weeks, Jack Fitzpatrick (ankle) - 2-3 weeks, Jack Grimes (foot) - season, Neville Jetta (hand) - 2 weeks, Joel Macdonald (knee) - test, Michael Newton (foot) - 4 weeks, Jake Spencer (knee) - season, Luke Tapscott (hamstring) - test
Western Bulldogs: Ayce Cordy (back soreness) - test, Ryan Hargrave (ankle) 1-2 weeks, Tom Hill (foot) - 4 weeks, Brodie Moles (shoulder) - test, James Mulligan (calf) - test
Summary
The Demons strung together consecutive wins last round for just the second time this season. On Friday night, the Dees face another hurdle, winning at Etihad Stadium. Although Melbourne hasn’t won at Etihad Stadium since 2007, there are strong indications it can break the drought this round. With young players like Tom Scully, Jack Trengove and Jordie McKenzie finding form and senior players like Brad Green, Brent Moloney and Col Sylvia stepping up, the team is ready to conquer the ‘demon’ that is Etihad Stadium. The Bulldogs will be keen to prove to their supporters that they are a top eight team, which will no doubt make for great Friday night football.
Players to watch
Melbourne: Ricky Petterd
After securing a career-high 14 tackles in last round’s game against Richmond, there is no doubt that Petterd has found his feet in the senior side. While Petterd is known for his marking and ability to kick a goal in the forward line, his defensive pressure was a key factor in Melbourne’s win last week. The confidence boost should put Petterd in good stead for a solid performance at Etihad Stadium.
Richmond: Liam Picken
Picken is currently leading the tackles for Bulldogs and will play an important role in attempting to shut down Melbourne’s forward line. The hard-at-it tagger recorded 13 tackles last week against Gold Coast and will be looking to back it up.
Match-up to watch
Liam Picken v Brent Moloney
Recent streak
Western Bulldogs has a four-game winning streak against Melbourne by an average of 35.
Injury list
Melbourne:
Rohan Bail (knee) - 3-4 weeks, Aaron Davey (knee) - 2-3 weeks, Jack Fitzpatrick (ankle) - 2-3 weeks, Jack Grimes (foot) - season, Neville Jetta (hand) - 2 weeks, Joel Macdonald (knee) - test, Michael Newton (foot) - 4 weeks, Jake Spencer (knee) - season, Luke Tapscott (hamstring) - test
Western Bulldogs: Ayce Cordy (back soreness) - test, Ryan Hargrave (ankle) 1-2 weeks, Tom Hill (foot) - 4 weeks, Brodie Moles (shoulder) - test, James Mulligan (calf) - test
Summary
The Demons strung together consecutive wins last round for just the second time this season. On Friday night, the Dees face another hurdle, winning at Etihad Stadium. Although Melbourne hasn’t won at Etihad Stadium since 2007, there are strong indications it can break the drought this round. With young players like Tom Scully, Jack Trengove and Jordie McKenzie finding form and senior players like Brad Green, Brent Moloney and Col Sylvia stepping up, the team is ready to conquer the ‘demon’ that is Etihad Stadium. The Bulldogs will be keen to prove to their supporters that they are a top eight team, which will no doubt make for great Friday night football.
Players to watch
Melbourne: Ricky Petterd
After securing a career-high 14 tackles in last round’s game against Richmond, there is no doubt that Petterd has found his feet in the senior side. While Petterd is known for his marking and ability to kick a goal in the forward line, his defensive pressure was a key factor in Melbourne’s win last week. The confidence boost should put Petterd in good stead for a solid performance at Etihad Stadium.
Richmond: Liam Picken
Picken is currently leading the tackles for Bulldogs and will play an important role in attempting to shut down Melbourne’s forward line. The hard-at-it tagger recorded 13 tackles last week against Gold Coast and will be looking to back it up.
Match-up to watch
Liam Picken v Brent Moloney
Picken has successfully played the tagging role this season and is genuine candidate for Moloney. ‘Beamer’ has been a constant and crucial contributor for the Demons, leading the team’s disposals and tackles. A close tag on Moloney will be a test of his leadership and ability to work closely with his fellow midfielders.
Most disposals in 2011
Melbourne: Brent Moloney (323)
Western Bulldogs: Matthew Boyd (409)
Most marks in 2011
Melbourne: James Frawley (72)
Western Bulldogs: Daniel Cross (69)
Most tackles in 2011
Melbourne: Brent Moloney (72)
Western Bulldogs: Liam Picken (79)
Most goals in 2011
Melbourne: Liam Jurrah (30)
Western Bulldogs: Daniel Giansiracusa (25)
How’s stat?
Melbourne’s most recent win at Docklands was against the Bulldogs in round 19, 2007.
Memorable match
1954 Grand Final: Footscray 15.12 (102) d Melbourne 7.9 (51), MCG
With the advent of Norm Smith as coach in 1952, the young Melbourne side’s rise from ‘cellar dwellers’ to Grand Finalists was an impressive one. But Footscray was a formidable foe in 1954. While Norm Smith’s youngsters - including the likes of Ron Barassi, John Beckwith, Brian Dixon, Ian Ridley and Bob Johnson - were shaping an impressive team, fortune lay with the opposition on Grand Final Day, 1954. Footscray, led by Charlie Sutton and ably supported by Ted Whitten and Jack Collins, proved triumphant by an emphatic 51 points. Fortune soon favoured Melbourne, however - the side would go on to win flags in 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960 and 1964, while the 1954 victory remains Footscray’s sole premiership.
Foot in both camps
David Allday, Eric Andersen, Garry Baker, Les Bamblett, Luke Beveridge, Adrian Campbell, Tony Campbell, Ted Carroll, Dean Chiron, James Cook, Jack ‘Cactus’ Coolahan, Craig Ellis, Frank Halloran, Peter Hannan, Allen Jakovich, John Kerr, Bill McIntyre, Hughie McPherson (also the first VFL runner), Charlie Pagnoccolo, Greg Parke, Stan Penberthy, Stephen Powell, John Reid, Peter Rohde, Brian Royal, Bill Scanlan, Bob Spargo, Percy Streeter, Kelvin Templeton, Scott West, Brian Wilson.
What Dean Bailey says …
"We're looking to build some effort and consistency every minute of every quarter, but I think if we can get on a roll then the confidence of the guys can grow and we can stay at that level. …..This Friday is super important for us."
What @DemonsHQ is saying …
randemily Emily
@DemonsHQ Get up tonight, Dees @BradGreen Lead your boys to a convincing victory! #winforwight
doddas Shane Dodman
Most disposals in 2011
Melbourne: Brent Moloney (323)
Western Bulldogs: Matthew Boyd (409)
Most marks in 2011
Melbourne: James Frawley (72)
Western Bulldogs: Daniel Cross (69)
Most tackles in 2011
Melbourne: Brent Moloney (72)
Western Bulldogs: Liam Picken (79)
Most goals in 2011
Melbourne: Liam Jurrah (30)
Western Bulldogs: Daniel Giansiracusa (25)
How’s stat?
Melbourne’s most recent win at Docklands was against the Bulldogs in round 19, 2007.
Memorable match
1954 Grand Final: Footscray 15.12 (102) d Melbourne 7.9 (51), MCG
With the advent of Norm Smith as coach in 1952, the young Melbourne side’s rise from ‘cellar dwellers’ to Grand Finalists was an impressive one. But Footscray was a formidable foe in 1954. While Norm Smith’s youngsters - including the likes of Ron Barassi, John Beckwith, Brian Dixon, Ian Ridley and Bob Johnson - were shaping an impressive team, fortune lay with the opposition on Grand Final Day, 1954. Footscray, led by Charlie Sutton and ably supported by Ted Whitten and Jack Collins, proved triumphant by an emphatic 51 points. Fortune soon favoured Melbourne, however - the side would go on to win flags in 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960 and 1964, while the 1954 victory remains Footscray’s sole premiership.
Foot in both camps
David Allday, Eric Andersen, Garry Baker, Les Bamblett, Luke Beveridge, Adrian Campbell, Tony Campbell, Ted Carroll, Dean Chiron, James Cook, Jack ‘Cactus’ Coolahan, Craig Ellis, Frank Halloran, Peter Hannan, Allen Jakovich, John Kerr, Bill McIntyre, Hughie McPherson (also the first VFL runner), Charlie Pagnoccolo, Greg Parke, Stan Penberthy, Stephen Powell, John Reid, Peter Rohde, Brian Royal, Bill Scanlan, Bob Spargo, Percy Streeter, Kelvin Templeton, Scott West, Brian Wilson.
What Dean Bailey says …
"We're looking to build some effort and consistency every minute of every quarter, but I think if we can get on a roll then the confidence of the guys can grow and we can stay at that level. …..This Friday is super important for us."
What @DemonsHQ is saying …
randemily Emily
@DemonsHQ Get up tonight, Dees @BradGreen Lead your boys to a convincing victory! #winforwight
doddas Shane Dodman
well done @Sam_Blease on making your debut tomorrow night. Hope you can conrtibute to help @DemonsHQ win tomorrow #afldogsdees
Key Melbourne question
Can the Demons end a 10-game losing streak at Etihad Stadium?
Key Melbourne question
Can the Demons end a 10-game losing streak at Etihad Stadium?
