The official AFL pre season fixtures are in full swing, and the build up to Opening Round is officially on. Who’s finding plenty of the footy? Who’s logging serious CBA's? Who's snagging every kick in? We’ve got the review and the numbers for you.
🏉 WESTERN BULLDOGS v HAWTHORN
AAMI Community Series Review
The Western Bulldogs have wrapped up their AAMI Community Series campaign with a 44 point victory over Hawthorn, running out 117 to 73 in a solid hit out ahead of Opening Round.
After a competitive opening term, the game began to shift in the second quarter when the Dogs came out firing kicking the first 4 goals of the second quarter. From there, the Bulldogs were able to control the game, finishing strongly to put the result beyond doubt.
For Hawthorn, there were positive patches particularly through their pressure around the contest and willingness to take the game on through the corridor with their young midfield showing strong work rate and their half backs providing solid rebound. While they couldn’t sustain momentum once the Dogs got on top at stoppage, the Hawks showed enough competitiveness and transition speed to take encouraging signs into Opening Round.
Standout Performers
Western Bulldogs
Marcus Bontempelli – 29 disposals | 6 clearances | 27 CBAs | 83 TOG%
Tom Liberatore – 23 disposals | 2 goals | 10 tackles
Tim English – 28 hitouts | 4 clearances | 23 Disposals | 2 Goals
Hawthorn
Jai Newcombe – 28 disposals | 8 clearances | 28 CBAs
Connor Macdonald – 1 goal | 22 disposals | 5 Inside 50's
Jarman Impey – 25 disposals | 6 rebound 50's | 105 Fantasy Points
Key Leaders
Disposal Leaders – Bontempelli 29, Newcombe 28, Kennedy 28, Sanders 26, Impey 25
Goal Leaders – Jones 3, Gunston 3, Croft 3, Butler 2, Naughton 2
CBA Leaders – Newcombe 28, Bontempelli 27, English 27, Richards 25, Meek 24
Kick-In Leaders – Scrimshaw 3, Hardwick 2, Battle 2, Bramble 2, Lobb 2
Best Players
Best Western Bulldogs – English, Sanders, Khamis, Bontempelli, Liberatore
Best Hawthorn – Newcombe, Gunston, Macdonald, Impey, Ward