They could be box office in 2021. Results: Defeated North Melbourne by 34 points, defeated Hawthorn. Tigers In Trouble? He pulled off an outstanding one-two play with Rhylee West in the first quarter, chipping a pass to West under pressure before taking a strong mark from a West kick and converting a set-shot opportunity. And while it was only a pre-season game, the confidence he showed when attacking marking contests was encouraging. *Odds are current as of 15th May 2021, 10:32pm AEST, Tim English impressed in the Bulldogs’ practice match against Hawthorn. “Stef’s been great for him, just giving that little bit of experience,” Smith said. Demonland | April 19 Match Reports . Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne AAMI Community Series - Round 1. Half forward flank 8 … New to Kayo? “The results in terms of the scoreboard wasn’t really relevant to us,” Goddard told the Hawthorn website. 23 hrs. “I think he (English) is relishing the time a little bit more forward and flowing on with Stef in the ruck, just having a good time in the ruck and a good time forward,” Bulldogs assistant coach Rohan Smith told reporters post-game. Alastair Clarkson’s men surged late to win by 15 points, but the result was somewhat overshadowed by … (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images), Connor Downie looked AFL-ready. Good, Bad & Ugly: Rd 8. It's basically a practice match where clubs and trying different things, trying different players, getting run in the legs. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images), Get your free trial now & start streaming instantly >, Get the latest AFL injury news heading into Round 1. Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn at Whitten Oval, 10.30am. Despite a slow and, to a certain extent, concerning start, the Hawks overran the Western Bulldogs in the AFL’s first official scratch match of the year, ending up 15-point winners, 15.7 (97) to 12.10 (82). Petracca & Bontempelli contacts. For the Hawks, fans would be pleased with recruit Tom Phillips’ output. Sign up now! Picture: Michael Willson, Wednesday’s scratch match loss to Hawthorn, Get your free trial now & start streaming instantly >. “Hawthorn upped the ante in the second quarter and out skills fell away a little bit. The young Bulldogs defeated the reigning premiers in Hawthorn to advance to a preliminary final. Smith lifted his output significantly after quarter-time, with his work at stoppages – both inside and outside the contest – influencing how the Dogs moved the ball forward. Even in the first quarter the signs. Hawthorn v Bulldogs. PRE-SEASON PRACTICE MATCHES. *Odds are current as of 15th May 2021, 10:32pm AEST. “He’s been sitting down with Timmy, looking at his game, looking at vision from the opposition rucks as well. He spent time running alongside Bulldogs best and fairest wingmen Lachie Hunter at times. Join us at Adelaide Oval for Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs AFL live scores as part of AFL Home and Away. AFL Round 8 Wrap. AFL PRACTICE MATCH FIXTURE (All times AEDT) Wednesday, February 24. Viewed. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images), With Stefan Martin joining him in the ruck, Tim English spent time up forward. 28 Photos Gallery. The AFLW Bulldogs have fought off a sluggish start to emerge 14-point victors in their practice match against Richmond at the Swinburne Centre on Saturday afternoon. When the Dogs were under siege deep in defence, Daniel often found a way to get his team out of trouble. When the Dogs win the ball back, watch out – they’ll go quick. An opportunity to put their pre-season work to the test, the Bulldogs started strongly before a late Hawks charge, with the visitors running out 12.10 (82) to 15.7 (97) winners. In less than a month of the 2021 season, the AFL club is in the process of fighting in a series of scratch matches. While we'd love to have our members in the stands for this Wednesday's practice match against the Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval, we're bringing you the next best thing. Bring-Back-Powell 8 posts. In line with AFL protocols, the Hawks v Bulldogs match will not be opened to the public. “Defensively, we just dropped off the appetite to defend a little bit. F … whatwhat say what 9,758 Posted March 7. whatwhat say what. Even the best are still learning the rules. The biggest surprise packet of the day was Bulldogs rookie Lachlan McNeil, whose standout performance will surely have the club’s match committee pondering an early debut. Thanks to the team at My Sport Live, you'll be able to watch the Hawks in action from the comfort of your couch (or your desk - just don't tell the boss!) Gouga. He took a strong pack mark in the third quarter then converted his set shot for a goal. Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn – Whitten Oval, Wednesday, February 24. “They’ve been really impressive in match sim over the last few weeks and today they were pretty impressive as well.”. “I thought we started the game really well, our skill level was really good and we were hitting targets quite regularly,” Smith said. If after a few rounds of actual football it still looks like this then perhaps you can attribute it to the rule changes. These days, the Hawks under Alastair Clarkson simply don’t have the talent that served them so well in years gone, and they have to rely on not losing rather than trying to win. Re-live the Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn scratch match in our live blog below! AFL 2021: Hawthorn Hawks defeat Western Bulldogs in practice match … The Hawthorn Hawks will look to play spoiler against a Western Bulldogs side hoping to crack back into the top eight. Hawthorn. 1 hr. Hawks midfielder James Cousins marked just inside 50, with Bontempelli standing the mark. It took Melbourne until the last quarter to crack the Hawthorn nut. Match simulation v Bulldogs locked in Feb 8, 2021, 8:25pm Hawthorn is preparing for its first cross-club hit-out of 2021, with a match simulation practice game scheduled against the Western Bulldogs on Wednesday 24 February at Whitten Oval. The Dogs have the cattle to pull off the approach as well. Josh Bruce will also be important support for the duo. Hawthorn vs Western Bulldogs Sunday 3 August 2014, 3:20pm Venue: Aurora Stadium Broadcast: TV: Seven (live), Fox Footy (live) Radio: Triple M (live), 3AW (live), ABC (live) Team selection The squads for Sunday’s match between the Bulldogs and Hawthorn will be announced on westernbulldogs.com.au/teams at 6:25pm (AEST) on Thursday 31 July 2014. From 2019, fans will no longer be able to subscribe to AFL Live Pass through the AFL website. The Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn will co-host a live stream of Wednesday’s practice matches between the two clubs at VU Whitten Oval. But the Hawks began to get on top around the footy midway through the third term and put the Dogs’ defence under siege. The Hawks, though, had their own concerns in defence, particularly when they won the ball back from their opponents close to goal. However, you can still subscribe via the Apple App Store or the Google Play. On Wednesday, he showed off his ability to rebound and attack from defence, while his high leap allowed him to influence many contests as the third man up. DeeSpencer 9 posts. His kicking off his non-preferred boot seems to improve with each season. Despite a slow and, to a certain extent, concerning start, the Hawks overran the Western Bulldogs in the AFL’s first official scratch match of the year, ending up … For more video, head to http://afl.com.au VFL at VU Whitten Oval. Despite the iffy kicking skills, Hawthorn fans should expect to see a lot more of Changkuoth Jiath in the senior side in 2021, while the acquisition of Kyle Hartigan shouldn’t be underestimated either. They pressed high but were prepared to sprint back once the likes of Daniel, Bailey Williams or Jason Johannisen found space. The Bulldogs are onto a winning forward-ruck formula. “I thought he (Martin) was good (against Hawthorn). The match will be played in a closed room and will only be streamed to club members, … Get all the latest AFL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Hawthorn sides under Clarkson have been renowned for their skills and efficiency when exiting the backline, but it was tough work for the Hawks against the Dogs on Wednesday, with ample kicks missing the target and allowing the Dogs repeat entries. New Bulldogs ruck pair Stefan Martin and Tim English impress in first outing against AFL rival team Tim English impressed in the Bulldogs’ practice match against Hawthorn. Easton Wood, who remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, looms as an important inclusion when he returns to the side, while Aaron Naughton (corkie) could also be an option down back, especially if the Martin-English forward-ruck combination continues to thrive. Think the commentators are reading too much into it. The former Magpie received ample time on the ball with Tom Mitchell out and worked well with the likes of James Cousins, James Worpel and Jaeger O’Meara. But as Cousins assessed his options, the Bulldogs captain moved off his mark and conceded a 50m penalty, which eventually led to a certain goal to Cousins from point-blank range. Get all the latest AFL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. CASUALTY WARD: Get the latest AFL injury news heading into Round 1. He took a strong contested mark that led to a set-shot goal in the first quarter. Martin and Tim English rotated heavily between the ruck and forward line during Wednesday’s scratch match loss to Hawthorn, with English in particular a standout when inside 50. But the new rule, in which players on the mark essentially have to stand still, will take players – and fans – ample time to adjust. In the absence of Mitch Hannan and Toby McLean, McNeil - selected with pick 11 in the rookie draft out of the SANFL - thrived in a high half-forward role, covering the ground superbly and having several standout moments. Lewis, Tim O’Brien and Jacob Koschitzke were the main targets inside 50 and were a handful for the Dogs’ defence. Hawthorn defeated by Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval Round 17 Sunday, 13th September 2020 AFL match statistics Bulldogs fans on Wednesday would’ve been buoyed by the performance of their new ruck pairing, with Tim English and Stefan Martin clicking in their first official outing against a rival club. Unfortunately for the Dogs, Martin shanked the set-shot opportunity, but it suggested the duo had developed a promising chemistry. At the 17-minute mark of the final quarter, Hawks forward Mitchell Lewis - who should see more senior game time at the start of this season with Jack Gunston sidelined due to a back issue - took a strong pack mark and converted his set-shot goal to give his side the lead for the first time in the game. He kicked a superb goal from a standing start from 45m out at the start of the third term. These days, the Hawks under Alastair Clarkson simply don’t have the talent that served them so well in years gone, and they have to rely on not losing rather than trying to win. Hawks get their first W of 2021. Teammate Bailey Smith was also a standout – and perhaps a big winner of the midfield squeeze at the Dogs this year. That education side of things has been great for Timmy. The Bulldogs exploded out of the blocks in the first term, having nine scoring shots to two and led by as much as four goals in the third quarter. He was part of a midfield rotation that heavily featured Josh Dunkley and Rhylee West, who also hit the scoreboard. The Bulldogs have always been an exciting team to watch under Luke Beveridge. English in particular was a standout when inside 50, as his athleticism and ability to cover the ground suits the Dogs’ counter-attack ball movement. Get your free trial now & start streaming instantly >. The Bulldogs will enter as favourites against the Hawks but they can’t rest on their laurels, with upsets in recent games opening up the finals race. 30 Photos Gallery. Marcus Bontempelli was, as always, a class above most players on the ground. Martin and Tim English rotated heavily between the ruck and forward line during Monday’s game and looked promising as a cohesive combination. AFL pre-season news: Luke Beveridge put the pressure on his midfield group, Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn trial game. The Hawks, who many are predicting to finish near the bottom of the ladder, managed to hold on to that lead until the final siren. Bruce spent most of the game inside 50 while taking the odd ruck contest. Boy Caleb Daniel is going to be fun to watch this season. Martin, who’s been a solid centre bounce ruckman for several years at the Lions, will be a strong presence at stoppages for the Dogs this season. Two matches will be held back-to-back, with a match-up between the two senior sides from 10:30am (AEDT), and a reserves match from 1pm (AEDT). … Jacob Koschitzke showed promising signs for the Hawks up forward. It took Melbourne until the last quarter to crack the Hawthorn nut. It was clear on Wednesday the Dogs wanted to counter-attack at speed when they won – or anticipated winning – the ball back off the Hawks in the defensive half. In the third quarter, English collected the footy 60m out from goal before pulling off a well-executed pass to Martin, who marked uncontested in the forward pocket. Bontempelli barely put a foot wrong during Tuesday’s game – until the final quarter, when he was a victim of the new AFL rule that’s caused uproar among some AFL pundits. Will Day, who was a rare shining light for the Hawks last year, looked assured in the backline and gave plenty of drive from defence. The Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn on Wednesday kicked off the AFL practice match round with an entertaining, free-flowing and high-scoring contest at Whitten Oval. Get your free trial now & start streaming instantly >. Join The Roar for live scores from … Lewis and O’Brien look like Round 1 certainties, while Koschitzke has impressed over the pre-season to also put himself in the mix. 1 Link to post Share on other sites. But at times on Wednesday, the Bulldogs’ key-position stocks looked vulnerable. Gold Coast v Brisbane – Metricon Stadium, … Since 1980 All Games Last 5 Games Highest Score Lowest Score Biggest Win; Hawthorn: 38: 2: 194: 38: 143: Western Bulldogs: 25: 3: 160: 43: 88 Mar 7 Demonland changed the title to TEAM SELECTION: Practice Match vs Bulldogs; Gouga 107 Posted March 7. Williams was one of the competition’s most improved players last year, while Norm Smith medallist Johannisen appears primed to return to his best form in 2021. Replies 292; Created Mar 8; Last Reply Apr 20; Top Posters In This Topic. Picture: Daniel Pockett, Tim English and Stefan Martin have combined well at the Dogs. Practice match highlights vs the Bulldogs. Tyler Brockman also showed strength at the contest and composure with the ball. Bontempelli didn’t complain once the call had been made, clearly well aware of the error he had made. 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