Jeremy Howe opens on why the Magpies have enjoyed a remarkable rise in today's AFL briefing.
, the latter supported by McRae and Darcy Moore through a turbulent rookie season, as “our kids that are really getting the job done for us at the moment, which is really pleasing”.
Josh Dunkley and Adam Treloar will have key roles to play if the Western Bulldogs are to advance through September.The Bulldogs are fifth for scoring and 11th for points against this season, but deeper analysis shows they have won 10 of 11 matches when they scored 80 or more points, and only two when held below 80.
“We will probably look a little bit more closely on what let us down in those games against Freo. We clearly know they are going to want to maintain the footy and try and keep the ball off us. We need to make sure we are on our toes and are defending really well from that regard.”as he did against Hawthorn in round 23
While the Bulldogs offensively remain strong, having averaged 90 points last season, they have slipped defensively, conceding 13 more points per game. They rank No.16 for opposition points from defensive half chains, for opponents have been able to pick apart their rolling zone with defenders often guarding space, rather than opponents.
The Lions have a 1-5 win-loss record in three finals campaigns under coach Chris Fagan, including a pair of straight-sets exits, and are a team under pressure. They slipped to sixth on the ladder with a 15-7 win-loss record this year, and have had concerns with their team defence.
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