Semi-Final 2 Preview: Western Bulldogs vs Sydney
September 11th 2008 09:24
With such high stakes now on the line, both teams will want to show that they are worthy combatants in this year's finals series.
The Western Bulldogs have not been winning too many games, in fact, only one in their last seven outings, including a 51-point drubbing last week at the hands of Hawthorn in their Qualifying Final match at the MCG.
They lacked height up forward, and could not rely on Jason Akermanis to kick a bagful to see them home. At the other end, Lance Franklin and Jarryd Roughead showed the Doggies why the Hawks should have the week off.
Sydney let the Kangaroos get off to a flying start, and did not play convincing football for their half of their clash. But it was the third term that turned the game on it's head, with the Swans booting eight goals to send the Roos back to Mellbourne, thinking about what could have been.
What the Dogs have in their favour is that they have defeated the Swans twice this year, both times in New South Wales. This will stand them in good stead, but will not make much difference with Sydney having a lot more finals' experience.
Can the Westerners end their losing way and make it through to the Preliminary Final against Geelong, or will they go out in straight sets?
The Western Bulldogs have not been winning too many games, in fact, only one in their last seven outings, including a 51-point drubbing last week at the hands of Hawthorn in their Qualifying Final match at the MCG.
They lacked height up forward, and could not rely on Jason Akermanis to kick a bagful to see them home. At the other end, Lance Franklin and Jarryd Roughead showed the Doggies why the Hawks should have the week off.
Sydney let the Kangaroos get off to a flying start, and did not play convincing football for their half of their clash. But it was the third term that turned the game on it's head, with the Swans booting eight goals to send the Roos back to Mellbourne, thinking about what could have been.
What the Dogs have in their favour is that they have defeated the Swans twice this year, both times in New South Wales. This will stand them in good stead, but will not make much difference with Sydney having a lot more finals' experience.
Can the Westerners end their losing way and make it through to the Preliminary Final against Geelong, or will they go out in straight sets?
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