Round 12 game at TIO Stadium in Darwin between the Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide Power.
Port Adelaide forward Brett Ebert marks in front of his opponent in the round 12 game against the Western Bulldogs. Ebert was the only forward for Port to kick multiple goals finishing the game with two. Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide round 12 at TIO stadium Darwin N.T. 2009.
Western Bulldogs classy forward Josh Hill marks in front of Port Adelaide's Tom Logan in the round 12 game held in Darwin. Hill had a solid game and teamed up with fellow forwards Johnson and Minson to kick three goals each for the game. Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide round 12 Darwin N.T. 2009.
Will Minson marks unattended in the game against Port Adelaide in Darwin. Minson who kicked three goals for the game formed part of a formidable forward line that took Port apart at TIO stadium on Saturday night. The Bulldogs had thirteen players contribute to the goal tally on the night where as Port could only manage five players to kick a goal. Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide round 12 Darwin N.T. 2009.
Darwin's Daniel Motlop crashes through the pack in the first quarter of the round 12 game against the Western Bulldogs. Motlop who didn't have a good night broke a bone in his foot early on in the game, forcing him from the field after the third quarter when the pain got to much for him.
Port Adelaide's Daniel Motlop struggles to get a hand pass away under heavy pressure from the Bulldogs defenders. The Port forward line struggled all night and were made to look second rate by a classy Bulldogs defense. Western bulldogs v Port Power round 12 game at TIO stadium in Darwin N.T.
Port Adelaide's Daniel Motlop runs out onto TIO stadium in his home town Darwin before the start of the game against the Western Bulldogs. Motlop had anticipated a big effort from himself and his Port team mates, but unfortunately for him it all turned sour as the Bulldogs crushed Port in an awesome display of sharp, disciplined football. Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide at TIO stadium Darwin N.T. round 12 2009.
Western Bulldogs star Robert Murphy sends the Bulldogs into attack again in the game against Port Adelaide in Darwin. The Port back men must have had sore necks after the game from watching the ball sail over their heads and through the goals time after time.
Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide at TIO stadium Darwin N.T. round 12 2009.
Port Powers coach Mark Williams with his assistant's try to work out where Port Power is going wrong at the three quarter time break. At this stage of the game there seemed to be no hope for the power as they were trailing by nearly ten goals, and it only got worse for the hapless Power. Western Bulldogs v Port Power at TIO stadium Darwin N.T. round 12 2009.
Jason Akermanis tried to relive his youth with a spectacular leap over Ports Jacob Surjan in the goal square, however Akermanis got his timing all wrong and jumped before the ball was any where near him resulting in a clumsy attempt to mark.
Western Bulldogs v Port Power at TIO stadium Darwin N.T. round 12 2009.
Western Bulldogs captain Brad Johnson takes a mark well in front of his opponent in the last quarter of the game against Port Adelaide. Johnson played a great game for the Bulldogs creating plenty of opertunities in the forward line and kicking three goals from four shots at goal.
Western Bulldogs v Port Power at TIO stadium Darwin N.T. round 12 2009.
Western Bulldogs fans applaud their team after the way they went about belting Port Power in the round 12 game in Darwin. Fans from the Bulldogs couldn't be happier with the way the team is playing at this stage of the season and are looking forward to a more successful finals campaign this year.
Western Bulldogs v Port Power at TIO stadium Darwin N.T. round 12 2009.
Port Power's Warren Tredrea gets crunched by the full force of the Western Bulldogs back line. Tredrea who was well held on the night could only manage one goal for the night in what turned out to be a poor performance by the Power.
Western Bulldogs v Port Power at TIO stadium Darwin N.T. round 12 2009.
Bulldogs captain Brad Johnson applauds the support given his team by the big crowd that turned out to see the round 12 game against Port Power at TIO stadium in Darwin. The Bulldogs may have played their last game in the tropical northern capital as their five game contract has run out , their are no less than four other teams vying for the opportunity to play games in Darwin, it will be interesting to see who gets the nod from next year on.
Western Bulldogs v Port Power at TIO stadium Darwin N.T. round 12 2009.
The Western Bulldogs players sing their club song after their 93 point belting of a hapless Port Power. Port Power had no answer for a sharp focused and tireless working Bulldogs outfit. The Bulldogs controlled the game from start to finish and must now be real contenders for one of the two grand final berths at the end of the year. Where Port go from here would be any bodies guess.
Western Bulldogs v Port Power at TIO stadium Darwin N.T. round 12 2009.