Jay Van Berlo

Dockers Break Bulldog Hoodoo

by rickb — Tue, 2011-04-26 19:17 — Last Updated: Sun, 2011-05-01 01:13

Since 2005 the Western Bulldogs have had the wood on Fremantle. The last time they played, Barry Hall sunk the Dockers almost single-handedly, booting a bagful of goals to help the Bulldogs run out 82 point winners. Big Barry was back in Perth again and no matter where they are on the Ladder, the Bulldogs always give a good account of themselves at the large Patersons Stadium.  read more »

Anchors Away In Western Derby

by rickb — Tue, 2009-07-28 06:01 — Last Updated: Tue, 2009-07-28 06:24

Rick Browner reporting for AFANA from Subiaco Oval

In spite of this match having little significance other than bragging rights in Western Australia, the Round 17 Western Derby opened true to form with some pre-game rough stuff. Before the ball was even bounced there were scuffles and bumps as players tried to assert psychological and physical dominance over their opponents. With West Coast and Fremantle ranked 15th and 16th for kicking efficiency in the league (last and second last) the possibility of a low skill and error-filled game was very real.  read more »

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