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Daniher getting booed
Francis has the job on Daniher who is receiving a healthy amount of boos, despite the game taking place at the Gabba. There must be a decent Essendon contingent in the crowd.
McStay’s strong mark and snap from the pocket has given the Lions the early lead, 1.1.7 to 0.0.0.
Down the other end, Andrews is manning Hooker.
Gabba drenched
Essendon and Brisbane are playing in monsoonal conditions up at the Gabba!
The phrase “wet weather footy” is being redefined. Torrential rain has ensured that there is plenty of water on the surface, with every step a player takes creating a decent splash – this is not a night for trying to pinpoint passes.
Forward efficiency
Port Adelaide have recorded a goal from 21.1 per cent of their kicks into the forward 50 – ranked fourth. Carlton have recorded a goal from 19.2 per cent of their kicks – ranked sixth. The Blues have scored a goal from 30.8 per cent of Marc Murphy’s inside 50s – ranked equal seventh of the top 75 in the AFL.
Contested ball an issue
Brisbane have lost the contested possession count in all four games this season, averaging nine fewer per game – ranked 16th. Essendon have lost the contested possession differential in all four games as well, which includes finishing with 26 fewer than Sydney in round four.
Port’s leader
The new Lion
Full time at Marvel Stadium
W.Bulldogs 4.1, 11.4, 13.9, 17.16 (118)
Gold Coast 0.2, 1.3, 7.4, 8.8 (56)
GOALS
W.Bulldogs: Bontempelli 3, Dunkley 2, Treloar 2, Naughton 2, Bruce 2, Wood, English, Hunter, McNeil, Scott, Liberatore
Gold Coast: Corbett 3, King 2, Lukosius, Rankine, Sexton
DISPOSALS
W.Bulldogs: Dunkley 37, Macrae 35, Bontempelli 33, Dale 27
Gold Coast: Ellis 27, Miller 27
Full time at the SCG
Sydney 3.3, 6.4, 8.8, 10.9 (69)
GWS 1.4, 3.7, 5.11, 9.17 (71)
GOALS
Sydney: Franklin 5, Hayward 3, Papley 2
GWS: Himmelberg 2, Finlayson 2, Daniels, Riccardi, O’Halloran, Greene, Kelly
DISPOSALS
Sydney: Lloyd 28, Dawson 23, Parker 21
GWS: Taranto 27, Hopper 26, Kelly 26, Ward 26, Green 24, Cumming 22
GWS win!
The Giants have hung on for a thrilling two-point win!
They survived a shot on the siren from Tom McCartin 60m out to topple the Swans, 9.17.71 to 10.9.69. Incredible result.
A Nick Haynes mark on Sydney’s goal line with just over 30 seconds to go saved the Giants’ skins.
GWS grab the lead late
Kelly roves the pack with aplomb and his quick snap from the pocket squeaks home!
The Giants have taken the lead with 66 seconds remaining! It’s a two-point ball game, 9.17.71 to 10.9.69!
What a finish to this 20th Sydney derby.