THE SIX POINTS
1. When these teams last met the Bulldogs kicked eight goals to two in the first quarter, the Lions then kicked 12 goals to five in the next two quarters; the Dogs finished with six goals to five in the final quarter. Pearce Handley was best on ground with 35 disposals and two goals.
2. No teams kicked the ball more than the Western Bulldogs averaging 233.8 per game while Brisbane is ranked last for kicks per game with only 174 per game.
3. Brisbane has had the better of the Western Bulldogs recently winning five of the last seven contests; four of the last seven games have been decided by more than 50 points.
4. These teams are also first and last for average disposals per game; the Bulldogs top the competition with 456 per game while the Lions are last with 329.5 per game.
5. Not much separates the sides at Etihad Stadium; 11 contests with six wins to five in the Bulldogs favour, it is two wins each since 2012.
6. This will be a contest between the two most popular teams with the umpires, the Lions are ranked first for most free kicks for while the Bulldogs are second.
IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR … Jake Stringer. After winning the plaudits of all and sundry after his impressive opening two rounds of the season, the explosive forward has struggled to recapture that form in the past two weeks against Hawthorn and Carlton. The 21-year-old had his moments against the Blues, but he couldn't hit the scoreboard.
PREDICTION: Western Bulldogs by 42 points
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NewsletterLAST FIVE TIMES
R118, 2015, Geelong 14.8 (92) d Port Adelaide 11.3 (69) at Adelaide Oval
R6, 2014, Port Adelaide 16.11 (107) d Geelong 9.13 (67) at Adelaide Oval
SF, 2013, Geelong 13.18 (96) d Port Adelaide 12.8 (80) at the MCG
R20, 2013, Geelong 20.9 (129) d Port Adelaide 16.8 (104) at Simmonds Stadium
R9, 2013, Geelong 18.8 (116) d Port Adelaide 9.14 (68) at AAMI Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. The Cats have dominated the Power over a long period of time, winning 11 of the last 12, and with 10 consecutive wins from 2007-13 including the 2007 Grand Final.
2. The teams have played twice at Adelaide Oval for one win each, while the Cats have also defeated the Crows at the venue.
3. Port Adelaide and Geelong will meet for the 30th time and the Cats hold a clear advantage, winning 19 games to nine with one draw.
4. Geelong defeated Port Adelaide the last time they met, winning by 23 points in round 11, 2015 at Adelaide Oval. Corey Enright was best on ground with 29 disposals.
5. Did you know Geelong has played eight times in their history on a Saturday night in Adelaide for only two wins? This will be the Cats’ first Saturday night game in Adelaide since 2009.
6. Superstar Patrick Dangerfield makes his return to Adelaide Oval this weekend, having crossed to Geelong from the Crows late last year. He’s ranked No. 2 in the Schick AFL Player Ratings and midfield teammate Joel Selwood is also inside the top 10 at No. 9.
1. When these teams last met the Bulldogs kicked eight goals to two in the first quarter, the Lions then kicked 12 goals to five in the next two quarters; the Dogs finished with six goals to five in the final quarter. Pearce Handley was best on ground with 35 disposals and two goals.
2. No teams kicked the ball more than the Western Bulldogs averaging 233.8 per game while Brisbane is ranked last for kicks per game with only 174 per game.
3. Brisbane has had the better of the Western Bulldogs recently winning five of the last seven contests; four of the last seven games have been decided by more than 50 points.
4. These teams are also first and last for average disposals per game; the Bulldogs top the competition with 456 per game while the Lions are last with 329.5 per game.
5. Not much separates the sides at Etihad Stadium; 11 contests with six wins to five in the Bulldogs favour, it is two wins each since 2012.
6. This will be a contest between the two most popular teams with the umpires, the Lions are ranked first for most free kicks for while the Bulldogs are second.
IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR … Jake Stringer. After winning the plaudits of all and sundry after his impressive opening two rounds of the season, the explosive forward has struggled to recapture that form in the past two weeks against Hawthorn and Carlton. The 21-year-old had his moments against the Blues, but he couldn't hit the scoreboard.
PREDICTION: Western Bulldogs by 42 points
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The views in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of the AFL or its clubs
NewsletterLAST FIVE TIMES
R118, 2015, Geelong 14.8 (92) d Port Adelaide 11.3 (69) at Adelaide Oval
R6, 2014, Port Adelaide 16.11 (107) d Geelong 9.13 (67) at Adelaide Oval
SF, 2013, Geelong 13.18 (96) d Port Adelaide 12.8 (80) at the MCG
R20, 2013, Geelong 20.9 (129) d Port Adelaide 16.8 (104) at Simmonds Stadium
R9, 2013, Geelong 18.8 (116) d Port Adelaide 9.14 (68) at AAMI Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. The Cats have dominated the Power over a long period of time, winning 11 of the last 12, and with 10 consecutive wins from 2007-13 including the 2007 Grand Final.
2. The teams have played twice at Adelaide Oval for one win each, while the Cats have also defeated the Crows at the venue.
3. Port Adelaide and Geelong will meet for the 30th time and the Cats hold a clear advantage, winning 19 games to nine with one draw.
4. Geelong defeated Port Adelaide the last time they met, winning by 23 points in round 11, 2015 at Adelaide Oval. Corey Enright was best on ground with 29 disposals.
5. Did you know Geelong has played eight times in their history on a Saturday night in Adelaide for only two wins? This will be the Cats’ first Saturday night game in Adelaide since 2009.
6. Superstar Patrick Dangerfield makes his return to Adelaide Oval this weekend, having crossed to Geelong from the Crows late last year. He’s ranked No. 2 in the Schick AFL Player Ratings and midfield teammate Joel Selwood is also inside the top 10 at No. 9.
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