Sunday’s second AFL Round 11 match is between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle Dockers with the game to be played at Etihad Stadium. The opening bounce is set to commence at 3:20 PM local time with away team Fremantle Dockers currently holding favouritism. View our AFL live scores, odds and results for the game between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle Dockers.
Round: Round 11 , June 01, 2014 , 3:20 PM
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Weather: 17° A little rain.
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Odds Comparison:
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| Western Bulldogs | 5.75 | 5.50 | 5.80 | 5.50 | 5.75 | 5.75 |
| Fremantle Dockers | 1.15 | 1.14 | 1.15 | 1.14 | 1.15 | 1.15 |
All odds are subject to change. Odds listed are correct at the time of the latest update.
Preview:
The Western Bulldogs play the Dockers on Sunday, 3.20PM at Etihad Stadium. Fremantle will be expected to win this one, fresh from their rest week yet still
confident following their great win over Geelong in round nine. In contrast, the Bulldogs are coming off a loss to the Gold Coast last round, as they continue a
disappointing season which has only given them three wins. Even the home ground advantage will not be enough to lift the Bulldogs, with Ross Lyon’s men
having won six of their past seven games at Etihad Stadium. The Bulldogs have simply be too inconsistent in 2014, and the Dockers should win here easily.
Teams:
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Backs L.Picken, J.Roughead, E.Wood
HBacks S.Higgins, D.Morris, R.Murphy
Centre A.Cooney, R.Griffen, K.Stevens
HForwards J.Macrae, T.Williams, D.Giansiracusa
Forwards L.Dahlhaus, S.Crameri, F.Roberts
Followers W.Minson, M.Boyd, T.Liberatore
Interchange (FROM) J.Stringer, M.Bontempelli, J.Tutt, M.Wallis C.Howard, J.Johannisen, N.Hrovat
Ins T.Williams, C.Howard, M.Wallis, J.Johannisen, N.Hrovat
Outs B.Goodes, C.Smith
FREMANTLE
Backs L.Spurr, L.McPharlin, Z.Dawson
HBacks T.Mzungu, M.Johnson, D.Pearce
Centre C.Sutcliffe, R.Crowley, P.Duffield
HForwards M.Barlow, C.Mayne, N.Fyfe
Forwards H.Ballantyne, M.Pavlich, Z.Clarke
Followers A.Sandilands, D.Mundy, S.Hill
Interchange G.Ibbotson, N.Suban, B.Grey, L.Neale A.Silvagni, C.Sylvia, T.Sheridan
Ins L.McPharlin, C.Sylvia, G.Ibbotson, B.Grey
Outs M.de Boer
News:
Greater Western Sydney Giants chief executive David Matthews has taken the extraordinary step of writing an open letter to the club’s fans, saying they should not have to put up with thumpings any longer.
The Giants were at their uncompetitive worst against Richmond, a game that fans and bookmakers suggested they might win.
Richmond triumphed by 113 points, with Jack Riewoldt’s 11-goal bag outscoring the young side on his own.
AFL great Leigh Matthews said he had “never seen a worse example of defending”, suggesting the Giants had regressed to their debut season.
While beltings and the Giants come hand-in-hand, clearly this one hit a nerve with Matthews, who said fans deserved better.
“We know we have a young developing side that will have its ups and downs,” he wrote.
“But you should not have to accept uncompetitive performances.
“We have 13 games to go this year including six in Sydney and one in Canberra.”
“We are determined to repay the faith you have shown in the Giants.”
Just 8,331 people were at Spotless Stadium for the Giants’ abysmal showing, which may not be the worst defeat they suffer this year.
They face Hawthorn at the MCG on Sunday, who have already belted St Kilda by 145 points and Gold Coast by 99 points this season.
Perhaps the most staggering part of GWS’ third year in the AFL is their round one win over Sydney.
Matthews alluded to the idea that win had lifted expectations significantly on the club, coached by Leon Cameron.
“We believe we are making progress as our wins against the Swans and Melbourne earlier this season showed,” Matthews said.
“But our last two matches highlight that we still have a lot of work to do to bridge the gap between our best and worst.”
