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Perth Now
an hour ago
- Perth Now
No major concern for Giants after Bulldogs blowout
GWS coach Adam Kingsley isn't overly concerned about the worst loss of his three seasons in charge coming just one month out from the AFL finals. The Giants' hopes took a hit with their heaviest defeat in six years, as the Western Bulldogs ran riot in a 19.18 (132) to 6.8 (44) thrashing at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. Kingsley's men were smashed in contested possession (137-86) by a hungry Bulldogs outfit and coughed up 11 of the first 12 goals in an uncompetitive display. The Giants (13-7) could slide as low as eighth by the end of the round, with home-and-away games against North Melbourne, Gold Coast and St Kilda left to play. "I'd prefer it didn't happen but we've got an opportunity to respond," Kingsley said after the Bulldogs blowout. "I'm not overly concerned. I don't think that's us, and it hasn't been us for a long period of time, but it was tonight. "So we'll review the game well, move on pretty quickly and get to work on what we need to work on." The 88-point margin was the biggest between two of the remaining final contenders this year, eclipsing Geelong's 78-point thumping of Fremantle in round one. GWS, who had won their previous six games, were without suspended skipper Toby Greene and injured pair Josh Kelly and Jack Buckley. But Kingsley was in no mood for making excuses. "We've been up for a long period of time now ... we've had a big block of games, played some pretty good opposition and done quite well against them," Kingsley said. "It happens. We don't want it to happen, and certainly not the way that it did happen tonight, but it does. "So I think we'll accept that and move on pretty quickly." Greene will return against North Melbourne in Canberra next round but Toby McMullin's season could be over after he sustained a suspected ankle syndesmosis injury against the Bulldogs. There are also fresh concerns over Coleman medallist Jesse Hogan, whose troublesome foot injury flared. Hogan, the Giants' leading goal-kicker again this year, went scoreless from just three disposals and finished the match on the bench. "He's a bit sore with his foot. He couldn't really move around throughout the game," Kingsley said. "We thought he'd be a little bit better than that but he got a little bit of a knock early in the game when he tried to launch and it just sort of flared up a little bit for him. "He did his best to manage that but it was a pretty tough night for him from a pain perspective."
The Advertiser
3 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Rampant Bulldogs slay Giants in AFL finals warning
The Western Bulldogs have made an emphatic statement in their bid for an AFL finals berth as Tim English and Marcus Bontempelli led an 88-point rout of GWS. Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy feasted on their engine room's dominance, combining for 10 goals in the Bulldogs' 19.18 (132) to 6.8 (44) victory at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. Luke Beveridge's men entered the contest with huge queries over their ability to compete with the best, winning just one of nine previous encounters with top-eight teams. They provided some answers with a commanding performance - their second win over the Giants this season - that lifted them into eighth position ahead of the weekend's games. The Bulldogs (12-8) kicked 11 of the first 12 goals on their way to a 67-point lead before halftime and were never challenged by a lacklustre opponent. Key statistics told the tale; the Dogs dominated contested possession (137-86), clearances (41-24) and inside-50s (58-36). "We understand the criticism around not necessarily being able to eke our way further up the ladder and beating some teams above us," Beveridge said. "We get that and we've just got to own up to all of that. "But along the way there hasn't been a game where we haven't been really thankful that the players have put in and done their best and tried to get everything out of themselves. "Tonight was another one where the application was there right across the 23 players and it was obviously a terrific start. "The cold, hard facts say that we need to keep winning, so it's one down and a handful to go." Ruck star English (20 touches, 11 marks, two goals) was everywhere as captain Bontempelli, Tom Liberatore, Matt Kennedy and Ed Richards all got their hands dirty. Key forwards Naughton and Darcy (five goals each) fired in attack with Lachlan McNeil (three). GWS (13-7) had won their previous six games but lacked spark and were unable to overcome the loss of suspended skipper Toby Greene. Giants coach Adam Kingsley conceded it was the worst defeat of his three seasons in charge. "We got belted in the contest, plain and simple," he said. "It was minus 51 in the end. You can't really compete when you're getting belted like that." Kingsley felt his players were "off" but was at a loss as to why, also noting GWS have now lost nine of their last 10 meetings with the Bulldogs. "The Bulldogs were clearly playing for their season and it just felt like we weren't, so that's disappointing," Kingsley said. "They were really strong and they've been like that against us in the past for a number of times that we've played them. "They're a bit of a hump that we haven't been able to get over." Making matters worse for GWS, Toby McMullin's season could be over after he was subbed out with a suspected ankle syndesmosis injury. And there is doubt over spearhead Jesse Hogan for next week's clash with North Melbourne after his sore foot flared up. Lachie Ash (36) and Lachie Whitfield (29) had plenty of touches but the Giants had few players who could hold their heads high. Jake Riccardi and Aaron Cadman finished with two goals each for GWS. The Western Bulldogs have made an emphatic statement in their bid for an AFL finals berth as Tim English and Marcus Bontempelli led an 88-point rout of GWS. Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy feasted on their engine room's dominance, combining for 10 goals in the Bulldogs' 19.18 (132) to 6.8 (44) victory at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. Luke Beveridge's men entered the contest with huge queries over their ability to compete with the best, winning just one of nine previous encounters with top-eight teams. They provided some answers with a commanding performance - their second win over the Giants this season - that lifted them into eighth position ahead of the weekend's games. The Bulldogs (12-8) kicked 11 of the first 12 goals on their way to a 67-point lead before halftime and were never challenged by a lacklustre opponent. Key statistics told the tale; the Dogs dominated contested possession (137-86), clearances (41-24) and inside-50s (58-36). "We understand the criticism around not necessarily being able to eke our way further up the ladder and beating some teams above us," Beveridge said. "We get that and we've just got to own up to all of that. "But along the way there hasn't been a game where we haven't been really thankful that the players have put in and done their best and tried to get everything out of themselves. "Tonight was another one where the application was there right across the 23 players and it was obviously a terrific start. "The cold, hard facts say that we need to keep winning, so it's one down and a handful to go." Ruck star English (20 touches, 11 marks, two goals) was everywhere as captain Bontempelli, Tom Liberatore, Matt Kennedy and Ed Richards all got their hands dirty. Key forwards Naughton and Darcy (five goals each) fired in attack with Lachlan McNeil (three). GWS (13-7) had won their previous six games but lacked spark and were unable to overcome the loss of suspended skipper Toby Greene. Giants coach Adam Kingsley conceded it was the worst defeat of his three seasons in charge. "We got belted in the contest, plain and simple," he said. "It was minus 51 in the end. You can't really compete when you're getting belted like that." Kingsley felt his players were "off" but was at a loss as to why, also noting GWS have now lost nine of their last 10 meetings with the Bulldogs. "The Bulldogs were clearly playing for their season and it just felt like we weren't, so that's disappointing," Kingsley said. "They were really strong and they've been like that against us in the past for a number of times that we've played them. "They're a bit of a hump that we haven't been able to get over." Making matters worse for GWS, Toby McMullin's season could be over after he was subbed out with a suspected ankle syndesmosis injury. And there is doubt over spearhead Jesse Hogan for next week's clash with North Melbourne after his sore foot flared up. Lachie Ash (36) and Lachie Whitfield (29) had plenty of touches but the Giants had few players who could hold their heads high. Jake Riccardi and Aaron Cadman finished with two goals each for GWS. The Western Bulldogs have made an emphatic statement in their bid for an AFL finals berth as Tim English and Marcus Bontempelli led an 88-point rout of GWS. Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy feasted on their engine room's dominance, combining for 10 goals in the Bulldogs' 19.18 (132) to 6.8 (44) victory at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. Luke Beveridge's men entered the contest with huge queries over their ability to compete with the best, winning just one of nine previous encounters with top-eight teams. They provided some answers with a commanding performance - their second win over the Giants this season - that lifted them into eighth position ahead of the weekend's games. The Bulldogs (12-8) kicked 11 of the first 12 goals on their way to a 67-point lead before halftime and were never challenged by a lacklustre opponent. Key statistics told the tale; the Dogs dominated contested possession (137-86), clearances (41-24) and inside-50s (58-36). "We understand the criticism around not necessarily being able to eke our way further up the ladder and beating some teams above us," Beveridge said. "We get that and we've just got to own up to all of that. "But along the way there hasn't been a game where we haven't been really thankful that the players have put in and done their best and tried to get everything out of themselves. "Tonight was another one where the application was there right across the 23 players and it was obviously a terrific start. "The cold, hard facts say that we need to keep winning, so it's one down and a handful to go." Ruck star English (20 touches, 11 marks, two goals) was everywhere as captain Bontempelli, Tom Liberatore, Matt Kennedy and Ed Richards all got their hands dirty. Key forwards Naughton and Darcy (five goals each) fired in attack with Lachlan McNeil (three). GWS (13-7) had won their previous six games but lacked spark and were unable to overcome the loss of suspended skipper Toby Greene. Giants coach Adam Kingsley conceded it was the worst defeat of his three seasons in charge. "We got belted in the contest, plain and simple," he said. "It was minus 51 in the end. You can't really compete when you're getting belted like that." Kingsley felt his players were "off" but was at a loss as to why, also noting GWS have now lost nine of their last 10 meetings with the Bulldogs. "The Bulldogs were clearly playing for their season and it just felt like we weren't, so that's disappointing," Kingsley said. "They were really strong and they've been like that against us in the past for a number of times that we've played them. "They're a bit of a hump that we haven't been able to get over." Making matters worse for GWS, Toby McMullin's season could be over after he was subbed out with a suspected ankle syndesmosis injury. And there is doubt over spearhead Jesse Hogan for next week's clash with North Melbourne after his sore foot flared up. Lachie Ash (36) and Lachie Whitfield (29) had plenty of touches but the Giants had few players who could hold their heads high. Jake Riccardi and Aaron Cadman finished with two goals each for GWS.
News.com.au
21 hours ago
- News.com.au
Tigers chairman Barry O'Farrell's Lachlan Galvin plea amid growing fan safety fears
Wests Tigers chairman Barry O'Farrell has urged emotional Tigers fans to show restraint as Lachlan Galvin returns for the first time against his former team on Sunday. Tigers fans have promised to taunt and hurl abuse at Galvin, who left Concord for Belmore in late May which sparked widespread anger from fans of the joint venture club. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. But with staunch Bulldogs supporters vowing to protect their youngster from any abuse thrown his way, there are growing fears Sunday's grudge match could quickly escalate and get out of hand. On social media, the Tigers faithful - who are still filthy at their former star's mid-season exit - insist Galvin will be booed every time he touches the ball, while others say it is their chance to 'have their say' and let their feelings be known. But Wests Tigers chairman has called for peace and urged fans not to boo Galvin or rile up Canterbury fans, telling Code Sports: 'I don't think people should bag any player, quite frankly' 'The idea that you take a set against any player is crazy. I want Lachie Galvin to thrive as I want every Wests Tigers player to thrive,' he continued. 'The one thing that unites everybody is that we love rugby league and we want everybody who is playing rugby league to be a champion, and that includes Lachie Galvin, and includes everyone on my team. 'I don't quite understand people having anti-passions in rugby league. 'One thing that unites us all, even me, who has never been very favourable towards Manly, is the fact that without your opponent, there isn't a game and then there's nothing to do on weekends and life gets boring. 'We should focus on supporting Wests Tigers and cheering the return of Jahream Bula.' A massive crowd is expected to fill CommBank this weekend, and the hopes are that the Tigers faithful will be able to somewhat move on from Galvin's betrayal, putting their energy into supporting his replacement, rising star Latu Fainu. But the reality is the fans who once cheered Galvin's every move will be either publicly or privately baying for blood, and as for his former teammates, one or two are sure to have placed a target on his back. But that doesn't concern Canterbury chief executive Aaron Warburton, who, when quizzed about Galvin earlier this week, said: 'Of course there'll be emotion from Tigers fans – that's rugby league. 'But Lachlan's focus is entirely on helping the Bulldogs win, not on crowd reactions. He's approached every challenge since joining us with professionalism and determination. Sunday will be no different.'
