Shane Biggs
–  6 

Started the game positively until a clanger of a kick gifted Josh Kennedy and 
the Eagles the first goal of the match. Was unobtrusive but did his job.

Marcus
 Bontempelli – 6
Tagged out of it by Mark Hutchings in the first half but got
 away after half-time, particularly in the final term when he slammed the door shut 
with a 10-disposal quarter and a 55m goal.

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Matthew Boyd
– 8
Was everywhere in the opening half when the Dogs opened up their four-goal
 half-time lead. You can't buy experience at the corner shop.

Tom Boyd – 8

A breakout game from the million-dollar man. Competed with vigour both in the 
ruck and across half-forward, trying to limit Jeremy McGovern and Tom Barrass' influence 
and providing a target. Had five tackles.

Zaine Cordy
– 6
The decoy centre half-forward who ensured McGovern and Barrass didn't have it all
 their own way. Took a fine grab in the final term.

Luke
 Dahlhaus – 9
On fire all night. Unstoppable around the stoppages, ran riot
 between the arcs and added a handy goal in the second term. His relentless effort
 elevated his reputation significantly. Nine tackles and 29 possessions.

Caleb Daniel
– 9
Fought out best-on-ground honours
 with Dahlhaus – they were impossible to split. A fabulous effort from the NAB AFL Rising Star
 runner-up who just kept going and going.

Tory Dickson
– 7
Dead-eye Dickson blew one early goal when he tried to pass from 35m but
 overkicked it for a behind. However, his two first-half goals were priceless
 when the Dogs make their break. Came off late with tightness in his upper 
thigh.

Josh Dunkley
– 7
Ran around like a brumby in the first half but finished with a bang. His 
two second-half goals were daggers through the Eagles' hearts. Was even asked 
to do the centre-bounce ruckwork at one stage.

Joel Hamling
– 8
Did a huge job on Coleman Medallist Josh Kennedy who had probably his worst
 game since round 11 against the Dogs. Outstanding performance.

Lachie
 Hunter –  8
Lit the fuse on this match
 from the outer wing in the first term and kept running all night to end as one
 of the best afield.

Jason Johannisen – 7
Had a crucial impact in the third 
quarter when the Eagles just had to make a charge. Got on a run through the
 middle and was cool with the ball in hand.

Lin Jong – 3
Broke his collarbone when crunched in a tackle by McGovern in the second quarter and was in tears when 
consoled by club doctor Gary Zimmerman on the bench soon after.

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Tom 
Liberatore – 8
No wonder the Dogs wanted to bring him back from his ankle
 injury. Went to Brownlow medallist Matt Priddis and limited his effectiveness 
while providing plenty the other way, including a snapped goal in the first 
term which had the Dogs barking.

Jack Macrae
– 7
Started brightly on his return from a hamstring injury. Used the ball well with 
his left foot and underlined why he is a key member of this deep midfield. Ended with 24 
possessions.

Dale Morris
– 7
The consummate professional got the job done on whichever Eagle came near him. Alongside 
Matthew Boyd, provided the leadership to 
make up for the loss of Bob Murphy.

Liam Picken
– 8
His tagging job on Andrew Gaff cut the Eagle's impact but it was Picken's attacking
 forays which stood out. Contested marks and goals were the bonus. A heart and 
soul player who went full bore from start to finish.

Jordan Roughead
– 7
Was half of a winning ruck combination, not so much in the hit-outs but 
with his ferocity around the contest and second efforts around the ground. Also
 moved forward to outmark McGovern and kick a 50m goal on the run in the third 
term.

Clay Smith –
7
Hard not to love his game. A feisty competitor who smashed into any Eagles defender who 
had the ball. Put a target on the back of Shannon Hurn in particular, which 
proved to be another important factor in
 the win. Not only kept them honest but did his share going the other way with a goal 
and an assist.

Jake Stringer
– 5
The return of The Package was a little underwhelming and he was well beaten 
by Will Schofield. Booted a goal late which had his teammates excited.

Matt
 Suckling – 7
Domain Stadium is a terrific place to showcase Suckling's precise 
kicking skills, and the Bulldogs ensured he got the ball in his hands regularly.
 Excepting a few rushed torps, he was effective as the mop-up defender pushing
 forward.

Easton Wood – 6
There were yelps in the 
kennel when the skipper hobbled off with a sore ankle, but he returned to 
provide a steady, calm hand across half-back.

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