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Match preview: Second Elimination Final, Western Bulldogs v Adelaide

Jennifer Phelan September 8, 2015 4:43 PM

SUMMARY
The Bulldogs can cap off their impressive year under new coach Luke Beveridge with a September win in their first finals berth since 2010. The Crows, heartbroken after the
tragic death of coach Phil Walsh in July, have lost just three times since and earned the respect of the competition for their courage and fight under interim coach Scott Camporeale.

WHERE AND WHEN: MCG, Saturday September 12, 7.20pm
 AEST
TV, RADIO AND BETTING: Click here for broadcast guide

WHO'S MISSING?
Western Bulldogs: Rob Murphy, Dale Morris and Matthew Boyd will return, Stewart Crameri should play and Tom Boyd and Tom Campbell are available, but Jordan
Roughead and Jason Johannisen are out injured. Adelaide: The Crows' only worry is Brodie Smith, who rolled his ankle against Geelong. Wore a moon boot early this week but was expected to be available.

THIS YEAR
Round four, Etihad Stadium: Western Bulldogs 18.17 (125) d Adelaide 10.8 (68).
Jake Stringer booted six goals and the Dogs found a way to break the Crows' forward press, with their slick ball movement and toughness under the Docklands roof too fast.


PREVIOUS MEETINGS
R6, 2014, Adelaide 13.14 (92) d Western Bulldogs 12.11 (83) at Etihad Stadium
R21, 2013, Western Bulldogs 20.11 (131) d Adelaide 17.12 (114) at Etihad Stadium
R4, 2013, Adelaide 12.8 (80) d Western Bulldogs 4.4 (28) at AAMI Stadium
R2, 2012, Adelaide 11.16 (82) d Western Bulldogs 9.10 (64) at AAMI Stadium
R13, 2011, Western Bulldogs 14.16 (100) d Adelaide 10.10 (70) at Etihad Stadium

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