Western Bulldogs v Melbourne, Round 11 2021
2021 AFLRound 11
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBD | 2.2 14 | 6.5 41 | 6.8 44 | 8.11 59 |
| MEL | 6.5 41 | 9.6 60 | 12.8 80 | 13.9 87 |
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Recap
Melbourne too strong for Bulldogs
Melbourne 13.9 (87) beat the Western Bulldogs 8.11 (59) at Marvel Stadium in Round 11, a 28-point win.
Melbourne led at every change.
Bayley Fritsch kicked three goals for Melbourne and Tom McDonald three; Josh Bruce kicked three for Bulldogs.
Max Gawn led the way with 21 disposals and a goal.
A run of four straight goals across the third and last quarters stretched the lead from 18 to 41.
Bulldogs won the clearances 36–27 but kicked 8.11.
In context
- Melbourne’s first win over the Western Bulldogs since 2018.
- Milestone: Riley Garcia’s 1st game.
- First game for the Western Bulldogs: Riley Garcia.
Best on ground
