Round 19 2017

West Coast v Brisbane
Round 19, 2017

Partington made an impressive debut. Photo: aflphotos.com.au

Date

Sun, 30 July 2017 (2.40pm WST)

Venue

Subiaco Oval

Attendance

32,652

Result

Won by 68

Score

WCE 17.11.113 - 6.9.45 BRI

Brownlow

3 J.Kennedy (WCE)
2 D.Beams (BRI)
1 D.Sheed (WCE)

Ladder

8th

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West Coast moved back into the top eight after cruising to victory over an inexperienced Brisbane Lions side by 68 points. In an often lacklustre and scrappy affair, the Eagles were slow out of the blocks but able to break away in the second term before running away with the match late. Dom Sheed had a big game with two goals from 29 possessions and spearhead Josh Kennedy continued an unlikely push for a third straight Coleman Medal with another six-goal haul.

Summary[]

		1/4 time		1/2 time		3/4 time		Final
West Coast		4.1.25		9.4.58		12.7.79		17.11.113
Brisbane		3.2.20		3.5.23		5.8.38		6.9.45

Goals: Kennedy 6, Darling, LeCras, Sheed 2, Duggan, McGovern, Mitchell, Partington, Yeo

Best: Sheed, Kennedy, Duggan, Gaff, Mitchell, Redden

Injuries: Shuey (ankle)

Milestones: Gaff 150th game, Partington AFL debut

Records: Brisbane lowest score vs WCE

Named sides[]

	West Coast				Brisbane
B:	5.Sheppard	31.Schofield	37.Barrass	B:	21.Skinner	31.Andrews	10.Rich
HB:	6.Yeo	20.McGovern	25.Hurn	HB:	32.Mayes	27.Gardiner	29.Witherden
C:	3.Gaff	1.Mitchell	24.Partington	C:	35.Lester	36.Mathieson	4.Bastinac
HF:	8.Redden	27.Darling	2.LeCras	HF:	28.Taylor	14.Walker	43.Barrett
F:	39.Karpany	17.Kennedy	15.Cripps	F:	1.Keays	33.Close	23.Schache
R:	21.Petrie	4.Sheed	13.Shuey	R:	12.Martin	38.Rockliff	9.D.Beams
I:	14.Duggan	16.MacKenzie	30.Nelson	I:	16.Jansen	18.Robertson	20.Cox
	34.Hutchings				37.Allison
E:	28.Cole	36.McInnes	38.Mutimer	E:	17.C.Beams	39.Lyons	8.Bewick

In: Mitchell, Partington, MacKenzie, Karpany

Out: Priddis (quad), Jetta (calf), Vardy (glute), Cole

Quarter by quarter[]

Both sides went in as named. Forecast showers stayed away as the game was generally played in bright sunshine.

Club Champion votes[]


Kennedy	15	LeCras	8
Sheed	13	Hurn	6
Shuey	13	Yeo	6
Petrie	12	Barrass	5
Redden	11	MacKenzie	5
Sheppard	11	Partington	5
Darling	10	Cripps	3
Duggan	10	Hutchings	3
Mitchell	10	Nelson	3
Gaff	9	Schofield	2
McGovern	9	Karpany	0

From the coach[]

From the papers[]

The West Australian[]

"In a match that never reached any great heights, Dom Sheed relished his increased midfield role in the absence of a rested Matt Priddis.

Sheed finished with 29 disposals and kicked two goals to give another indication that he is ready to step full time into the role long played by Priddis, who has announced he is retiring at the end of this season.

Mark LeCras responded to the considerable pressure over his own playing future by booting two goals as he fights to earn another contract.

His first major was a reminder of his mercurial talents around goal, with LeCras kicking a banana from the left pocket on the run in one of the game’s few shining moments."

The Age[]

"Sunday's game against Brisbane reached no great heights.

The Lions were kept to their lowest score for the season, managing just 6.9 to 17.11.

After a pretty even opening term, the Eagles kicked five goals in 10 minutes at the start of the second to open up a 34-point lead.

The task was always going to be tough for the Lions. They haven't won in Perth since round 19 of the 2010 season, and haven't beaten the Eagles since round 10 of 2012."

Courier-Mail[]

"The Lions had their share of the footy and at times were able to open up the hosts with their ball use but turnovers hurt them dearly and the Eagles were able to give their rampant forwards too much supply for the Lions to hope to defend.

Josh Kennedy breathed new life into the Coleman Medal race, booting 6.4 to be four goals shy of Bomber Joe Daniher on 53 and two adrift of Lance Franklin and Ben Brown on 51.

Kennedy has missed five games and it would be a brave man to bet against him claiming a third Coleman medal if he stays fit."

East Perth report[]

Round 19 (29 July)

East Perth kept their finals hopes alive with a tight four-point win over Claremont at Claremont Oval. Chris Masten was busy all day with 37 possessions and Sharrod Wellingham picked up 22 after moving into more of a midfield role.

Appearing for East Perth: Cole, Giles, Gorter, Hill, Lamb, Masten, McInnes, Snadden, Watson, Wellingham. Reserves: Bayok, Rioli, Tunbridge, Waterman.

Injury list[]

In the leadup to the match the following players were listed as injured:

Player	Injury	Expected duration
Allen	Foot	Season
Venables	Toe	Indefinite
Naitanui	Knee	Late 2017 season	(On LTI list 21/3/17, replaced by Petrie)
Rotham	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Butler	Hamstring	1 week
Lycett	Shoulder	Test
MacKenzie	Hamstring	Test
Gorter*	Quad	Test