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West Coast v Brisbane
Round 19, 2017
S17r19
Partington made an impressive debut. Photo: aflphotos.com.au
Date
Sun, 30 July 2017 (2.40pm WST)
Venue
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

Links[]

http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/19/wce-v-bl

Dale Miller, The West Australian (30 July 2017), "West Coast Eagles cap testing week by blowing out Brisbane in 68-point win": https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-eagles-cap-testing-week-by-blowing-out-brisbane-in-68-point-win-ng-b88552874z

Brad Elborough, The Age (30 July 2017), "Eagles back in top flight after cruising home over Lions": http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-match-report/west-coast-v-brisbane-eagles-back-in-top-flight-after-cruising-home-over-lions-20170730-gxlvjk.html

Andrew Hamilton, Courier-Mail (30 July 2017), "Dayne Beams, Daniel Rich can’t stop rampant West Coast at Subiaco": http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/brisbane/dayne-beams-daniel-rich-cant-stop-rampant-west-coast-at-subiaco/news-story/d9a87af7f71d724a3d439d702c441229

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