West Coast were never really challenged by an inexperienced GWS outfit, kicking 7 goals in the opening quarter and increasing their lead at every change to run out winners by an even 100 points. Forward pair Josh Kennedy and Jack Darling each kicked 5 goals and Chris Masten had a game-high 32 possessions.
Summary[]
1/4 time | 1/2 time | 3/4 time | Final | |||||
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GWS Giants | 2.1.13 | 4.3.27 | 8.4.52 | 8.7.55 | ||||
West Coast | 7.4.46 | 14.9.93 | 18.12.120 | 23.17.155 |
Goals: Darling, Kennedy 5, Hill, LeCras 3, Naitanui 2, Butler, Gaff, Kerr, Sheppard, Shuey
Best: Naitanui, Darling, Masten, Kerr, Kennedy, Shuey
Injuries: Dalziell (concussion)
Sub: Hutchings for Dalziell (concussion) in 1st quarter
Milestones: Gaff 50th game
Records: WCE biggest win vs GWS, WCE highest score vs GWS, GWS lowest score vs WCE
Named sides[]
West Coast | GWS Giants | ||||||
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B: | 14.Brennan | 23.Glass | 1.Brown | B: | 47.Bruce | 38.Gilham | 39.Mohr |
HB: | 25.Hurn | 16.MacKenzie | 26.Butler | HB: | 21.Buntine | 35.Corr | 26.Miles |
C: | 3.Gaff | 10.S.Selwood | 18.Dalziell | C: | 10.Smith | 4.Greene | 7.Palmer |
HF: | 2.LeCras | 27.Darling | 7.Masten | HF: | 17.Treloar | 18.Cameron | 6.Whitfield |
F: | 20.Cox | 17.Kennedy | 4.Kerr | F: | 11.Adams | 20.Tomlinson | 8.Ward |
R: | 9.Naitanui | 11.Priddis | 13.Shuey | R: | 50.Brogan | 9.Scully | 3.Coniglio |
I: | 34.Hutchings | 5.Sheppard | 33.Hill | I: | 2.Hampton | 5.Shiel | 26.Giles |
24.Rosa | 40.Kennedy | ||||||
E: | 30.Wilson | 43.Hams | 32.Embley | E: | 31.Townsend | 37.O'hAilpin | 44.Downie |
In: Butler, Brown, Dalziell, Hutchings
Out: A.Selwood (quad), Schofield (finger), Waters (quad), Wellingham (ankle)
Late change: (GWS) O'hAilpin for Brogan (back spasms)
From the coach[]
"The key thing was we wanted to play the brand of football that we're working towards playing. There is no room for slacking off or dropping your guard in the way that we want to play. We were really pleased with that.
"...(The forwards) were pretty good today (with defensive pressure). It's an area of our game that they're generally pretty good at. They've got some good speed. Darling, Kennedy and Hill are very good at shutting down their opponents. If they think they're out and they've got time to kick, they know those guys are coming pretty quick. So it's those three in particular, but the other guys that spend some time through there as well as being up through the midfield - LeCras, Shuey, Cox, Naitanui - they've all got to do their bit."[1]
From the papers[]
The West Australian[]
"The match was all over at quarter time when West Coast led by 33 points.
The day became a nightmare for the Giants. Not only were they unable to win the ball around the contests, they kept handing it back when under little pressure.
In one embarrassing incident, Anthony Miles didn't see Hill in the forward pocket, so when he chipped the ball towards Tim Mohr in the goal square, Hill simply stepped past the full-back, marked and kicked the goal from 2m out."[2]
The Age[]
"There was hope at the start of the match when a fine snapped goal by Setanta O'hAilpin provided a fitting response to Kennedy's opener.
But that was about it until the second half. The Eagles' effective ball use in midfield increased, they won more clearances and quickly took control, slotting five in a row, including a second to Kennedy.
Callan Ward pulled one back for the Giants but turnovers continued to be costly and Sam Butler made the hosts pay near quarter-time.
The Eagles lost Bradd Dalziell to the concussion rule, forcing them to use their substitute early. But it did not slow their progress, as Darling grabbed his second."[3]
The Australian[]
"Naitanui also chipped in with eight tackles and two goals, including a spectacular snap in the second quarter, to be best afield.
His ruck work created goals, clearances and no shortage of brilliant service to Eagles midfielders Chris Masten, Luke Shuey, Daniel Kerr and Matt Priddis - who had a combined tally of 114 possessions.
The hosts missed veteran Dean Brogan, a late withdrawal due to back spasms.
Late inclusion Setanta O'hAiplin tried to help Jonathan Giles in the ruck, but Naitanui danced around him with ease and the Irishman was substituted out at halftime."[4]
Players in the WAFL[]
Round 10 (25 May)
West Perth v Perth (Smith, McInnes). Colledge and Tunbridge played reserves.
Peel vs East Perth (Cripps, Lycett, Morton).
South Fremantle (Hams, Carter) vs Claremont (McGinnity)
Swan Districts (Embley) vs Subiaco. Bennell and Nicoski played reserves.
Bye: East Fremantle
Injury list[]
In the lead-up to the match the following players were listed as injured:
Player | Injury | Expected duration | ||||
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Wellingham | Ankle | 5-7 weeks | ||||
Schofield | Finger | 3-4 weeks | ||||
Newman | Knee | 3 weeks | ||||
Butler | Calf | Test | ||||
Lycett | Groin | Test | ||||
Smith | Hip | Test | ||||
McGovern | Ankle | 6 weeks (approx.) | (rookies not officially listed) | |||
Sinclair | Knee | 4 weeks (approx.) | (rookies not officially listed) |
References[]
http://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2013/182120130525.html
http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2013/9/gws-v-wce
- ↑ The West Australian (27 May 2013, p.GAM16), "Word for word"
- ↑ Craig O'Donoghue, The West Australian (27 May 2013, p.GAM7), "Giant task to derail steaming Naitanui"
- ↑ David Sygell, The Age (26 May 2013), "Eagles deliver another lesson": http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/eagles-deliver-another-lesson-20130525-2n3ps.html
- ↑ AAP, The Australian (25 May 2013), "Nic Naitanui dominant against Greater Western Sydney": http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/nic-natainui-dominant-against-greater-western-sydney/news-story/4b9428e0987336416590a493691253ad
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