Overview
- The Western Bulldogs beat the West Coast Eagles 13.8 (86) to 9.16 (70) on Sunday with Marcus Bontempelli producing 25 disposals, 12 clearances and two timely goals that swung the match.
- Aaron Naughton kicked five goals to anchor the Bulldogs' attack and lift the club to 10-7 on the season, keeping them competitive in the finals race.
- West Coast showed strong moments through youngster Harley Reid but lost the game with costly inaccuracy and now sit near the bottom at 4-13.
- At the Gabba on Sunday the Brisbane Lions thrashed Essendon 22.17 (149) to 8.11 (59), a 90-point win that was fuelled by Dayne Zorko's 32-disposal return and dominant midfield displays.
- Essendon remain at the foot of the ladder on a long losing run under caretaker coach Dean Solomon while Brisbane's five-game streak pushes them into the top four and reshapes contestable positions through the run home.