WAFL Report Round 12 v Bulldogs

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http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2014-06-18/wafl-report-round-12-v-bulldogs

West Coast Eagles Head of Development Gavin Bell was extremely pleased with the win over South Fremantle at the weekend, but insists the scoreboard wasn't a reflection of the true contest.

http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2014-06-16/colledge-shows-class


Colledge picked up 26 possessions, seven marks and laid five tackles in a solid return match.

He was ably assisted through the midfield by rookie Will Maginness, who also racked up 26 touches, and powerful midfielder/forward Simon Tunbridge who finished with four goals. Like Colledge, he has had an interrupted season and will be looking for continuity in the back half of the year.

Up forward, Josh Hill produced his most energetic display of the season with 19 disposals and two goals, while Ashley Smith continued his solid form since his shift forward five or six weeks ago and looked dangerous throughout.

Fraser McInnes chimed in with five marks, while Callum Sinclair backed up an outstanding effort a week ago with 21 possessions, eight marks, two goals and 20 hitouts.

Young gun Dom Sheed worked hard for 20 touches and was another strong midfield contributor.

In defence, Adam Carter (18 possessions, eight marks), Blayne Wilson (16 disposals, seven marks) and Jacob Brennan (15 touches, five marks) played with a mix of defensive guile and dash to keep South in check, while also providing important rebound.

Again, the club had three youngsters playing in the reserves, with Malcolm Karpany continuing to build on his strong push for promotion into the senior team. He had 21 possessions and oozed class in a nail-biting draw, while Dylan Main had 15 possessions, laid an amazing nine tackles and sent the ball inside the attacking 50 metre arc nine times against his former team.

Developing tall defender Tom Barrass had 10 possessions and took five trademark grabs.