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The Wrap Up: Eagles captain might face MRO as Eagles hold off Dogs

2018-07-22T17:51+10:00

West Coast didn't have a great deal of trouble taking down the Bulldogs at Optus Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The Dogs got off to a strong start, kicking the first two of the game, but it was all West Coast from that moment on.

Whether at the MCG or at home, the Eagles continue to prove they're a mature team who win the games they should.

Here's everything you need to know!

The Talking Point: Hurn makes head-high contact with Honeychurch

Shannon Hurn should be okay, but Mitch Honeychurch needing to be stretchered from the ground could see him cited by MRO Michael Christian for this bump.

Hurn braces himself for the contact as Honeychurch comes towards him head first and the Bulldog crashes face-first into Hurn's hip.

There wasn't much the West Coast captain could do to avoid the situation, but we'll have to wait and see how the MRO sees it.

Honeychurch was taken to hospital for observation and assessment on his neck.

Watch the incident below.

The Star: Andrew Gaff

Tom Mitchell likely picked up three votes today, but Gaff may join him.

The Hawthorn midfielder is the rightful Brownlow favourite, but Gaff could be keeping pace with him.

He gathered 33 disposals in the win and took full advantage of the game opening up late.

What’s next?

West Coast will take on North Melbourne in Tasmania on Sunday afternoon in what will be a danger game for the Eagles. The Roos are essentially playing for their season, while a Richmond loss could give West Coast a chance to take top spot on the ladder.

The Bulldogs meanwhile will travel to Mars Stadium to take on Port Adelaide. The Power have won the last two encouters between the sides.

Full Score

West Coast: 6.4, 8.9, 9.15, 14.16. (100)
Western Bulldogs: 2.2, 3.5, 4.8, 6.9. (45)

GOALS
West Coast: Cripps 3, Darling 3, Kennedy 2, LeCras 2, Vardy, Rioli, Vernables, Yeo
Western Bulldogs: Roughead, Wallis, Macrae, Wallis, Dahlhaus, Johanissen

BEST
West Coast: Gaff, Yeo, Redden, Cripps, Shuey, Jetta, Masten, Darling
Western Bulldogs: McLean, Hunter, Dunkley, Crozier, Wallis

INJURIES
West Coast: Nil
Western Bulldogs: Dahlhaus (leg), Honeychurch (neck)

Reports: Nil

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