Bulldogs snatch game from Kangaroos <?php echo($club_names[$seg3]); ?> Ball

Posted May 2, 2004 - 12:27 PM

The Western Bulldogs have stormed home to snatch a thrilling one-point victory over the Kangaroos at Manaka Oval in Canberra.

The Bulldogs looked dead and buried at three quarter time, trailing by more than five goals.

But the Dogs ran riot in the last term, kicking seven goals straight to the 1.3.

The only time the Dogs were in front all day was right on the siren.

The final score was 19.6.120 to 18.11.119.

Debutant Cameron Faulkner kicked three goals for the Bulldogs, as did Luke Darcy.

Scott West was the catalyst for the Bulldogs' victory, collecting 35 possessions.

Other good players were Giansiracusa, Gilbee, Hahn, Grant and Harrison.

Brent Harvey kicked four goals for the Kangaroos, three in the first quarter.

Adam Simpson worked tirelessly, finishing with 33 possessions.

Grant, King, Wells and Clayton were good performers for the Roos.