Bulldogs Start Strong Against Bombers After Demons Beat Suns

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The Gold Coast Suns lost to the Melbourne Demons at the MCG, which could put the Western Bulldogs at the top of the ladder if they beat the Essendon Bombers.

The Suns scored four of the first five goals, but the Demons took control of the game with 24,287 fans cheering them on.

The Demons won by 16.13 (109) to 14.5 (89).

The Bulldogs are likely to win against the struggling Bombers, even without Tom Liberatore.

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Aaron Naughton got a free kick for a hold, and the Bombers are trying to stop the Bulldogs from scoring.

Naughton kicked the ball from 50 meters, and it went in.

The Bulldogs have scored eight goals, and the Bombers have scored one.

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The Bulldogs are starting the second quarter strong, with many possessions and putting pressure on the Bombers.

Marcus Bontempelli and Tim English are doing well, with Bontempelli having 17 disposals.

The Bulldogs went forward, and Sam Darcy got a free kick, but his kick hit the post.

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The siren sounded, which is a relief for the Bombers, who had a tough first quarter.

The Bulldogs are winning across the ground and can score easily at times.

The Bulldogs scored seven goals, and it could have been more.

The Bombers had some good moments, but they are struggling to keep up with the Bulldogs.

Marcus Bontempelli had 12 touches and a goal in the first quarter, which is a problem for the Bombers.

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The Bulldogs scored another goal.

The Bulldogs are moving the ball forward, and Arty Jones took a great mark and scored.

The Bulldogs have seven goals for the quarter.

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The Bulldogs are playing well, with a solid performance.

The Bombers were doing better, but the Bulldogs scored again.

The ball went to Arty Jones, who kicked it from 50-60 meters out, and it was a great goal.

The Bulldogs are on top again.

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The Bombers finally scored their first goal, with Archer May marking and kicking it in.

The Bulldogs still lead by 24 points, but the Bombers have something to build on.

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The stats are piling up quickly at Docklands.

The Bulldogs have more clearances and marks inside 50 than the Bombers.

The Bulldogs have four marks inside 50, and Sam Darcy kicked their fifth goal.

The Bombers are struggling, and it's hard to see how they can catch up.

The lead is 30 points, and it's only been half a quarter.

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The Bombers were trying to even things out, but the Bulldogs scored after Marcus Bontempelli's goal.

The Bulldogs are flooding forward, and Lachie Bramble and Bailey Williams scored goals.

The Bulldogs don't seem to be missing Ed Richards.

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The Bulldogs scored the first goal, with Marcus Bontempelli kicking it in.

The Bulldogs are leading the inside 50 count, and their ball movement is causing trouble for the Bombers.

The captain scored the goal, and they lead by a kick.

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The Bombers had a good moment, with the ball inside 50 and a free kick, but Xavier Duursma's kick missed.

The scores are even early on.

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The Bulldogs had more of the ball, and Aaron Naughton marked inside 50, but his kick went to the right for the opening score.

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There have been a few missed targets in the early minutes due to pressure or conditions.

It's not end-to-end, but no one has much time on the ball.

We are three minutes in, and there is no score yet.

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The game is starting at Docklands, with no rain, hardly any wind, and a temperature of 21 degrees.

The roof is open, and we'll see if it affects the game.

Can the Bombers challenge the unbeaten Bulldogs? Time will tell.

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The Bulldogs have been a tough opponent for the Bombers in recent times.

The Bulldogs have won five of the last six encounters and 11 of the last 13, including a finals win in 2021.

Based on early season form, it's hard to see the Bombers turning it around.

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The Western Bulldogs are 3-0 with a high percentage.

The Bulldogs are playing well and converting chances.

The Bulldogs are averaging 54.3 inside 50s a game, which is 10th in the league.

The Bulldogs are kicking 17 goals a game, which is the best in the AFL.

The Suns were going at 3.31 inside 50s per goal before today.

The Bulldogs are in top form, and their attacking abilities are hard for defenses to withstand.

The Bombers will face a tough task to shut down the Bulldogs' scoring.

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The Bulldogs will miss Tom Liberatore, who is out with a hamstring injury.

Cooper Hynes is also out, and Arthur Jones and Josh Dolan are in.

Ed Richards is out with knee soreness, which could give the Bombers some hope.

For the Bombers, key forward Nate Caddy is out with a concussion.

Tom Edwards is in, and he kicked three goals on debut last season.

Our attention moves to the game between the Western Bulldogs and the Essendon Bombers.

The Bulldogs are unbeaten, and the Bombers are struggling.

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Melbourne beat the Gold Coast Suns with a stunning 20-point upset.

The Demons were led by captain Max Gawn and Kysaiah Pickett.

Melbourne has a 3-1 start to the season under new coach Steven King.

Pickett had 25 disposals, six clearances, and one goal, while Jake Melksham kicked four goals.

Gawn had 22 touches and one goal, and Jack Steele had 26 disposals and 11 clearances.

The Suns' first defeat came without Christian Petracca, who was out with a hamstring injury.

The Suns had some good players, but the Demons were too strong.

The Demons erased a 16-point deficit and took over in the second term.

The Suns had the top seven disposal winners, but the Demons were dominant.

Gawn kicked a great goal in the third term, and the Demons turned for home with a 14-point advantage.

Melksham kicked his fourth goal in the final quarter, and the Demons looked set to win.

The Suns pressed late, but the Demons held firm in defense.

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The Match Review Panel has reported on Saturday's games, with two players facing bans.

Samson Ryan got a one-match ban for a gut punch on Jordon Sweet.

Angus Sheldrick is also facing a one-match ban for a strike on Reuben Ginbey.

Sheldrick's hit was assessed as intentional conduct, low impact, high contact.

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