Go the doggies, into the semi-finals!

The Western Bulldogs have progressed to the semi-finals of the Wizard Home Loans Cup after scoring a thrilling 11-point win over 2004 pre-season premiers St Kilda at Launceston’s
Aurora Stadium on Friday night.

Rodney Eade’s Dogs had the lead for most of the night, and were able to hold out the pressing Saints to triumph 2.10.7 (85) to 1.9.11 (74). They now meet either Carlton or Melbourne in next week’s semi-final.

Yes, I know that yet again, in the second half, the opposition was allowed to claw back (into the lead this time). But if they can keep pulling off the win, I’ve decided I don’t care.

Game highlight: Farren Ray kicking a massive ’super-goal’ (such a dumb name. super-goal that is, not Farren) at the end of the 3rd put the Doggies back in front, followed up with the first goal of the 4th to galvanise the lead.