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Marcus Bontempelli Leads Bulldogs to Win Over St Kilda

2026-06-30 · Marcus Bontempelli · Match Report

Marcus Bontempelli led the Western Bulldogs to a win over St Kilda on Sunday afternoon. The Bulldogs secured the victory with a score of 12.11 (83) to 8.13 (61) at Marvel Stadium.

What happened?

The Bulldogs had to win this game, and they did, thanks in part to Bontempelli's 34 disposals and one goal. He also provided ruck support to Tim English.

Why it matters for Marcus Bontempelli

Bontempelli's performance was impressive, especially given his injury struggles this year. He played a key role in the Bulldogs' win, including a stunning roving goal in the second quarter.

What comes next?

The Bulldogs head into the bye with a 9-6 record, ahead of a round 17 clash with the Sydney Swans at the SCG. Bontempelli and the team will look to build on this win and continue their strong season.

The Bulldogs' tactics were interesting, with Bontempelli and Matt Kennedy providing ruck support to English. This helped to minimize the dominance of St Kilda's Rowan Marshall and Tom De Koning.

The game was closely contested, with both teams creating opportunities but struggling to capitalize. The Bulldogs eventually pulled away in the last quarter to secure the win.

Bontempelli's stats were impressive, with 13 clearances and one goal. He was well supported by Tom Liberatore, who returned from injury with 23 disposals and five clearances.

The crowd was entertained by the match, with 30,194 fans attending at Marvel Stadium. The Bulldogs will look to carry this momentum into their next game against the Sydney Swans.

The team's performance was strong, with several players contributing to the win. Will Lewis kicked two goals, and Luke Kennedy bagged his first career AFL goal.

The Bulldogs' win was an important one, as they look to build on their strong season. With Bontempelli leading the way, they will be a team to watch in the coming weeks.

The final score was 12.11 (83) to 8.13 (61), with the Bulldogs emerging victorious. Bontempelli and the team will be pleased with the result, and will look to continue their strong form.

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