GAME DAY: Carlton v Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium | 3AW Radio
Blue backman Sam Docherty joined 3AW Football in the rooms.
He warned opposing forwards that young gun Jacob Weitering will ‘take the competition by storm’ sooner rather than later.
Click play to hear from Docherty in the rooms
=======
Former Lion Jed Adcock spoke to 3AW Football after his first game as a Bulldog.
He said he’s excited to take on his old side next week.
Click play to hear Adcock in the rooms
=======
FULL TIME
The Bulldogs have claimed a professional six-goal win.
Lachie Hunter (33 touches) and Marcus Bontempelli (13 touches, three goals) were prominent for the Dogs, who dropped off slightly after half time.
Bulldogs Jason Johannisen (hamstring) and Tom Boyd (shoulder) are potentially significant injury concerns.
BROWNY’S VOTES
5 L Hunter
4 K Stevens
3 S Biggs
2 M Suckling
1 C Daniel#AFLBluesDogs pic.twitter.com/1LEryl6Akn? 3AW Football (@3AWisfootball) April 16, 2016
Click play to hear the full-time wrap from Kane Cornes and Nathan Brown
Click play to hear full match highlights
=======
HALF TIME
The Dogs lead by seven goals at the main break. They booted the only four goals of the second term.
Rebounders Shane Biggs and Jason Johannisen have been prominent going forward.
Click play to hear analysis from Kane Cornes and Nathan Brown
=======
Bulldogs legend Daniel Giansiracusa told 3AW Football he doesn’t agree with former teammate Brian Lake that Robert Murphy should retire.
‘It reeked a bit of ‘I’m the new boy in the media and I have to make a bit of a statement’,’ Giansiracusa said.
Click play to hear the full story
=======
Injured Blue Dennis Armfield spoke to 3AW Football before the game.
Armfield said Marc Murphy does a lot of selfless work off the ball that doesn’t always get recognised outside the club.
He also said young gun Jacob Weitering is already teaching the older guys about professionalism.
Click play to hear Armfield’s pre-match interview
=======
The Dogs took it all the way up to the reigning Premiers last week, in case anyone needed confirmation that they are the real deal.
Carlton will need to be at their very best if they are to avoid being taken to the cleaners.
The best commentary team in the game will bring you all the action from Etihad Stadium.
TODAY’S LINE-UP from 5.30PM: Kane Cornes, Nathan Brown, Bruce Eva, Michael Christian, and Mick Warner.
HOW TO LISTEN ONLINE
PRE-GAME: 3AW App or click here
MATCH STREAM: AFL app or website
POST-MATCH REVIEW: 3AW App or click here
BELOW: Follow live commentary highlights throughout the weekend.