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West Coast captain Shannon Hurn faces a nervous wait after Bulldogs midfielder Mitch Honeychurch is hospitalized for the Eagles' 54-point win Sunday
. Honeychurch crashed against him after fumbling with the ball.
Although Hurn's third quarter shock was neither violent nor malicious, contact was high and he had the option of not hitting the ball. AFL's game review officer, Michael Christian, will examine
Honeychurch was stretched in a neck brace before being transported to the hospital as a precaution.
The incident was the only sour note for the West Coast as it crossed to the victory of 14.16 (100) at 6.10 (46) ahead of 46.854 fans at the stadium from Perth.
The Eagles Flags The hopes suffered a blow last week when Nic Naitanui broke ACL in his right knee.
But Scott Lycett (23 batters, 10 possessions) and Nathan Vardy (16 batters, 12 eliminations) were solid, helping the West Coast score a series of goals in the first period from stoppage time. [19659005TheduowillfacemuchtoughertestsinthecomingweeksastheEaglesattempttolockatop-twospot
West Coast's third victory on the trot kept them in the leader Richmond's percentage.
Importantly, West Coast (13-4) is now two wins from Sydney. 1965-9005] The Bulldogs scored two goals in the first two minutes of the game to spark the hope of an upset win, but they scored four more goals in a sloppy presentation.
Eagles strikers Jack Darling and Jamie Cripps each kicked three goals. while Elliot Yeo, Andrew Gaff and Luke Shuey were crucial in the midfield.
GWS survives by quickly finishing Port Adelaide
Sydney's Grand West held off Port Adelaide a quick 22-point victory to climb to sixth overall on the grid. ; AFL.
The Giants won a sixth win seven games, holding their fortitude for a win of 11.14 (80) at 8.10 (58) at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
Port climbed into the top four: after scoring the opening goal, they conceded the next five.
Giants, powered by Jacob Hopper (two goals), Callan Ward (29 Josh Kelly (30 eliminations) and Lachie Whitfield took the lead with 34 points in the third quarter
but Port's Charlie Dixon set off a return unmatched, scoring three goals in 10 minutes while Robbie Gray (two goals) scored another.
Midway through the last quarter, the Power was seven points down.
Port Wing striker Chad Wingard managed to bring him closer but missed a free kick attempt against the giant back Heath Shaw.
After the reprieve, the Giants rallied with stable goals to Adam Tomlinson and Zac Langdon to ensure a deserved triumph.
GWS strikers Harry Himmelberg and Toby Greene scored two goals apiece, as did the outstanding Hopper. possessions. Whitfield has 31 game hits.
Mitchell pushes Brownlow's chances while the Hawks punish Carlton
Brownlow medal favorite Tom Mitchell has continued his AFL season, leading Hawthorn to a demolition Carlton's 72 points
The Hawks seemed vulnerable before Sunday's game at Docklands Stadium when Mitchell's midfielder, Jaeger O 'Meara, added to their injuries.
It was a late withdrawal with a hip problem.
and the Hawks made sure that there would be no repeat of Gold Coast's victory against Sydney yesterday, easily winning 18.16 (124) at 7.10 (52).
Hawthorn will improve to the eighth if Port Adelaide beat GWS
Mitchell should score three more Brownlow votes after dominating with 46 badigns and two goals.
Luke Breust also stepped up to All Australian first-year striker James Worpel shot the best of his AFL recall with an impressive game in the midfield.
Apart from the late withdrawal of O. Meara, the Hawks also suffered a mbadive blow last week when James Sicily was sidelined because of a wrist broken.
Ben McEvoy and Shaun Burgoyne are also injured and Cyril Rioli has
But they kicked the first five goals Sunday to make sure Carlton would never be on the hunt.
The first scourge of a solid first quarter was scored by defender Daniel Howe in the first minute. [19659005] Howe is certain to be suspended for the incident
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