SAM DARCY has kicked a career-best seven goals as the Western Bulldogs all but secured a finals berth with a 96-point hammering of North Melbourne. Darcy was under pressure after kicking a wayward 1.5 in the previous round but responded superbly in the 20.
18 (138) to 6.6 (42) victory at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. BULLDOGS v KANGAROOS Full match coverage and stats The 208cm target took advantage of his teammates' midfield dominance and the Kangaroos' undermanned defence, finishing with 7.
1 in a win that tightened the Bulldogs' grip on a top-eight spot. The Dogs (13-9) sit sixth and are guaranteed to play finals if they beat Greater Western Sydney in Ballarat in round 24, but could still qualify regardless of that result. Sam Darcy boots a career-high seven majors in an outstanding performance The Bulldogs and Kangaroos clash in round 23 Jy Simpkin gets serious hang time and sticks a spectacular speccy Ed Richards drills a beauty from 50 to extend his side's huge margin Sam Darcy slots three majors in a row to take him to six goals for the match in an electric display Jamarra Ugle-Hagan shows off his athleticism and nails back-to-back majors Charlie Comben is subbed out of the match with concussion after this aerial contest Jamarra Ugle-Hagan slots it through after Aaron Naughton's terrific contested assist Nick Larkey slams through his first after a quick North Melbourne transition Darcy took nine marks, including four contested, and had 20 disposals on his way to kicking the s.