With Fox Footy recalling the historical 2016 Preliminary Final between the Western Bulldogs and GWS Giants at Spotless Stadium on Friday night, westernbulldogs.com.au decided to get into the spirit of things, and compliment the recall with a full live re-tweet of the entire match. From the bus trip up, to the vocal Bulldogs supporters in the crowd, the pulsating contest, and the joyous fan reactions afterwards, not a moment went uncovered.
We hope you enjoy the full recap below.
?? Don't forget: join us tonight for our special trip down memory lane, as we live tweet the 2016 @AFL Preliminary Final!
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Join in the conversation using the #MightyWest hashtag. https://t.co/ig4Mz0isNY
Meanwhile, it's off to Spotless Stadium we go...#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/jUoRjWQq1F
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
A look inside our pre-game build up, as the countdown continues to our preliminary final.
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Whatever is in store for us tonight, we'll be ready ??#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/uNOraeCNyY
The noise inside Spotless Stadium.
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
We've taken over.#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/6yYUrG7UUx
Today's banner:
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Our Club was born
in blood and boots,
not in AFL focus groups.#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/MbSpmy7Qih
I might’ve snuck Fox footy on to have a look ?? Never actually re-watched this match so should be interesting! https://t.co/cISl4mnH7m
— Easton Wood (@easton_wood) April 3, 2020
A STIRRING rendition of the National Anthem and the stadium erupts.
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Bring it on! ??#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/BpWG6xDCUv
HERE WE GO!
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
The umpire bounces the Sherrin and we are underway in the 2016 @AFL Preliminary Final.#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/irsVGxIf4c
Clay Smith with INCREDIBLE work rate to follow up and kick the first goal of the game. He looks ?? tonight!#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/4AjAVkBcWn
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
The PERFECT start, as Tory Dickson gathers the footy and goals for our second.#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/0M5RzVGP9v
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
EASTON WOOD!!! ??????#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/sbYqquLC8t
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
There's a bit of feeling in this.#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/2aMLCnJDoD
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Strong ?? start, but two GWS goals against the run to Smith and Patton cuts our lead to a point.#MightyWest
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
QTR TIME | Clay Smith unable to convert after the siren, as we take a narrow lead into the first break.
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
GWS: 2. 1. 13
WB: 2. 3. 15#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/nOJi6CFLDc
Just the best game I’ve been to, hands down. Will never forget the feeling of the last 5 mins (and trying to control my heart rate whilst 32 weeks pregnant ??) #MightyWest @westernbulldogs pic.twitter.com/ELUgCzOwZN
— Bronwyn Kilkenny (@bronkilks) April 3, 2020
This was at my house, we had our family friends and my best friend over, we didn’t know my sister had started filming us in the last minute of the game. One of the best feelings of my life, I still tear up watching the footage to this day #MightyWest pic.twitter.com/905tj7IqRV
— Katarina Rebuffo (@KatarinaRebuffo) April 3, 2020
Best night at the footy ever ?????? @FOXFOOTY @westernbulldogs #mightywest pic.twitter.com/UICmzwJxPC
— David George (@Jack_Klompas) April 3, 2020
This is not ideal...
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Roughy goes down with what looks like an eye injury. Fingers crossed it's nothing serious ??#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/7tYrtoCfZK
He's certainly got it in him to step up if required. We'll have to wait and see on that one! https://t.co/8S16hoxrxZ
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Amazing tackle from Dicko, who sets Clay up for his second goal.
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Needed that.#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/beUmffUWrw
And very few people knew what a week Clay Smith had had. Watching it now, he was running on such deep emotion #MightyWest @FOXFOOTY
— Leonie Wainwright (@leoniew27) April 3, 2020
Dickson takes set shot.
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Dickson kicks the goal.
The army enjoyed that one! We regain the lead by two points.#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/yuH0Rtx1rs
CLAY AGAIN! He's on ??????
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
That's three goals for our #14!#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/w5TFuohO4t
CLAY SMITH!!!
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
An incredible performance that will go down in Club folklore. FOUR FIRST HALF GOALS!#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/wjp18WqVdi
HALF TIME | Time to take a much needed breather, as we hold a nine-point lead.
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
GWS: 5. 2. 32
WB: 6. 5. 41#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/vAA8gyQ0vd
Still one of the best games of football I have ever gone too! #GoDogs #MightyWest pic.twitter.com/YwE5FYuFCH
— Elyse Adam (@eeadz) April 3, 2020
Flew up. Greatest game I’ve seen ever. Went to Newtown afterwards (to celebrate in their inner west) and bumped into a very proud big brother. Had numerous celebratory drinks with the big fella. #MightyWest #occupyspotless pic.twitter.com/3SquKHq6jp
— kidfromaltona (@kidfromaltona) April 3, 2020
The euphoria of finally making a Grand Final after losing at the final hurdle so many time previously. #MightyWest #wewerethere pic.twitter.com/vuXwwz7YYQ
— ScottyB (@Scott_Bruerton) April 3, 2020
Will never be able to re-create this night. We decided not to make the trip north, and save our money for the next week ??I was with my eldest daughter in Officer, 2nd daughter in Brussels, 3rd in Prahran, we were all in contact with each other the whole night #MightyWest
— Leonie Wainwright (@leoniew27) April 3, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: We've just received word that Spotless Stadium has run out of beer at half time. More to come...#MightyWest
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
GWS on the attack early this third quarter, with Rory Lobb kicking the first goal of the second half.#MightyWest
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
What a mark from Dicko! Tory + Clay have kicked seven goals between them so far!#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/i2gVoEi8vp
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Right call, umpire ??#MIghtyWest
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Keep the tweets coming in using #MightyWest, we're trending ?? https://t.co/7AlA0Hci3J
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Danger signs. GWS are absorbing our pressure and making it count on the scoreboard.
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Three in a row now... ??#MightyWest
??????#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/mbaOhvClNU
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Stringer touched it!!!
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
NO GOAL ?? https://t.co/9lRRzdXpQI
WOWWWWWW! WHAT A PLAY!!
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Big bump. Big finish!#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/lFyoENppQf
Clay Smith, take a bow.#MightyWest https://t.co/LvwcwkOd1e
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
THREE QTR TIME | One to go. One point in. Settle in, this is going down to the wire!
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
GWS: 9. 7. 61
WB: 9. 6. 60#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/KbP7AE42Bz
?? Last words from Bevo.
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
What would your message be?#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/LRQEiEY7U0
It all comes down to this. The winner? Off to the big dance.
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
GO DOGS ??????#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/GqLvVXBDbP
Oh no. GWS with their biggest lead of the game (14 points).
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Need to find something, and fast!#MightyWest
Dicko runs in and kicks his fourth goal! Momentum shifter?#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/HS9vc7RaWX
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Keep the faith, Paul. If there’s one thing our boys have shown this season - they don’t give in! https://t.co/ZkQEAR9JBz
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
JJ in space... just misses ?? You feel like he's ready to break this open.#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/jpwsz8VTRq
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
The pressure is SOMETHING ELSE!#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/Ds52MmnPYB
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
To hit the front...
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
THE BONT NAILS IT!#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/tmZnjBcYIF
LISTEN TO THE ROAR!!!! I swear we were just as loud at my house! #MightyWest #AFLLiveRecall #foxfooty
— Mel Palling (@MelPalling) April 3, 2020
Right spot, right time. MASSIVE goal from Zaine Cordy and our lead is out to seven points!#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/GKmenANuue
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Patton kicks the goal.
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Situation: One point lead. 7:23 left on the clock. #MightyWest
Ice in his veins ??????
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
CLUTCH FROM @JacksonMacrae!#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/bwuXDu4B66
Tony is all of us rn.#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/O1pvUDhzwz
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Over to you, Darce...
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
"THE BULLDOGS GO THROUGH TO THE GRAND FINAL."#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/cUPSh4A4pl
After 20,090 days... WE'RE OFF TO THE @AFL GRAND FINAL!
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
SCENES! ??#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/a3qFPH0IDv
This is what the win meant to you.
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Our Bulldog army ??#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/YdTSdD7AYM
.@chrishemsworth is PUMPED! ??#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/U0XaHl2axT
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Siren scenes from the stands.
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
(?? via Ashley Baldy, Blake Gramsbergen and Mick Mai/YouTube)#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/ZqARHaLNkt
This will be a special rendition...
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
"SONS OF THE WEST!" ????#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/awhwwCT0PR
I knew it was going to be good but ?? beyond epic
— Easton Wood (@easton_wood) April 3, 2020
A night we'll never, ever forget!
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Have a read of the full report from our epic Preliminary Final win.#MightyWesthttps://t.co/eD7eF3uY4u
???? Time to head back to Melbourne, we've got a big week ahead...
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 3, 2020
Thanks everyone for tuning in and reliving the 2016 Preliminary Final with us. Good luck sleeping tonight!#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/VNxkA55195
And the rest as they say is history...
And if you want to replay all the match highlights, here they are.
