Easton Wood pulls in an early MOTY contender

Chris Danks

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Easton Wood has shrugged off a savage hit to reel in what could be the mark of the year so far in the Bulldogs Easter Sunday clash with Fremantle.

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After the All-Australian defender came off second best from a Matthew Pavlich front-on bump that had Wood clutching his shoulder in pain, the Bulldogs rebounded with a third quarter hanger that he had no right to get near – let alone hold onto.

Watch the screamer in the video player above

After taking that brief sit atop Lachie Weller’s shoulders, Wood finished the game with 23 disposals, five marks and three inside 50s in the bulldogs 65-point win.

 

Chris Danks

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After a failed athletic career in a far-flung land where delusions of former grandeur are hard to verify, Chris found a home as Sporting News Australia's Chief Editor, delivering fans original news and context beyond the box score.