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Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli reflects on his team's elimination final loss to the Crows. He expresses pride in his team's resilience despite their inability to overcome the opponent's defensive pressure.
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Captures the emotional and tactical aftermath of a high-stakes professional sports playoff match.
Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli cut a disappointed figure post-game after his side fell short in their elimination final against the Crows tonight.
Bontempelli praised his side for fighting back into the game early in the last term before the Crows kicked away at the end.
“It definitely does [hurt] mate,” Bontempelli told Seven.
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