Pies needing to reset after “bitterly disappointing” performance
COLLINGWOOD’s high of competing with a raft of premiership contenders the past month came crashing down on Friday night after the Magpies meekly bowed out to the previously one-win Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval. An inspired performance from premiership skipper Ellie Blackburn up forward, and huge efforts from Isabelle Pritchard and Alice Edmonds around the […]
“Everything clicked” as Dogs dine out on Pies
AFTER a number of weeks where the Western Bulldogs have shown glimpses of what they are capable in the 2025 AFL Women’s season, the Daughters of the West produced their best effort of the year with a dominant, four-quarter demolition of Collingwood. The Magpies had looked far better in the past month against a host […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW: Round 7 – Friday
TWO REBUILDING sides with some great young talent go head-to-head under lights at Whitten Oval when the Western Bulldogs take on Collingwood tonight. We preview the big game that promises to have plenty of exciting moments. AROUND THE GROUNDS Friday’s action all kicks off at Casey Fields when Melbourne plays host to Gold Coast from […]
Hyett pleased with group “nourishment” from win
AFTER a disappointing effort against Melbourne in Round 1, Western Bulldogs coach Tam Hyett said she was proud of what her young side did to bounce back when it defeated Richmond by 21 points at Ikon Park last Sunday. After being neck-and-neck throughout the first three quarters – but staying a goal clear for the […]
2025 AFLW Team Preview: Western Bulldogs
A YOUNG side with plenty of future scope, the Western Bulldogs began to come out of their shell last season and show potential for the coming seasons. Adding some fresh faces to the mix, the Dogs were largely stable over the off-season and will look to further build on the in-roads made in 2024. LAST […]
Young Dog has her day as Pritchard wins top gong after breakthrough season
WITH the AFL Women’s season coming to a close, clubs are starting to award their club champions, recognising the stars of the season. In this new series from Rookie Me Central, we take a look at the seasons of each best and fairest winner and what led them to have such stellar seasons. In the […]
Bulldogs bag nail biter, end Saintly hopes
THE WESTERN Bulldogs have picked up a big win by the smallest of margins on the weekend, downing Euro-Yroke to end the Saints’ hopes of making the finals in the 2024 AFLW season. Reflecting post match, Bulldogs coach Tam Hyett said she was really happy with how her side reset after half time. “I think […]
2024 AFLW Season Preview: Western Bulldogs
FOR the Western Bulldogs, things are only getting better with new talent and a refreshed list this season. Tam Hyett will hope that the young pups will grow together and create some synergy this season. TEAM LIST #1 Elizabeth Snell #2 Ellie Blackburn #3 Isabella Grant #4 Isabelle Pritchard #5 Elaine Grigg #6 Maggie Gorham […]
AFLW 2023 Round 10 Preview: Saturday
THE AFLW finals puzzle continues to get written today as five matches are on the calendar, including a Grand Final rematch. 1:05pmWhitten Oval Recent Form The Kangaroos come into this game looking for a win to lock in a top fourth berth, while the Bulldogs will be looking for a win to finish a tough […]
Case Study: Influence of Amy McDonald and Georgie Prespakis
GEELONG got its 2023 AFLW campaign off to an emphatic start yesterday afternoon with a huge 48-point win over the Western Bulldogs. Geelong made a statement early and it was a long way back for the Bulldogs. The win was really led from the middle, with Georgie Prespakis and Amy McDonald playing starring roles. In […]
