Blues hand struggling Bulldogs another AFLW loss with 19-point triumph

The Western Bulldogs have recorded a sixth straight AFLW defeat, taking place by 19 factors to Carlton at Whitten Oval.

All eyes had been on the Bulldogs to see if they may snare an elusive victory after coach Nathan Burke instructed the media that gamers had been missing the extent of professionalism and health wanted to win matches.

However they fell brief towards the Blues, who received 8.5 (53) to 4.10 (34), regardless of lacking injured skipper Kerryn Peterson.

Elisabeth Georgostathis (29 disposals, 5 clearances) produced a career-best efficiency for the crestfallen Bulldogs, whereas Keeley Sherar (28 disposals, three clearances) starred within the midfield for the Blues.

Losing no time in placing the hosts on the again foot, Phoebe McWilliams and Abbie McKay broke by means of a sturdy Bulldogs backline to open the Blues’ account.

An incorrect disposal by Mimi Hill gifted the Bulldogs their first objective, with Brianna McFarlane placing boot to ball as the gang roared.

A significant by Jessica Good for the Blues rapidly silenced the Bulldogs devoted earlier than quarter time.

Together with her Bulldogs staff trailing by 15 factors, Brit Gutknecht snatched her first main since struggling a horrific harm in final season’s round-two match towards Port Adelaide.

Daisy Walker reduce the celebration brief together with her first AFLW objective to deliver the margin again to 14 factors.

Darcy Vescio, Lily Goss, Mia Austin and Erone Fitzpatrick had been among the many Blues’ objective kickers because the Bulldogs crumbled within the second half.

Isabelle Pritchard kicked a objective on the ultimate siren to chop the margin to 19 factors as a comfort for the wayward Bulldogs.

Having no likelihood of qualifying for the finals, the winless Western Bulldogs subsequent face Adelaide.

The Blues, who moved to provisional fifth spot on the ladder with a 4-2 win-loss file, tackle Collingwood in spherical seven.

AAP