The Western Bulldogs made it two wins from two starts to open their 2026 campaign, defeating Richmond by 11 points at Mission Whitten Oval on Saturday, the final score 7.6 (48) to 5.7 (37) in the Dogs’ favour.

Both sides came into Saturday's clash off the back of Round 1 wins, but it was the Bulldogs who maintained their unbeaten record.

It was the Tigers who kicked the first goal through No.1 draft pick Olivia Wolmarans, but the Dogs kicked five of the next six to go to half time 16 points in front.

Richmond started finding more of the ball after the long break but couldn't capitalise on their opportunities, kicking just one goal late in the third term while holding the Bulldogs to a single behind.

The fourth quarter was an even contest despite Mon Conti doing all in her power to give her teammates chances to score.

Wolmarans kicked three goals from seven marks and seven disposals giving her best effort and plenty of hope for Richmond fans, but couldn’t get her side over the line. 

For the Bulldogs, Isabelle Pritchard booted one goal in the final quarter when her side needed it most, as the Tigers had been dominating forward entries in the second half.

Pritchard finished with 36 disposals, surpassing her previous high of 33 against Collingwood in Round 7, 2025.

Emma McDonald was also among the Bulldogs’ best, kicking three first-half goals that set the tone for their aggressive start and proved decisive in the final margin.

WESTERN BULLDOGS   2.1   5.3   5.4   7.6 (48)
RICHMOND                    1.2   2.5   3.5   5.7 (37)

GOALS
Western Bulldogs: McDonald 3, Cann, Wain, Woodley, Pritchard
Richmond: Wolmarans 3, Greiser, Cleary

BEST
Western Bulldogs: Pritchard, McDonald, Fitzgerald, Bennetts
Richmond: Wolmarans, Conti, Greiser

INJURIES
Western Bulldogs: Deanna Berry (Collarbone)
Richmond: Nil

Late changes
Western Bulldogs: Kaylee Kimber (illness) replaced in selected side by Mizuki Brothwell
Richmond: Nil

Reports: Nil

Crowd: 2,211 at Mission Whitten Oval