The Western Bulldogs have finished the home-and-away season in style, defeating the Tasmania Devils 10.5 (65) to 6.6 (42) at Windsor Park on Saturday morning.
With finals just around the corner, the Bulldogs came out with plenty of pressure keeping the scoreboard tight early.
The visitor's precise kicking helped them control the opening stages, before the hosts found some momentum late in the first term.
The Bulldogs responded with an early major in the second quarter to regain the lead as the contest continued to tighten.
They then found another gear late in the term, capitalising on their forward 50 entries to pile on five consecutive goals and take a commanding advantage into the main break.
The Devils came out firing after halftime, with its defence standing strong against the Bulldogs' forward pressure.
Momentum remained with the home team, as they continued to fight and narrowed the margin to within a goal late in the third term, but the Bulldogs quickly answered to maintain their advantage.
The Bulldogs regained control heading into the final quarter, continuing to apply pressure and win important contests around the ground.
The visitors held firm through the final term to secure a 23-point victory and finish the home-and-away season on a high.
Ellie Gavalas proved impactful today finishing with 25 disposals and two goals.
Both Analea McKee and Olivia Jesser were not too far behind, kicking two goals each, while Amaia Wain showed dominance in the ruck with 38 hit-outs.
The result sends the Bulldogs into finals, with their finals fixture yet to be confirmed.
Match Summary:Â
TASMANIA DEVILS 3.0 3.2 6.3 6.6 (42)
WESTERN BULLDOGS 2.1 6.3 8.4 10.5 (65)
Goals: Jesser 2, McKee 2, Gavalas 2, Barwick, O’Connor Moreira, Nekrep, Stephenson
