AFLW Round 4
Western Bulldogs v Sydney Swans
Saturday 5 September, 12:35pm AEST
Mission Whitten Oval, Footscray • Wurundjeri / Boon Wurrung
Broadcast: Kayo/Fox Footy (check broadcast guide)
Admission: Tickets available here
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LAST TIME WE MET
Week 5, 2024
Western Bulldogs 5.9 (39) def. Sydney 5.2 (32)
A spirited Western Bulldogs outfit recorded their first back-to-back wins since 2022 when they defeated Sydney by seven points.
The Dogs were diligent in defending at the contest, at times giving away free kicks for overzealous tackles, but doing a stunning job of worrying the Swans into poor ball use.
Jess Fitzgerald continued her impact in the midfield with 18 disposals and eight tackles, while Brit Gutknecht finished with 15 disposals, five tackles and a goal.
THE LINE-UP
WHAT IT MEANS
The Bulldogs were dealt their first loss of the season in round three, falling to the seemingly invincible North Melbourne down in Tasmania. The Dogs did plenty right that day though, which will no doubt have filled coach Tam Hyett with plenty of confidence that her side are a finals chance in 2026. Isabelle Pritchard and Jess Fitzgerald continue to toil away in the midfield, while Britney Gutknecht is quietly putting together a strong campaign.
PLAYER TO WATCH
If you haven't seen much of Emma McDonald play, do yourself a favour and keep a close eye on the exciting Bulldogs talent. A powerful key forward who blends athleticism with incredible forward craft, McDonald is capable of taking the game away from an opposition on any given day. She's a strong mark, nice kick for goal and isn’t afraid to chip in defensively either.
