Ellie Blackburn’s long-range goal against Melbourne in round four has been named runner-up in the 2021 AFLW Bulldogs’ Goal of the Year countdown.

With just four points separating the two teams half-way through the final term, Blackburn found herself lining up on former teammate Libby Birch.

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The ball came in the pair’s direction, but it was the Bulldogs’ skipper who kept her feet, winning the 1v1 to send the footy into a vacant goal-square.

The Whitten Grandstand erupted – the roar amplified even more so when Blackburn turned to face them with a double-cobra celebration.