Geelong secures top-two finish with 68-point rout of Bulldogs
Geelong defeated Western Bulldogs 88-20 to clinch a top-two finish and home qualifying final in the AFLW.
Geelong proved too strong for an undermanned Western Bulldogs side, winning 88-20 at GMHBA Stadium. The Cats' powerful midfield controlled the game, with Jackie Parry kicking five goals.
Parry broke the AFLW record for home-and-away season goals with 26 majors, surpassing last year's mark of 25. Geelong's clearance dominance forced the Bulldogs into a defensive struggle.
The Bulldogs were missing two key players: best-and-fairest winners Isabelle Pritchard and Ellie Blackburn, both unavailable due to injury and load management. Georgie Prespakis starred for the Cats with 30 touches and eight clearances.
The big margin cost the Bulldogs a home elimination final, and they will likely finish seventh on the ladder.
- Geelong 88, Western Bulldogs 20
- Final score
- 68 points
- Margin
- 26 majors
- Parry season goals
- 30 touches, 8 clearances
- Prespakis midfield work
Why it mattersGeelong's win locks them into a finals home game, while the Bulldogs' large loss on percentage has dropped them from top eight contention.
AustraliaThe AFLW finals race is tightening as Geelong and other top teams position for September, with the Bulldogs' playoff hopes now severely damaged.
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