It was a memorable day for the Western Bulldogs VFLW side on Saturday, breaking through for their first win since joining the competition this season.
Just six games into the season, and coming up against another first-time team in the competition in Williamstown, the Bulldogs were far too strong across the day as they led from start to finish in the 12.11 (83)-4.3 (27) win.
The Bulldogs got off to a strong start with a five-goal-to-one opening term to set up a buffer before both sides struggled in blustery conditions in the second term.
The game opened up after the long break with a further five goals to the hosts while Williamstown failed to hit the scoreboard, however they did better late in the game as they won the fourth quarter.
Taking the field for the first time this season, Alyssa Mifsud kicked four goals for the Dogs in the win, while she had a valuable partner in crime in the front half in Jess Francke, who added five goals of her own from 14 touches.
For Williamstown, Jess Duffin was a clear best on ground for her side, standing tall across the ground and kicking a huge goal in the final quarter from outside 50 that took a kind bounce to roll through.
Jedda Heard, Morgan Lowe and Stacey Cross were also solid contributors for the Seagulls in their roles.
The win sends the Bulldogs to ninth on the ladder ahead of this week’s clash with Casey, while Williamstown will enjoy the bye this week before hosting Darebin.
In the men’s VFL, Footscray were made to fight hard but came away with the points in their clash with Coburg.
Angus Monfries saw plenty of the ball, with 26 touches and a goal, while Will Hayes was a clear best on ground with 23 touches, seven marks and five tackles.
For Williamstown’s VFL side, diabolical weather kept scores low in the first half before the Seagulls came away with a 68-point win over Sandringham.
Sandringham failed to score a goal as torrential rain lashed the Seagulls ground on Sunday, with the win lifting Williamstown to seventh.
