Western Bulldogs has climbed to within reach of the top eight after overcoming Greater Western Sydney to win an arm-wrestle by 27 points at Engie Stadium.

The Bulldogs gradually edged ahead without quite putting the Giants away until Aaron Naughton kicked truly from a tough angle for the sealer in an 8.22 (70) to 6.7 (43) triumph on Saturday.

Ed Richards (27 disposals, 10 clearances) and Adam Treloar (35, seven) were immense in the Dogs’ midfield, while skipper Marcus Bontempelli (18, 6) was restricted by Callan Ward’s close checking until unleashed in the final term.

Bulldogs recruit James Harmes booted two critical goals while also bolstering the midfield with 18 disposals in arguably his best game for his new club.

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James Harmes | 'Loving the group'

James Harmes discusses the round 10 victory over GWS.

Sam Darcy gave more than just glimpses of his budding talents even as heavy rain came down, the 208cm forward-ruck booting two goals while helping to stretch the Giants defence.

The Dogs now have a 5-5 record, as well as the second-best percentage in the competition, as they have brush off a slow start to the season to move within striking distance of the top eight.

Th clash guernseys worn by the Club in last night's victory are now available for auction via the Bulldogs Shop. Only the blue, home guernsey to be worn in round 11 will be available for purchase.

A top-of-the-ladder Sydney Swans outfit await the Bulldogs on Thursday night at Marvel Stadium in the second week of Sir Doug Nicholls Round.

Match Details

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY            2.1       4.4       4.7        6.7 (43)
WESTERN BULLDOGS                        0.5       4.9       5.15      8.22 (70)

GOALS
Greater Western Sydney: Hogan 3, Greene 3
Western Bulldogs: Harmes 2, Darcy 2, Ugle-Hagan, Vandermeer, West, Naughton

BEST
Greater Western Sydney: Green, Coniglio, Greene, Hogan, Whitfield
Western Bulldogs: Richards, Treloar, Harmes, Naughton, Macrae, Williams, Darcy

INJURIES
Greater Western Sydney: Jones (hamstring)
Western Bulldogs: Nil

SUBSTITUTES
Greater Western Sydney: Conor Stone (replaced Darcy Jones in the first quarter)
Western Bulldogs: Caleb Daniel (replaced Riley Garcia in the fourth quarter)

Crowd: 7,747 at Engie Stadium