It was a record-breaking night at Victoria University Whitten Oval on many levels, as the Western Bulldogs hosted the inaugural AFL Women's Pride Match on Friday.

Even before the first ball had been bounced, the AFLW Pride Gamehad captivated the attention of many as defender Hannah Scott shared her own personal journey with BulldogsTV in the lead-up to the night.

Super proud to belong to the @westernbulldogs @BulldogsW football club. 12 years ago I came out, and you fight to belong.. some people fight their entire lives. I know I am where I am meant to be #pridegame #proud #RealStrength
https://t.co/flrnokZ17X

— Hannah Scott (@Scotsford32) February 22, 2018

Can’t wait for the #pridegame tonight!! https://t.co/01mpIHg6ro

— Neroli Meadows (@Neroli_M_FOX) February 22, 2018

Very moving story from @BulldogsW & @Scotsford32 ahead of tonight's first-ever #PrideGame. Nan sounds like a ripper! https://t.co/3NJYcfOYPA

— Lauren Wood (@LaurenHeraldSun) February 22, 2018

The strength of any club comes from those within it. Those welcomed. Those who thrive once there. They’re the ones who define a club’s character. This is such a great story of mutual benefit. #AFLWPrideGame https://t.co/Y9o92MOiP9

— Andy Maher (@AndyMaherDFA) February 22, 2018

When Friday night rolled around, Victoria University Whitten Oval came to life.

Tonight is more than just a game of footy ⏰ First bounce 7.05pm EDT Whitten Oval, Footscray Live on Foxtel #AFLPrideGame #BulldogsVBlues #RealStrength

A post shared by Tiarna Ernst (@tiarnaernst) on Feb 22, 2018 at 6:07pm PST

Doggies up in first quarter!!! Happy days #AFLWPrideGame #AFLWDogsBlues #RealStrength

A post shared by Sasha Cunningham (@artisenough) on Feb 23, 2018 at 12:27am PST

What an hoot and a privilege it was for us to host the inaugural #AFLWPrideGame live on air on @joy949! Thank you so much to everyone who came and chatted to us on air and all those who listened in. These are just a tiny selection of the wonderful people who we got to chat to all about Footy and Pride! ‍♀️️‍

A post shared by Chicks Talking Footy (@chickstalkingfooty) on Feb 23, 2018 at 4:26pm PST

⚪️ #13

A post shared by Han➰ (@han456) on Feb 23, 2018 at 1:50pm PST

AFLW game at Whitten Oval last night. LFK girls cheered on the doggies for a huge win against Carlton Game of equality and pride #AFLWPrideGame ️‍#footscray #williamstown #aflw #cheerleaders #hiphop #lifestyleforkidswilliamstown #lfkgirls @kearnaskye ❤️

A post shared by LFK (@lfk.danceandgym) on Feb 23, 2018 at 1:46pm PST

“Go WEST....!” We headed West to see the Bulldogs Women’s team take on Carlton in the first ALF W Pride Game. The atmosphere and energy at Whitten Oval was amazing! And look who was there with the Bulldogs mascot..... @priscillaaustralia! #priscillaqueenofthedesert #aflwpridegame #whittenoval

A post shared by NorthsideEvents (@northside_events) on Feb 23, 2018 at 4:16am PST

AFL virgins • • Friday night fan girls at the women's AFL tonight Huge crowds and an unreal atmosphere - that is what sport is about! • • • #afl #fangirls #friyay #sport #melbourne #australia #travel #travelling #lovetravel #lonelyplanet #explore #adventure #backpacker #blogger #seetheworld #travelphotography #photodiary #instadaily #travelgram #instagood #simplethings #gratitude

A post shared by Sedcole (@alisedcole) on Feb 23, 2018 at 3:59am PST

Pride game, strong. #ThisAFLLife #AFLWDogsBlues #FalconsPride

A post shared by This AFL Life (@thisafllife) on Feb 23, 2018 at 3:22am PST

What a win #aflw #westernbulldogs

A post shared by Calvin J Bartlett (@calvin.j.b) on Feb 23, 2018 at 3:17am PST

Had great fun watching the AFLW Pride Game feat. Bulldogs smash Carlton in the highest scoring game yet. ️‍

A post shared by Craig Nymms (@craignymms) on Feb 23, 2018 at 3:03am PST

It doesn’t get much better than this. Massive crowd and an awesome community vibe for the Pride Game. @bulldogsw thrashing Carlton with a record score. And plenty of cold @twobirdsbrewing Trailblazer on a balmy evening. What more could you ask for? #footscray #aflw #aflwpridegame

A post shared by Tim Watts MP (@timwattsmp) on Feb 23, 2018 at 2:30am PST

AFLW PRIDE GAME ❤️ proud to be a part of this wonderful match and meet this amazing woman @uncannyannieblog can’t wait to start playing! #aflw #yeahthegirls #pride #bulldogs #winnersaregrinners #wewanttobebetter #pridegame #womensfootyisfooty

A post shared by Denni Egan (@dennije) on Feb 23, 2018 at 2:23am PST

From little things big things grow! Great night for some rainbow footy action at the first #AFLWPrideGame

A post shared by Jason Ball (@jasonballau) on Feb 23, 2018 at 1:28am PST

And what about that win....

73-point WIN & 7 @brookelochland goals? Good night for @bulldogsw! #AFLW #RealStrength

A post shared by Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) on Feb 23, 2018 at 2:28am PST