The Age

Eleven points down at half-time, the Bulldogs returned to field noticeably more energised and scored the opening goal of the third term through Kirsten McLeod.

But when a long bomb set shot from Perkins dropped short in the Crows' goal square and Killian pounced to major opportunistically, it started what was ultimately a game-defining three-goal rush from the visitors. The Bulldogs couldn't pull it back from there, with the final margin 25 points.

Best (WB) Kearney, Scott, Blackburn, Brennan, Gogos

- Sam Lane

Herald Sun

Emma Kearney again showed just how important she is for the Dogs. Her run off half-back set up the Bulldogs attack.

On one occasion it was two bounces and a baulk, just for added panache.

The Kearney-Blackburn combination was dominant, but was no match for the all-round game of the Crows.

Best (WB) Kearney, Blackburn, McLeod, Scott, Spark

- Eliza Sewell

AFL Media

Marquee player Ellie Blackburn was much talked about in the pre-season and while she has delivered so far, priority selection Emma Kearney has been just as impressive for the Bulldogs. She can win the ball in the clinches but is perhaps most dangerous from kick-outs.

From the half-back flank, Kearney is almost certain to slide past a couple of opponents before finding a teammate each time with sublime delivery.

Best (WB) Blackburn, Kearney, McLeod, Scott, Spark

- Dinny Navaratnam