AFLW Round 4 | Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne
When: Sunday 21st February
Where: Victoria University Whitten Oval
Gates Open: TBC
Game Starts: 3.10pm AEDT
Admission: We are working with the AFL and Government regarding the latest COVID regulations. We will update fans once we have further details.
Broadcast: Channel 7 & Kayo. The match will also be streamed live on womens.afl and the Official AFLW app.
The AFLW Bulldogs will look to record their third consecutive win this weekend when they return home to the Kennel to face the undefeated Dees.
Both teams will also be playing for the Hampson-Hardeman Cup – named after women’s footy pioneers Barb Hampson and Lisa Hardeman.
You can also follow @BulldogsW on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for live updates throughout the match. Don't forget to tag all your posts with the official club hashtag #MightyWest
Last time they met: W.B. (2.0 12) def. by Melbourne (4.8 32), Round 2, 2020 at VU Whitten Oval
Despite the best efforts of captain Ellie Blackburn and on-baller Kirsty Lamb, Melbourne was too strong for the AFLW Bulldogs in the 10th Hampson-Hardeman Cup battle. With just nine points separating the two sides at the first break thanks to a Dee Berry goal, Melbourne was quick to attack after that, putting the Dogs’ defence under enormous pressure in wet conditions. Bonnie Toogood (10 disposals, two marks) slotted a consolation goal late, while Naomi Ferres (14 disposals), Blackburn (13, six tackles) and Lamb (11, five tackles) led the stats sheets.
