The VFLW Bulldogs have returned to the winners list with a 14-point triumph over Carlton on Saturday afternoon at VU Whitten Oval.

Despite inaccuracy in front of goal and a persistent Blues outfit, the Bulldogs were able to hold on in the 4.14 (38) to 3.6 (24) affair.

Celine Moody – one of nine AFLW-listed players on the day – was the Dogs’ first goal-kicker, slotting one midway through the first quarter.

But it wasn’t until the 12-minute mark of the third that Simone Ruedin added the Bulldogs’ second.

Keeping the visitors goalless in the last quarter, a pair of back-to-back goals from Eliza Morrison and vice-captain Katelyn Betts sealed the Dogs’ fourth win of the season.

The result helps the Dogs to a 4-6 win-loss record, with just four rounds of the home-and-away season remaining.

Eleanor Brown was best-on-ground for her efforts in defence, while Eliza Vale and Angelica Gogos were impactful.

The VFLW Bulldogs will take on Essendon at Windy Hill next Saturday morning.

WESTERN BULLDOGS 1.4 1.9 2.11 4.14 (38)

CARLTON 1.1 1.2 3.2 3.6 (24)

GOALS: C. Moody, S. Ruedin, E. Morrison, K. Betts.

BEST: E. Brown, E. Vale. A. Gogos, E. Morrison, G. Lagioia, S. Asciak.