Eagles keep Dons winless, Dogs put Power on the brink
Essendon slumps to a 0–7 record after a final-quarter fightback against West Coast fell short, while the Bulldogs beat Port to move to 5–2.
Ella Roberts marked her 50-game AFLW milestone with a stellar performance, leading West Coast to a thrilling 10-point victory over Essendon in a frenetic match at Windy Hill. Despite trailing by 34 points in the third quarter, West Coast managed to claw back a 28-point lead by the final change. However, Essendon staged a resurgence, with the Bombers missing numerous scoring opportunities that ultimately cost them the win.
West Coast secured the match with a 45-35 tally, with Roberts leading the charge with 31 disposals, four clearances, and a goal assist. Jaide Britton and Amy Franklin contributed two goals each, while Maddy Prespakis and Steph Wales played crucial roles for the Bombers. The West Coast team, who started their season with four consecutive losses, are now positioned in third place at 3-4, thanks to three consecutive wins.
Meanwhile, the Western Bulldogs secured a 13-point win over Port Adelaide with a 62-49 score at Whitten Oval, thanks to a standout performance from forward Heidi Woodley, who kicked a career-high four goals from 18 disposals.
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