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Geelong Locks In Top-Two AFLW Finish After 68-Point Rout of Western Bulldogs
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Match Overview and Significance
In round 12 of the AFL Women’s competition, Geelong defeated the Western Bulldogs by 68 points, 13.10 to 3.2 at GMHBA Stadium. The Cats’ dominance, highlighted by seven consecutive first-half goals, secured a top-two position on the ladder that cannot be lower than second. The win extended Geelong’s streak to 11 consecutive victories.
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Star Return: Jacqueline Parry’s Five-Goal Performance
Forward Jacqueline Parry returned from a concussion and immediately impacted the game, kicking five goals within the opening minutes. Her tally lifted her to a league-high 26 goals, surpassing Sydney’s Chloe Molloy. Parry’s output, combined with contributions from Georgie Prespakis, Amy McDonald and Mikayla Bowen, drove Geelong’s early 20-point halftime lead.
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Bulldogs’ Season Context and Challenges
The Western Bulldogs entered the match with an 8-4 record and were positioned sixth, aiming for their first finals appearance since 2022 under coach Tam Hyett. The team struggled to contain Geelong’s on-ball brigade and managed only three goals, the last scored by co-captain Deanna Berry in the third quarter. Key Bulldogs players such as Ellie Blackburn rested ahead of the finals, while Rebecca Webster was tackled by Dominique Carruthers during the physical contest.
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Ladder Implications and Upcoming Finals
Geelong’s victory guarantees a top-two finish, leaving defending premiers North Melbourne, who hold a superior percentage, to contest the other spot. North Melbourne will face Richmond in the following round. Geelong’s position positions them strongly for the finals series, while the Bulldogs must rely on remaining games to improve their standing.
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Statistical Highlights
- Final score: Geelong 13.10 vs. Western Bulldogs 3.2.
- Disposals at halftime: Geelong 86, Bulldogs 41.
- Forward entries: Geelong 11, Bulldogs 2 in the first quarter.
- Parry’s season total: 26 goals, leading the league.
- Geelong’s season record: 11-1; Bulldogs: 8-4.