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VFLW Bulldogs to meet Seagulls in Preliminary Final

The Western Bulldogs will play off for a spot in the 2024 VFLW Grand Final when they meet Williamstown at ETU Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
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The Western Bulldogs will play off for a spot in the 2024 VFLW Grand Final when they meet Williamstown at ETU Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The two sides faced off only a fortnight ago in the Qualifying Final, with the Seagulls prevailing by three goals on their home deck to send the Dogs to a Semi Final.

The Dogs won this Semi Final at the weekend, knocking out reigning premier Port Melbourne by 12 points.
The winner of this Preliminary Final will meet North Melbourne in the Grand Final on Sunday 21 July.

VFLW Preliminary Final​

Williamstown v Western Bulldogs
Sunday 14 July, 12.30pm
ETU Stadium, Port Melbourne • Wurundjeri

ENTRY CONDITIONS​

Entry to all rebel VFLW finals is free. Spectators are advised dogs are not permitted into ETU Stadium.

BROADCAST AND STREAMING​

All matches in the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series will be broadcast live and free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.

The AFL is pleased to confirm the 2024 rebel VFLW Grand Final will be broadcast live on the Seven Network.
 
Bulldogs85 said:
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ENTRY CONDITIONS​

Entry to all rebel VFLW finals is free. Spectators are advised dogs are not permitted into ETU Stadium.

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So it'll be a walkover?
 
THE WESTERN Bulldogs' AFLW program will have some additional support next season, with Rory Lobb set to take on a mentoring role within new coach Tamara Hyett's football department.

Lobb has been lending a hand as the Dogs returned to pre-season training in recent weeks ahead of the AFLW campaign beginning in August, working predominantly with the side's rucks and key-position players.

The versatile 206cm tall is the second player from the Dogs' men's program to cross over into an AFLW coaching role at the Whitten Oval recently, with retired premiership star Toby McLean also joining as an assistant coach ahead of the 2024 season.

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Lobb's move into a part-time coaching role comes after he returned to the AFL side in recent weeks, ensuring his place in Luke Beveridge's plans through his versatility playing as both a ruck-forward and as a strong-marking intercept defender.

"I'm just working with the girls a little bit on body work, leading patterns, those sorts of things. I'm identifying what to do in a contest," Lobb told AFL.com.au last week.

"I feel like I've been around long enough, so I feel like I can help some people through that. I'm really enjoying it.

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Rory Lobb and Kane Farrell during the round 17 match between Port Adelaide and Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval, July 5, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos
"I did my coaching course and then I just saw the opportunity to help the girls out, but obviously it's crossing over a lot now. I talked to a couple of the girls and they were really keen to learn and pick my brain.

"I figured I'd get to a couple of training sessions and help them out. Their willingness to learn is unbelievable."

Lobb recently completed the AFL's Level 2 Coaching course and is considering a future in coaching beyond his playing days, though he's hopeful of remaining in the AFL system for a couple of years yet.

He still has two seasons remaining on the four-year deal he signed to join the Bulldogs at the end of 2022, having also represented Greater Western Sydney and Fremantle across his 167-game career.

"It's always good to just have different things," Lobb said.

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"It's hard when you're playing football and you've been in the system so long. There's a lot of players that come out and there's so much going on, you don't know what you want to do.

"The more I can have these things in place ... if I still really love game – and I love the game now, I don't know where I'll be in a few years, but I want to play as long as I can because I love it so much – but if it's coaching after football, it's coaching. If I want to get away from football completely, I'll go in that direction."

The Bulldogs' AFLW program has undergone significant off-season change, with Hyett replacing Nathan Bourke as the club's senior coach back in February and the highly credentialed Patrice Berthold also hired as the club's new head of women's football in March.

As revealed by AFL.com.au last week, long-time men's recruiter Dan Fisher has also been appointed as the club's new AFLW list manager.
 

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Thunderoad said:
Hard to see Lobb being traded if he is now working with the AFLW side across the off-season.
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seaweed said:
This is actually rather wholesome and it endears him to me a lot. Agree that it’s difficult to see him leaving now if he’s helping out in a supporting role, but anything is possible I suppose
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Jordan Roughead was an AFLW assistant. Didn't stop him leaving to the Pies, then I think he got involved in their AFLW program.
 


The Western Bulldogs have bolstered their AFLW coaching panel for season 2024, appointing AFL premiership player Toby McLean and former Casey VFLW assistant Ben Friggi to key roles.

McLean, who played 102 games in the red, white and blue across nine seasons, returns to the Kennel as midfield coach, while Friggi will take charge of the forwards. Matt Skubis will continue to serve as backline coach for a second consecutive year.

The Bulldogs, led by head coach Tam Hyett, have also appointed Peter Mercoulia, former Melbourne AFLW assistant and Casey VFLW senior coach, and Malcolm Bangs, former national Judo training partner, as specialist coaches.

Connections with the men’s program have also been strengthened, with current AFL assistant coach Brendon Lade assuming the role of Director of Coaching while current player Rory Lobb will also assist in a mentoring role. “We’re extremely pleased with the calibre of people we’ve been able to bring into our program this season, particularly in the coaching space,” Patrice Berthold, General Manager Women’s Football, said.
Both Toby and Ben have hit the ground running with their respective line groups, while we’re excited to see the team’s improvements from a strategy, contest and tackling perspective via Peter and Malcolm.

“We are confident all of these appointments will complement both Tam and Matt, while helping continue to develop our playing group as we strive for success in 2024 and beyond.”

Confirmation of the coaching line-up comes off the back of recent football department appointments, including Berthold as General Manager of the program, Georgia Stewart as Player Welfare Manager and Dan Fisher as List and Recruiting Manager.

2024 AFLW Western Bulldogs coaching panel​

Head coach: Tam Hyett
Director of Coaching: Brendon Lade
Forwards coach: Ben Friggi
Backline coach: Matt Skubis
Midfield coach: Toby McLean
Specialist coach: Peter Mercoulia
Specialist coach: Malcolm Bangs
Mentor: Rory Lobb

2024 AFLW Western Bulldogs football department​

Executive Director of Football: Chris Grant
General Manager Women’s Football: Patrice Berthold
Player Welfare Manager: Georgia Stewart
List and Recruiting Manager: Dan Fisher
 
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VFLW Team | Preliminary Final

The Bulldogs will head into Sunday’s VFLW Preliminary Final against Williamstown with an unchanged lineup.
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The Western Bulldogs will head into Sunday’s Preliminary Final unchanged, as they look to secure a spot in the 2024 VFLW Grand Final.

The Bulldogs will meet Williamstown for the second time in as many weeks at ETU Stadium on Sunday afternoon, with the first bounce at 12.30pm.

The match will be free to attend.
The red, white and blue finished the home-and-away season in second position on the ladder, defeating reigning premier Port Melbourne last weekend to qualify for the Preliminary Final.

The match will be live-streamed via afl.com.au/vflw for those who can’t make it, with game-day updates also available via @BulldogsW on X (Twitter).

VFLW Team | Preliminary Final​

Williamstown v Western Bulldogs
Sunday 14 July, 12.30pm
ETU Stadium, Port Melbourne • Wurundjeri

B: Ashleigh Snow, Tamsin Crook
HB: Courtney Ugle, Steph Asciak, Caitlin Pickett
C: Trinity Skenderis, Dom Carbone, Ellie Bishop
HF: Mali McLeod, Tallia Pulcino, Renee Saulitis
F: Mia-Rae Clifford, Jaimi Tabb
FOLL: Keeley Hardingham, Sarah Skinner, J Livingstone
INT: Tannah Hurst, Mary Sandral, Imogen Milford, Millie Klingbeil, Emily Ramsay
EMG: Freya Taylor, Mia Cowan, London Ashcroft, Jade Hutchinson, Ellie Cornish, Jaime Henry
 
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AFLW Bulldogs’ pre-season fixtures confirmed

The Bulldogs will put their AFLW pre-season work to the test against Richmond and Gold Coast next month.
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The Western Bulldogs will put their AFLW pre-season work to the test against Richmond and Gold Coast next month.

The Dogs will meet the Tigers in an AFLW match simulation from 1pm AEST on Saturday 10 August at the Swinburne Centre.

The format, number of players, game length and number of breaks will be agreed upon by the competing teams, with public access to be confirmed closer to the day.
The Bulldogs will then travel to take on the Suns at People First Stadium on Saturday 17 August from 5.15pm AEST in an official AFLW practice match.

This practice match will be free to attend and live-streamed via the club website.

Teams will be announced at 5.30pm AEST the day prior.

AFLW Match Simulation Training​

Richmond v Western Bulldogs
Saturday 10 August, 1pm AEST
Swinburne Centre (Punt Road Oval), Richmond • Wurundjeri

AFLW Practice Match​

Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs
Saturday 17 August, 5.15pm AEST
People First Stadium, Gold Coast • Yugambeh
 
Not sure how many are watching the VFLW but they are playing well
 

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Chance at redemption for the 2019 grand final loss to Pies
 
Well done girls. They have had a great season and really deserved to make the grand final.

Grand Final will be played next Sunday at 12.10pm at Port Melbourne. Get out there and support the girls
 
This game looked over very early. Dogs appear to have hit their peak just at the right time and Norf will have their work cut out. The girls looked very excited after the win and will celebrate long and hard when they win the big one.
 
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From 13th to a Grand Final: VFLW Dogs’ rise

Bulldogs VFLW coach Rhys Cahir says he is hoping his side can replicate Sunday’s Preliminary Final dominance when they meet North Melbourne in the Grand Final.
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Western Bulldogs VFLW coach Rhys Cahir says he is hoping his side can replicate Sunday’s Preliminary Final dominance when they meet North Melbourne in the Grand Final.

The Bulldogs had to do it the long way – defeated by Williamstown in the Qualifying Final, before knocking off reigning premier Port Melbourne in the Semi Final.

And just yesterday, the Dogs enjoyed redemption over Williamstown – their first win over the Seagulls in six outings – to secure a spot in the big dance.
“We’re pretty excited – yesterday was obviously a great win by the group, and probably showed that we’re more than capable of playing our best footy against the best sides,” Cahir told media on Monday morning.

“We took a lot of confidence coming out of yesterday - (Williamstown) had been one of the better sides all year, so we knew we had to stick to the task all day, but we had a plan to play our best footy as well as take away theirs.

“We couldn’t have executed that any better if we tried.

“If we can replicate that (on Sunday), I’ll be more than happy. While Grand Finals are a different story, we’ll be aiming to do that again.”
The Bulldogs had just claimed the wooden spoon following a winless 2022 campaign when Cahir took over at the helm.

This improved to three wins last year – including five losses decided by under a goal – to finish 13th out of 14 teams, and this year, a Grand Final berth.

“When you look at it like that, it was a tough year (in 2022) finishing bottom of the ladder,” Cahir said.

“What we achieved last year was great, and we were very close a few times, but we kept building on that foundation.

“It’s really a credit to the girls – they’re the ones that have taken what we’re trying to coach and implement on board.

“They’re all pushing themselves to hopefully get to that highest level too, and the standards have been brilliant. It’s pretty pleasing to see that we’ve come so far.”

The Bulldogs will confirm any changes to their team on Friday afternoon, with the Grand Final scheduled for 12.10pm on Sunday at ETU Stadium.

Entry is free, and will be broadcast live on Channel 7 for those who can’t make it.
 
Cahir on a "Beveridge-like" run, could he be our next Senior Coach? :smile:
 
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Connection the key to VFLW Dogs’ success: Carbone

The Bulldogs VFLW captain says it would ‘mean the world’ to be holding the premiership cup on Sunday afternoon.
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Western Bulldogs VFLW captain Dom Carbone says it would ‘mean the world’ to be holding the premiership cup on Sunday afternoon.

After finishing 13th out of 14 teams last season, the Bulldogs rose up the ladder in 2024 – eventually defeating Port Melbourne (Semi Final) and Williamstown (Preliminary Final) to qualify for the Grand Final this weekend.

Carbone said she was filled with pride, particularly knowing where the team had come from. “It is actually quite a surreal feeling – reflecting with some of the girls yesterday around our season last year to our season this year...we lost (five) games by less than a kick,” she told the VFLW’s State of Play podcast.
“The connection and cohesion among the group is something that we pride ourselves on. I think we are all firmly (aligned) to make sure we are getting the best out of each other.

“We’re really looking forward to this week – I’m just so unbelievably proud of what we’ve been able to achieve.”

Carbone said creating a safe environment to challenge one another respectfully was a catalyst for the team’s growth.

“One of our biggest mottos was around creating a space where we can get the best out of each other,” she said.

“That goes beyond the playing group too – I think the way we were able to express how we wanted to create that environment, and sometimes have those tough conversations to make each other better, really was the catalyst for how we were able to improve as a group.

“It even went above the players – as a whole program (from our) S&C coaches to our coaching staff, everyone just wanted to get better.

"We really strived to make the Grand Final, and (now can) hopefully win a premiership.

“I think those standards that we drove from the beginning – even starting last year but mainly day dot of pre-season – has really been the catalyst for how successful we’ve been so far.”
Carbone also commended emerging ruck Keeley Hardingham and hard-nosed utility Jaimi Tabb for their impact in 2024.

“I’m very fortunate to be in the midfield playing under Keeley. As a young player coming through, to have the confidence to back herself in and really hit her strides – it’s something that makes me so proud,” Carbone said.

“She is quite a humble girl and doesn’t really like the limelight of it all but has come in leaps and bounds this season. Her footy ability is unreal.

“She has a bright future ahead of her and has a great head on her shoulders. She’s somebody that we really value on and off the field.

“Tabbs has been great for us too. She has an unreal attack on the ball and is someone that is so softly spoken off the field, but as soon as she crosses that line is a whole other person.

“She has a mad case of white-line fever, but in that sense though we have so much confidence in her that she’ll have our backs 100% at every contest.”

The Bulldogs will go head-to-head with North Melbourne in the VFLW Grand Final at ETU Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The first bounce is at 12.10pm and will be broadcast live on Channel 7. The match is also free to attend.
 
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VFLW Team | Grand Final

The Western Bulldogs will take an unchanged line-up into Sunday’s VFLW Grand Final against North Melbourne.
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