Overview

• At Marvel Stadium, the Western Bulldogs demolished the GWS Giants 132-44, handing an 88-point defeat and moving into eighth position.
• The win keeps the Bulldogs in the finals hunt, requiring at least three victories from their remaining four games to secure a September berth.
• GWS suffered its heaviest loss since the 2019 Grand Final, falling to seven wins as coach Adam Kingsley urged a quick turnaround and midfielder Tom Green called the effort “pretty pathetic.”
• Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy spearheaded the Bulldogs’ attack with five goals apiece while the home side dominated 137-86 in contested possessions and 58-36 in inside 50s.
• GWS forward Jesse Hogan limped off late with a foot issue, placing his availability for next week’s clash against North Melbourne in doubt.