AFLW Round 3, 2023
Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs
Saturday 16 September
Venue: Casey Fields
Attendance: 1457
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Melbourne | 2.3 | 5.7 | 8.7 | 12.11.83 |
| Western Bulldogs | 1.2 | 3.3 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Melbourne win by 42 points
Goalkickers: Maddie Gay 2, Kate Hore 2, Lily Mithen 2, Paxy Paxman 2, Eden Zanker 2, Tyla Hanks 1, Casey Sherriff 1
AFLW B&F votes
3 - Tyla Hanks
2 - Eden Zanker
Coaches votes
10 - Tyla Hanks
6 - Kate Hore
2 - Lauren Pearce
2 - Eliza McNamara
1 - Paxy Paxman
Milestones:
Nil
Statistical categories led:
Highest score against Western Bulldogs and at Casey Fields
The Demons played their first game of the year at Casey, and were troubled by the Bulldogs until late in the second quarter. Two quick goals had the visitors within striking range before a major on the siren restored Melbourne's 16 point lead. The sides split six goals in the third term, before the Dogs were held scoreless in the last term while conceding 4.4. The score was Melbourne's best against the Dogs, and at Casey Fields, to that point.
Best were Hanks, McNamara and Hore. Bannan injured an ankle and Gay had hip soreness.
Lists
Scoreless fourth quarters
Media
afl.com.au - 16/09/2023
Links
Demonblog match review