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Sydney beat Western Bulldogs by 29 points to reach AFLW semi-finals
Sydney beat the Western Bulldogs 46-17 in an AFLW elimination final at Henson Park.
The match was played in wet and windy conditions, and Sydney built an early lead before holding on through the rain.
Chloe Molloy helped secure the win, finishing with a goal, 12 intercepts and 14 contested possessions after moving into defence.
Tanya Kennedy also had a major impact, laying 17 tackles and limiting Bulldogs midfielder Isabelle Pritchard.
The victory sends Sydney into the semi-finals, while the Bulldogs’ season is over.
Sydney will travel to face Geelong in its next match.
Sydney Swans beat the Western Bulldogs by 29 points to reach the AFLW semi-finals.
The Swans won 7.4 (46) to 2.5 (17) at Henson Park on Sunday.
Chloe Molloy contributed one goal, 12 intercepts and 14 contested possessions.
Tanya Kennedy laid 17 tackles while limiting Bulldogs midfielder Isabelle Pritchard to 14 disposals.
Sydney will play Geelong in an away semi-final, while the Bulldogs’ season is over.
- Who
- Sydney Swans and Western Bulldogs.
- What
- Sydney won the AFLW elimination final by 29 points to advance to the semi-finals.
- When
- Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Henson Park, Sydney.
- Why
- The Swans won the elimination final and secured a semi-final place.
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Lucy McEvoy scored the opening goal after 20 seconds, and Sydney built a 24-point lead.
The Bulldogs scored a goal, while Sydney maintained its advantage.
Torrential rain arrived as the match became a slog.
Sydney completed a 29-point win and booked an away semi-final against Geelong.
- Final score
- Sydney 7.4 (46), Western Bulldogs 2.5 (17)
- Winning margin
- 29 points
- Venue
- Henson Park
- Attendance
- 4,325
- Next match
- Sydney away to Geelong in the semi-finals
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