The Western Bulldogs' rebuilding efforts in the AFLW faced their first obstacle with a clear 63-point defeat against Greater Western Sydney. Tam Hyett's tenure as Bulldogs coach began with a defeat after the Giants scored nine unanswered goals to triumph 10.12 (72) to 1.3 (9) in windy conditions at Manuka Oval on Saturday.
The season starts again. Greater Western Sydney star Brent Daniels knows the AFL cliche is boring, but with a derby final just around the corner, it's more relevant than ever.
Coleman Medal favourite Jesse Hogan kicked six goals to help championship-contending Greater Western Sydney to a nine-point victory over his former club Fremantle.
The GWS Giants improved their prospects of a top two finish in the AFL with an 18-point win over Brisbane at the Gabba, ending the Lions' nine-game winning streak. After trailing for most of Saturday's game, Darcy Jones' two fourth-quarter goals were crucial for the Giants, leading to a 13.4 (82) to 8.16 (64) victory.