Hawthorn records a 93-point win over Essendon at the MCG as Sydney puts GWS to the sword in the Battle of the Bridge.
In this evening's final match, the Western Bulldogs host Richmond at Docklands Stadium from 7:40pm (all times AEST).
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Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:36pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:36pm
3QT: Western Bulldogs 10.13 (73) lead Richmond 5.5 (35)
By Dean Bilton
(Getty Images)The Bulldogs extended their lead in that third quarter, but not by much. The Tigers took a few more risks with their ball movement and it paid off to the tune of a few goals.
Of course, they were torched the other way on occasion too. But that's going to happen at this stage of the development. The odd bright spark from Lalor, Hotton, Trainor and co are all you can ask for at this point.
The Bulldogs need to see this out professionally and give that percentage a boost in the process.
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:34pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:34pm
Rhyan Mansell bursts his way to goal
By Dean Bilton
Mansell is very, very fast. A little chip and chase forward from Peucker sat up perfectly for Mansell to run onto, and run onto it he did.
The Tigers have found a way to score at least in the third. Some promising signs amid the wreckage,
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:28pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:28pm
Tom Lynch from three deep! And the goal
By Dean Bilton
Goal number two for Lynch, but that was all about the grab that led to it. He was well back in the queue and somebody reached over the top of everyone to reel it in.
It was probably Sellwood's mark in front, looking at it again. But Lynch sold it best, looked the strongest. Had the good vibes about it. Also, throw the Tigers a bone at this point.
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:24pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:24pm
Ed Richards! Again and again and again!
By Dean Bilton
He just would not be denied! Three or four efforts in the one play, setting things up then mopping up his mess and then finishing his work. Richards carried that play from half-back all the way to goal.
What a player he has become. An utter workhorse, but with genuine class on top. Bulldogs out by 51 points now.
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:14pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:14pm
Cody Weightman makes it two in a minute
By Dean Bilton
A bit of class from Bontempelli sends the Bulldogs straight out the front of the centre bounce. Naughton marks and dishes off to Weightman who runs into an open goal.
All a bit easy for the Doggies that time.
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:11pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:11pm
Josh Dolan gets it back for the Dogs
By Dean Bilton
After misses from Jones, Naughton and Lobb, Dolan finally converts for the Doggies in this third quarter.
He quite obviously played on after taking the mark, but the umpire was feeling generous. He took and converted his set shot.
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:10pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:10pm
Sam Lalor gets on the scoreboard for the Tigers
By Dean Bilton
Richmond break the run of goals with the first of the second half. That's come after the Bulldogs blew three really good looks on goal.
Lalor followed up his own short pass to half-forward to receive the handball dish off and then converted on the run from 45. Lalor has been quiet, but you've got to pay him more attention than that.
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:02pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 9:02pm
Match report: Swans dominant in derby rout over Giants
By Dean Bilton
Sydney have bounced back to form emphatically, consolidating second spot on the AFL ladder with a 51-point trouncing of crosstown rivals Greater Western Sydney.
The Swans were untroubled from the opening ball-up on Saturday as they cruised to a 21.13 (139) to 13.10 (88) victory on Saturday.
(Getty Images)Errol Gulden collected his fourth Kirk-Ward Medal as the best player in the Sydney Derby, racking up 41 disposals, seven clearances and 1045 metres gained, the most in Swans history.
Brodie Grundy (23 disposals, one goal) was supreme in ruck, while Chad Warner (32, one), Isaac Heeney (25, one), Nick Blakey (24, one) and James Rowbottom (23, two) all had the Giants' measure.
Charlie Curnow kicked four goals and Logan McDonald added three.
Adding injury to insult for GWS, who have now lost seven of the past eight derbies, midfielder Finn Callaghan hobbled off in the dying minutes after rolling his right ankle.
GWS showed a lot more fight after the main break, outscoring Sydney in the second half but the damage was already done.
Clayton Oliver (29 touches, one goal) toiled hard in the midfield for the Giants, as did Connor Idun (27), Lachie Whitfield (26) and Lachie Ash (26) in defence.
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Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:45pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:45pm
HT: Western Bulldogs 6.10 (46) lead Richmond 2.3 (15)
By Dean Bilton
(Getty Images)So it's a scoreless second quarter for the Tigers, a really disappointing return given they started the game brightly.
The Bulldogs have been short of their best, rather untidy at times and wasteful in front of goal, but they have also been comfortably the better team and good value for a 31-point lead.
Concerns for the Tigers in the second half, as these Dogs have a season to play for here and won't quickly be taking the foot off the pedal.
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:41pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:41pm
Jordan Croft extends the Bulldogs' lead further
By Dean Bilton
Make it five in a row for the Bulldogs and the lead is out to 31 points with a couple of minutes left in the half.
That was an impressive pack mark from Croft, who read the ball in better than anyone and drifted in from the side. The finish was neat, and the strife is increasing for the Tigers.
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:37pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:37pm
Rhylee West has two, Dogs making a move
By Dean Bilton
They've kicked 5.10, which does give you an indication of the domination the Bulldogs have now gained. They should be up by far more.
But they have kicked four in a row now, and they are becoming progressively easier.
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:30pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:30pm
Sam Davidson gets out the back and goals
By Dean Bilton
The Bulldogs are threatening to open this one up. Their running power on the outside is starting to overwhelm the Richmond endeavour on the inside.
Davidson worked so hard to make space out the back towards goal, and his efforts were rewarded with a mark and goal.
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:22pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:22pm
Ed Richards breaks through for the Dogs
By Dean Bilton
A clever front and centre and snap from Richards, who adds a touch of class the Bulldogs have been missing in front of goals for the most part. Field position hasn't been an issue, but finishing has been.
The Tigers are competing but it's a very labour-intensive way of playing and you wonder if they will be able to keep it up all night.
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Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:09pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:09pm
QT: Western Bulldogs 2.4 (16) lead Richmond 2.3 (15)
By Dean Bilton
(Getty Images)Not the prettiest first quarter, but that's largely because the Tigers are doing a great job of making it a bit of a mess for the Dogs.
The Bulldogs have missed some chances (including from Joel Freijah after the siren) but have been pretty hell held by a determined young Tigers outfit. Interesting stuff so far.
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 7:54pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 7:54pm
Tom Lynch sneaks through his first of the night
By Dean Bilton
The Tigers are bringing the heat tonight, tackling really strongly and moving the ball aggressively. They are most certainly having a pop.
That was a powerful mark from Lynch up against O'Donnell, a proper one-on-one. Tigers in front.
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 7:46pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 7:46pm
Mykelti Lefau kicks the opener for Richmond
By Dean Bilton
They'd been under the cosh since the bounce, but one delightfully swift counter-attack from back to front has presented the Tiges with the opener.
Brown's long kick to Lefau was a beauty. Encouragement for Richmond early (until Aaron Naughton almost immediately answers).
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 7:41pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 7:41pm
Underway at Docklands
By Dean Bilton
Ball is in the air and the game is on under the roof. The Bulldogs and the Tigers to wrap up your Saturday slate.
Last two games were hardly classics, so let's see what this one has for us.
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 7:33pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 7:33pm
Errol Gulden has won the Kirk-Ward Medal
By Dean Bilton
He had it a million times and gained about 10 million metres. Gulden was everywhere, back to his best and a big boost for the Swans in the back half of this season.
He's won it four times now, only one behind Luke Parker whose five stands as the record.
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Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 7:31pm
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 7:31pm
Final Bulldogs-Tigers teams are in
By Dean Bilton
(AFL.com.au)No late changes for either side.
We've got one game left tonight, the finals-chasing Bulldogs taking on the Tigers as they look to avoid the spoon (or maybe win it, depending on how much you care about draft picks).
Lachie McNeil for Tom Liberatore was the only change for the Dogs, while the Tiges made four moves for this one. The outs are Noah Balta, Kane McAuliffe, Steely Green and James Trezise. The ins are Luke Trainor, Jack Ross, Tyler Sonsie and Zane Peucker.
