The question of whether the lack of a crowd would result in lower intensity games was answered today by a physical contest between Freo and the Bulldogs. The effort that both teams brought saw the game break the record for the highest aggregate score in an AFLW game, finally settling at 66-51.
Isabel Huntingdon dangerous for the dogs
There can be no question that the 21-year-old defender is an absolute force for the Bulldogs’ backline.
She was largely responsible for spoiling Freo’s attempts to bring the ball forward, stifling their attack and allowing the Bulldogs to lead for the better part of the first three quarters.
There seemed to be little she could do wrong as she was able to get on the end of Freo’s kicks again and again.
She racked up an impressive 15 disposals in her centre half-back role as well as six marks.
She maintained her energy into the fourth quarter but her and the other defenders were eventually overpowered by the Dockers’ persistence that enabled them to take the lead and come away with the win, maintaining their unbeaten status.
Ellie goes left, right and low and delivers an early captain's goal for the Dogs 💌#AFLWDogsFreo pic.twitter.com/vQzoXFuWuB
— AFL Women's (@aflwomens) March 15, 2020
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