Whitten Oval will play host to Friday's Round 2 AFLW game between Western Bulldogs and Carlton. The game kicks off at 7:45 pm with Carlton heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Western Bulldogs vs. Carlton game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday February 5, 2021 at 7:45 pm
Where: Whitten Oval
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Western Bulldogs vs Carlton Odds
Western Bulldogs vs Carlton Preview
The AFLW’s annual pride-game between the Bulldogs and Blues has fast become a highlight of the Women’s football season and this year’s edition is set to be a beauty.
Both teams came out of Round 1 with a defeat and will be keen to register their first win of the season on Friday night.
Carlton was held goalless for the first half of the season opener against Collingwood at Princes Park with the Magpies midfield catching out the Blues whenever they tried to get the ball inside their 50.
As always, 2020 Madi Prespakis starred with 18 disposals and five clearances but it was too little, too late.
Despite the late charge, the Blues went down by a goal.
For the Bulldogs, they’ll be frustrated with the wayward kicking which potentially cost them the game against the accurate Saints in a shoot-out.
Izzy Huntington and Bonnie Toogood are becoming quite the combination up forward and skipper Ellie Blackburn continues to impress.
The market has Carlton the favourites to win this match, but the Western Bulldogs are at overs ($2.85 at time of publish) to get the win at this one, especially with the game being played at Whitten Oval.
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Western Bulldogs vs Carlton Tip
We're tipping Carlton to win at $1.38 odds.
Western Bulldogs vs Carlton Teams
WESTERN BULLDOGS
B: A.Gogos 36, E.Gamble 14
HB: S.Hartwig 15, K.Lynch 10, E.Brown 9
C: K.McLeod 6, E.Blackburn 2, B.Hunt 21
HF: J.Fitzgerald 23, I.Huntington 4, B.Lochland 1
F: B.Toogood 8, D.Berry 7
Foll: C.Moody 13, E.Georgostathis 17, K.Lamb 27
I/C: N.Morris-Dalton 25, K.Rennie 24, N.Ferres 16, A.Guest 19, G.Newton 5
Emerg: I.Grant 3, B.Gutknecht 18
In: E.Gamble, K.McLeod, K.Rennie, N.Ferres
Out: G.Lagioia (omitted), D.Marshall (omitted), B.Gutknecht (omitted), L.Spark (omitted)
CARLTON
B: B.Vernon 31, N.Plane 32
HB: J.Edwards 25, C.Wilson 20, K.Harrington 9
C: L.Brazzale 12, E.O’Dea 46, K.Loynes 2
HF: A.McKay 5, T.Harris 7, D.Vescio 3
F: N.Stevens 21, J.Hosking 11
Foll: B.Moody 16, M.Prespakis 4, G.Gee 19
I/C: M.Guerin 18, A.Downie 30, M.Hill 10, G.Egan 1, C.Hammans 17
Emerg: S.Gibbs 33, D.Walker 23
In: J.Edwards
Out: V.Laloifi (concussion)