Bulldogs Dominate as Dale Breaks Records in Crushing Win Over Essendon
Wow—what a night of footy at Marvel Stadium! The Western Bulldogs absolutely steamrolled the Essendon Bombers in one of the most dominant performances we’ve seen this season. It was a complete dismantling—start to finish—as the Dogs powered to a massive 91-point victory , finishing 18.19 (127) to Essendon’s 5.6 (36).
From the first bounce, it was clear who came to play. The Bulldogs were relentless. They slammed through the first nine goals of the match, while the Bombers couldn’t find the scoreboard until nearly midway through the second quarter. It was one-way traffic, and there was no slowing down.
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A standout of the night—and a bit of history in the making—was Bailey Dale , who delivered an absolutely incredible performance. The defender shattered the club’s all-time record for disposals in a game, racking up 49 touches . That’s right—49! He surpassed the previous high of 47, shared by club greats Jack Macrae and Ryan Griffin. It was clean, sharp, and composed footy from Dale, setting the tone for the Bulldogs’ dominance.
In the forward half, Rhylee West led the charge with four goals, showing strength and confidence in every contest. Buku Khamis , who’s quickly making a name for himself up front, chipped in three majors, including a jaw-dropping hanger that got the whole stadium roaring.
Captain Marcus Bontempelli was his usual brilliant self—classy, powerful, and dangerous around goals. He kicked two himself and orchestrated much of the Dogs’ forward movement with poise and vision. There was also a magical moment from Tim English , who wowed everyone with a slick, no-look assist to Liberatore that had fans on their feet.
As for Essendon, well, it was a disappointing night. Coming into this clash with five wins from their last six, the Bombers were riding high—but most of those wins came against lower-ranked teams, and this was a true test they simply didn’t pass. A few moments of brilliance, like Nic Martin breaking into space for a rare Bombers goal, gave some relief, but there was little they could do to slow the red, white, and blue avalanche.
This game sent a clear message: the Bulldogs mean business . Not only are they firmly placing themselves in the top-eight mix, but they’re also building serious momentum. If they can maintain this form, watch out—this team could go deep in 2025.
For now, it’s all about Bailey Dale’s record, the Bulldogs’ unity, and a performance that left no doubt about who ruled Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.
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