Mo' women's footy. Mo Hope.

On Saturday night, the AFL post season bye blessed us with the 2016 AFL Women's All Stars match between the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne.

#AFLWomensGame match report: https://t.co/hBIJUIkWOQ #JourneyTo2017 pic.twitter.com/Iy4jZ7IDhw
— AFL (@AFL) September 3, 2016

I cannot remember a more joy-filled night of football — as the AFL community came together to share what the landmark match meant to them.

TONIGHT: Monumental for so many reasons @Westernbulldogs @melbourneFC #AFLWomensGame https://t.co/bIF8OwCEvI
— AFL on 7 (@7AFL) September 3, 2016

AFL Womens' football true believers revelled in the occasion.

Women's footy shining bright under prime time, Saturday night lights. Just like it should. How bloody brilliant #AFLWomensGame @Channel7
— Megan Hustwaite (@MeganHustwaite) September 3, 2016

Casual observers could see promise in the product before the quarter time siren.

Already seen enough of #AFLWomensGame to know 2017 national league will be a huge success. Brilliant. @GirlsPlayFooty @LadiesWhoLeague
— Joe Moore (@joedmoore1979) September 3, 2016

The high-level of skill and intensity received due praise.

How good's the tackling in this #AFLWomensGame
— Andy Maher (@AndyMaherDFA) September 3, 2016

Meanwhile at the game

Harris with the hang-time! #JourneyTo2017 #AFLWomensGame pic.twitter.com/ZHaPGMJWXP
— AFL (@AFL) September 3, 2016

3QT: @westernbulldogs 10.5 (65) lead @melbournefc 4.8 (32). The Dogs put on a clinic that term. #AFLWomensGame pic.twitter.com/KWLXR2gxyM
— AFL (@AFL) September 3, 2016

AFL players past and present were in awe just like the rest of us.

This is some seriously good footy #AFLWomensGame
— Jack Silvagni (@jacksilvagni) September 3, 2016

Compelling viewing the AFL Women's game tonight. Plenty of talent for next years comp! You're a ⭐️ @kashmre #AFLWomensGame
— Daniel Menzel (@DanielMenzel10) September 3, 2016

I'm loving this #AFLWomensGame #JourneyTo2017 good skills & tough as nails. 4 X father-daughters impressed by the game in this lounge room
— Spider Burton (@spidermcburton) September 3, 2016

Loving the women's All stars match tonight 👍👌👏🏉#AFLWomensGame
— Shane Crawford (@SCrawf9) September 3, 2016

If you're not convinced on women's footy after the opening minutes of this game you're kidding yourself 🙌 #AFLDogsDees
— Jay Kennedy Harris (@kennedyharrisj) September 3, 2016

Seriously good game this #AFLWomensGame
— Jeremy Cameron (@Jezzacameron) September 3, 2016

People went in on the naysayers.

no one is gonna support women's footy, am I right? #AFLWomensGame pic.twitter.com/zX7AsyO9gf
— cindy lou whom’s’t’d’ve 🎄 (@jocelynseip) September 3, 2016

While others stewed over the fact that not all AFL clubs are in on the Womens League action at this stage.

I'm still shirty that @GeelongCats didn't get a team #AFLWomensGame #journeyto2017
— Sam Craven (@Crakvon) September 3, 2016

Then Western Bulldogs VP Susan Alberti came onto our screens and things got emotional.

The woman who has been dreaming of the day women's football turns pro @SusanAlberti1 #AFLWomensGame @westernbulldogs https://t.co/j6UCi6EV6R
— AFL on 7 (@7AFL) September 3, 2016

When I die I want to be reincarnated as Susan Alberti's hair. That woman is magnificent! #AFLWomensGame
— Jess McGuire🌈 (@jessmcguire) September 3, 2016

Sue Alberti you are a legend. #AFLWomensGame pic.twitter.com/wJ50DZd2Ax
— Sportsbet.com.au (@sportsbetcomau) September 3, 2016

We all bow down.

THE DOGS MASCOT JUST BOWED AT SUSAN ALBERTI
— cindy lou whom’s’t’d’ve 🎄 (@jocelynseip) September 3, 2016

The remainder of the night was pure joy.

PURE

BULLDOGS WIN! pic.twitter.com/kTBR66vOXM
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) September 3, 2016

DAMN JOY.

BULLDOGS WIN! pic.twitter.com/kTBR66vOXM
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) September 3, 2016

Let the bragging rights begin.

Don't forget... she's ours. #AFLWomensGame #gopies pic.twitter.com/4GVGtDyJ1R
— Collingwood FC (@CollingwoodFC) September 3, 2016

Until 2017...

Daughters of the West! #AFLWomensGame #journeyto2017 pic.twitter.com/hB86HE4mBi
— AFL (@AFL) September 3, 2016

Over to you, Gil.