THE rise of the Western Bulldogs up the AFL ladder this season has led to a win for one of their Border fans.
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Di Ryan has streeted the field in The Border Mail's Top Tippa contest, winning by seven and claiming $1000 and entry in Top Betta's grand final tournament.
"The Bulldogs have been successful, so it always helps when your team is doing well," Mrs Ryan said.
"I don't always pick them though, I didn't pick them when we beat North Melbourne, but I did pick them against Brisbane at the weekend when we lost.
"It's picking with your head and your first gut feel."
The Lavington resident is employed as an insurance consultant in Wodonga and won her workplace tipping by three.
She is cautious about the Bulldogs’prospects in their first finals series since 2010.
"It's a tough ask being back in the finals, but they've got the confidence and support, it's a matter of whether it comes together on the day," Mrs Ryan said.
Robert Murphy is her favourite for his leadership and because "he's a bit quirky".
