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2022 NAB AFLW Season 7
St Kilda v Port Adelaide
Round 9 •
35 4.11
Full Time
33 5.3
St Kilda Won By 2
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    Full R9 preview: The hottest rivalry in AFLW heats up, now or never for the Swans

    The AFLW's biggest rivalry enters another chapter with the Pies and Roos facing off with a top four spot on the line, while the stage is set for Sydney to snag its first AFLW win

    A BATTLE between rivals Collingwood and North Melbourne headlines the penultimate home and away round of season seven. Meanwhile the top two sides in Brisbane and Melbourne will be on the hunt to solidify their double chance with the home ground advantage.

    Sydney will no doubt be looking at its match against a depleted Fremantle as winnable, and Gold Coast and Carlton will play off to keep their slim finals chances alive. 

    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

    Adelaide v Geelong at Unley Oval, 5.10pm ACDT

    Geelong has never beaten Adelaide in three starts, but it has never been better placed to snatch its first win. In those three meetings, Geelong has won just two quarters, each by less than a goal, illustrating just how dominant the Crows have been in this pairing. If the Cats are to take the win, they will need to force Adelaide to defend deep and not let the Crows settle into their own forward half. Putting that defence under pressure will be key in claiming victory. 

    The midfield battle will be an intriguing one, with the home side without captain Chelsea Randall and therefore needing to rely on rotating the likes of Teah Charlton, Danielle Ponter, Eloise Jones, and Abbie Ballard through the midfield to support star pair Ebony Marinoff and Anne Hatchard. Any weaknesses through that midfield will be exploited by the impressive Geelong contingent of Georgie Prespakis, Amy McDonald, and Becky Webster. 

    Tip: Adelaide still has stars across the park, even without Randall, but there has never been a better time for the Cats to take the win. Geelong by two points. 

    Gold Coast v Carlton at Metricon Stadium, 6.40pm AEST

    Both Gold Coast and Carlton need a win to remain in finals contention - which will also be reliant on the Western Bulldogs' results - so this game will be crucial. The Suns have never beaten Carlton, averaging just 21.5 points in their two matches to date, while conceding an average of 66.5, but this season they have started to really find the balance between winning the ball and applying defensive pressure. In doing so, they have been conceding fewer disposals than ever before and preventing opposition teams from taking easy shots on goal once inside 50. 

    Carlton, meanwhile, is averaging its second-lowest score since joining the AFLW, and its lowest disposal efficiency since 2018. When pressure is applied around the ball, the Blues really struggle to move the ball with any meaningful intent. Gold Coast's pressure players like Alison Drennan, Daisy D’Arcy, and Charlie Rowbottom loom as key to shutting down the Blues and driving the last dagger in Carlton's finals hopes. 

    Tip: The Suns will get their first win over Carlton. Gold Coast by 10 points. 

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    Ali Drennan handballs under pressure during round eight, season seven, 2022. Picture: AFL Photos

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

    Collingwood v North Melbourne at Victoria Park, 1.10pm AEDT 

    Arch rivals Collingwood and North Melbourne are set to play off in a crucial game in the context of the top eight and its final form. Collingwood, currently sitting in third, has played just one top eight side to date, so this is the perfect opportunity for it to test itself against the best sides. A win against the Kangaroos, who despite sitting in seventh place with three losses are one of the best teams in the competition this season, would be a huge boost. 

    Both sides are being thwarted by a similar concern - an inability to make the most of their forward entries. Collingwood is kicking a goal from just 14 per cent of its inside 50s, and North Melbourne is only marginally better, goaling from 15.6 per cent. The Pies are taking regular shots, but an accuracy of 29.5 per cent is letting them down, the Kangaroos are firing off fewer shots but have been marginally more accurate. 

    Collingwood's defence looks like it may be the great equaliser, but the projected wet weather may just play into North Melbourne's hands. In the wet, the aerial game becomes less of a factor so once the ball hits the ground, players can really set themselves apart. Stacey Livingstone's intercept marking has been crucial to the Pies this season, but at ground level players like Lauren Butler and Alana Porter have the opportunity to come to the fore, and conversely, the Roos need to be clever about how they enter 50 and take advantage of the pressure Vikki Wall and Sophie Abbatangelo offer. 

    Tip: It will go down to the wire, again. North Melbourne by five points. 

    28:13

    Sydney v Fremantle at Henson Park, 3.10pm, AEDT

    For two sides occupying 17th and 18th on the ladder, this game looks like an exciting one. Fremantle's never-ending injury interruptions continue to be a factor, with seven players ruled out for the remainder of the season, and another three still with question marks over their availability. Kiara Bowers and Hayley Miller loom as the most important players on the ground for the Dockers, however, with their strength at the contest likely to dictate how much territory they control.

    The Swans will be out for their first ever win, after going down by four points in what was a controversial result last week. Maintaining structure ahead of the ball and using short kicks to retain possession and work down the field worked well last week and will likely be the plan of action on Saturday. Where they do look vulnerable, however, is the aerial game in defence, after conceding 17 marks inside 50 against the Bombers. Tall Freo pair Aine Tighe and Amy Franklin may just take control in the air, and if they do, Fremantle's chances look good. 

    Tip: For the Swans it's now or never. Sydney by three points. 

    03:50

    West Coast v Western Bulldogs at Mineral Resources Park, 2.10pm AWST

    In two matches between the Eagles and Bulldogs, each side has taken a win. West Coast's was the club's first ever AFLW win, the Western Bulldogs' is the second-largest win in club history. Last week the Dogs started to get back to their damaging early season form and will need to continue that if they are to lock in their finals berth, just their second since the AFLW began.

    At times this season Eagle Aisling McCarthy has run with damaging opposition midfielders and may get the job on Bulldogs captain Ellie Blackburn to curb the latter's burst away from stoppages and attacking play. Meanwhile, the ruck battle will be a fun one to watch, with two of the competition's biggest improvers, Sarah Lakay and Alice Edmonds, going head-to-head. Lakay, in just her second season, has proved her strength around the ground, laying tackles, getting physical and challenging in the air. Meanwhile Edmonds' neat tap work has been providing silver service to their midfield group. Whoever wins the ruck battle will play a big part in the eventual winner. 

    Tip: The Bulldogs will know how much rides on this game and make it count on the scoreboard. Western Bulldogs by 15 points. 

    Alice Edmonds flies for a mark during the Western Bulldogs' clash against St Kilda in round eight, S7, 2022. Picture: AFL Photos

    Hawthorn v Brisbane at Skybus Stadium, 7.10pm AEDT 

    This one is Hawthorn's biggest challenge since it joined the AFLW, facing the ladder-leading Lions who are in a rich vein of form. To date the Hawks' run has been their weapon, intercepting, rebounding quickly and getting runners out the back to hit the scoreboard. The problem being that Brisbane is one of the best running sides in the competition, with speed and work ethic to boot. It is unlikely the Hawks will be able to find that slingshot against such a well-drilled Lions outfit. 

    Jenna Richardson will certainly be a factor, however, after the 21-year-old held Erin Phillips and Cora Staunton - who combined have kicked 104 goals - goalless in consecutive weeks. Whoever coach Bec Goddard chooses to send Richardson to will no doubt have a tough evening, but the bonus for Brisbane is the sheer array of players who can reliably kick goals and Hawthorn simply won't be able to contain all those options. 

    Tip: Hawthorn will fight hard, but ultimately the Lions will win big. Brisbane by 45 points.

    AFLW FIXTURE Who does your team play in season seven?

    Mikayla Pauga and her Lions teammates sing the team song after a win during round eight, season seven, 2022. Picture: AFL Photos

    SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

    St Kilda v Port Adelaide at RSEA Park, 1.10pm AEDT

    In what is likely to be another wet, slippery game, both St Kilda and Port Adelaide will be determined to notch up another win as the season heads toward a close. In attack, St Kilda hasn't quite been making best use of its assets. Despite having both Caitlin Greiser and Kate Shierlaw in attack, the Saints are averaging just 3.9 marks inside 50 this season, indicating the lack of controlled attack they have been able to achieve. Against the Port Adelaide trio of Indy Tahau, Alex Ballard, and Amelie Borg, who have become adept at intercepting forward entries, the Saints need to be more considered with how they choose to go forward.  

    Port Adelaide, in a similar vein, has done well to execute neat ball movement around the ground, hitting up options and utilising strong marking players like Kate Surman and Brittany Perry, but when they go to enter 50 things become a little messier. Having Gemma Houghton back certainly helps in this respect, providing an option and spreading defences away from Erin Phillips, as last week's match against North Melbourne showed. The Saints, who will still be without crucial defensive post Clara Fitzpatrick, may just open the door for Port Adelaide to snag its second ever win. 

    Tip: The Power will be looking toward this match as a real opportunity to experience that winning feeling once more. Port Adelaide by eight points. 

    Georgia Patrikios looks dejected after a St Kilda loss in round three, season seven, 2022. Picture: AFL Photos

    Richmond v Greater Western Sydney at Mildura Sporting Precinct, 3.10pm AEDT

    In the first AFLW game in Mildura, Richmond will be on a mission to continue its six-game winning streak, while Greater Western Sydney will be focused on ending it. Courtney Wakefield looks likely to be the most dangerous player on the ground after a four-goal performance last week and a Giants' defence that is without its go-to lock down defender in Pepa Randall. If GWS allows Richmond quick entries with its defenders isolated in one-on-ones, it may just be a long afternoon for Giants fans.

    Both sides are averaging their second-lowest score since joining the AFLW, Richmond with 29.5 points per game, and GWS with 25.8. Where they vary, however, is that Richmond's stingy defence has effectively won it games this season, as it is conceding just 21.9 points each week - half of what the side was conceding last season. GWS is still allowing its opposition to kick nearly seven goals per game, leading to its poor percentage of just 62.4. 

    Tip: The Tigers will make it seven in seven weeks. Richmond by 20 points. 

    03:41

    Melbourne v Essendon at Casey Fields, 5.10pm AEDT

    To close the round, Melbourne will be looking to flex its muscles and gain percentage, but Essendon's midfield group will have something to say about that. Melbourne's forward line will likely dominate in the air, averaging a record 9.6 marks inside 50 so far this season from 34.8 inside 50s per game, which will inundate a depleted Essendon defence that is still without Ellyse Gamble. The Bombers midfielders need to be really proactive in applying pressure higher up the field so as to somewhat protect its backline, otherwise it could get ugly very quickly. 

    The Demons' game style has not only been based on their own ability to win the ball and effectively play keepings off, but when they do give up possession, they force unusually poor disposal from opponents. Just once this season has a side registered a higher disposal efficiency against Melbourne than against its other seven opponents, and that was Fremantle in round six by just 0.9 per cent. Every other opponent of the Demons has recorded a lower disposal efficiency in the matchup because of Melbourne's positioning, willingness to pressure, and ability to close down space. 

    Tip: Essendon will do what they can to shut down the Demons' neat possession game, but it won't be enough. Melbourne by 25 points. 

    Alyssa Bannan celebrates a goal during round eight, season seven, 2022. Picture: AFL Photos

    Saints hold on against Port to snap six-game losing streak

    Despite being held scoreless in the final quarter, St Kilda hold off Port Adelaide to win by two points

    ST KILDA has clung on in a frantic final few minutes to record its third win for the season, defeating Port Adelaide by two points.

    The Saints snapped a six-match losing streak in the process, with inaccuracy and a scoreless last quarter very nearly costing them in the 4.11 (35) to 5.3 (33) victory.

    SAINTS V POWER Full match coverage and stats

    With just four points the difference at the final break, it took nearly seven minutes for the first score – a Jade De Melo behind – and the Power had more than a few chances to slot the one crucial goal they needed to hit the front, but just fell short in a heartbreaking loss.

    05:39

    St Kilda had controlled most of the play in the first quarter, peppering the goals (including defender Lucy Burke's first) but struggling for accuracy, booting 2.6.

    Port Adelaide had just four inside 50s in the first term but scored three times, highlighting a worrying trend for St Kilda's under-strength defence that would last throughout the game.

    02:44

    The visitors had a purple patch in the second quarter, breaking through to take the lead via a crisp Lily Johnson goal on the run late on to lead by 12 points at the main break.

    The Saints responded, controlling play out of the middle to produce two quick goals, but once again, inaccuracy was a serious issue, with a lot of their behinds coming from snap shots.

    00:42

    Injury-cursed Liv Vesely's day finished in the second term with concussion after an accidental head knock with teammate Tarni White, who got away with a blood nose and a new jumper number in 41.

    The Saints had a slight advantage in contested possessions and the Power in hitouts, but other than that, it was a remarkably even game when it came to disposals, clearances, inside 50s and even free kicks.

    Restructured St Kilda forward line delivers the goods
    After last week's stint in the ruck, the return of Simone Nalder allowed Lucy Burke to sit in an unfamiliar role up forward, where she formed a three-prong attack with Kate Shierlaw and Caitlin Greiser. In response Nic Stevens played in defence, a move that was particularly important when Hannah Priest was needed in the middle after Vesely's concussion. The Saints struggled to find the middle, but had plenty of scoring shots.

    00:38

    Erin Phillips the ruck
    In the continued absence of Liz McGrath, Port Adelaide turned to an unlikely second ruck to support Olivia Levicki, calling on champion Erin Phillips. The forward/midfielder added another string to her bow, contesting hitouts not just inside 50 but around the ground, where her mobility at ground level made her a constant threat.

    Say what?
    "There are moments where you feel like you have some control, then there's a lot of moments where it's up to the players to do the best they could possibly do. It's clear we're on a journey, we're a young group that's evolving from week to week. I was really pleased with some individuals today who took some huge steps forward. And even in those last five minutes - structurally (it was) not ideal, contest structure not ideal - but they just found a way." – St Kilda coach Nick Dal Santo

    "It's disappointing. There were definitely opportunities in that last quarter, but we let up too much score for the Saints and didn't create enough for ourselves. Saints were the better team on the day." – Port Adelaide coach Lauren Arnell

    Up next
    St Kilda finishes it season with one of the toughest tasks around, taking on Adelaide at RSEA Park, while Port Adelaide will face fellow expansion side Essendon at Alberton Oval.

    ST KILDA              2.6     2.7     4.11     4.11     (35)
    PORT ADELAIDE    2.1     5.1     5.1        5.3     (33)

    GOALS
    St Kilda: L.Burke, Shierlaw, Guttridge, Stuart
    Port Adelaide: Ewings, De Melo, Surman, Johnson, Houghton

    BEST
    St Kilda: Priest, Patrikos, Dillon, McDonald, Shierlaw
    Port Adelaide: Ewings, Phillips, Moloney, Levicki, Foley

    INJURIES
    St Kilda: Vesely (concussion)
    Port Adelaide: Nil

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