Zarlie Goldsworthy celebrates a goal during round six, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

GREATER Western Sydney has ended its five-game losing streak with a defiant performance, claiming a comfortable 20-point win over West Coast.

The fabled 'big, big sound' from Sydney's west returned on Saturday when the Giants overcame a slow start to seal a 6.8 (44) to 3.6 (24) victory over the Eagles at Blacktown and put their winless first half of the season behind them.

The ever-prolific Alyce Parker (23 disposals, 10 clearances, 16 contested possessions) was reliably prominent for the hosts, supported by Nicola Barr and Rebecca Beeson.

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AFLW Highlights: GWS v West Coast

The Giants and Eagles clash in round six of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season

But it was 18-year-old Zarlie Goldsworthy who stole the show with her class.

The emerging star kicked three goals in an electric performance.

The Eagles' own young gun Ella Roberts also shone, kickstarting the match with the opening goal.

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Former Giant Aimee Schmidt backed up Roberts' goal with one of her own to build the margin to 12 points before quarter time, but it would be the last time the visitors would slot a major.

A skirmish erupted as tempers boiled in the second term and GWS debutant Rene Caris took advantage of a momentarily distracted West Coast to kick her first career goal.

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Caris slams though special first as tensions rise

Rene Caris runs onto a loose ball and kicks her first major for the Giants after some rough and tumble in the build-up

Chloe Dalton put the Giants in front for the first time before a monster effort by the Eagles drew level 2.5 (17) by halftime.

There was no stopping a surging 'orange tsunami' in the second half, with GWS gathering four more contested possessions and 10 more uncontested disposals in comparison to West Coast's in the third term.

Three majors to Zarlie Goldsworthy and one from skipper Alicia Eva blew the margin out to 26 points, effectively ending the contest.

The Giants (1-5) have a chance to build a winning streak when they take on St Kilda next round, while West Coast (1-5) face an uphill battle against reigning premier Melbourne.

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Roberts' mighty mitts brings flying start

    Ella Roberts sticks an impressive contested grab and converts with class

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  • 00:37

    Caris slams though special first as tensions rise

    Rene Caris runs onto a loose ball and kicks her first major for the Giants after some rough and tumble in the build-up

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  • 00:38

    Electric Eva bender continues Giant surge

    Alicia Eva nails a slick running snap to lift the home crowd and maintain the momentum

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  • 00:30

    Zarlie's strike of gold worthy of celebration

    Zarlie Goldsworthy drills her second major after the three-quarter time siren as GWS steps closer to its maiden win of the season

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  • 00:34

    Goldsworthy sealer brings delight after bodies fly

    Zarlie Goldsworthy nails the door shut with her third major after a heavy aerial contest

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  • 04:33

    AFLW Highlights: GWS v West Coast

    The Giants and Eagles clash in round six of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 01:54

    AFLW full post-match, R6: Eagles

    Watch West Coast's press conference after round six's match against GWS

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  • 06:20

    AFLW full post-match, R6: Giants

    Watch GWS's press conference after round six's match against West Coast

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  • 10:08

    AFLW Mini-Match: GWS v West Coast

    Extended highlights of the Giants and Eagles clash in round 6 of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season

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GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY      0.0     2.5    4.7   6.8 (44)
WEST COAST                                2.4    2.5    2.5   3.6 (24)

GOALS
Greater Western Sydney: Goldsworthy 3, Caris, Dalton, Eva
West Coast: Roberts, Schmidt, Hooker

BEST
Greater Western Sydney: Goldsworthy, Barr, Parker, Zreika
West Coast: Roberts, Smith, Swanson, Thomas

INJURIES
Greater Western Sydney: Nil
West Coast: Goranova (knee)

Crowd: 927 at Blacktown International Sports Park