WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Peel Thunder held Swan Districts goalless until the last quarter on its way to a 43-point win. Claremont enjoyed a big 82-point win over South Fremantle at home. Subiaco finished strongly after a tight first quarter to run away 35-point winners over West Perth.
AFLW-Listed Players
Inactive Fremantle forward Sabreena Duffy played for Peel Thunder on the weekend and was one of her side's best with her 18 disposals, two marks and three tackles.
State League Players
Kate Bartlett’s goalkicking form continued against Swan Districts with the lively forward finishing with three goals from 14 disposals.
Teammate Kaitlin Srhoj was highlighted for her contribution in the win over Swans Districts for her 14 disposals and five tackles.
AFLW Academy representative Abbygail Bushby was one of Swan Districts' best, leading disposals with 21 and working well with teammate Jaime Henry.
Claremont made the most of its chances inside 50 against South Fremantle with Tessa Doumanis, Brooke Whyte and Tayla Thorogood each kicking three goals.
Claudia Wright led all comers with her 24 disposals, while Ella Smith and Kobi Nichols were highlighted for their efforts in Claremont’s win.
South Fremantle’s Kahra Sprylan kicked her side's only goal from her 12 disposals and was one of the best for her side.
Jayme Harken racked up 33 disposals for Subiaco with teammates Tarnica Goliano and Abbey Dowrick not far behind with 29 and 25 respectively.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Sturt booked its spot in the SANFLW Grand Final, defeating an inaccurate Glenelg by 17 points.
State League Players
Zoe Prowse was instrumental for Sturt in the win, dominating in the ruck with 37 hitouts and eight clearances, finishing with the most disposals for Sturt with her 19.
Kiera Mueller and Kate Harris were also integral to Sturt, collecting 16 and 15 disposals respectively while Alysha Healy and Ally Ladas each kicked two goals in the win.
Glenelg’s Jessica Bates stepped up for her side, leading all disposal-getters on the ground with her 25 as well as 13 tackles.
Ellie Kellock battled in the midfield for the Tigers, winning 16 disposals and laying nine tackles and Matilda Scholz did her best to curtail Sturt’s Zoe Prowse in the ruck finishing with 16 disposals and seven clearances.
VICTORIA
Essendon remains undefeated and in top spot after it defeated the Southern Saints by 10 points. The Casey Demons cemented a top three finish with a 35-point win over Carlton at Ikon Park. Hawthorn enjoyed a big 53-point win over the Darebin Falcons at home. North Melbourne kicked six unanswered goals in the second half to keep its finals hopes alive with a 35-point win over the Bulldogs. Collingwood came from 12 points down at half time against Port Melbourne to win by nine points and hold on to sixth spot. Geelong let Williamstown get within two points before running away 35-point winners in the second half.
AFLW-Listed Players
Melbourne’s Eliza West returned to the Casey lineup and dominated possessions finishing with 30 disposals plus six tackles and nine clearances. Teammate Megan Fitzsimon also had a role in the win with two goals from 18 disposals.
For Geelong, Chloe Scheer picked up 27 disposals for the second week in a row in an impressive performance that also included eight tackles and 12 clearances.
State League Players
Marianna Anthony and Simone Nalder led the way for the Bombers after Anthony finished with 20 disposals and seven tackles and Nalder dominated the hitouts with 44.
Federica Frew’s two goals brings her tally for the season to 29, eight more than second placed Jessie Williams (Hawthorn) who had three of her own, with a round to go.
Southern Saints' Hannah Stuart led the disposals on the day with 23, while Winnie Laing also contributed with her 14 and seven tackles.
Casey Demons’ ruck Lucy Wales was influential all over the ground with 15 disposals, 24 hit outs and a goal.
For the Blues it was Jennifer Lew and Lily Goss who did their best to keep Carlton in it, Lew applying plenty of pressure with nine tackles and Goss gathering the most disposals for the Blues with 20.
Jordan Mifsud was highlighted for her work in Hawthorn's win with 18 disposals, nine tackles and a goal in the win over Darebin.
Nicole Callinan continues to lead the Falcons and Emma Mackay was also among the action for Darebin, finishing with 12 disposals and six tackles.
North Melbourne’s Emily Paterno had 15 disposals and a crucial fourth-quarter goal while Reni Hicks won plenty of the footy with her 23 disposals.
Eliza Vale’s strong VFLW season continued with the midfielder leading her side's in disposals with 22 and taking an impressive 10 marks.
Collingwood’s Matilda Zander was crucial for the Pies in a close match finishing with 24 disposals (all kicks), five marks and 10 clearances.
Elizabeth Jackson and debutant Charlotte Taylor kicked important fourth-quarter goals to keeps the Pies' finals hopes alive.
Kate Adams led Port Melbourne with her 20 disposals and 11 tackles, working with Kaitlyn O’Keefe who also applied plenty of pressure with her 10 tackles.
Geelong's midfield duo Tamara Smith and Paige Sheppard again played a role for the Cats in their win finishing with 21 and 22 disposals respectively. Smith was also a danger inside forward 50 with her three goals while Sheppard also took eight marks showing off her work rate.
QUEENSLAND
Yeronga South Brisbane held Wilston Grange scoreless in its 33-point win at Hickey Park. Coorparoo held on by just three points in a thriller against Aspley at Giffin Park. The match ups between Bond University and Southport and University of Queensland and Maroochydore were postponed due to wet weather.
State League Players
Yeronga’s Ebony Milne was in her side's best for her two-goal performance in the win over Wilston Grange.
Grace Moodie and Lucy Bellinger were among the votes for Yeronga for their efforts in the win and for Wilston Grange, Emma Neller battled for her side in the tough loss.
Renee Teys and Meg Muir were highlighted for their role in Coorparoo’s thrilling win over Aspley with Jessica Pang and Chelsea Chesterfield kicking the team's crucial goals.
Aspley’s Charlie Mullins and Rania Crozier were in the votes for their work to try get Aspley over the line.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Sydney University held off the fast-finishing Manly Warringah Wolves to win by just four points. Macquarie University held the UTS Bats goalless for three quarters but couldn’t hold on for the win after two last-quarter goals handed the Bats an 11-point victory. North Shore Bombers never relinquished the lead over Pennant Hills Demons on their way to a 34-point win. UNSW-ES Bulldogs denied Southern Power its first win of the season with a 26-point win at Blacktown International Sportspark. Inner West Magpies returned to form, handing the East Coast Eagles their first loss of the season with a 25-point victory.
AFLW-Listed Players
GWS Giant Brodee Mowbray was the best afield for Southern Power in the side's loss to the UNSW-ES Bulldogs.
State League Players
Emma Gelisomino and Maryanne Harley were among Sydney University’s best for their efforts in helping their side hold on for a win.
Manly’s Cailtlin Johnson and Roxy Beuzeville found themselves in the votes in the Wolves' close loss against Sydney Uni.
Jessica Quade kicked the UTS Bats' only two goals while Taylah Canobie was highlighted for her work in the tight win.
Former GWS Giant Jodie Hicks was the best for the Macquarie University in the tough loss to the Bats.
Matilda Eder kicked two goals and Lucy Krimmer was instrumental for the North Shore Bombers in the win over Pennant Hills.
While for the Demons it was Elizabeth Gordon and Alexandra Wade who were in their side's best.
UNSW-ES Bulldog’s Willow Smith set up the Dogs victory with her three goals while teammate April Devine was also amongst the best for her two-goal performance.
Gillian Behan played an integral role in the Inner West Magpies win with her four goals. She was well supported by teammates Jasmine Smith and Eilish Sheerin who also in the votes for their efforts in the win.
Renee Tomkins and Bryany Parker did their best to keep the East Coast Eagles' unbeaten streak alive.
