SOUTH AUSTRALIA

There were no SANFLW games this weekend due to Gather Round.

VICTORA 

Williamstown v Darebin

Williamstown came from behind in a dominant second-half performance against Darebin to win its first game of the season by 22 points. 

Bridie Kennedy showed plenty for the Seagulls in the win collecting 18 disposals while teammate Jasmine Kawa had a game-high 24 disposals. Sarah Cameron and Eliza Straford both kicked two crucial goals in the win.

Port Melbourne v Western Bulldogs

Port Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs played out a tight game that saw the Borough hang on for a three-point win. 

Richmond duo Stella Reid and Steph Williams were dangerous for the Borough each kicking two goals with Reid also winning 16 disposals.

Recent Bulldogs draftee Dominique Carruthers was in the Dogs' best for her efforts which saw her collect 17 disposals and eight tackles. Tahlia Meier's good run of form continued with the midfielder kicking a goal from 19 touches. 

North Melbourne v Carlton

Carlton claimed top spot on the ladder with a strong performance that saw it overcome North Melbourne by 35 points.

Blues fans saw Tahlia Read run out in Carlton colours for the first time with the former Fremantle product picking up 15 disposals, three marks and four tackles on debut. 

Brooke Vickers kicked two goals and Maddie Di Cosmo continued her strong start to the season finishing with 22 disposals, seven tackles and four clearances. 

Southern Saints v Geelong

Southern Saints and Geelong battled it out in tough conditions at Trevor Barker Beach Oval with the Cats prevailing by 10 points. 

Renee Garing laid an impressive 18 tackles and had 19 disposals in the tough conditions while Charlotte Simpson had a game-high 31 disposals to go with seven tackles and 12 clearances.

Saints AFLW-listed player Deanna Jolliffe kept her side in the contest with 18 disposals and eight tackles.

Essendon v Casey Demons

Essendon got its premiership defence rolling with a tight two-point win over the Casey Demons.

Exciting Essendon youngster Paige Scott had a day out for the Bombers collecting 20 disposals and kicking three goals from six scoring shots. Joanne Doonan also had a hand in the win with a goal from her 16 disposals while delisted Collingwood forward El Chaston pulled on the black and red for the first time impressing with 15 disposals of their own.

Alyssa Bannan and Megan Fitzsimon were again amongst Casey's best with Bannan winning nine clearances from her 20 disposals and Fitzsimon kicking a goal from her 23.

Box Hill v Collingwood

Collingwood put in a strong performance to defeat Box Hill by 24 points to cap off round four of the VFLW.

Jess Bates continues to dominate for the Magpies putting in one her best performances yet. Bates finished with a game-high 27 disposals and 14 tackles plus a goal and eight clearances. 

Matilda Zander found plenty of the football for the Pies too and Alanna Porter kicked a goal in the win.

For the Hawks, Jordan Mifsud and Tamara Smith applied plenty of pressure with 13 and 12 tackles respectively.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Subiaco v East Perth 

Subiaco returned after the Easter break with an impressive display keeping East Perth goalless on its way to a 57-point win.

Tarnica Golisano had a game-high 29 disposals and kicked a goal to celebrate her 150th game. Eagle Beth Schilling kicked two goals in the win and former Docker Tiah Toth had 16 disposals. 

Peel Thunder v East Fremantle

East Fremantle was too good for Peel Thunder running away 35-point winners at Lane Group Stadium.

Delisted Eagles Ashleigh Gomes was impressive for the Sharks finishing with 28 disposals and was well supported by Sharon Wong who had 23 of her own.

Ebony Dowson fought hard for Peel Thunder collecting 25 disposals in the loss. 

Swan Districts v West Perth 

A five-goal final quarter capped off a strong performance from Swan Districts over West Perth which saw them come away 51-point winners.

Taylah Edwards was one of Swan Districts' best with 20 disposals, eight marks and three goals. Fremantle's Sarah Wielstra was also in the best for her 14 disposals, 23 hitouts and five inside 50s. 

Claremont v South Fremantle

Claremont led from start to finish against South Fremantle eventually winning by 16 points at home.

Matilda Sergeant impressed with 17 disposals as did Jasmin Stewart with a goal for 14 touches of her own. Tahleah Mulder was amongst South Fremantle's best for her 20-disposal and one-goal game.

QUEENSLAND

University of Queensland v Southport

Southport was too good for University of Queensland defeating the home side by 89 points to open the season.

Brisbane Lions draftee Poppy Boltz showed off how dangerous she can be kicking three goals with teammates Jess Maher and Georgia Breward important in the big win.

Bond University v Maroochydore 

Bond University enjoyed a dominant 98-point victory to start its season over Maroochydore.

Bond University kicked 15 goals in the win with Havana Harris and Nyalli Milne combining for seven. Charlotte Taylor was also among the side's best in the big win. 

Coorparoo v Aspley

Coorparoo and Aspley couldn’t be split in round one with both sharing the points after they ended the game tied on 41 points. 

Jacinta Baldwick was highlighted for her efforts in the draw and Aspley's Mikayla Martin kicked three goals for the Hornets in an impressive display inside 50.

Yeronga South Brisbane v Wilston Grange

Wilston Grange held on in a thrilling final quarter to defeat Yeronga South Brisbane by just three points to finish round one of the QAFLW.

Charlize Anderson kicked two crucial goals for Wilston Grange while Kalista-Jayne Shiner was crucial in the tight win. Pepa Poultney and Tamika Smith did their best to keep Yeronga in the game.