SANFLW GRAND FINAL
Central District v South Adelaide
Central District took out the 2023 SANFLW premiership thanks to a match-winning goal from Caitlen Teague in the dying seconds to put her side up by three points.
The Bulldogs' captain Shelby Smith – whose side was forced to shift the magnets after ruck Georgia Avery had to be helped from the field with a leg injury in the opening quarter – was named best on ground for her 20 disposals, 17 tackles and seven clearances.
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Meanwhile, Elaine Grigg, who will likely be a key selection in the 2024 AFLW Draft, registered 15 disposals, 15 tackles and five clearances. Grigg now boasts back-to-back flags after being part of last year's North Adelaide premiership team.
For South Adelaide, another exciting AFLW draft prospect for next year, Brooke Boileau won 14 disposals, five clearances and laid 11 tackles. Esther Schirmer, 16, also brought the pressure with her eight tackles.
WAFLW
Subiaco v Peel Thunder
Subiaco was able to keep Peel scoreless in a dominant, albeit inaccurate, round 14 display.
Former Fremantle AFLW player Tarnica Golisano led the way for Subiaco with 27 disposals, eight tackles and five inside 50s, while Megan Brown registered a handy 27 disposals and two goals.
Although a disappointing result for Peel, Evie Cowcher and Ebony Dowson gathered 26 and 25 touches respectively, while Kate Newson won a game-high 22 hitouts.
Claremont v Swan Districts
Former West Coast AFLW player Kate Orme propelled Claremont to a 21-point victory with her 25 disposals and three inside 50s. In attack, Adele Arnup kicked three of her side's five goals with eight disposals.
Jayme Harken worked hard both ways, with 23 disposals and six tackles, while former Fremantle Docker Sarah Garstone had 22 disposals.
Despite the loss, Swan Districts dominated in the ruck. Lauren Quaife had a massive 32 hitouts, and her partner in the ruck Megan Carron had 14 of her own.
East Fremantle, East Perth, West Perth and South Fremantle all had byes.
QAFLW
Wilston Grange v Aspley
Aspley solidified second place on the ladder with a big, 46-point win over Wilston Grange on Saturday, as Rachael Vetter and Rania Crozier combined for seven goals.
Former Brisbane and Gold Coast AFLW player Emma Pittman was named in the coaches' bests, as was Louise Tyson who has continued her strong start to the season.
For Wilston Grange, captain Chloe Litherland continued a strong patch of footy and kicked her second goal in as many weeks, while vice-captain Mackenzie Findlay also put in a strong performance.
Coorparoo v Maroochydore
A dominant first half set Coorparoo up for its 66-point victory over Maroochydore on Saturday, after the latter failed to score until the third term.
Jacinta Baldwick kicked four goals for the home side, with Grace Roberts-White Coorparoo's only other multiple goalkicker. The remaining six goals were spread evenly among the side, proving the potency the side boasts in attack.
Brisbane premiership captain Emma Zielke was named in the bests for the side she helped start over a decade ago, while Sally Young was also among the votes.
Poppy Tindal and captain Kelsee Sills were named in Maroochydore's best as the side struggled to land its third win of the season.
Yeronga South Brisbane v Southport
Southport continued its winning streak, this time beating the winless Yeronga by 80 points.
Maggie O'Connell kicked three goals for the Sharks to maintain her place atop the goalkicking leaderboard, taking her season tally to 15, while three others – Peyton Mackie, Avalon Pearce and Rianna Schipp – kicked multiples.
Former Geelong AFLW player Carly Remmos was also among her side's best for the third week running.
Although up against it, Holly Mills and captain Lucy Bellinger battled hard, while Peppa Poultney kicked Yeronga's sole goal for the day.
University of Queensland v Bond University
In the closest game of the round, Bond University claimed victory in an armwrestle over the University of Queensland to maintain its third position on the ladder.
Former Brisbane and Gold Coast AFLW player Paige Price played a crucial role in Bond's victory, as did Courtney Sexton and Isabella Iverach.
Despite the loss, Brooke Sheridan showed plenty in attack for the University of Queensland, kicking two goals, while vice-captain Ava Seton willed her side on until the dying moments.
VFLW
The VFLW had a bye, but the ladder-leading Southern Saints did lose key leader Lucy Burke throughout the week, after she was signed to North Melbourne's AFLW list.