VFLW
Williamstown v Geelong
Williamstown cemented its first ever VFLW finals berth with a 14-point win over Geelong. For the Cats, the loss means their season is over.
Sarah Cameron's three goals against the Cats saw her become the 2023 winner of the Rowena Young leading goalkicking award. Cameron dominated inside forward 50 for the Seagulls finishing with 18 goals for the season.
Sarah Cameron unloads to give @WilliamstownFC a dream start against Geelong.
— VFL / VFLW (@VFL) July 1, 2023
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Jasmine Kawa continues to dominate in the ruck for the Seagulls finishing with 16 touches, 29 hitouts and 13 clearances in the win.
Charlotte Simpson and Abby Favell each finished with 24 disposals and combined for 18 tackles in the loss for the Cats while Olivia Cicolini kicked three goals in the loss.
Carlton v Darebin
Carlton took out the last finals spot with a 67-point win over Darebin, who went winless in season 2023.
Christina Bernadi had a day out for the Blues kicking five goals, gathering 24 disposals and eight marks. She was well supported by Maddie Di Cosmo who had 30 touches and Amelia Klingbeil who had 23 touches.
Mikayla Plunkeet and Emma Makay finished the season with good performances for the Falcons.
Essendon v Western Bulldogs
Essendon will get the opportunity to defend its 2022 premiership after its 13-point win over the Western Bulldogs earned the Bombers a spot in the finals.
For the Bombers it was El Chaston and Sophie Molan who performed strongly through the midfield finishing with 22 and 25 disposals respectively. Megan Ryan and Olivia Manfre both kicked two goals in the Bombers win.
Sarah Skinner led the way for the Bulldogs winning 22 disposals, nine tackles and five clearances.
Mia-Rae Clifford delivers a vital captain's goal for @essendonvflw
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Box Hill Hawks v Southern Saints
Box Hill Hawks held onto a 2023 finals spot and kept the Southern Saints goalless in their 17-point victory in the last round of the season.
Jordan Mifsud was in everything for the Hawks gathering 18 touches and 11 tackles alongside Jade Wise who kicked a goal from her 13 touches and 10 tackles.
Southern Saints' Alexandra Hynes won 24 hitouts and 14 tackles in the loss while Jemina Wrigley was strong in the contest with her 15 disposals, 12 tackles and four clearances.
North Melbourne v Collingwood
Collingwood took out the 2023 minor premiership and dashed North Melbourne's finals chances with its 33-point win at Arden Street.
Monique De Matteo had her best haul inside 50 for the season with four goals from 17 disposals. Nyakoat Dojiok also kicked two goals from her handful of chances.
Jess Bates again dominated in the middle with her 20 disposals, five tackles and 10 clearances in the tough conditions.
For the Roos, Jess Jones dominated the ruck contest with 17 disposals, 29 hitouts and five tackles with Annabel Scott and Ciara Fitzgerald the beneficiaries finding plenty of the footy.
Casey Demons v Port Melbourne
Three unanswered goals in the final quarter saw the Casey Demons finish their season on a high with a 10-point upset win over Port Melbourne.
Casey Demons Shannon Danckert saved her best performance of the season for last gathering a season-high 29 disposals and 12 clearances to help her side to the win.
Marla Neal and Leah Swain were also instrumental in the win with their 18 and 15 disposals, respectively, while Neal also had 11 tackles.
For Port Melbourne Kaitlyn O'Keefe and Courteney Bromage combined for 31 tackles while Olivia Barton led her side for disposals.
Britney Mueck's three goals gave Port Melbourne the early lead but the Borough couldn't hold on.
All class from Britney Mueck, as she kicks her second ✨
— VFL / VFLW (@VFL) July 2, 2023
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WAFLW
East Fremantle v Swan Districts
East Fremantle has won its way to a preliminary final with a 29-point win over Swan Districts in the first semi final.
The Sharks started strongly with two unanswered goals in the first quarter, East Fremantle kicked another three to make the half-time lead 25 points. It was a deficit too large for Swan Districts to reel in which sees its season come to an end.
Sharon Wong and Beth Beckett combined strongly through the middle for the Sharks collecting 15 and 14 disposals respectively. Larissa Versaci was singled out as well for her performance which included 10 disposals, seven tackles and a goal.
For Swan Districts it was Jayme Henry and Jasmine Ware who fought to keep their side in the hunt for a premiership.
Claremont v South Fremantle
Claremont become the first side into the WAFLW Grand Final after its 16-point win over South Fremantle in the second semi final.
Just eight points separated the sides at half-time but Claremont created the majority of chances in the second half, not letting South Fremantle find a way in.
Claremont was helped over the line by Matilda Sergeant and Jayme Harken who both had 22 touches and six and five tackles respectively. Sarah Viney led the tackle count with her nine and Rachel Ortlepp was also amongst the best for her performance.
Ariana Hetherington played an important role for South Fremantle winning 15 disposals and nine tackles while also spending time in the ruck.
Bethany Bond kicked both of South Fremantle's goals while Molly Ohehir finished with 14 disposals and four tackles in a strong performance.
QAFLW
There was no QAFLW this weekend due to a competition bye.