Ash Riddell kicks a goal during week six, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos/Getty Images

NORTH Melbourne gun Ash Riddell has retained a narrow lead atop the leaderboard for the AFL Coaches Association's AFLW champion player of the year award as two stars closed in.

Riddell polled another eight votes in North's win over the Western Bulldogs to move onto 53 overall.

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Teammate Jas Garner took home a perfect 10 and is just three votes adrift overall.

Adelaide star Ebony Marinoff is just one vote behind Riddell after polling 10 in the Crows' narrow win over St Kilda.

Aisling McCarthy, Eliza West, Kate Hore and Ellie McKenzie were the other players to poll 10 votes in week six.

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Geelong v Fremantle

10 Aisling McCarthy (FRE)
8 Mim Strom (FRE)
5 Rebecca Webster (GEEL)
3 Hayley Miller (FRE)
3 Gabby O'Sullivan (FRE)
1 Rachel Kearns (GEEL)

  • 10:54

    AFLW full post-match, R6: Cats

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    AFLW full post-match, W6: Dockers

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  • 10:12

    AFLW Mini-Match: Geelong v Fremantle

    Extended highlights of the Cats and Dockers clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 04:19

    AFLW Highlights: Geelong v Fremantle

    The Cats and Dockers clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:43

    All’s well that ends Friswell

    Zali Friswell nearly makes a meal of it streaming into an open goal but manages to get off a crafty dribbler just in the nick of time

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  • 00:42

    Verrier’s very sweet finish from the pocket

    Sarah Verrier delivers a quality goal from a tight angle as the Dockers start to get on top

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  • 00:34

    Kikoak kickstarts her side to turn the tide

    Tunisha Kikoak lands a ripper while being swung in a tackle to finally get the Dockers going in the second term

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  • 00:45

    Mighty Moloney finally gets her moment

    After landing three behinds to start the contest, Aishling Moloney is eventually rewarded for her persistence by snaring the opening goal

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  • 00:33

    Cruel Cats blow as debutant hurts shoulder

    Geelong young gun Bryde O’Rourke has her first game brought to a premature end after injuring her shoulder in a tackle

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Hawthorn v Gold Coast

10 Eliza West (HAW)
8 Charlie Rowbottom (GCFC)
5 Mattea Breed (HAW)
3 Jenna Richardson (HAW)
2 Lucy Single (GCFC)
2 Jasmine Fleming (HAW)

  • 10:05

    AFLW Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Gold Coast

    Extended highlights of the Hawks and Suns clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 07:27

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Hawks

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  • 04:04

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Suns

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  • 04:09

    AFLW Highlights: Hawthorn v Gold Coast

    The Hawks and Suns clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 1:19:49

    AFLW Match Replay: Hawthorn v Gold Coast

    The Hawks and the Suns clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:34

    Wonderful West puts tricks on show with dazzling blow

    Eliza West applies a superb smother and produces a momentous major in traffic

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  • 00:32

    Super Single brings the heat in mighty moment

    Lucy Single threads a huge major from distance after being rewarded for a strong tackle

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  • 00:39

    Boundary beauty brings Gilroy joy as Hawks get reward

    Aileen Gilroy slots a cool curling major from the angle to extend Hawthorn's margin

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  • 01:00

    McDonagh's double play gets Hawks up and away

    Aine McDonagh's super assist sets up Mikayla Williamson's first major before threading a classy finish just moments later

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  • 00:32

    Sweet Dupuy strike gets Suns cooking early

    Jacqui Dupuy takes a lovely leading mark and drills the opening major with a superb hit

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Essendon v Sydney

9 Sofia Hurley (SYD)
6 Laura Gardiner (SYD)
6 Brooke Walker (ESS)
5 Amy Gaylor (ESS)
3 Tanya Kennedy (SYD)
1 Paige Scott (ESS)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:46

    Pumped-up Prespakis celebrates with passion

    Madison Prespakis shows plenty of emotion after nailing an absolute ripper

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  • 08:36

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Bombers

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  • 04:36

    AFLW Highlights: Essendon v Sydney

    The Bombers and Swans clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 09:15

    AFLW Mini-Match: Essendon v Sydney

    Extended highlights of the Bombers and Swans clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 03:39

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Swans

    Watch Sydney's press conference after week six’s match against Essendon

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  • 04:09

    AFLW last two mins: Swans’ comeback falls just short against Bombers

    The thrilling final moments between Essendon and Sydney in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:42

    McEvoy strikes it pure to set up grandstand finish

    Lucy McEvoy shows plenty of class with a brilliant finish from distance to bring Sydney right back

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  • 00:42

    Swans strike back through Privitelli pearler

    Rebecca Privitelli gets on the end of some brilliant ball movement before snapping it to perfection

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  • 00:48

    Bomber’s brave grab leads to Essendon’s opener

    Paige Scott shows plenty of courage going back with the flight before kicking truly

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Melbourne v Greater Western Sydney

10 Kate Hore (MELB)
6 Rebecca Beeson (GWS)
4 Tyla Hanks (MELB)
4 Maeve Chaplin (MELB)
3 Alyce Parker (GWS)
2 Madison Brazendale (GWS)
1 Alyssa Bannan (MELB)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 10:15

    AFLW Mini-Match: Melbourne v GWS

    Extended highlights of the Demons and Giants clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 05:26

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Demons

    Watch Melbourne's press conference after week six’s match against GWS

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  • 05:43

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Giants

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  • 05:20

    AFLW Highlights: Melbourne v GWS

    The Demons and Giants clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:45

    Fitzsimon’s final say caps off Demons' fine day

    Megan Fitzsimon locks up the win for her team with this cracking goal

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  • 00:34

    Is Beeson in hot water for this dumping tackle?

    Rebecca Beeson’s tackle on Kate Hore may receive scrutiny from the MRO upon review

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  • 00:38

    No way, Mowbray: Giant’s double delight

    Brodee Mowbray drills consecutive goals in the third quarter to get GWS within three goals of the Demons

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  • 00:45

    Pisano demonstrates precision with perfect pearler

    Alyssia Pisano slots a sweet banana on the run while under pressure from her opponent

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  • 00:42

    Bannan's beauty delivers flying start

    Alyssa Bannan snaps a wonderful goal from the boundary line to give Melbourne the first goal of the game

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Adelaide v St Kilda

10 Ebony Marinoff (ADEL)
7 Tyanna Smith (STK)
6 Anne Hatchard (ADEL)
3 Madison Newman (ADEL)
2 Grace Kelly (STK)
2 Sarah Allan (ADEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 12:33

    AFLW Mini-Match: Adelaide v St Kilda

    Extended highlights of the Crows and Saints clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 03:09

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Crows

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  • 03:15

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Saints

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  • 04:41

    AFLW Highlights: Adelaide v St Kilda

    The Crows and Saints clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 02:22

    AFLW last two mins: Crows hold off gallant Saints’ surge

    The thrilling final moments between Adelaide and St Kilda in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:21

    Randall’s instant reply keeps Crows in front

    Chelsea Randall puts this goal through right on the siren to put her side back in front

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  • 00:42

    Silky Anderson squares it up

    J’Noemi Anderson nails this sensational goal deep in the third term

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  • 00:39

    Gould’s major keeps Crows rolling

    Caitlin Gould ends this brilliant team play with a goal midway through the second term

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  • 00:36

    Munyard’s insane GOTY contender

    Hannah Munyard nails this sensational goal to get her Crows on the board

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North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs

10 Jasmine Garner (NMFC)
8 Ashleigh Riddell (NMFC)
3 Tess Craven (NMFC)
3 Isabelle Pritchard (WB)
3 Sarah Wright (NMFC)
2 Kim Rennie (NMFC)
1 Maggie Gorham (WB)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 10:09

    AFLW Mini-Match: North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs

    Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Bulldogs clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 07:48

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Kangaroos

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  • 04:53

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Bulldogs

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  • 04:08

    AFLW Highlights: North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs

    The Kangaroos and Bulldogs clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:32

    Horrendous conditions can't stop Garner

    Jas Garner threads her first major with elite composure amidst heavy rain

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  • 00:42

    Surging Roos run it all the way for King beauty

    Emma King flushes it perfectly after North Melbourne's slick attack from full back

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  • 00:39

    Ice-cool Martin a ripping Roos start

    Niamh Martin finds space and curls through the opening major with class

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Richmond v Collingwood

10 Ellie McKenzie (RICH)
7 Monique Conti (RICH)
6 Eilish Sheerin (RICH)
3 Kate Dempsey (RICH)
2 Brittany Bonnici (COLL)
1 Jodie Hicks (RICH)
1 Sarah Rowe (COLL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 05:03

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Magpies

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  • 10:09

    AFLW Mini-Match: Richmond v Collingwood

    Extended highlights of the Tigers and Magpies clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 04:13

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Tigers

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  • 04:24

    AFLW Highlights: Richmond v Collingwood

    The Tigers and Magpies clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:42

    Sheerin swoops and shoots birthday beauty

    Eilish Sheerin drills a cracking crumbing major on her 32nd birthday and her teammates surround her

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  • 00:32

    Greiser's sweet strike a memorable moment

    Caitlin Greiser threads a superb major in her 50th career game and her teammates celebrate

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  • 00:34

    Flash freeze: Lightning scares halt match

    Players and officials head to the rooms at Punt Road due to lightning

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  • 00:37

    Luke lunges high as amazing story continues

    Tamara Luke nails her maiden Richmond major after coming out of retirement in August

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  • 00:34

    Big McKenzie moment ignites and delights

    Ellie McKenzie threads the opening major and her first since 2022 from a silky Charley Ryan assist

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West Coast v Port Adelaide

9 Matilda Scholz (PORT)
9 Ella Roberts (WCE)
3 Isabella Lewis (WCE)
3 Abbey Dowrick (PORT)
3 Justine Mules-Robinson (PORT)
2 Caitlin Wendland (PORT)
1 Charlotte Thomas (WCE)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 10:15

    AFLW Mini-Match: West Coast v Port Adelaide

    Extended highlights of the Eagles and Power clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 08:20

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Eagles

    Watch West Coast's press conference after week six’s match against Port Adelaide

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  • 05:48

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Power

    Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after week six’s match against West Coast

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  • 06:01

    AFLW Highlights: West Coast v Port Adelaide

    The Eagles and Power clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:37

    Roux rocks home crowd with first in new colours

    Roxanne Roux brings out a big celebration after nailing her first for West Coast with a thumping kick

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  • 00:50

    Bend the Mules: Power’s pocket pearler

    Justine Mules-Robinson dazzles with a stunning finish as Port Adelaide continues to enjoy the momentum

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  • 00:38

    Houghton activates Power with electric boundary finish

    Gemma Houghton conjures an absolute ripper from a tough angle to earn her side’s first goal

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  • 01:32

    Ridiculous Roberts produces epic quarter to remember

    Ella Roberts delivers an astonishing first term with a remarkable six marks to go alongside a goal and an assist

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  • 00:59

    Don’t argue with Ella: Eagles run with Roberts

    Ella Roberts fends off her opponent with strength before kickstarting an exciting team dash

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Carlton v Brisbane

8 Charlotte Mullins (BL)
6 Breanna Koenen (BL)
5 Tahlia Hickie (BL)
4 Catherine Svarc (BL)
3 Ally Anderson (BL)
2 Sophie Conway (BL)
2 Keeley Sherar (CARL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 10:28

    AFLW Mini-Match: Carlton v Brisbane

    Extended highlights of the Blues and Lions clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 03:24

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Blues

    Watch Carlton's press conference after week six’s match against Brisbane

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  • 05:22

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Lions

    Watch Brisbane's press conference after week six’s match against Carlton

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  • 04:28

    AFLW Highlights: Carlton v Brisbane

    The Blues and Lions clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:42

    Moody lifts mood as Blues break through

    Bre Moody reels in a strong mark and converts truly to notch Carlton’s first goal of the game

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  • 00:28

    Dakota dazzler as demolition continues

    Brisbane’s relentless run carries through after half-time with a super effort from Dakota Davidson

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  • 00:42

    Hampson hammers home ripper as Lions start to feast

    Ellie Hampson piles on more pain for the Blues with a stunning strike from distance

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  • 00:37

    Lurking Lion opens the Dawes

    Belle Dawes kickstarts the contest with a quality first goal

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Gold Coast v Essendon

9 Georgia Nanscawen (ESS)
8 Madison Prespakis (ESS)
5 Meara Girvan (GCFC)
4 Stephanie Wales (ESS)
2 Georgia Clarke (ESS)
1 Lucy Single (GCFC)
1 Charlie Rowbottom (GCFC)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 06:36

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Bombers

    Watch Essendon's press conference after week six’s match against Gold Coast

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  • 10:28

    AFLW Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Essendon

    Extended highlights of the Suns and Bombers clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 04:14

    AFLW Highlights: Gold Coast v Essendon

    The Suns and Bombers clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 05:31

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Suns

    Watch Gold Coast's press conference after week six’s match against Essendon

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  • 00:33

    Prespakis a class above with magical finish

    Madison Prespakis shows her full range of skills with a brilliant dribbling finish

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  • 00:30

    Dupuy delivers gold with towering grab

    Gold Coast hits back with a strong mark from Jacqui Dupuy before kicking truly

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  • 00:38

    Clean Clarke brings the early spark

    Amber Clarke shows poise and class to kick a brilliant goal out of the contest

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Sydney v Geelong

5 Rebecca Webster (GEEL)
5 Laura Gardiner (SYD)
5 Nina Morrison (GEEL)
4 Julia Crockett-Grills (GEEL)
4 Jacqueline Parry (GEEL)
3 Sofia Hurley (SYD)
2 Georgie Prespakis (GEEL)
2 Paris McCarthy (SYD)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 10:01

    AFLW Mini-Match: Sydney v Geelong

    Extended highlights of the Swans and Cats clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 04:54

    AFLW Highlights: Sydney v Geelong

    The Swans and Cats clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 07:26

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Swans

    Watch Sydney's press conference after week six’s match against Geelong

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  • 05:02

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Cats

    Watch Geelong's press conference after week six’s match against Sydney

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  • 02:38

    AFLW last two mins: Swans fall just short again as Cats hold on

    The thrilling final moments between Sydney and Geelong in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:33

    Heroic Hamilton slots unbelievable major

    Alexia Hamilton gathers the ball from a ruck contest and snaps a brilliant goal

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  • 00:39

    Privitelli soars skyward with spectacular mark

    Rebecca Privitelli grabs an awesome mark and plays on quickly to snap a sweet goal

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  • 00:48

    McCarthy's electrifying treble ignites Swans

    Paris McCarthy drills three majors during the second quarter including consecutive goals in under a minute

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  • 00:42

    Crockett-Grills nails first blow for Cats

    Julia Crockett-Grills slots the opening goal of the game to give Geelong an early lead

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Fremantle v Hawthorn

8 Lucy Wales (HAW)
7 Eliza West (HAW)
5 Emily Bates (HAW)
3 Gabby Newton (FRE)
3 Emma O'Driscoll (FRE)
3 Aisling McCarthy (FRE)
1 Jasmine Fleming (HAW)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 05:34

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Hawks

    Watch Hawthorn's press conference after week six’s match against Fremantle

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  • 03:45

    AFLW full post-match, WK6: Dockers

    Watch Fremantle's press conference after week six’s match against Hawthorn

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  • 10:12

    AFLW Mini-Match: Fremantle v Hawthorn

    Extended highlights of the Dockers and Hawks clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 05:12

    AFLW Highlights: Fremantle v Hawthorn

    The Dockers and Hawks clash in week six of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:41

    Vukic all but seals victory with first AFLW goal

    Jess Vukic slots her maiden major in the big league at a crucial time as the Hawks look home

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  • 00:43

    Lally’s lovely left comes up big for Dockers

    Orlagh Lally curls one around the corner to inch Fremantle one step closer in the final term

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  • 00:46

    Ebony’s electric dribbler in traffic lifts home side

    Ebony Antonio winds back the clock with this crafty effort in front of goal

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  • 00:45

    Double injury blow hits Hawthorn hard

    The Hawks endure a brutal first term with Laura Stone hurting her ankle and Mackenzie Eardley requiring a stretcher after an off-the-ball incident

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  • 00:34

    Hawks hit back with brilliant Bodey burst

    Greta Bodey cleverly soccers the footy forward and gets on the end of a handball to slot a ripper

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LEADERBOARD

53 Ashleigh Riddell (NMFC)
52 Ebony Marinoff (ADEL)
50 Jasmine Garner (NMFC)
45 Ally Anderson (BL)
43 Monique Conti (RICH)
43 Ella Roberts (WCE)
40 Charlie Rowbottom (GCFC)
40 Eliza West (HAW)
38 Ellie McKenzie (RICH)
36 Laura Gardiner (SYD)
31 Aisling McCarthy (FRE)
31 Mim Strom (FRE)
30 Anne Hatchard (ADEL)
27 Brittany Bonnici (COLL)
27 Sophie Conway (BL)
27 Sofia Hurley (SYD)
27 Madison Prespakis (ESS)
24 Mia King (NMFC)
24 Georgia Nanscawen (ESS)
21 Rebecca Beeson (GWS)
21 Alison Drennan (WCE)