Gemma Houghton celebrates her match-winning goal for Yartapuulti against GWS in week 10, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos

YARTAPUULTI has got out of jail with a one-point win over Greater Western Sydney to secure a home AFLW elimination final.

Gemma Houghton's massive mark and goal with less than a minute left gave Port the lead for the first time on Sunday at Alberton Oval and they won 7.1 (43) to 6.6 (42).

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Had Port lost, they would have been on the road next weekend in their first finals series to play Fremantle in one of the knockout matches.

Instead, the win in front of a boisterous home crowd of more than 4000 means they will host Richmond in their elimination final.

It was a brutal end to the season for the Giants, whose losing streak extended to eight games.

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 04:50

    AFLW full post-match, WK10: Power

    Watch Yartapuulti's press conference after week ten’s match against GWS

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  • 05:12

    AFLW full post-match, WK10: Giants

    Watch GWS's press conference after week ten’s match against Yartapuulti

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  • 10:27

    AFLW Mini-Match: Yartapuulti v GWS

    Extended highlights of the Power and Giants clash in week 10 of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 05:30

    AFLW Highlights: Yartapuulti v GWS

    The Power and Giants clash in week 10 of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 02:58

    AFLW last two mins: Houghton’s clutch goal seals Power’s comeback win

    The thrilling final moments between Yartapuulti and GWS in week 10 of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:37

    Lurking Lamb lifts Power in mighty moment

    Kirsty Lamb threads an important major as Yartapuulti gets closer to earning a home final

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  • 00:38

    Zarlie can't be stopped with lightning snap

    Zarlie Goldsworthy curls through an impressively quick finish from the stoppage

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  • 00:39

    Wendland excites and delights with crafty curler

    Caitlin Wendland sneaks out the back and bends through a timely major for her side

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  • 00:46

    Slick Power surge brings voice to Alberton

    Justine Mules-Robinson drills Yartapuulti's first major after a quick counter attack

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  • 00:34

    Ominous O'Dowd has first say with sweet hit

    Eilish O'Dowd nails the opening major with a composed running finish

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They were outstanding for much of the match, but the experience of Power veteran Kirsty Lamb was critical when the game was on the line.

Lamb snapped the opening goal of the final term and then her pass found Houghton, who marked and kicked the match winner.

Adding to the tough day for GWS, Meghan Gaffney suffered a right knee injury having just returned this season from an ACL rupture.

02:58

AFLW last two mins: Houghton’s clutch goal seals Power’s comeback win

The thrilling final moments between Yartapuulti and GWS in week 10 of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

The Giants have averaged 70 tackles per game this season, but on Sunday they had a whopping 106 to 80.

Captain Bec Beeson was mighty, kicking her side's only goal in the last term and amassing a game-high 25 disposals in her best-afield performance.

She stayed on the ground in the frenetic last quarter despite a head knock.

05:30

AFLW Highlights: Yartapuulti v GWS

The Power and Giants clash in week 10 of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

Port's Maria Moloney was critical with her 17 disposals, including 13 contested possessions.

Port suffered a double blow pre-game when ruck Matilda Scholz (calf) and midfielder Abbey Dowrick (soreness) were late withdrawals.

GWS piled on the pressure from the start and were rewarded when Eilish O'Dowd kicked the opening goal after three minutes.

They held a game-high lead of 17 points in the third term, but Port kept with them and kicked three goals to one in the last quarter.

YARTAPUULTI    1.1   3.1   4.1   7.1 (43)
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY    2.2    4.4    5.6   6.6 (42)

GOALS
Yartapuulti: Wendland 2, Mules-Robinson, Keryk, Lamb, Saint, Houghton
Greater Western Sydney: O'Dowd, Evans, Garnett, Goldsworthy, Mowbray, Beeson

BEST
Yartapuulti: Wendland, Saint, Moloney
Greater Western Sydney: Evans, Beeson, Mowbray

INJURIES
Yartapuulti: Syme
Greater Western Sydney: Gaffney

LATE CHANGES
Yartapuulti: Matilda Scholz and Abbey Dowrick replaced in the selected side by Ange Foley and Maddy Keryk

Reports: Nil

Crowd: 4,148 at Alberton Oval