Demons shake up AFLW ladder with stunning win over Crows
Let’s take a break from trade news and head to some AFLW headlines.
Melbourne have kept their AFLW finals hopes alive by holding on to a thrilling two-point upset win over Adelaide at Norwood.
After starting strongly on Wednesday night, the Demons were challenged stiffly but withstood everything thrown their way and were never headed in their 2.4 (16) to 1.8 (14) victory.
Crows’ Madison Newman tackles Eliza McNamara during the Round 7 clash at Norwood Oval on Wednesday.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
The Crows were left to rue a flat start and chronic inaccuracy, which ultimately sabotaged their bid to conjure a comeback triumph.
Georgia Campbell and Alyssa Bannan booted Melbourne’s only goals of the evening, both in the opening quarter.
On-baller Tyla Hanks and winger Eliza McNamara, making a welcome return to the Dees’ line-up, starred for the visitors, well-supported by Sinead Goldrick and captain Kate Hore.
“We haven’t had too many wins over here in nine seasons, so really pleased with the group for how we started the game,” Melbourne coach Mick Stinear said.
“Super proud of the group. “They’ve always been a tough team to play against, so this win will mean a lot to our group.”
Both teams will be in action again quickly, the Crows taking on GWS in Sydney and the Demons tackling St Kilda at Moorabbin, both on Sunday.
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The state of play
Collingwood, Gold Coast and Port Adelaide remain at an impasse in discussions that would effectively be a three-way deal for Dan Houston to get to the Magpies – which is now his preferred destination – with John Noble and Joe Richards moving to the Suns and Power respectively.
Joe Richards evades a tackle this year.Credit: Getty Images
According to sources familiar with discussions, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, Collingwood have offered their future first-round pick and Noble to the Suns for picks 13 and 23, a deal the Suns have rejected.
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Hello and welcome to our live and rolling coverage of day four of the AFL player exchange period.
On Wednesday, there were no trades made. Let’s hope things liven up on Thursday.
