Port Adelaide edges West Coast in AFLW thriller

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 10 Oct, 07:55 · Archive

Port Adelaide defeated West Coast 3.8 (26) to 3.4 (22) in an AFLW match at Alberton Oval.

Port Adelaide defeated West Coast 3.8 (26) to 3.4 (22) at Alberton Oval in an AFLW match that proved decided by defensive resolve rather than attacking prowess. West Coast dominated for three quarters after a slow start, winning the clearance and inside 50 counts, but Port Adelaide's defence held firm to prevent the Eagles jumping into the top eight.

Port Adelaide's defence was built on aerial dominance and sheer work rate. Teagen Germech made 12 intercepts, whilst the Power laid 38 more tackles than West Coast and hauled in 54 marks to 21. Abbey Dorwick earned best on ground honours with nine clearances, 25 touches and a goal. West Coast's Ella Roberts managed six clearances and 21 touches despite being heavily tagged by Maria Moloney and Sineah Goody, who repeatedly pushed her off the ball.

The loss leaves West Coast with a 4-5 record and slipping further from finals contention. Fremantle now leads them by a game and four points at the edge of the eight. West Coast kept Port Adelaide goalless in the final term but could not overcome the two-point deficit as Port Adelaide's forward handball game and depth in attack proved the difference.

How it is being reported

• AFLW 2026: West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says Eagles can’t afford to be passive with finals on the lineWest Coast coach Daisy Pearce says her Eagles were taught a good reminder of the consistency required to be contenders after a frustrating loss to Port Adelaide.The West Australian · 10 Oct, 09:00
• AFLW 2026: Port Adelaide’s desperate defence denies West Coast Eagles fifth straight winWest Coast have been left frustrated as a dour Port Adelaide defence denied the Eagles a fifth straight win and dealt a hammer blow to their finals hopes.Perth Now · 10 Oct, 07:19
• AFLW 2026: Port Adelaide’s desperate defence denies West Coast Eagles fifth straight winWest Coast have been left frustrated as a dour Port Adelaide defence denied the Eagles a fifth straight win and dealt a hammer blow to their finals hopes.The West Australian · 10 Oct, 07:19

In this story: West Coast Eagles · Port Adelaide Power · Ella Roberts · Abbey Dorwick · Teagen Germech · Fremantle · Alberton Oval

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