West Coast's AFLW finals hopes end after heavy Geelong defeat

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 17 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

West Coast suffered their biggest defeat of the season, losing 66-13 to Geelong in a match that effectively ends their AFLW finals hopes.

West Coast's AFLW finals hopes have been effectively ended after suffering their biggest defeat of the season. The Eagles lost 66-13 to Geelong at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday, a 53-point margin. Needing to win their final three games to have any chance of finals qualification, West Coast dominated portions of the first half against the second-placed Cats.

Geelong's dominance intensified in the third quarter, where they kicked three consecutive goals to settle the match. Georgie Prekspakis was instrumental for the Cats, accumulating 39 possessions. For West Coast, Ella Roberts won the most clearances with 19 touches, though she appeared to be carrying soreness from the previous week's match.

West Coast's cause was not helped by the absence of leading goalkicker Amy Franklin due to personal reasons. Bella Lewis provided the Eagles' sole goal in the fourth quarter, preventing West Coast from being held goalless for a fourth time in club history. The home side's collapse in the final quarter proved decisive as Geelong continued their push for a ninth consecutive AFLW win.

How it is being reported

• Finals hopes dim for Eagles, Port after AFLW defeatsBrisbane have shaken up the AFLW's top-eight race, while Geelong's minor premiership hopes remain intact after a big win over West Coast.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 12:22
• Finals hopes dim for Eagles, Port after AFLW defeatsBrisbane have shaken up the AFLW's top-eight race, while Geelong's minor premiership hopes remain intact after a big win over West Coast.The West Australian · 17 Oct, 12:22
• AFLW 2026: West Coast fall to dispiriting 53-point defeat to Geelong to all but end finals hopesWest Coast’s hopes of a second straight AFLW finals campaign have been emphatically put to bed as Geelong powered to a 53-point victory on Saturday.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 11:08
• AFLW 2026: West Coast fall to dispiriting 53-point defeat to Geelong to all but end finals hopesWest Coast’s hopes of a second straight AFLW finals campaign have been emphatically put to bed as Geelong powered to a 53-point victory on Saturday.The West Australian · 17 Oct, 11:08

In this story: West Coast · Geelong · Georgie Prekspakis · Bella Lewis · Amy Franklin · Ella Roberts · Lucia Painter · Mineral Resources Park

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