Irish sisters help Adelaide upset Gold Coast in AFLW

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 09:38 · Archive

Adelaide defeated Gold Coast 10.3 (63) to 7.11 (53), with Irish sisters Niamh and Grace Kelly instrumental in the upset victory.

Adelaide upset Gold Coast on Saturday at Unley Oval, winning 10.3 (63) to 7.11 (53) in a result that reshaped the AFLW finals race. Irish sisters Niamh and Grace Kelly were instrumental for the Crows, with Niamh's intercept marks from half-back keeping the Suns from establishing an early lead despite Gold Coast doubling Adelaide's uncontested possessions in the first term and recording 16 inside-50s to the Crows' five.

The victory ended Gold Coast's six-game winning streak and had significant ladder implications. Adelaide moved from 10th into the top eight, whilst Gold Coast dropped out of the top four, opening the door for Sydney, Carlton and the Bulldogs to challenge for finals positions on the cusp of the finals series.

In another key match, the Western Bulldogs defeated Carlton 8.8 (56) to 3.8 (26) at Ikon Park, with Bulldogs defender Mua Laloifi's eight intercept disposals proving the difference. Laloifi said the team's young forwards created defensive pressure that allowed their defenders to read the ball early, noting 'there's a huge belief in our group now as we make our way to finals.'

Irish sisters help Adelaide upset Gold Coast in AFLW — Image: Perth Now

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Irish sisters stun Suns and shake up AFLW finals footyIt's a game of snakes and ladders in the AFLW as teams vie for a top-eight spot on the cusp of the finals series.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 09:16
Irish sisters stun Suns and shake up AFLW finals footyIt's a game of snakes and ladders in the AFLW as teams vie for a top-eight spot on the cusp of the finals series.The West Australian · 17 Oct, 09:16

In this story: Niamh Kelly · Grace Kelly · Adelaide · Gold Coast · Western Bulldogs · Carlton · Mua Laloifi

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