Suns beat Melbourne for first time as Crows return to finals hunt

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 13:24 · Archive

Gold Coast won their first match against Melbourne in the AFLW with a 22-point victory.

Gold Coast claimed a historic 22-point victory over Melbourne on Saturday night at Mackay's Great Barrier Reef Arena, their first win against the Demons since entering the women's competition in 2020. The Suns extended their winning streak to six games and now sit level with Melbourne at 7-2 with three rounds remaining before finals.

Melbourne held a three-point lead at quarter-time but Gold Coast dominated the second term and pulled away. Midfielder Charlie Rowbottom led the way with 33 possessions and six clearances, while Ava Usher, Mikayla Nurse and Havana Harris each kicked two goals. The Suns adapted well to sweltering conditions, with temperatures hovering in the mid-20s. Usher told Fox Footy: 'We knew it was going to be a really tough arm-wrestle and in the end we just got over the line in really hot conditions.' Co-captain Lucy Single said the win had boosted the team's confidence after several years of building.

In Saturday's earlier match, Adelaide Crows defeated Richmond 9.8 (62) to 4.6 (30) at Ikon Park to return to the finals hunt. The 32-point victory moved the Crows to 4-5 on the ladder, though they remain just outside the eight with three games of round nine still to play. Ebony Marinoff was prolific for Adelaide, collecting 40 disposals, 13 tackles and a goal.

Suns beat Melbourne for first time as Crows return to finals hunt — Image: The West Australian

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Suns stamp AFLW top-four credentials as Crows reboundGold Coast have continued their top-four charge with a historic AFLW win over Melbourne, as the Adelaide Crows flew back into the finals hunt.The West Australian · 10 Oct, 13:05
Suns stamp AFLW top-four credentials as Crows reboundGold Coast have continued their top-four charge with a historic AFLW win over Melbourne, as the Adelaide Crows flew back into the finals hunt.Perth Now · 10 Oct, 13:05

In this story: Gold Coast Suns · Melbourne Demons · Adelaide Crows · Richmond Tigers · Lucy Single · Charlie Rowbottom · Ebony Marinoff · Mackay

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