Around the state leagues: Young guns shine, finals fancies do battle

All the action from the state leagues around the country

VFLW

Western Bulldogs Dominate with 71-Point Win

Western Bulldogs put on a show against Geelong, earning a commanding 71-point victory. Jaimi Tabb, a former AFLW talent, showcased her prowess with three goals and 11 tackles. While Brooke Plummer, currently playing in the AFLW, contributed 12 disposals for the Cats.

Casey Upsets Carlton to Secure Victory

Casey stood firm against an aggressive Carlton squad, emerging victorious by 10 points. Meg Macdonald, a former Richmond midfielder, shone for Casey with an outstanding performance of 32 disposals, 11 tackles, seven clearances, and a goal. Octavia Di Donato, Carlton's returning captain, displayed impressive leadership, leading in ball-winning with 19 disposals.

Essendon Edges Out Box Hill in Crucial Fixture

In a match with implications for next month's finals, Essendon narrowly defeated Box Hill by 10 points. Ruby Mahony (21 disposals) and Olivia Manfre (two goals) played pivotal roles in the Bombers' triumph. Caitlin Thorne stood out for the Hawks, accumulating 19 disposals, 12 tackles, 10 clearances, and a goal.

North Melbourne Breaks Darebin's Streak

North Melbourne put an end to Darebin's winning streak with a hard-fought six-point victory. Renee Tierney, a former AFLW Bomber, dominated the game for North Melbourne with 33 disposals, nine tackles, and seven clearances. Emily Paterno and Nyakoat Dojiok contributed two goals apiece to the win.

Southern Saints Stun Collingwood in Close Contes

Southern Saints handed Collingwood a setback in their finals hopes, squeezing out a three-point victory. Deanna Jolliffe, a former AFLW Saint, proved to be an impenetrable force in defense, recording 16 disposals and nine marks.

Williamstown Narrowly Defeats Port Melbourne

Williamstown maintains its position atop the ladder with a hard-earned two-point win over Port Melbourne. Sharni Whiting spoiled the celebrations by kicking two crucial goals for the Seagulls. Emily Eaves continued her impressive season with 14 disposals, 10 tackles, and a goal.

SANFLW

India Rasheed Shines in Sturt's Vital Victory

Sturt secured an important two-point win over West Adelaide, evening the ledger. Potential draftee India Rasheed demonstrated her strength for Sturt once again with 22 disposals and seven clearances. 17-year-old Monique Bessen also proved her potential with a goal and six tackles.

Katelyn Rosenzweig Lights Up for Glenelg

Glenelg suffered a 46-point loss to reigning premier Central District. However, potential father-daughter prospect to Collingwood, Violet Patterson, made her return from injury with 22 disposals and 12 tackles.

South Adelaide Solidifies Ladder Position

South Adelaide cemented their place at the top of the SANFLW ladder with a 51-point victory over North Adelaide. Nikki Nield, a former AFLW-listed talent, played a key role, gathering 25 disposals and 11 tackles.

WAFLW

West Perth Dominates East Perth

West Perth handed East Perth a resounding 75-point loss. Mia Russo, a 17-year-old, displayed her exceptional talent with 23 disposals, 11 inside 50s, and three goals. Imahra Cameron, a former AFLW Eagle, also played a significant role with 20 disposals and a goal.

South Fremantle Wins Close Contest against Subiaco

South Fremantle overcame Subiaco by a narrow two-point margin. Molly O'Hehir and Noa McNaughton, both draft hopefuls, were instrumental in the Bulldogs' victory. Former AFLW players also made their mark, with Krstel Petrevski, Aimee Schmidt, and Beatrice Devlyn leading Subiaco's efforts.

Claremont Claims Inaccurate Win over Peel Thunder

Claremont secured an 18-point victory despite inaccuracies in their performance. Kate Orme, a former AFLW Eagle, played brilliantly for Claremont with 26 disposals and six inside 50s.

QAFLW

Aspley Remains Unbeaten

Aspley maintained their undefeated streak and dominance at the top of the ladder with a 46-point triumph over Coorparoo. Louise Tyson was a key contributor with 22 disposals, 10 clearances, and five inside 50s.

Southport Dominates Yeronga

Southport claimed an emphatic 83-point victory over a struggling Yeronga. Dekota Baron, a 2025 draft prospect, was a powerhouse in attack with three goals from 12 disposals.

Wilston Grange Extends Winning Run

Wilston Grange secured their fourth win of the season, defeating Maroochydore by 31 points. Zimra Hussain impressed with 32 disposals, while Mia Geere scored two goals for the victors.

Bond University Triumphs over University of Queensland

Bond University emerged victorious in the battle of the universities, claiming a 26-point win over the University of Queensland. Maisy Evans led the scoring for Bond with three goals from 14 disposals, while Gabi Simpson, a former Australian Diamond netballer, made a seamless transition to the University of Queensland lineup with 13 disposals.

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