AFLW: St Kilda have kept their winning ways rolling on, with a strong win over GWS in Melbourne.
While Rachel Kearns’ heavy bump on Amy Mulholland late in the final quarter not only forced the Docker from the ground with what looked like a shoulder injury, but it appeared the collision made contact with her head as well.Amy McDonald was outstanding for the winners, racking up 30 disposals and eight clearances, and Georgie Prespakis was her usual industrious self, registering 25 touches , eight tackles and six clearances.
“I thought having shots on goal and having the game in our front half for longer periods supported that.”The Cats burst out of the blocks, but their first four scoring shots were all behinds, making it 10 consecutive minor scores going back to last week.Fremantle coach Lisa Webb described the loss as “a tough one”.
“It wasn’t just me, it was the team around me,” Stratton said. “It allows me to play my role for the team and kick the goals as well which is good.Stratton was one of a number of players who had a day out at Henson Park including Kaitlyn Ashmore who finished the game with 23 disposals, seven tackles and three clearances.
Morphett continued to work tirelessly across the ground and created a contest of any ball in her direction. However, it was a quieter day on the stat line for the 19-year-old who wasn’t able to get near her season average of 5.8 clearances. The Sydney co-captain hit the ball with speed and sold some candy on a brilliant solo run to set up Cynthia Hamilton for her side’s second goal of the day.
Saturday’s win came on the back of a stellar outing from Tyanna Smith who continues to impress on her return from an ACL injury.RICHARDS’ DELIGHT The 19-year-old only had goals on her mind, piercing the middle from the unlikeliest of angles to kick the goal of the game.The 18-year-old, who shapes as one of the favourites for this season’s Rising Star award, was everywhere for the Giants before the main break.
It was a performance that will have Giants fans dreaming of a possible league best and fairest for Goldsworthy one day.While the Giants left Moorabbin empty-handed, Jessica Doyle likely didn’t thanks to one of the best goals in the history of AFLW.Alyce Parker broke out of a stoppage from a forward 50 boundary throw-in and chipped it into the forward pocket where Doyle ran onto the ball.
The Dogs’ tale of woe this season continued with Nathan Burke’s side losing three players to injury in the first half.
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