Captain Kate Hore kicked three crucial goals as Melbourne overcame a 13-point half-time deficit to notch an 11-point win over Adelaide in their AFLW semifinal. Defender Tahlia Gillard produced two epic goal-saving chasedown tackles.
Breakdown
- The Demons secured their first AFLW finals win in three years, defeating the Crows by 11 points.
- Kate Hoare starred for Melbourne with 26 disposals and three crucial goals. 5s
- Hoare scored a goal from a free kick after ducking a tackle. 12s
- Talia Gillard's run down tackle was highlighted as inspirational. 22s
- Melbourne will face North Melbourne in the preliminary final. 27s