Gold Coast storms into top four with 30-point blitz over Saints
Gold Coast defeated St Kilda 69-39 to climb into the AFLW top four while the Saints remain winless after seven rounds.
Gold Coast charged into the top four with a commanding 69-39 victory over St Kilda on Sunday. The young Suns struggled early but kicked eight second-half goals to one to secure the 30-point win.
Charlie Rowbottom was dominant with 38 disposals and nine clearances. First-year player Ava Usher impressed again, and Dekota Baron finished with three goals.
St Kilda's Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw returned to form with five goals after a goal drought, but it was not enough to prevent the Saints from remaining winless on the bottom of the ladder.
- Gold Coast 69, St Kilda 39
- Final score
- 30 points
- Victory margin
- 5 career-high
- Tawhiao-Wardlaw goals
- 0-7 through seven rounds
- St Kilda record
Why it mattersGold Coast's top-four position signals the young side's arrival as genuine contenders, while St Kilda faces mounting pressure with no wins through seven rounds.
AustraliaGold Coast and St Kilda both feature in the Australian AFLW competition; the Suns' surge raises expectations in Queensland while the Saints must address their winless start.
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