West Coast dominates third quarter to beat St Kilda 36-25
West Coast defeated St Kilda 36-25 in warm, windy conditions, with star midfielder Ella Roberts collecting 25 disposals and 9 tackles.
West Coast's midfield took control in the third quarter on Sunday, dominating inside 50s 14 to two and scoring the only two goals of the term. The Eagles' separation proved decisive, finishing with a 36-25 win at RSEA Park in front of 1,594 fans.
Ella Roberts led her side with 25 disposals and nine tackles. St Kilda's injury list grew through the match.
First-year player Carys D'Addario was ruled out at half-time with a hip injury, while Irish recruit Saoirse Lally went down awkwardly in the fourth quarter. Defenders Ella Friend and Paige Trudgeon also suffered injuries but played on.
- 36-25
- Final score
- 1,594
- Attendance
- 25
- Roberts' disposals
- 28 degrees
- Temperature
Why it mattersWest Coast claimed its second win of the AFLW season as St Kilda was ravaged by injuries throughout the match.
AustraliaAFLW supporters in Australia follow both sides; West Coast's improved form and St Kilda's injury crisis shape the race for finals positioning.
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