Gold Coast's nine-point win leaves them outside top four
Gold Coast defeated Greater Western Sydney 62-53 yet missed the AFLW top four by just 0.2 per cent.
Gold Coast led by as much as 20 points in the second quarter, but Greater Western Sydney stormed back with five unanswered goals in the third term to lead by 11 at three-quarter time. The Suns clawed back in the final quarter with Sunny Lappin and Anne Hatchard kicking early goals to retake the lead.
Charlie Rowbottom dominated with 33 disposals, 12 clearances and two goals, while Alyce Parker led the Giants with 25 disposals. Greater Western Sydney's farewell was emotional as the club farewelled retiring players Alicia Eva and Isabel Huntington.
Both scored in their final AFLW games. Gold Coast will finish either fifth or sixth depending on other round results.
- 0.2 per cent
- Margin from top four
- 33 with 12 clearances and two goals
- Rowbottom disposals
- 20 points
- Suns second quarter lead
Why it mattersA tiny margin determines playoff seeding and the strength of opponent each team draws in the finals.
AustraliaGold Coast's finals position hinges on one more game; AFLW fans track the tightest top-four race.
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