Demons beat Adelaide to lock third spot on AFLW ladder
Melbourne defeats Adelaide 47-29 to seal third spot and will face Geelong in a qualifying final.
Melbourne cruised to a 47-29 win over Adelaide in a rain-affected contest at Unley Oval on Sunday, locking third spot on the AFLW ladder. Ryleigh Wotherspoon was outstanding with three goals.
The Demons dominated territory and clearances throughout, with Tyla Hanks and Megan Fitzsimon handling the ball expertly on a wet ground. Kate Hore departed late with a shoulder knock but coach Tom Wilson confirmed she avoided serious injury.
Melbourne will play a Qualifying Final against second-placed Geelong.
- 47-29
- Final score
- 3
- Wotherspoon goals
- 11-4 Melbourne
- Inside 50 count
- 11-2 Melbourne
- Clearances
Why it mattersThird spot gives Melbourne a home final and keeps them on track for a genuine premiership push.
AustraliaThe Demons' strong finish into finals gives their home state a competitive team in the AFLW's finals series.
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