Demons beat Collingwood as Paxman reaches 100 games
Paxy Paxman played her 100th AFLW game as Melbourne defeated Collingwood 42-21 on Sunday.
Melbourne bounced back from its first loss with a strong 21-point win over Collingwood at Victoria Park. Paxy Paxman, 37, celebrated her 100th AFLW game with 20 disposals, though she missed a crucial set shot late that would have capped the milestone perfectly.
Forward Mia Austin did the damage early, kicking all three of her goals before half-time and finishing with 15 disposals and seven marks. Melbourne's ball movement and efficiency separated the sides in the first half, posting 26 uncontested marks to Collingwood's 11.
The Demons' class extended through the contest to seal the 6.6 (42) to 2.9 (21) result.
- Melbourne 42, Collingwood 21
- Final score
- 37 years old
- Paxman's age
- 3 goals
- Austin's goals
- Melbourne 26, Collingwood 11
- Uncontested marks advantage
Why it mattersReaching 100 games is a rare achievement in AFLW; Paxman's milestone marks longevity in the younger competition.
AustraliaMelbourne's victory keeps the Demons pushing toward a top-four finish in the AFLW season.
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