Carlton crushes Collingwood by 39 to extend unbeaten start

Carlton beat Collingwood 68-29 in round four AFLW. Poppy Scholz kicked two goals in one minute.

Why it mattersCarlton's strong early start eases pressure later in the season. Collingwood must fix its attack after key players were lost to injury.

AustraliaAFLW fans across Australia see Carlton building a genuine title contender early in the 2026 season.

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Hawthorn, Adelaide, Brisbane and Port Adelaide face critical AFLW finals fight

Mid-season pressure builds on four AFLW clubs to secure finals spots as the competition tightens.

Why it mattersWith the finals race wide open, form over the next few weeks will determine whether established clubs like Hawthorn and Brisbane can recover or face missing the eight.

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Michael Voss: Adelaide must copy Sydney's midfield scramble to beat Brisbane

Three-time Brisbane premiership captain Michael Voss says Adelaide should replicate Sydney's midfield scramble strategy that produced a 53-point qualifying final rout.