Swans crush Pies by 51 points, inch toward finals
Sydney defeated Collingwood 80-29 to move closer to securing a finals spot in AFLW.
The Swans were dominant from the opening quarter. Chloe Molloy and Cynthia Hamilton combined for five goals to settle the match by quarter-time.
Molloy finished with three majors and was instrumental in Sydney's attack. The Pies struggled to create meaningful opportunities and missed key defender Jordy Allen with a calf injury.
Sydney's midfielders Montana Ham, Lucy McEvoy and Laura Gardiner wore down their Collingwood opponents as the game progressed. They controlled territory and possession.
Zippy Fish provided crucial drive off half-back while maintaining her perfect game-time record for the season. The Swans now sit at least one game clear in the top eight heading into next week.
- Sydney 80-29 Collingwood
- Final score
- 3
- Molloy goals
- 5 combined goals
- Molloy-Hamilton first quarter
- Windy Hill
- Venue
Why it mattersA win next week against West Coast will guarantee Sydney a finals spot.
AustraliaSydney's AFLW campaign is on track for a return to finals after two seasons out of the eight.
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