Melbourne destroys Brisbane by 56 points in worst AFLW loss ever
Melbourne beat Brisbane 89 to 33, the Lions' heaviest defeat in AFLW history, with star midfielder Liv Purcell gathering 31 touches.
Why it mattersThe Demons have sent an ominous warning to the rest of the competition. The 56-point margin is Brisbane's heaviest defeat in AFLW history.
AustraliaThe Demons' dominant start positions them as genuine contenders in the 2026 AFLW season, while Brisbane faces a significant injury rebuild.
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