Lauren Young earns rising star nomination with match-winning goal in 7th game

Port Adelaide forward Lauren Young, in just her seventh AFLW game, kicked the match-winning goal and earned a Telstra Rising Star nomination.

Why it mattersYoung's breakthrough in a high-pressure moment showed she can deliver when it counts, a rare skill in a young player.

AustraliaPort Adelaide's AFLW campaign gets a boost with evidence their forward line can step up beyond their stars.

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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.