AFLW round 11: Bruising win for Geelong, top spot the reward; Lions maul St Kilda
The Geelong Cats secured a significant 30-point victory over Fremantle in the AFLW, moving them into second place on the ladder. The match was marked by high physical intensity, resulting in multiple injuries for players on both teams.
Why it matters
The result has major implications for the AFLW finals race, as the Cats solidify their position while Fremantle's top-eight prospects are severely diminished.
Pinned post from yesterday 6.26pm Go to latest Cats win bruising AFLW clash with Dockers as Lions roar By Geelong have secured an AFLW qualifying final at “our house” with a 30-point win that also put a massive hole in Fremantle’s top-eight hopes.
There could be major injury ramifications out of Saturday’s physical clash at GMHBA Stadium, which the Cats won 9.10 (64) to 5.4 (34).
Rachel Kearns of the Cats collides with Emma O’Driscoll of the Dockers on Saturday. AFL Photos via Getty Images A heavy collision early in the last quarter put Geelong’s Rachel Kearns out of the game, while Fremantle player Noa McNaughton needed help from two trainers when she also went off in the final term with an ankle injury.
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