Melbourne defeats Richmond in AFLW Pride Round, seals finals spot
Melbourne has secured a spot in the AFLW finals after a decisive victory over Richmond during the league's Pride Round. The win marks a strong recovery for the team following their first-ever loss to the Gold Coast in the previous week.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the AFLW finals bracket and highlights the competitive dynamics of the current season.
The Demons dominated last night to seal their spot in the AFLW finals. ( Getty Images: AFL Photos/Michael Willson )
Melbourne has sealed its spot in the AFLW finals series with a commanding win over Richmond.
The Demons were coming off an upset loss to Gold Coast last week.
The Demons face the Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval next weekend.
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Last night's 14.10 (94) to 5.2 (32) win was a return to form after the Demons' surprise first-ever AFLW loss to Gold Coast the previous week.
The defeat to the Suns was front of mind for Demons coach Tom Wilson ahead of the Tigers clash at Melbourne's Princes Park.
"We understood last week was far from our best performance," Wilson said before the first bounce.
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