Melbourne hands Brisbane greatest AFLW loss, Port Adelaide star injured, wins for Hawthorn, Geelong
Melbourne dominated Brisbane in a 56-point AFLW victory, marking the Lions' heaviest defeat in league history. The round also saw several injuries across the league, including a suspected serious knee injury for Port Adelaide's Indy Tahau.
Why it matters
The match results significantly impact the AFLW season standings and highlight the physical toll of the sport on professional athletes.
Brisbane's 56-point loss to Melbourne is its biggest in AFLW history. ( Getty Images: Daniel Pockett )
Melbourne dominated Brisbane by 56 points to claim a perfect 3-0 start to the season.
Port Adelaide lost star forward Indy Tahau to a suspected knee injury, overshadowing a win over GWS.
Richmond claimed a thrilling five-point win over Essendon in the Dreamtime match in Darwin, while Carlton, Geelong and Hawthorn also enjoyed victories.
Link copied Share Share article Melbourne has steamed past an injury-ravaged Brisbane by 56 points to claim a perfect 3-0 start to the AFLW season.
Elsewhere, Port Adelaide lost star forward Indy Tahau to a suspected serious knee injury, overshadowing a thrilling four-point win over GWS in Canberra, while Richmond, Carlton, Hawthorn and Geelong all claimed victories on a busy day across the league.
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