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According to ABC News, North Melbourne produced a dominant second half to defeat Essendon by 52 points at Windy Hill, while Sydney, GWS and Fremantle also recorded AFLW victories.

Essendon led by seven points at quarter time and North Melbourne held a 29-20 advantage at half-time. The reigning premiers then scored eight goals to two after the break to win 12.13 (85) to 5.3 (33). Ash Riddell collected 32 disposals, six clearances and two goal assists, while Tahlia Randall kicked three goals. Jasmine Garner had 27 disposals and two goals, and Eilish Sheerin finished with 25 disposals and one goal.

Madison Prespakis had 32 disposals for Essendon, while Bonnie Toogood kicked two goals from 18 possessions. Stephanie Wales contributed 23 hit-outs, 13 disposals and four clearances. North Melbourne improved to 9-1 and will secure the minor premiership by winning its remaining matches against Adelaide and Richmond. Essendon, 1-9, is among three one-win teams seeking to avoid the wooden spoon.

Sydney defeated Collingwood 12.8 (80) to 4.5 (29), with Chloe Molloy and Cynthia Hamilton kicking three goals each by the opening minute of the second term. Taylor Smith, a forward turned ruck, also kicked three goals. The seventh-placed Swans are 7-3 and remain in contention for a home final with two rounds left.

GWS edged Hawthorn 7.13 (55) to 7.12 (54) at Henson Park after Aine McDonagh missed a snap with 18 seconds remaining. The Giants’ win came in Tilly Lucas-Rodd’s 100-match milestone game. Fremantle also held off St Kilda, winning 7.9 (51) to 6.4 (40), as Noa McNaughton helped turn the match late. The Dockers moved into eighth place at 5-5.