Arabic version: فيسيو تقود كارلتون وسيدني تبلغ نصف نهائي دوري AFLW

According to ABC News, Darcy Vescio kicked two goals in her 100th game as Carlton defeated Hawthorn 6.7 (43) to 6.2 (38), securing a preliminary final meeting with Melbourne. Sydney also advanced, beating Geelong 8.2 (50) to 7.5 (47) at Kardinia Park to set up a clash with two-time defending premiers North Melbourne.

Hawthorn raced to a game-high 19-point lead in the first quarter at Princes Park after dominating the early clearances. Carlton narrowed the margin through Tara Bohanna, then Lila Keck helped spark the Blues’ response before Lily Goss converted after a contentious 50-metre penalty to leave the margin at four points by half-time.

Vescio put Carlton in front for the first time in the third quarter after winning a free kick. Hawthorn regained the lead through Mackenzie Eardley, but Sophie McKay put the Blues back ahead after Vescio forced the ball forward. Eardley scored again late, before Vescio took a contested mark and kicked the winning goal. Carlton captain Abbie McKay had 29 disposals and nine clearances, while Hawthorn’s Aine McDonagh missed a close-range chance with two minutes remaining.

Sydney’s victory was overshadowed by a concerning injury to Geelong ruck Piper Dunlop, who suffered a head clash with Tanya Kennedy in the third quarter. Dunlop became unsteady after initially getting to her feet and was taken from the field on a motorised cart after play was stopped for nine minutes. Geelong said she was taken to hospital for further precautionary assessment.

Chloe Molloy kicked all three of her goals in the first half and took a key late mark for the Swans, who reached their first AFLW preliminary final. Geelong cut Sydney’s early final-quarter 16-point advantage to four points through goals to Chloe Scheer and Jacqueline Perry, but Scheer’s subsequent behind was the final score. The Cats exited in straight sets after losing only once in the regular season.