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Demons claim top spot as Cats maintain winning ways

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Demons claim top spot as Cats maintain winning ways. (2026, September 19). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-19/aflw-demons-blues-cats-magpies-power-swans-dockers-bulldogs/107172550

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On September 19, the Melbourne Demons claimed first place on the AFLW ladder after defeating the Carlton Blues by 34 points. During this match, Georgia Gall was injured and had to leave the field with an ankle injury. Also on the same day, the Geelong Cats maintained their winning streak with a decisive 41-point victory over the Collingwood Magpies.
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On Saturday, September 19, the Melbourne Demons secured a crucial victory against the Carlton Blues with a final score of 58-24. This win propelled the Demons to the top spot on the AFLW ladder. Meanwhile, in another match that day, the Geelong Cats continued their winning streak by defeating Collingwood Magpies with a decisive score of 90-49, marking their fifth consecutive victory this season. These results underscore the competitive nature and shifting dynamics within the league as teams vie for playoff positions.

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Topics

Blues Cats Demons Hawks Magpies

Subjects

Demons ORG · 4× Blues ORG · 3× Cats ORG · 3× Magpies ORG · 3× Bulldogs ORG · 2× Dockers ORG · 2× Hawks ORG · 2× Kangaroos ORG · 2× Power ORG · 2× Swans ORG · 2×

Narrative

Geelong recorded its fifth straight win over the season after beating Collingwood by 41 points.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-19
2026-09-19 · ABC News (AU)
Demons claim top spot as Cats maintain winning ways · mixed framing

Claims (3 extracted, 1 hedged)

Fri, 18 Sept, 5:45 pm, Final score, Hawks 32, Kangaroos 25 Sat, 19 Sept, 12:35 pm, Final score, Magpies 49, Cats 90 Sat, 19 Sept, 1:05 pm, Final score, Demons 58, Blues 24 Sat, 19 Sept, 2:35 pm, Final score, Power 27, Swans 41 Sat, 19 Sept, 3:05 pm, Live score, Dockers 4.6 30, Bulldogs 6.4 40 Sun, 20 Sept, 12:35 pm, Game not started, Giants versus Tigers Sun, 20 Sept, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Bombers versus Suns Sun, 20 Sept, 3:05 pm, Game not started, Saints versus Eagles Sun, 20 Sept, 5:05 pm, Game not started, Lions versus Crows Thu, 24 Sept, 7:15 pm, Game not started, Cats versus Hawks Fri, 25 Sept, 12:05 pm, Game not started, Bombers versus Eagles Fri, 25 Sept, 2:05 pm, Game not started, Bulldogs versus Power Fri, 25 Sept, 4:05 pm, Game not started, Blues versus Tigers Fri, 25 Sept, 7:15 pm, Game not started, Demons versus Kangaroos Sun, 27 Sept, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Magpies versus Giants Sun, 27 Sept, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Crows versus Dockers Sun, 27 Sept, 3:05 pm, Game not started, Swans versus Lions Sun, 27 Sept, 5:05 pm, Game not started, Suns versus Saints Demons beat Blues by 34 points to claim top spot on AFLW ladder as Cats defeat Magpies In short: Melbourne remains undefeated following a 34-point victory over Carlton. uncertain
Melbourne → start → Carlton
The Demons' win came at a cost, with Georgia Gall leaving the field with an ankle injury. asserted
Gall → come → injury
Geelong recorded its fifth straight win over the season after beating Collingwood by 41 points. asserted
Geelong → record → points
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