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Suns stamp AFLW top-four credentials as Crows rebound

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Suns stamp AFLW top-four credentials as Crows rebound. (2026, October 10). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-11/suns-stamp-aflw-top-four-credentials-as-crows-rebound/107252690

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The Gold Coast Suns secured their position among the top four teams in the AFLW with a decisive 61-39 victory over the Melbourne Demons on Saturday evening. Adelaide Crows also bounced back with a strong performance, defeating Richmond Tigers by 32 points later that day. Geelong Cats meanwhile topped GWS Giants with an overwhelming 96-33 win to move into first place in the league standings.
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On Saturday, October 10, the Gold Coast Suns secured their position in the AFLW's top four by defeating Melbourne (the Demons) with a score of 61-39 in Mackay. This victory was significant as it marked the first time the Suns had beaten Melbourne during the season. Meanwhile, Adelaide Crows also strengthened their standing with an impressive win against Collingwood Magpies, winning 62-30, while Geelong Cats dominated Giants with a score of 96-33. These results have solidified several teams' positions in the league standings as they approach the finals.

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Topics

Bombers Bulldogs Magpies Melbourne Saints

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Melbourne GPE · 3× Bombers ORG · 2× Bulldogs ORG · 2× Cats ORG · 2× Eagles ORG · 2× Giants ORG · 2× Magpies ORG · 2× Power ORG · 2× Saints ORG · 2× Tigers ORG · 2×

Narrative

Fri, 9 Oct, 7:15 pm, Final score, Bulldogs 65, Bombers 22 Sat, 10 Oct, 1:05 pm, Final score, Saints 39, Magpies 37 Sat, 10 Oct, 3:05 pm, Final score, Power 26, Eagles 22 Sat, 10 Oct, 5:05 pm, Final score, Cats 96, Giants 33 Sat, 10 Oct, 7:15 pm, Final score, Tigers 30, Crows 62 Sat, 10 Oct, 8:15 pm, Final score, Suns 61, Demons 39 Sun, 11 Oct, 12:35 pm, Game not started, Kangaroos versus Dockers Sun, 11 Oct, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Hawks versus Lions Sun, 11 Oct, 3:05 pm, Game not started, Swans versus Blues Fri, 16 Oct, 7:15 pm, Game not started, Demons versus Tigers Sat, 17 Oct, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Crows versus Suns Sat, 17 Oct, 3:05 pm, Game not started, Blues versus Bulldogs Sat, 17 Oct, 5:05 pm, Game not started, Lions versus Power Sat, 17 Oct, 7:15 pm, Game not started, Eagles versus Cats Sun, 18 Oct, 12:30 pm, Game not started, Magpies versus Swans Sun, 18 Oct, 2:35 pm, Game not started, Giants versus Hawks Sun, 18 Oct, 3:05 pm, Game not started, Bombers versus Kangaroos Sun, 18 Oct, 5:05 pm, Game not started, Dockers versus Saints Gold Coast Suns beat Melbourne for first time to consolidate top-four spot, wins for Adelaide, Geelong In short: Gold Coast Suns have consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 22-point win over flag contenders Melbourne in Mackay.
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Suns stamp AFLW top-four credentials as Crows rebound · assertive framing

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Fri, 9 Oct, 7:15 pm, Final score, Bulldogs 65, Bombers 22 Sat, 10 Oct, 1:05 pm, Final score, Saints 39, Magpies 37 Sat, 10 Oct, 3:05 pm, Final score, Power 26, Eagles 22 Sat, 10 Oct, 5:05 pm, Final score, Cats 96, Giants 33 Sat, 10 Oct, 7:15 pm, Final score, Tigers 30, Crows 62 Sat, 10 Oct, 8:15 pm, Final score, Suns 61, Demons 39 Sun, 11 Oct, 12:35 pm, Game not started, Kangaroos versus Dockers Sun, 11 Oct, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Hawks versus Lions Sun, 11 Oct, 3:05 pm, Game not started, Swans versus Blues Fri, 16 Oct, 7:15 pm, Game not started, Demons versus Tigers Sat, 17 Oct, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Crows versus Suns Sat, 17 Oct, 3:05 pm, Game not started, Blues versus Bulldogs Sat, 17 Oct, 5:05 pm, Game not started, Lions versus Power Sat, 17 Oct, 7:15 pm, Game not started, Eagles versus Cats Sun, 18 Oct, 12:30 pm, Game not started, Magpies versus Swans Sun, 18 Oct, 2:35 pm, Game not started, Giants versus Hawks Sun, 18 Oct, 3:05 pm, Game not started, Bombers versus Kangaroos Sun, 18 Oct, 5:05 pm, Game not started, Dockers versus Saints Gold Coast Suns beat Melbourne for first time to consolidate top-four spot, wins for Adelaide, Geelong In short: Gold Coast Suns have consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 22-point win over flag contenders Melbourne in Mackay. asserted
Suns → start → Mackay
Geelong beat GWS by 63 points to go top of the ladder, while Adelaide downed Richmond by 32 points in Melbourne. asserted
Adelaide → beat → Melbourne
North Melbourne can re-take top spot if they beat Fremantle on Sunday. asserted
they → re → Sunday
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