Eagles Secure Historic AFLW Finals Spot as Swans Falter
Daisy Pearce's West Coast Eagles advanced to the AFLW finals for the first time following a surprising three-point loss by the Sydney Swans against the Essendon Bombers at Coffs Harbour.
Key Match Outcomes
- The Swans suffered a 2.2 (14) to 1.5 (11) defeat, missing their chance to qualify for the finals.
- Power dominated the Giants with an 11.15 (81) to 3.6 (24) victory.
- The Demons overcame the Cats 9.5 (59) to 6.9 (45), ending Geelong's hopes of a farewell win for three retiring players.
- Bottom-placed Suns defeated the Tigers 5.9 (39) to 3.7 (25).
Match Details: Swans vs Essendon
The Swans only needed a win against the injury-hit Bombers, who were on an eight-game losing streak, to secure their finals spot. However, Essendon took an early lead in the final quarter, 14-2, when Sophie Alexander scored a goal.
Sydney narrowed the gap to three points late in the game, with Zippy Fish scoring their first goal with four minutes left, creating a nail-biting finale. Despite relentless pressure from the Swans, Essendon held firm to claim the narrow victory.
"The Bombers were able to hold firm to record the 2.2 (14) to 1.5 (11) win."
Impact on West Coast Eagles
West Coast's path to their inaugural AFLW finals berth was secured by Essendon's unexpected win. The Eagles had lost to Carlton the previous night but benefitted from the Swans' failure to clinch the game.
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