Overview
- West Coast host Carlton on Friday needing victory to secure a first-ever finals berth, with Ella Roberts and Abbygail Bushby returning and Jess Rentsch suspended.
- Carlton regain captain Abbie McKay and vice-captain Mimi Hill for the trip west, with a win guaranteeing finals and a loss leaving their fate dependent on other results.
- North Melbourne have sealed the minor premiership and remain unbeaten, and a win over second-placed Hawthorn tonight would set a new AFL/VFL/AFLW consecutive-wins record.
- Adelaide face a must-win against Fremantle on Sunday to reach the eight, with Niamh Kelly out concussed and Chelsea Randall named in the Crows' squad.
- Sydney confirmed co-captain Chloe Molloy is out for the season with a back injury as the Swans seek a win over Essendon to keep their finals hopes alive.