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Conti Leads Richmond to First AFLW Win, Upsetting Adelaide by 11 Points

A second-half surge at Ikon Park turned Crows turnovers into goals and lifted the Tigers off the bottom.

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Overview

  • Richmond beat Adelaide 8.10 (58) to 6.11 (47) in Round 8 to snap a season-long winless run.
  • After trailing before halftime, the Tigers outscored the Crows six goals to two in the second half, with all three third‑term goals coming from turnovers.
  • Monique Conti starred with 35 disposals, six clearances and a goal in a standout midfield display.
  • Ellie McKenzie kicked a career-best three goals, while captain Katie Brennan added two.
  • The result moved Richmond to 17th ahead of Gold Coast, ended Adelaide’s three-game streak and dropped the Crows to fifth at 5-2, as Richmond monitors a knee issue for defender Gabby Seymour.