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Demons Rout Goalless Suns by 87 Points to Climb to Second

A bold choice to kick into the wind set up a six-goal finish that underlined Melbourne's momentum.

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Overview

  • Melbourne beat Gold Coast 13.15 (93) to 0.6 (6) at Casey Fields, holding the Suns goalless and recording their highest score of the season.
  • The result lifted the Demons to 6–1 and second on the AFLW ladder, with the Suns at 1–6 in 17th.
  • Tyla Hanks led the way with 25 disposals, 11 score involvements and a goal, while Kate Hore drove clearance work.
  • Megan Fitzsimon produced 21 disposals and 15 tackles and kicked the opening goal after 25 seconds in a display described as career-best.
  • Melbourne elected to kick into a strong breeze early and closed with six final‑term goals as Gold Coast lost Claudia Whitfort to a right hamstring, with late concerns for Clara Fitzpatrick and Jac Dupuy.