Overview
- Melbourne defeated Adelaide 9.6 (60) to 7.7 (49) after trailing by 13 at half-time, earning a preliminary final against undefeated North Melbourne.
- Captain Kate Hore kicked three goals and amassed 26 disposals, with Shelley Heath and Maggie Mahony influential in the decisive final term.
- The loss brought a formal end to premiership coach Matthew Clarke’s time in charge of Adelaide, as foreshadowed before the season.
- Carlton crushed Hawthorn 11.13 (79) to 4.9 (33) after a 4.7 to 0.0 opening quarter, setting up a preliminary final at Brighton Homes Arena against Brisbane.
- Hawthorn vice-captain Eliza West was subbed out with concussion in the second half, while Carlton emerged with no new injuries.