COLLINGWOOD RODE OUT a slow start to grind out their second win from two in the AFLW season with a 45-16 win over Geelong Cats.
Mayo woman Sarah Rowe scored a brilliant goal to put the contest beyond Geelong in the final quarter. Cavan’s Aishling Sheridan assisted the effort with one of her 12 possessions and also provided two behinds to the Magpies’ tally.
The Pies' Irish stars combine as Rowe kicks their second in a minute 🇮🇪#AFLWPride | #AFLWPiesCats pic.twitter.com/ojAXDCXv1x
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FT: @CollingwoodAFLW 6.9 (45) defeat @catswomens 2.4 (16).
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The Pies turn on the jets after half-time to go 2-0 ⚫️⚪️#AFLWPride | #AFLWPiesCats pic.twitter.com/Yjj5QBOdmI
In this morning’s other game, Dublin’s Sinead Goldrick played her part as Melbourne Demons also went two from two in the new season. Melbourne beat Richmond 44-16 thanks to goals from Kate Hore and Alyssa Bannon, with Goldrick taking on 11 possessions and a tackle.
