Geelong's midfield shines as Cats face West Coast in round 10
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 9:19 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

In round 10 of the 2026 AFL season, Geelong demonstrated improved ball movement against West Coast, highlighted by Nina Morrison's impactful play. The Cats' midfield, led by Georgie Prespakis, is becoming increasingly dangerous ahead of finals. Meanwhile, Adelaide ended Gold Coast's six-game winning streak, showcasing potential for finals if they qualify. Brisbane's Belle Dawes stood out in a necessary midfield role against Port Adelaide, energizing the Lions with her defensive efforts. Additionally, Melbourne's offense proved versatile in a match against Richmond, with multiple players contributing to the scoring despite missing key players. Fremantle's Noa McNaughton also made a significant impact in her debut season, scoring crucial goals.
- •Geelong's midfield improvement becomes a key factor for finals approach.
- •Nina Morrison and Georgie Prespakis were instrumental in Geelong's play.
- •Adelaide wins handily against Gold Coast, improving playoff chances.
- •Belle Dawes led Brisbane with critical tackles and game energy.
- •Melbourne showed scoring depth with nine different goalkickers against Richmond.
- 9:19 AMAFL — Nine things we learned: The Cats' midfield is making them a genuine premiership threat
"Belle Dawes is still Brisbane's barometer, the Demons have no shortage of avenues to goal and more lessons from round 10
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