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West Coast, Gold Coast, and Port Adelaide secure historic wins in AFLW

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

West Coast, Gold Coast, and Port Adelaide secure historic wins in AFLW
Summary

In a landmark weekend for AFLW, West Coast, Gold Coast, and Port Adelaide secured victories over their more established rivals. West Coast defeated Fremantle in their first Western Derby win, while Gold Coast claimed their inaugural QClash victory against Brisbane. Port Adelaide triumphed in the latest Showdown against Adelaide, marking their second consecutive win. This weekend's results reflect a changing dynamic in the league, as the 'little sisters' of the competition turned the tables on their older counterparts. The victories followed Sydney's earlier win over Greater Western Sydney, further solidifying the shift in competitive balance within the league.

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  • •West Coast defeats Fremantle in their first Western Derby win.
  • •Gold Coast earns first victory against Brisbane in their QClash history.
  • •Port Adelaide claims second straight Showdown win over Adelaide.
  • •All 'little sisters' have now beaten older rivals in recent matchups.
  • •Record crowds attended the Showdown and Derby matches this weekend.
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  • 7:00 PMAFL — AFLW's 'little sisters' enjoyed a coming-of-age weekend
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West Coast, Gold Coast and Port Adelaide followed Sydney's recent win to get the best of their more established state rivals

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