Adelaide has claimed their third premiership in six AFLW seasons to cement their dynasty as the greatest team in the competition.
The comprehensive 13-point win over Melbourne at Adelaide Oval on Saturday afternoon continues the Crows' stranglehold they’ve held over the competition since its inception in 2016.
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It’s sweet redemption after losing last year’s Grand Final to Brisbane, as Chelsea Randall’s side exorcised their demons from last year with an intense first half.
While they didn’t capitalise to the full extent, Adelaide always looked the better side as Melbourne’s stars struggled to work their way into the game.
Forward Danielle Porter was electric for the home side with two goals, while Erin Phillips stood up once again when it counted, recording 17 disposals and a goal.
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Her rival, Daisy Pearce, worked her way into the contest in the second half to finish with 16 possessions in a spirited performance from the Melbourne skipper.
Teammate and fellow All Australian forward Tayla Harris couldn’t find herself on the end of the Demons’ plays, finishing with just five disposals and no goals.
Inaccurate kicking threatened to cost the Crows early as they butchered plenty of good looks, but their sheer weight of inside fifties eventually shone through on the scoreboard.
While their forward line was impressive, it was Adelaide's defence that also deserved plenty of credit. Melbourne couldn’t buy a goal, Pearce’s side scoreless just minutes before half time.
Alyssa Bannan swooped and goaled to keep the Demons in the contest at just 10 points down in the shadows of the main break, but patrons could agree Adelaide deserved to be further in the front.
Melbourne continued pressing in the third term as Pearce upped the anti herself, however Adelaide looked the better side and deservedly came out with the win after turning up the heat in the final quarter.
Anne Hatchard was named best on ground for her dynamic game in the midfield, racking up a game-high 26 disposals, nine marks and six tackl