Melbourne Demons vs Brisbane Lions LIVE: Follow AFLW finals week 1 qualifying final scores, results, odds, squads and start time from Ikon Park in Carlton.
Melbourne Demons vs Brisbane Lions AFLW LIVE: Dees, Lions chase preliminary final spot
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2.59pm
Lions advance into preliminary final; Demons wait for opponent
The Demons sliced the Lions’ lead to 13 points after a late goal by Alyssa Bannan, but it did not matter, as the visitors still booked a home preliminary final. They will have a week off, and play either Hawthorn or Carlton.
As for the Demons, they will face the winner of today’s second game, between the Saints and Crows.
Work to do: Demons coach Mick Stinear.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
2.54pm
Anderson best afield, drills her second goal
Alexandra Anderson has been superb today, now booting her second goal of the afternoon. That was pivotal. Anderson has 26 touches, including three clearances.
Deep thinker: Lions coach Craig Starcevich.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
2.52pm
Replay: How the Lions extended their lead
2.51pm
Demons still alive
This has been an enjoyable final quarter, the contest opening up. Now it’s the Demons’ turn to hit back, with Georgia Gall converting a set shot. Melbourne’s pressure factor today is at a season-low 199. Can they lift in the final minutes?
2.48pm
And the attendance total is …
Official attendance at Ikon Park today is 3711.
2.47pm
Lions take a game-high lead
The Lions make it two straight, and potentially a match-winning break, after Lily Postlethwaite capitalises on another Demons turnover. Postlethwaite converts her first goal of the season, giving the Lions a 19-point break. She began the day in defence but has been sent to a wing. What can the Demons do from here with eight minutes left?
2.45pm
But the Lions respond … it’s game on
And just as we hit the button, the Lions respond with Alexandra Anderson dashing into the goal square and soccering a loose ball through off her shin. The Lions lead by 13 points.
2.43pm
Demons get the first goal
Tayla Harris does well to bring the ball to ground inside 50, allowing Ryleigh Wotherspoon to pounce on the loose ball and convert, Just what the Demons needed. Lions lead by seven points.
2.34pm
Here we go – what can the Demons’ conjure?
Kate Hore has been magnificent but the goal-kicking great needs more help if the Demons are to progress into a preliminary final. The Lions have their biggest lead of the afternoon – 14 points.
Here’s my chance: Melbourne’s Tahlia Gillard looks to take possession.Credit: Getty Images
2.32pm
Lions goal … just on the siren
That was huge. Ellie Hampson has her second goal of the afternoon, the latest just as time expires in the third term, giving the Lions a 14-point lead.
Since quarter-time, the Lions have scored six goals to one despite both teams generating 18 inside 50s each, per the AFL. The Lions closing out the quarter well, winning the last six clearances of the term.
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