Crows win after outburst, Eagles collect AFLW victory

Brisbane's wait to ignite their AFLW season will continue, as an ugly moment of madness contributed to their nine-point loss to Adelaide.

Last year's grand finalists entered Sunday's clash at Brighton Homes Arena desperate to find form after suffering their third loss in four games with a five-point defeat to West Coast last Saturday.

But a brain-snap move in the third quarter by Lions defender Lily-Rose Williamson - wrapping her arms around the neck of Teah Charlton inside the forward 50 - severely damaged their chances.

The midfielder scored from the ensuing free kick and the Lions didn't recover until late in the final term as the visitors secured a 5.9 (39) to 4.6 (30) victory.

Brisbane (2-4) were left stunned as the Crows held them goalless in the first quarter while kicking two majors of their own.

But the Lions stepped up as midfielders Orla O'Dwyer and Shanae Davison slotted settling goals to reduce the visitors' lead to two points at halftime.

The visitors restored their advantage when forward Hannah Munyard poked the ball through the middle before Charlton scored.

Crows forward India Rasheed grabbed a major, but teenager Asher Fearn-Wannan and midfielder Catherine Svarc kicked consolation goals.

While Adelaide (3-3) claimed their first win against Brisbane since 2022, they will hope Olivia Gorman is fit after she suffered a knee injury.

Regardless, midfielder Ebony Marinoff was inspirational, posting 24 disposals and 10 clearances while Charlton had 17 disposals, 12 tackles and a goal.

Intercept to seal the win 💪Grace Kelly went back with courage to ice Adelaide's victory over Brisbane.@VirginAustralia | #AFLWLionsCrows pic.twitter.com/DenyPXqfwj— AFL Women's (@aflwomens) September 20, 2026

For Brisbane, Alexandra Anderson (32 disposals, 14 tackles) was the standout while Isabel Dawes notched 24 disposals.

Elsewhere, West Coast weathered windy conditions to secure a 5.6 (36) to 3.7 (25) win over cellar-dwellers St Kilda at RSEA Park.

The Eagles (2-4) kept their slim finals hopes alive as midfielder Ella Roberts dazzled with 25 disposals and nine tackles.