AFLW stunner as Geelong star Aishling Moloney kicks a goal from halfway in big win over Collingwood

Geelong forward Aishling Moloney produced a goal-of-the-year contender as the Cats cruised to a big win over Collingwood at Victoria Park.

Knowing a win would shore up their position inside the top eight, the Cats (5-1) were given a scare when the winless Magpies levelled scores minutes after the main break.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Aishling Moloney’s incredible goal from halfway

But the visitors flicked a switch, finding six goals in an electrifying third quarter to take a 31-point lead into the final break and eventually run out 14.6 (90) to 7.7 (49) victors.

One of those majors was from Moloney, who booted the ball from halfway before it took a favourable flurry of bounces and crept into the goal.

“Moloney is going to kick a goal from the halfway line! Oh my goodness me ... Moloney with a little big of magic,” Kelli Underwood said on Fox Footy.

The Cats tightened the screws in the final quarter, keeping Collingwood goal-less to seal their fifth straight win.

Midfielders Nina Morrison (30 disposals), Mikayla Bowen (29 disposals) and Georgie Prespakis (12 clearances) were prolific for the Cats, while Moloney and Chloe Scheer grabbed three and four majors respectively.

While the loss kept Collingwood (0-6) winless, they enjoyed a highlight when half-forward Olivia Lewis booted a goal on her AFLW debut after shifting from Super Netball’s Melbourne Mavericks to the Magpies.

Lewis was a late call-up on Saturday morning because of an illness to midfielder Bri Davey.

Meanwhile, Melbourne are the only unbeaten side after six rounds of the AFLW season, producing a statement 34-point win over Carlton at Casey Fields.

But they may count the cost of Saturday’s 8.10 (58) to 3.6 (24) win after star forward Georgia Gall limped off in the third quarter with an ankle injury.

A day after Hawthorn manufactured a mighty upset to topple heavyweights North Melbourne, the Demons knew a win on Saturday would lift them into top spot and give them a perfect 6-0 start to their campaign.

The Blues were spirited in the opening half, but Melbourne slotted four straight goals in the third quarter to set up victory.