Melbourne’s rampaging begin to their AFLW title defence has continued with a cruel thrashing of GWS in Canberra on Sunday evening.
Backing up their season-opening 42-point win in opposition to Collingwood, the Demons had minimal bother placing away the Giants 15.9 (99) to three.4 (22).
They kicked three unanswered objectives within the second time period after which seven with out response within the final quarter to blow GWS away and declare the 77-point outcome.
A surprising captain’s contribution from Kate Hore proved precisely what her facet wanted. She was fully untouchable in a five-goal, 23-disposal outing.
What minimal assist she wanted she acquired from hard-working on-baller Tyla Hanks, who racked up 12 clearances and 30 touches to assist the Demons take management within the center after the Giants made a sizzling begin.
GWS’ Georgia Garnett goaled within the opening seconds but it surely was the final time the Giants would lead, with Hore slotting three majors within the first quarter alone.
The class distinction between the perimeters was on full present within the second time period as Melbourne dominated each side of the competition and saved the Giants scoreless, with just some butchered possibilities in entrance of objective permitting the scores to stay considerably shut.
GWS stalwart Nicola Barr celebrated her fiftieth outing with a sometimes gritty show, standing as much as stop any extra scoreboard injury with a team-high 23 possessions and 9 clearances.
But the Demons closed the present in type, with Alyssa Bannan and Olivia Purcell producing stylish snaps as they piled on late objectives in opposition to a tiring opponent.
The highly effective Demons have now gained 11 straight video games since spherical 4 final season and once more look one of many sides to beat.
It’s a unique story for the Giants, who’re 0-2 after falling to previously-winless Sydney final weekend.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
