{"id":105808,"date":"2025-08-30T03:26:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T03:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/105808\/"},"modified":"2025-08-30T03:26:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T03:26:08","slug":"crows-out-with-a-point-to-prove-as-giants-hunt-first-win-follow-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/105808\/","title":{"rendered":"Crows out with a point to prove as Giants hunt first win. Follow LIVE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article__summary\">\n                Follow all the action from Saturday&#8217;s round three AFLW matches\n            <\/p>\n<p>                                Tarni Evans attempts to mark the ball during the AFLW R3 match between Greater Western Sydney and Kuwarna (Adelaide) at Henson Park on August 30, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos<\/p>\n<p>KUWARNA will be out to prove its still a contender in 2025 when it faces Greater Western Sydney on Saturday, while the Giants will be hunting for their first win of the season.<\/p>\n<p>After a shock loss to Euro-Yroke in round one, the Crows steadied the ship last week with a commanding victory over Geelong.<\/p>\n<p>CROWS v GIANTS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afl.com.au\/aflw\/matches\/7885\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Full match coverage and stats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In long-time coach Matthew Clarke&#8217;s final season at the helm, the Crows are aiming to go out with a bang and win the flag.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a strong first quarter last week against Collingwood, the Giants were overrun late and this week face the daunting prospect of a Crows side with a point to prove.<\/p>\n<p>Euro-Yroke will be looking to bounce back after last week&#8217;s demoralising loss against Narrm, but face a Waalitj-Marawar side with a point to prove.<\/p>\n<p>The Saints were simply outclassed against the Demons, and will be aiming to return to the fluid ball movement they displayed in round one.<\/p>\n<p>SAINTS v EAGLES <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afl.com.au\/aflw\/matches\/7880\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Full match coverage and stats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Eagles were pipped at the post last week against Essendon, and will be keen to return to the winners list against the Saints.<\/p>\n<p>Boasting a side stacked with young talent such as Ella Roberts, Lucia Painter and Jess Rentsch, the Eagles pose a massive obstacle for the Saints<\/p>\n<p>After last week&#8217;s resounding win, Sydney is quickly establishing itself as a force to be reckoned with this season.<\/p>\n<p>With Chloe Molloy in career-best form, the Swans have run amuck in both of their two games.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>CATS v SWANS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afl.com.au\/aflw\/matches\/7881\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Full match coverage and stats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Geelong meanwhile is still searching for its first win of the season, with injuries already taking a massive toll.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Two winless sides meet on Saturday afternoon, when Yartapuulti hosts Gold Coast.<\/p>\n<p>The Suns will be out to net their first victory under new coach Rhyce Shaw after two lacklustre efforts so far in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>POWER v SUNS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afl.com.au\/aflw\/matches\/7879\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Full match coverage and stats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Amelie Borg will be a welcome addition to a Power side that struggled defensively last week against North Melbourne.<\/p>\n<p>Fresh off a hard-fought win against Carlton last week, Hawthorn will be out to keep its winning streak alive when it visits the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night.<\/p>\n<p>The Bulldogs tasted victory last week against Richmond, but have their work cut out for themselves with the high-flying Hawks and their slick ball movement.<\/p>\n<p>BULLDOGS v HAWKS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afl.com.au\/aflw\/matches\/7887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Full match coverage and stats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Hawks will still be without star midfielder Jas Fleming (knee), while defender Jenna Richardson returns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Follow all the action from Saturday&#8217;s round three AFLW matches Tarni Evans attempts to mark the ball 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