Gold Coast Suns defeat Port Adelaide in AFLW thriller

The Gold Coast Suns secured a narrow three-point victory over Port Adelaide in a low-scoring AFLW match played in blustery conditions. The Suns won with a final score of 2. 5 (17) to 1. 8 (14).

Daisy D'Arcy led the Gold Coast performance with 34 disposals and 694 meters gained. Other notable contributors included Niamh McLaughlin with 24 disposals and Charlie Rowbottom with 22 disposals and 11 tackles. Havana Harris scored the decisive goal in the third quarter, which held up through a scoreless final term.

For Port Adelaide, Gemma Houghton provided the team's only goal in the opening quarter. Despite a late attempt to win the match in the final 30 seconds, the Suns successfully spoiled a potential mark to secure the win. The result leaves both teams with two wins and two losses.