2018 AFL Women 's Grand final - Wikipedia 2018 AFL Women 's Grand final 2018 AFL Women 's Grand Final Ikon Park, venue for the 2018 AFL Women 's Grand Final, as seen during an AFLW match in 2017. Western Bulldogs Brisbane 4.3 ( 27 ) 3.3 ( 21 ) WB 0.1 ( 1 ) 0.1 ( 1 ) 3.2 ( 20 ) 4.3 ( 27 ) BL 1.1 ( 7 ) 1.1 ( 7 ) 1.1 ( 7 ) 3.3 ( 21 ) Date 24 March 2018 Stadium Ikon Park Attendance 7,083 Broadcast in Australia Network Seven Network ← 2017 2019 → The 2018 AFL Women 's Grand Final was an Australian rules football match held on 24 March 2018 to determine the premiers of the 2018 AFL Women 's season, the league 's second season. It was contested by the Western Bulldogs and Brisbane and was won by the Western Bulldogs. The Bulldogs claimed their first AFL Women 's premiership, whilst Brisbane suffered their second consecutive loss in a Grand Final. Contents 1 Background 1.1 Qualification 1.2 Venue 2 Match summary 3 Teams 4 Scorecard 5 Media coverage 6 References 7 External links Background The Australian Football League ( AFL ) continued with the top - two qualification system, whereby the two highest ranked clubs would qualify for the grand final, rather than having a finals series. The date of the match clashed with the opening round of the 2018 AFL season, however the start time of 12 : 35 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time allowed the match to conclude before the first AFL premiership match to be held later that day, which featured the Brisbane men 's team. Qualification Pos Team Pld PF PA % Pts Qualification Western Bulldogs ( P ) 7 5 0 312 219 142.5 20 Grand Final Brisbane 7 0 248 196 126.5 16 Melbourne 7 0 278 240 115.8 16 Greater Western Sydney 7 224 242 92.6 14 5 Adelaide 7 230 249 92.4 14 6 Collingwood 7 0 281 254 110.6 12 7 Fremantle 7 0 230 256 89.8 12 8 Carlton 7 5 0 173 320 54.1 8 Source : AFL.com.au Rules for classification : 1 ) points ; 2 ) percentage ; 3 ) number of points for. Entering the final round of the regular season, five clubs were a mathematical chance of qualifying for the grand final, with the Bulldogs tied with Melbourne on points but ahead on percentage in the top two positions. The Brisbane Lions were considered the least likely to qualify, as they were in fifth place and needed to defeat Greater Western Sydney away from home and then rely on results in other matches. Brisbane 's surprise 40 - point win against Greater Western Sydney saw them leapfrog Adelaide, Greater Western Sydney and Melbourne into second place. The Bulldogs narrowly defeated Melbourne the following night, thereby clinching qualification and keeping Brisbane 's season alive. Adelaide were considered strong favourites in the final match of the regular season against Collingwood, but Collingwood ran away with a surprise victory to ensure that Brisbane retained second position and qualified for their second consecutive grand final. Adelaide 's match was watched on television by the Brisbane players, who celebrated wildly after it concluded. Despite the loss, Adelaide coach Bec Goddard congratulated the Western Bulldogs and Brisbane Lions for clinching the two spots in the grand final, saying `` the two sides... are in there and I 'm sure they will have a cracking contest next week. '' Venue It was announced by the AFL that the 2018 AFL Women 's Grand Final would be played at Ikon Park. The decision was made on the basis that Ikon Park could manage a greater capacity than the Western Bulldogs ' home ground the Whitten Oval. It was the first time an AFL Women 's Grand Final was played in Melbourne. Match summary The game was played in wet and blustery conditions, with heavy rain falling in the hours leading up to the game. This kept the crowd numbers down, with most huddled under the sheltered areas, and caused the scheduled pre-match entertainment by Missy Higgins to be cancelled. The first quarter opened with a Brisbane goal. Speedster Kate McCarthy brought the ball out of the centre and delivered it to forward Jess Wuetschner, who found Sophie Conway unmarked 20 metres out from goal with a precision pass. Conway then converted. Monique Conti was voted best on ground Conway had another opportunity a few minutes later, but chose to attempt a snap shot herself rather than send the ball to Wuetschner, who was alone in the goal square, and missed everything. Conway 's goal was the only one kicked by either side in the first half. The Western Bulldogs seemed unable to get past key Brisbane defender Kate Lutkins. Kaitlyn Ashmore also had an opportunity from 15 metres out just before the half time siren, but also missed everything. After the half time break, the rain abated, and Bulldogs midfielders Ellie Blackburn and Emma Kearney began to wrest control of the centre of the oval. The game remained tough and physical, with Kearney, who was well - contained by Brisbane tagger Nat Exon for most of the day, turning aside assistance offered by one of the trainers, and there were injury concerns for Kirsty Lamb. Deanna Berry somehow evaded two defenders and managed to kick the Bulldogs ' first goal with a long shot from outside the 50 metre arc. This was followed in quick succession by another, dribbled in by Kirsten McLeod, who had been brought in to replace the suspended Katie Brennan, but had not touched the ball in the first half. Monique Conti, an 18 - year old who also played in the basketball grand final with the Melbourne Boomers, and wound up being voted best on ground, concluded the third term with a goal from a ball delivered to her by McLeod, giving the Bulldogs a 14 point lead. The Brisbane Lions fought back in the final quarter. Wuetschner dribbled in a goal to peg the Bulldogs ' lead back to eight points. Kearney responded with a fourth Bulldogs goal, but Wuetschner kicked her second in reply. In the dying minutes of the game, the Brisbane Lions surged forward, seeking a fourth major that would tie the game and send it into extra time. The ball was marked in the dying seconds of the game by Bulldogs ' defender Naomi Ferres, who grasped it as the final siren sounded. When it came time to raise the winner 's cup at the end of medal presentations, acting captain Ellie Blackburn declared : `` I ca n't hold that cup up alone -- KB, get up here ! '' The two raised the cup together, Brennan lifting her shirt to reveal the Bulldogs ' guernsey beneath. The gesture invoked memories of the 2016 AFL Grand Final, when injured Bulldogs skipper Robert Murphy was similarly called up on stage to raise the cup. Teams The teams were announced on 22 March. Western Bulldogs captain Katie Brennan was a prominent exclusion from the team, after she was suspended by the Tribunal for a sling tackle executed in the final match of the home - and - away season against Melbourne. The tribunal 's decision to reject Brennan 's appeal was met with surprise by some, who thought the punishment was not in line with expectations in the men 's game. Brennan subsequently lodged a proceeding with the Australian Human Rights Commission in an attempt to have the AFL amend the differences between the AFLW regulations and the AFL regulations. Brisbane named an unchanged line - up. Western Bulldogs B : 18 Libby Birch 11 Lauren Spark 16 Naomi Ferres HB : 22 Hannah Scott 19 Tiarna Ernst 10 Nicole Callinan C : 2 Ellie Blackburn HF : 35 Jenna Bruton 28 Bonnie Toogood 8 Monique Conti F : 23 Aisling Utri 6 Kirsten McLeod 1 Brooke Lochland Foll : 4 Aasta O'Connor 5 Emma Kearney 27 Kirsty Lamb Int : 36 Angelica Gogos 21 Bailey Hunt 17 Hayley Wildes 24 Kim Rennie 7 Deanna Berry Coach : Paul Groves Brisbane B : 29 Emma Pittman 11 Leah Kaslar 3 Breanna Koenen HB : 8 Emma Zielke 13 Kate Lutkins 9 Kate McCarthy C : 15 Nat Exon HF : 1 Emily Bates 16 Tahlia Randall 6 Megan Hunt F : 23 Jess Wuetschner 25 Brittany Gibson 10 Kaitlyn Ashmore Foll : 14 Sabrina Frederick - Traub 17 Jamie Stanton 18 Ally Anderson Int : 4 Sharni Webb 2 Bella Ayre 20 Shannon Campbell 12 Sophie Conway 21 Arianna Clarke Coach : Craig Starcevich Scorecard 2018 AFL Women 's Grand Final Saturday, 24 March ( 12 : 35pm ) Western Bulldogs def. Brisbane Ikon Park ( crowd : 7,083 ) Report 0.1 ( 1 ) 0.1 ( 1 ) 3.2 ( 20 ) 4.3 ( 27 ) Q1 Q2 Q3 Final 1.1 ( 7 ) 1.1 ( 7 ) 1.1 ( 7 ) 3.3 ( 21 ) Umpires : Mirable, Howorth, Adair Best on ground : Monique Conti Television broadcast : Seven Network National anthem : Isabella Clarke Berry, McLeod, Conti, Kearney Goals Wuetschner 2, Conway Conti, Blackburn, Kearney, Birch, Spark, Bruton Best Lutkins, Stanton, Wuetschner, Zielke, Ashmore Nil Injuries Campbell ( head / neck ) Media coverage The 2018 AFL Women 's Grand Final was broadcast on the Seven Network, as part of a broadcasting rights deal that saw Seven West Media gain broadcasting rights to all matches of the 2018 AFL Women 's season, airing on the Seven Network, 7mate, or the video on demand service, PLUS7. Outside of Australia, it was made available live and for replay on the Watch AFL subscription web site and app. References Jump up ^ `` AFL changes start time for 2018 AFLW grand final ''. Canberra Times. 19 March 2018. 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External links Official AFL Women 's website 2018 AFL Women 's season Events Premiership season Grand Final Awards All - Australian team Best and fairest Rising Star Other awards Club overviews Adelaide Brisbane Lions Carlton Collingwood Fremantle Greater Western Sydney Melbourne Western Bulldogs Players 2017 draft Trades 2018 draft 2018 rookie draft Debuts Retirements and delistings See also 2018 AFL season Western Bulldogs 2018 AFL Women 's premiers Western Bulldogs 4.3 ( 27 ) defeated Brisbane Lions 3.3 ( 21 ) at Ikon Park 1. Lochland 2. Blackburn ( c ) 4. O'Connor 5. Kearney 6. McLeod 7. Berry 8. Conti 10. Callinan 11. Spark 16. Ferres 17. Wildes 18. Birch 19. Ernst 21. Hunt 22. Scott 23. Utri 24. Rennie 27. Lamb 28. Toogood 35. Bruton 36. Gogos Coach : Paul Groves Western Bulldogs History Records Current squad Players Captains Coaches Awards Charles Sutton Medal AFL Women 's best and fairest Leading goalkickers Nickname : Bulldogs AFL coach : Luke Beveridge AFL captain : Easton Wood AFLW coach : Paul Groves AFLW captain : Katie Brennan VFL / AFL home grounds Whitten Oval ( 1925 -- 1941 ; 1943 -- 1996 ) Yarraville Oval ( 1942 ) Princes Park ( 1997 -- 1999 ) Docklands Stadium ( 2000 -- ) AFLW home grounds Whitten Oval ( 2017 -- ) VFL / AFL premierships ( 2 ) 1954 2016 AFLW premierships ( 1 ) 2018 Seasons ( 94 ) 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1984 1985 1986 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Related articles VFL team Year of the Dogs A Wink from the Universe Fitzroy Bulldogs Known as the Footscray Football Club from 1925 -- 1996 Brisbane Lions History Drafting and trading history Players AFL current squad AFL Women 's current squad Captains Coaches Individual awards and records Merrett -- Murray Medal AFL Women 's best and fairest Leading goalkickers AFL coach : Chris Fagan AFL captain : Dayne Zorko AFL Women 's coach : Craig Starcevich AFL Women 's captain : Emma Zielke AFL home grounds The Gabba ( 1997 -- ) AFLW home grounds South Pine Sports Complex ( 2017 -- 2018 ) Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex ( 2019 -- ) AFL premierships ( 3 ) 2001 2002 2003 Seasons ( 22 ) 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Related articles Brisbane Bears Fitzroy Football Club Marcus Ashcroft Medal QClash San Diego Lions Suncoast Lions Football Club Australian rules football portal Women 's sport portal Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2018_AFL_Women%27s_Grand_Final&oldid=865034476 '' Categories : 2018 AFL Women 's season March 2018 sports events in Oceania AFL Women 's Grand Finals Brisbane Lions Western Bulldogs Sport in Melbourne Australian rules football in Victoria ( Australia ) Hidden categories : Use dmy dates from March 2017 Use Australian English from March 2017 All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 21 October 2018, at 08 : 04 ( UTC ). 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Question: who won the women's afl grand final
Answer: the Western Bulldogs