THEY SAID IT: "We were actually really lucky to hold onto that - Geelong were outstanding." North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney after they won their elimination final by two goals to one, despite Geelong's 40-18 inside 50s advantage.
PLAYER OF THE ROUND: At just 19, Collingwood's Eliza James is the first player to kick four goals in an AFLW final.
THE MOMENT: Melbourne speedster Alyssa Bannan had the Ikon Park gasping as she took off on a scintillating six-bounce run from the Demons' back half to be within 40m of their goal. Bannan's kick was intercepted but it was one of the best individual plays seen in the league, and proved a sign of things to come as she finished with a crucial two-goal contribution in their qualifying final win over Adelaide .
KEY INJURIES: R Schleicher (Coll, ankle) S Rowe (Coll, knee) T Brown (Coll, head) C Randall (Adel, head).
STATS THAT MATTER: Brisbane spearhead Jesse Wardlaw became the first player in AFLW history to kick 20 goals in a season when she slotted the opener in the Lions' qualifying final win against Richmond.
TALKING POINT: To tag or not to tag? Geelong backed their midfield and opted not to sit on Jasmine Garner, who shone for the Kangaroos. Aishling Sheridan tried to turn the screw on Bulldogs captain Ellie Blackburn and it might have been the difference in the Magpies' five-point elimination final win.
TRIBUNAL WATCH: Brisbane's Dakota Davidson will come under scrutiny for rough conduct late in their qualifying final win over Richmond.
WHAT'S NEXT: North Melbourne play Richmond in a semi-final, only a fortnight after their draw at Arden St. Can Meg Macdonald repeat her outstanding tag on Kangaroos star Jasmine Garner? Collingwood will have some sore players after their bruising elimination final win over the Bulldogs and they head to Adelaide for a semi against the Crows. Melbourne and Brisbane have the week off and it's season over for Geelong and the 'Dogs.
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