Geelong remains in the AFLW finals race following a 10-point upset of the Brisbane Lions, ending the reigning premiers’ seven-match winning streak in the process.
Nina Morrison and Georgie Prespakis starred as the Cats kicked the opening three goals in an early blitz before holding firm for a 7.5 (47) to 5.7 (37) win at Kardinia Park on Sunday.
It was the first home victory of the season for Dan Lowther’s side but came at a cost when Gabbi Featherston suffered a hamstring injury.
Geelong, who lost to the Lions in a preliminary final last year, sit six points outside the top eight with two rounds left to play and travel interstate to play West Coast in week nine.
Morrison (24 disposals) and Prespakis (20 disposals, 10 tackles and 10 clearances) shone against the Lions.
Anna-Rose Kennedy (18 disposals) and Julia Crockett-Grills (20) were also influential.
Aisling Moloney and Shelley Scott kicked two goals each.
Star midfielder Ally Anderson (21 disposals) and Charlotte Mullins (18) were Brisbane’s major ball-winners, while O’Dwyer finished with two goals.
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