The first week of AFLW finals could be considered something of a dream run for the league. Unexpected winners, break-out games and large crowds – there have been storylines are aplenty.
There was the sight of last year’s winless Sydney Swans storming into a semi-final while three-time premiers Adelaide got pipped at the post. There was heartbreak and elation for the Prespakis family as sisters Maddy and Georgie traded goals in the qualifying final between Essendon and Geelong, before Georgie’s Cats emerged victorious.
