Strong AFLW sides throughout the competition's history have each possessed unique traits that have made them great.
What has remained consistent across those sides, however, is the ability to gain ground and, importantly, prevent opponents from doing the same. While each side shares a similar aim, the method for achieving territory dominance varies from club to club.
Last season's premiers, the Adelaide Crows, set the standard, using an intercepting game to trap the ball in attack and win back any attempts their opponents would make to rebound out of trouble. Vitally, they didn't overwhelm on the scoreboard, it was more about restricting their opponent's ability to score against them.
