Round 5 of the 2026 AFLW season kicks off with four matches on Saturday, as the Hawks host the Bulldogs in a top-eight clash to open the weekend.
Here's everything you need to know about Round 4, including the fixture, team news, tips, results, and more as it comes to hand!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs
Kennedy Community Centre, 1:05pm [AEST]
Team news: Hawks forward Greta Bodey has entered concussion protocols, forcing at least one change for the game against the Bulldogs.
ESPN tip: Hawks by 9 points
Result: TBA
Gold Coast vs. Collingwood
People First Stadium, 2:35pm [AEST]
Team news: Collingwood stars Ash Centre and Sarah Rowe will be assessed this week due to shin and groin issues respectively. Meanwhile, Suns tall Katie Lynch is also a test due to a hip flexor concern.
ESPN tip: Suns by 15 points
Result: TBA
Adelaide vs. Geelong
Unley Oval, 3:05pm [AEST]
Team news: Crows by 5 points
ESPN tip: TBA
Result: TBA
West Coast vs. Brisbane
Mineral Resources Park, 4:35pm [AEST]
Team news: Brisbane will receive a significant boost this week, with star midfielder Ally Anderson expected to be available, alongside Ruby Svarc, Marlo Graham, and Eleanor Hartill.
ESPN tip: Lions by 34 points
Result: TBA
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide
Casey Fields, 12:35pm [AEST]
Team news: Port duo Ella Boag and Sachi Syme will miss 3-4 weeks due to hamstring injuries. For the Dees, Sinead Goldrick (knee) has also been sidelined.
ESPN tip: Demons by 51 points
Result: TBA
Richmond vs. St Kilda
Windy Hill, 1:05pm [AEST]
Team news: There's mixed news at the Tigers; Mon Conti is continuing to navigate an Achilles injury, but Ellie McKenzie could be set to return from an arm injury.
ESPN tip: Tigers by 11 points
Result: TBA
Sydney vs. GWS
Henson Park, 2:35pm [AEST]
Team news: Both Lucy McEvoy (ankle) and Taylor Smith (wrist) are tests this week against the Giants, but two Swans -- Ally Morphett and Lexi Hamilton -- have both accepted one-match bans for separate striking incidents during last week's clash with the Western Bulldogs.
ESPN tip: Swans by 26 points
Result: TBA
North Melbourne vs. Carlton
Arden Street Oval, 3:05pm [AEST]
Team news: North Melbourne's Nicole Bresnehan has suffered a calf setback and is now set to miss at least 5-6 weeks. Taylah Gatt (groin) remains 1-2 weeks away.
ESPN tip: Roos by 32 points
Result: TBA
Fremantle vs. Essendon
Cockburn ARC Oval, 5:05pm [AEST]
Team news: Fremantle ruck Mim Strom is listed as a test this week after hurting her shoulder, but Aisling McCarthy will miss at least one game with knee soreness.
ESPN tip: Dockers by 19 points
Result: TBA
