Round 8 of the 2026 AFLW season kicks off with a huge Thursday night battle between Carlton and Hawthorn at IKON Park, before Richmond hosts Geelong on Friday.
Here's everything you need to know about Round 7, including the fixture, team news, tips, results, and more as it comes to hand!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
Carlton vs. Hawthorn
IKON Park, 7:15pm [AEST]
Team news: Carlton's Gab Pound is listed as a test this week, while Darcy Vescio remains 1-2 weeks away with their calf injury.
ESPN tip: Blues by 9 points
Result: TBA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Richmond vs. Geelong
IKON Park, 7:15pm [AEST]
Team news: Tigers duo Baia Pugh (shoulder) and Aoibhin Cleary (ankle and fibular fracture) have been ruled out for the remainder of the season following injuries sustained in last week's loss to the Blues. for the Cats, Caitie Tipping (ankle) is a test.
ESPN tip: Cats by 28 points
Result: TBA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
GWS vs. Essendon
Henson Park, 1:05pm [AEST]
Team news: The winless Bombers have copped a huge blow with Zoe Prowse ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a foot issue. It's good and bad news for the Giants, with young gun Zarlie Goldsworthy a test to play her first game of the season after overcoming a leg injury, but Poppy Boltz out for the year after suffering a syndesmosis injury against the Pies last week.
ESPN tip: Giants by 11 points
Result: TBA
Western Bulldogs vs. St Kilda
Mars Stadium, 3:05pm [AEST]
Team news: Bulldogs ruck Alice Edmonds is one of three tests for the side this week, alongside Brittany Gutknecht (foot) and Dom Carruthers (calf). Meanwhile, St Kilda's Nicola Xenos is a chance of returning from an ACL injury.
ESPN tip: Bulldogs by 18 points
Result: TBA
Brisbane vs. Gold Coast
Brighton Homes Arena, 5:05pm [AEST]
Team news: Premiership Lion Lily Postlethwaite will be available this week, but Ruby Svarc will not be having undergone surgery on a broken jaw. Gold Coast have lost Annabel Kievit for the season after the youngster tore her ACL against the Saints last week.
ESPN tip: Lions by 23 points
Result: TBA
Port Adelaide vs. Adelaide
Alberton Oval, 7:15pm [AEST]
Team news: TBA
ESPN tip: Crows by 18 points
Result: TBA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
North Melbourne vs. Sydney
Arden Street Oval, 1:05pm [AEST]
Team news: Sydney's Sofia Hurley is set for a 7-9 week stint on the sidelines following ankle surgery, while Tessa Boyd (back) is expected to be available for selection for the Roos.
ESPN tip: Roos by 38 points
Result: TBA
Collingwood vs. Melbourne
Victoria Park, 3:05pm [AEST]
Team news: Melbourne's Shelley Heath-Barker will miss 2-3 weeks due to a calf injury.
ESPN tip: Demons by 55 points
Result: TBA
West Coast vs. Fremantle
Sullivan Logistics Stadium, 5:05pm [AEST]
Team news: The Dockers are still yet to set an official timeline on Emma O'Driscoll's ankle injury, which is unfortunately on the severe side. In better news, Madi Scanlon (hamstring) is a chance to face the Eagles.
ESPN tip: Dockers by 12 points
Result: TBA
