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With three rounds remaining until the finals get underway, now is the time for the premiership contenders to really prove their worth.
However, once again, the round will be bookended by two clashes between four struggling sides, with the winless Suns’ best chance of nabbing a win coming when they kick off proceedings against Richmond at Metricon Stadium on Friday night.
The other match between two bottom sides sees the West Coast Eagles host the Geelong Cats, with a win set to prove precious in the battle to avoid finishing at or near the bottom of the ladder.
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10 AFLW players who have gone to the next level in 2021
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The AFLW competition has entered a very interesting point in its existence.
A large portion of the inaugural players are in career-best form, with five years of elite development under their already experienced belts.
Couple that with the next wave, those drafted in the last few seasons who have had years of junior football and training, and you get a sweet spot with both generations firing.
Here are 10 examples of players who have improved greatly so far this season.
1. Kate Shierlaw (St Kilda)
Ranked second in the competition for contested marks and fourth for total marks taken this year, Kate Shierlaw is shining playing as the Saints’ secondary key forward next to Caitlin Greiser.