AFLW Round 12: Geelong lock in a top-two finish; league stars call time

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 30, 2026

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 12 – the final round before the finals. Follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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