Round 6 of the 2026 AFLW season kicks off with a clash between Hawthorn and North Melbourne on Friday, before a slate of four big matches on Saturday as we near the midway point of the season.
Here's everything you need to know about Round 6, including the fixture, team news, tips, results, and more as it comes to hand!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Hawthorn vs. North Melbourne
Cazalys Stadium, 5:45pm [AEST]
Team news: In awful news for the Hawks, captain Emily Bates has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury she sustained last week. The Kangas could also be without a trio of stars, with Kate Shierlaw (concussion) set to miss and Tahlia Randall (elbow) and Libby Birch (knee) both under injury clouds.
ESPN tip: Roos by 41 points
Result: TBA
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Collingwood vs. Geelong
Victoria Park, 12:35pm [AEST]
Team news: Key Collingwood pair Sarah Rowe (groin) and Ruby Schleicher (hamstring) will both be assessed late in the week to determine their availability to face the Cats.
ESPN tip: Cats by 32 points
Result: TBA
Melbourne vs. Carlton
Casey Fields, 1:05pm [AEST]
Team news: Three inclusions could help give the Blues a massive boost for this week's massive clash against Melbourne, with Sophie McKay, Keeley Sherar, and Lauren Bella all chances to return. But superstar Darcy Vescio has suffered a calf setback. The Demons will be forced into making at least one change with Eliza McNamara suffering a fractured jaw last week.
ESPN tip: Demons by 17 points
Result: TBA
Port Adelaide vs. Sydney
Alberton Oval, 2:35pm [AEST]
Team news: Port Adelaide's Ella Heads has been suspended for three weeks after her involvement in an incident which fractured the jaw of Melbourne's Eliza McNamara last week. Meanwhile, Sydney's Sofia Hurley will be sidelined due to a serious ankle injury, though the club is yet to rule her out for the season.
ESPN tip: Swans by 14 points
Result: TBA
Fremantle vs. Western Bulldogs
Cockburn ARC Oval, 3:05pm [AEST]
Team news: Both teams could be set to welcome back gun players this week; Fremantle could be bolstered by the returns of Mim Strom and Aisling McCarthy, while Ellie Blackburn and De Berry are a chance to return for the Bulldogs.
ESPN tip: Dockers by four points
Result: TBA
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
GWS vs. Richmond
Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, 12:35pm [AEST]
Team news: Richmond duo Paige Scott (foot) and Caitlin Greiser (managed) are both a chance to return for the Tigers this week. GWS star Zarlie Goldsworthy is still listed as TBC with her leg issue.
ESPN tip: Tigers by 8 points
Result: TBA
Essendon vs. Gold Coast
Windy Hill, 1:05pm [AEST]
Team news: The Suns will make at least two changes when they face the Bombers this week, with Lucy Single (concussion) and Mikayla Nurse (nose/hand) both sidelined. Essendon trio Maddi Gay, Daria Bannister, and Sophie Alexander remain 2-3 weeks away.
ESPN tip: Suns by 10 points
Result: TBA
St Kilda vs. West Coast
RSEA Park, 3:05pm [AEST]
Team news: TBA
ESPN tip: Eagles by 15 points
Result: TBA
Brisbane vs. Adelaide
Brighton Homes Arena, 5:05pm [AEST]
Team news: Brisbane pair Charlie Mullins (concussion) and Jade Ellenger (wrist) won't play this weekend as the Crows and Lions both seek bounce-back wins and the chance to stay in touch with the top eight.
ESPN tip: Crows by 7 points
Result: TBA