Round 7 of the 2026 AFLW season kicks off with a Thursday night battle between Geelong and Hawthorn, before a slate of four matches 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, SEPTEMBER 24
Geelong vs. Hawthorn
GMHBA Stadium, 7:15pm [AEST]
Team changes:
GEELONG
In: A.McDonald, J.Stewart
Out: B.O'Rourke (illness), R.Morgan (omitted)
HAWTHORN
In: L.Stone
Out: N.Allen (omitted)
ESPN tip: Cats by 7 points
Result: TBA
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Essendon vs. West Coast
Windy Hill, 12:05pm [AEST]
Team news: The winless Bombers could welcome back Maddi Gay (shoulder) this week to face the Eagles, but Sophie Alexander (ankle) and Daria Bannister (knee) are at least one more week away.
ESPN tip: Eagles by 18 points
Result: TBA
Western Bulldogs vs. Port Adelaide
Mission Whitten Oval, 2:05pm [AEST]
Team news: Western Bulldogs ruck Alice Edmonds is set for a short stint on the sidelines after injuring her back.
ESPN tip: Bulldogs by 14 points
Result: TBA
Carlton vs. Richmond
IKON Park, 4:00pm [AEST]
Team news: Carlton gun Lila Keck will miss this week's clash against the Tigers due to a foot issue, with both clubs eager to stay in touch with the top four. Meanwhile, the Tigers have set a timeline for superstar Monique Conti, who is 2-4 weeks away with an Achilles injury.
ESPN tip: Blues by 13 points
Result: TBA
Melbourne vs. North Melbourne
IKON Park, 7:15pm [AEST]
Team news: Taylah Gatt is set to return for the Roos after overcoming a groin injury, while Emma Kearney (managed), Kate Shierlaw (concussion), and Libby Birch (knee) will also be in the mix. For the Dees, Georgia Gall, Georgia Campbell, and Saraid Taylor are all under injury clouds.
ESPN tip: Roos by 12 points
Result: TBA
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Collingwood vs. GWS
Victoria Park, 1:05pm [AEST]
Team news: TBA
ESPN tip: Giants by 11 points
Result: TBA
Adelaide vs. Fremantle
Unle Oval, 1:05pm [AEST]
Team news: TBA
ESPN tip: Crows by 9 points
Result: TBA
Sydney vs. Brisbane
Henson Park, 3:05pm [AEST]
Team news: Charlotte Mullins is on track to return from concussion for Brisbane's clash against the Swans.
ESPN tip: Swans by 8 points
Result: TBA
Gold Coast vs. St Kilda
People First Stadium, 5:05pm [AEST]
Team news: Gun St Kilda midfielder Tyanna Smith has copped a one-match ban for a dangerous tackle and will miss this week's clash. Olivia Vesely could miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, but Carys D'Addario remains a test with a hip injury, and Nicola Xenos is a chance to return after recovering from an ACL injury.
ESPN tip: Suns by 22 points
Result: TBA