Tahau Shatters AFLW Goal-Kicking Record as Power Stun Crows

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Tahau Shatters AFLW Goal-Kicking Record as Power Stun Crows

In a thrilling AFLW match, Port Adelaide’s forward Indy Tahau made headlines by setting a new goal-kicking record. The Power secured a surprising victory against their arch-rivals, Adelaide Crows, with a final score of 7.10 (52) to 6.9 (45) at Norwood Oval.

Tahau Breaks AFLW Goal-Kicking Record

Tahau’s performance included two goals, bringing her season total to 23, which is the highest in an AFLW home-and-away season. This impressive achievement also ties her with Melbourne’s Eden Zanker for the overall season record, which includes Zanker’s three goals in the finals.

Match Overview

The clash marked the Power’s first win against the Crows in four encounters, lifting them to 10th place on the ladder. They are now just one win behind Adelaide, who sits in seventh position, as the finals approach.

Final Score: Port Adelaide 7.10 (52) defeated Adelaide Crows 6.9 (45)
Goals Scored by Tahau: 2
Total Goals by Tahau This Season: 23
Power’s Current Ladder Position: 10th
Crows’ Current Ladder Position: 7th

Highlights of the Game

Adelaide began strong, with Grace Kelly scoring two goals and a nine-point lead at quarter-time. However, the Crows faced a setback when Niamh Kelly suffered a concussion, following a notable clash after a goal.

Port Adelaide rallied in the second quarter, scoring four consecutive goals in under eight minutes. They outscored the Crows 4.2 to 0.3 during this period, with Tahau contributing significantly and Abbey Dowrick also finding the net.

Closing Stages

By the end of the third quarter, Port held a 23-point lead. In the final moments, Adelaide made a push with goals from Anne Hatchard and Rachelle Martin, narrowing the gap to 13 points. A late goal from Caitlin Gould further reduced the deficit to just seven points. However, neither team managed to score after that, securing the victory for the Power.

Tahau’s remarkable achievement and the Power’s victory will be pivotal as the team looks forward to final match days in the season.