AFLW scores: Carlton Blues defeat Collingwood Magpies, West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns
The Blues triumphed 6.9 45 to 3.3 21 on the first of two matches to be played on Thursday night.
The West Coast Eagles are hosting the Gold Coast Suns in the second match of the evening, in Perth.
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Jack Viney reveals Melbourne meeting about Christian Petracca and Jake Melksham's 'flare-up' at youngster
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