{
  "id": 15127948,
  "title": "Crows snap Suns' winning run to climb into AFLW finals spots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/crows-snap-suns-winning-run-to-climb-into-aflw-finals-spots",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T05:32:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/aflw-crows-suns-bulldogs-carlton-lions-port-eagles-cats/107279312"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Crows have secured a spot in the AFLW finals after ending the Gold Coast's six-game winning streak in Adelaide. Led by Irish sisters Grace and Niamh Kelly, and 18-year-old Chloe Bown, the Crows won their second consecutive game this season, defeating the Gold Coast 10.3 (63) to 7.11 (53). However, their victory came at a cost, as influential midfielder Maddi Newman suffered a knee injury twice during the match. Newman was subbed off after a non-contact incident in the third quarter and later returned to the field, only to be hit hard by Gold Coast's Charlie Rowbottom and eventually carry off the field on crutches with ice on her knee. Despite the setback, the Crows now stand eighth on the ladder with five wins and five losses, tying with Hawthorn, and four points ahead of Fremantle, West Coast, Port Adelaide, and Richmond, who all have a game in hand.",
  "summary": "The Crows are back in the AFLW finals frame after ending the Gold Coast's six-game winning streak in Adelaide.",
  "key_points": [
    "Crows secure AFLW finals spot after defeating Gold Coast.",
    "Grace and Niamh Kelly lead Crows to victory.",
    "Maddi Newman injures knee, impacting team's performance."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Securing a finals berth through a gritty victory places the Crows in a competitive position while leaving their postseason hopes vulnerable to the loss of key midfielder Maddi Newman.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Crows snap Suns' winning run to climb into AFLW finals spots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/crows-snap-suns-winning-run-to-climb-into-aflw-finals-spots-15130583",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:32:49.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}