{
  "id": 18643112,
  "title": "Demons storm home against Cats to claim AFLW prelim berth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/demons-storm-home-against-cats-to-claim-aflw-prelim-berth",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T05:21:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-07/aflw-finals-melbourne-geelong-carlton-north-melbourne/107359468"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melbourne secured a thrilling AFLW qualifying final victory over Geelong by four points, thanks to a late surge. The Demons took control with their final five goals, winning 8.8 (56) to 8.4 (52) on Saturday at Princes Park. After an early lead from Geelong's Chloe Scheer, the Demons fought back, kicking the only three goals in the last quarter. Melbourne midfielder Liv Purcell played a crucial role in the comeback, contributing to their 34 possessions. This was the first time Geelong's Mick Stinear faced his former club, given Stinear's departure from Melbourne last season. Melbourne will have a week off, with Geelong's next match depending on the outcome of Sunday's Sydney-Western Bulldogs elimination final. The game was delayed by lightning, but Melbourne's resilient spirit prevailed, led by Paxy Paxman, Chloe Scheer, and Alyssa Bannan.",
  "summary": "Melbourne comes from the clouds to beat Geelong in a thrilling AFLW elimination final, earning a week off and a preliminary final spot.",
  "key_points": [
    "Melbourne defeats Geelong 8.8 (56) to 8.4 (52) in AFLW prelim",
    "Liv Purcell crucial in Demons' comeback with 34 possessions",
    "Geelong faces former coach Mick Stinear in next match"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Melbourne's late-game resilience secures them a week of rest and a direct path to the finals while leaving Geelong's postseason survival dependent on the outcome of another elimination match.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Dee-lighted: Melbourne storm back from 28 points down to reach AFLW final four",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/dee-lighted-melbourne-storm-back-from-28-points-down-to-reach-aflw-18635848",
        "published": "2026-11-07T04:26:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Dee-lighted: Melbourne storm back from 28 points down to reach AFLW final four",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/dee-lighted-melbourne-storm-back-from-28-points-down-to-reach-aflw",
        "published": "2026-11-07T04:26:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}