The Hawks and Crows clash in round six. Carlton overcame a spirited GWS challenge with a controversial decision in its favour and a late goal to Charlie Curnow sealing their triumph at Giants Stadium. It didn't seem to matter when the final siren sounded on the Magpies' latest insane comeback victory, beating Adelaide 8.11 (59) to 7.16 (58) in a one-point thriller to move to the top of the AFL ladder. There were 165 tackles in the match, the most of any game in 2023. Port have 26 wins, Adelaide 25. FINAL SIREN - Port Adelaide VS Adelaide Crows - AFL 2022 Round 23 Star full-forward Max King should be able to play a role in the second-half of the season as he recovers from a shoulder reconstruction. Dawsons accurate set shot from about 35 metres out has delivered the Crows a first victory of the season, 15.6 (96) to 13.14 (92). It doesn't matter if we've won before. Anne Hatchard is the player of the grand final! Conor Nash was among Hawthorn's best with a team-high 28 disposals and seven clearances, as well as a bone-rattling tackle on Jake Soligo in the third term. Grant Thomas said the umpiring was officially a joke and described some of the calls as very suspicious. Stalwart Steele Sidebottom scored the match-winning behind with 25 seconds remaining - the only time the Magpies were in front in the match. The Adelaide Crows are the 2022 AFLW premiers after defeating the Melbourne Demons 4.5 (29) to 2.4 (16) in a gripping contest amid wild scenes at Adelaide Oval. Adelaide: Jones 2, Pedlar 2, Rankine, Sloane, Walker, Collingwood: Mihocek 3, J Daicos, Frampton, Hoskin-Elliott, Johnson, Noble, Adelaide: Jordan Dawson, Chayce Jones, Rory Laird, Tom Doedee, Collingwood: Darcy Moore, Josh Daicos, John Noble, Steele Sidebottom, Nathan Murphy, 2023, SEN All Rights
Rankine kicked a goal after the final siren to cap his star performance, with the former Gold Coast forward kicking four majors. It improved the Saints' record to 3-0 under Lyon this season, while Brad Scott was dealt his first loss in charge of Essendon. Garry Lyon, in commentary for Fox Footy, also couldnt believe no free kick was awarded to Murphy. Danielle Ponter (two goals) was Adelaide's spark up forward while Chelsea Randall and Chelsea Biddell double-teamed Tayla Harris to keep the star forward goalless. His left-footer appeared destined for a point. In a torrid opening quarter, the backlines of both sides duelled for early honours. But buoyed by a boisterous Adelaide Oval crowd of 16,712 and desperate to atone for last years grand final defeat to Brisbane, the Crows held on grimly.