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Carlton Blues vs Adelaide Crows Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 2 2026
A free, data-led AFLW preview built from real results: head-to-head history, recent form and the players to watch on each side.
Our prediction: Carlton Blues vs Adelaide Crows
Carlton Blues by 13-24
Model score: Carlton Blues 52 to 38 Adelaide Crows
Total points: the model's 90-point expected total leans higher-scoring than a typical AFLW game (~80 combined points).
How this works: the model averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games, up to the end of 2025, matches attack against defence, and adds a 2-point home-ground adjustment. A data lean, not a certainty: list changes, injuries and team news all move it.
What the numbers say
Carlton Blues won 4 of their last 5 on record. Adelaide Crows won 2 of their last 5.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2025.
- 32 to 67 @ Brisbane Lions22 Nov 2025
- 79 to 33 @ Hawthorn Hawks15 Nov 2025
- 60 to 19 v West Coast Eagles8 Nov 2025
- 42 to 22 @ West Coast Eagles31 Oct 2025
- 81 to 35 v GWS Giants26 Oct 2025
- 49 to 60 @ Melbourne Demons15 Nov 2025
- 60 to 16 v St Kilda Saints9 Nov 2025
- 29 to 17 v Fremantle Dockers2 Nov 2025
- 45 to 52 v Port Adelaide Power24 Oct 2025
- 31 to 71 @ North Melbourne Kangaroos18 Oct 2025
Players to watch: 2025 averages
Ranked on 2025 GDS fantasy average. Squads change between seasons, so treat this as a guide to who carried each club last time out.
Carlton Blues
- Dayna Finn
104.5 GDS avg · 21.9 disposals · 0.7 goals · 4.9 marks · 3.3 tackles (15 games)
- Abbie McKay
92.5 GDS avg · 22.2 disposals · 0.2 goals · 1.6 marks · 4.5 tackles (11 games)
- Mimi Hill
89.6 GDS avg · 23.0 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.1 marks · 3.3 tackles (12 games)
- Keeley Sherar
87.1 GDS avg · 16.5 disposals · 0.3 goals · 3.2 marks · 5.5 tackles (15 games)
Adelaide Crows
- Ebony Marinoff
149.3 GDS avg · 27.7 disposals · 0.1 goals · 3.6 marks · 10.9 tackles (14 games)
- Anne Hatchard
93.6 GDS avg · 17.9 disposals · 0.7 goals · 5.1 marks · 4.4 tackles (14 games)
- Madison Newman
87.9 GDS avg · 19.8 disposals · 0.2 goals · 3.4 marks · 2.6 tackles (14 games)
- Sarah Goodwin
78.1 GDS avg · 18.2 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.1 marks · 4.6 tackles (14 games)
AFLW Round 2 2026 preview questions
Who will win Carlton Blues vs Adelaide Crows?
Our form model favours Carlton Blues by 13-24 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Carlton Blues 52 to 38 Adelaide Crows.
What is the Carlton Blues vs Adelaide Crows prediction for AFLW Round 2 2026?
Our form model favours Carlton Blues by 13-24 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Carlton Blues 52 to 38 Adelaide Crows. The model expects about 90 combined points, higher-scoring than a typical AFLW game (around 80). It averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games and adds a small home-ground adjustment.
When and where is Carlton Blues vs Adelaide Crows?
Carlton Blues host Adelaide Crows in AFLW Round 2, 2026 on Sunday 23 Aug 2026, 3:20pm at Ikon Park. Times are local to the venue.
Which players should I watch in Carlton Blues vs Adelaide Crows?
On 2025 fantasy averages, Dayna Finn for Carlton Blues and Ebony Marinoff for Adelaide Crows. The preview lists the top four per club with disposals, goals, marks and tackles per game, and every name links to that player's full stats page.
Is this Carlton Blues vs Adelaide Crows preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Carlton Blues vs Adelaide Crows are free and need no account. Stats Lab members get the deeper fantasy and matchup analysis tools on top.
More this round: every fixture is listed on the AFLW match previews page, with deeper club data on the Carlton Blues and Adelaide Crows hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.