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Carlton Blues vs GWS Giants Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 11 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 GWS Giants
Carlton Blues by 25-40
Model score: Carlton Blues 62 to 33 GWS Giants
Total points: the model's 94-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
Across their last 2 meetings it is Carlton Blues 1, GWS Giants 1, averaging 106 combined points per game. Carlton Blues won 4 of their last 5 on record. GWS Giants won 0 of their last 5.
Carlton Blues vs GWS Giants head-to-head
Last 2 meetings: Carlton Blues 1, GWS Giants 1, averaging 106 combined points per game.
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
- 24 to 81 v Port Adelaide Power1 Nov 2025
- 35 to 81 @ Carlton Blues26 Oct 2025
- 40 to 47 v Fremantle Dockers18 Oct 2025
- 45 to 72 @ Geelong Cats11 Oct 2025
- 16 to 30 v St Kilda Saints4 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)
GWS Giants
- Zarlie Goldsworthy
101.8 GDS avg · 21.2 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.8 marks · 6.2 tackles (12 games)
- Rebecca Beeson
95.7 GDS avg · 21.5 disposals · 0.1 goals · 2.3 marks · 5.8 tackles (12 games)
- Kaitlyn Srhoj
81.1 GDS avg · 18.3 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.9 marks · 4.8 tackles (12 games)
- Cambridge McCormick
78.1 GDS avg · 16.6 disposals · 0.1 goals · 2.9 marks · 4.1 tackles (12 games)
AFLW Round 11 2026 preview questions
Who will win Carlton Blues vs GWS Giants?
Our form model favours Carlton Blues by 25-40 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Carlton Blues 62 to 33 GWS Giants.
What is the Carlton Blues vs GWS Giants prediction for AFLW Round 11 2026?
Our form model favours Carlton Blues by 25-40 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Carlton Blues 62 to 33 GWS Giants. The model expects about 94 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 GWS Giants?
Carlton Blues host GWS Giants in AFLW Round 11, 2026 on Sunday 25 Oct 2026, 6:05pm at Ikon Park. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Carlton Blues vs GWS Giants head-to-head record?
Across their last 2 meetings between 2023 and 2025 it is Carlton Blues 1, GWS Giants 1. Those games averaged 106 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Carlton Blues vs GWS Giants?
On 2025 fantasy averages, Dayna Finn for Carlton Blues and Zarlie Goldsworthy for GWS Giants. 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 GWS Giants preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Carlton Blues vs GWS Giants 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 GWS Giants hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.