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Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 7 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 Richmond Tigers
Carlton Blues by 13-24
Model score: Carlton Blues 53 to 32 Richmond Tigers
Total points: the model's 85-point expected total sits in line with 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 0, Richmond Tigers 2, averaging 66 combined points per game. Carlton Blues won 4 of their last 5 on record. Richmond Tigers won 2 of their last 5.
Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers head-to-head
Last 2 meetings: Carlton Blues 0, Richmond Tigers 2, averaging 66 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
- 25 to 39 v Gold Coast Suns1 Nov 2025
- 14 to 58 @ Fremantle Dockers25 Oct 2025
- 46 to 33 @ Collingwood Magpies19 Oct 2025
- 14 to 50 v North Melbourne Kangaroos11 Oct 2025
- 58 to 47 v Adelaide Crows5 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)
Richmond Tigers
- Monique Conti
118.1 GDS avg · 26.3 disposals · 0.2 goals · 1.9 marks · 7.2 tackles (12 games)
- Ellie McKenzie
106.4 GDS avg · 22.4 disposals · 0.8 goals · 3.0 marks · 4.6 tackles (10 games)
- Grace Egan
83.6 GDS avg · 19.8 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.4 marks · 3.7 tackles (9 games)
- Caitlin Greiser
63.1 GDS avg · 9.8 disposals · 0.8 goals · 3.3 marks · 1.3 tackles (12 games)
AFLW Round 7 2026 preview questions
Who will win Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers?
Our form model favours Carlton Blues by 13-24 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Carlton Blues 53 to 32 Richmond Tigers.
What is the Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers prediction for AFLW Round 7 2026?
Our form model favours Carlton Blues by 13-24 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Carlton Blues 53 to 32 Richmond Tigers. The model expects about 85 combined points, in line with 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 Richmond Tigers?
Carlton Blues host Richmond Tigers in AFLW Round 7, 2026 on Friday 25 Sept 2026, 4:05pm at Ikon Park. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers head-to-head record?
Across their last 2 meetings between 2023 and 2024 it is Carlton Blues 0, Richmond Tigers 2. Those games averaged 66 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers?
On 2025 fantasy averages, Dayna Finn for Carlton Blues and Monique Conti for Richmond Tigers. 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 Richmond Tigers preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers 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 Richmond Tigers hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.