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Collingwood Magpies vs Melbourne Demons Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 8 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.
Match details
Our prediction: Collingwood Magpies vs Melbourne Demons
Melbourne Demons by 1-12
Model score: Collingwood Magpies 38 to 44 Melbourne Demons
Total points: the model's 83-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 3 meetings it is Collingwood Magpies 0, Melbourne Demons 3, averaging 91.7 combined points per game. Collingwood Magpies won 1 of their last 5 on record. Melbourne Demons won 2 of their last 5.
Collingwood Magpies vs Melbourne Demons head-to-head
Last 3 meetings: Collingwood Magpies 0, Melbourne Demons 3, averaging 91.7 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2025.
- 32 to 52 v Brisbane Lions2 Nov 2025
- 39 to 24 @ Gold Coast Suns26 Oct 2025
- 33 to 46 v Richmond Tigers19 Oct 2025
- 12 to 35 @ St Kilda Saints12 Oct 2025
- 17 to 62 @ West Coast Eagles5 Oct 2025
- 36 to 46 @ North Melbourne Kangaroos22 Nov 2025
- 60 to 49 v Adelaide Crows15 Nov 2025
- 43 to 56 v Brisbane Lions9 Nov 2025
- 59 to 45 @ Geelong Cats1 Nov 2025
- 36 to 45 @ Brisbane Lions25 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.
Collingwood Magpies
- Brittany Bonnici
119.1 GDS avg · 23.4 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.3 marks · 8.9 tackles (11 games)
- Tarni White
96.1 GDS avg · 18.6 disposals · 0.0 goals · 5.1 marks · 3.8 tackles (12 games)
- Carly Remmos
80.6 GDS avg · 16.4 disposals · 0.1 goals · 1.9 marks · 5.6 tackles (8 games)
- Ruby Schleicher
78.7 GDS avg · 14.3 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.6 marks · 6.7 tackles (10 games)
Melbourne Demons
- Kate Hore
114.0 GDS avg · 21.3 disposals · 1.6 goals · 3.9 marks · 5.3 tackles (15 games)
- Tyla Hanks
107.9 GDS avg · 23.0 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.1 marks · 6.9 tackles (15 games)
- Elizabeth McNamara
101.4 GDS avg · 22.1 disposals · 0.1 goals · 3.4 marks · 4.3 tackles (15 games)
- Maeve Chaplin
89.8 GDS avg · 18.2 disposals · 0.1 goals · 3.5 marks · 4.0 tackles (13 games)
AFLW Round 8 2026 preview questions
Who will win Collingwood Magpies vs Melbourne Demons?
Our form model favours Melbourne Demons by 1-12 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Collingwood Magpies 38 to 44 Melbourne Demons.
What is the Collingwood Magpies vs Melbourne Demons prediction for AFLW Round 8 2026?
Our form model favours Melbourne Demons by 1-12 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Collingwood Magpies 38 to 44 Melbourne Demons. The model expects about 83 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 Collingwood Magpies vs Melbourne Demons?
Collingwood Magpies host Melbourne Demons in AFLW Round 8, 2026 on Sunday 4 Oct 2026, 4:05pm at Victoria Park. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Collingwood Magpies vs Melbourne Demons head-to-head record?
Across their last 3 meetings between 2023 and 2025 it is Collingwood Magpies 0, Melbourne Demons 3. Those games averaged 91.7 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Collingwood Magpies vs Melbourne Demons?
On 2025 fantasy averages, Brittany Bonnici for Collingwood Magpies and Kate Hore for Melbourne Demons. 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 Collingwood Magpies vs Melbourne Demons preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Collingwood Magpies vs Melbourne Demons 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 Collingwood Magpies and Melbourne Demons hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.