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Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants 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: Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants
Melbourne Demons by 13-24
Model score: Melbourne Demons 56 to 39 GWS Giants
Total points: the model's 95-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 Melbourne Demons 2, GWS Giants 0, averaging 93.5 combined points per game. Melbourne Demons won 2 of their last 5 on record. GWS Giants won 0 of their last 5.
Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants head-to-head
Last 2 meetings: Melbourne Demons 2, GWS Giants 0, averaging 93.5 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 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
- 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.
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)
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 2 2026 preview questions
Who will win Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants?
Our form model favours Melbourne Demons by 13-24 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Melbourne Demons 56 to 39 GWS Giants.
What is the Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants prediction for AFLW Round 2 2026?
Our form model favours Melbourne Demons by 13-24 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Melbourne Demons 56 to 39 GWS Giants. The model expects about 95 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 Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants?
Melbourne Demons host GWS Giants in AFLW Round 2, 2026 on Sunday 23 Aug 2026, 2:35pm at Casey Fields. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants head-to-head record?
Across their last 2 meetings between 2023 and 2024 it is Melbourne Demons 2, GWS Giants 0. Those games averaged 93.5 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants?
On 2025 fantasy averages, Kate Hore for Melbourne Demons 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 Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Melbourne Demons 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 Melbourne Demons and GWS Giants hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.