AFLW 2025: Dynamic debutant Lucia Painter stuns in third quarter blitz to lead West Coast to victory

In their season opener, West Coast’s Lucia Painter starred with three goals, leading the Eagles to a 15-point victory over Gold Coast, who struggled offensively. Ella Roberts initially dominated the game, scoring two goals, but Painter’s third-quarter surge secured the win, with the final score being 5.5 (35) to 2.8 (20).