Dee-lighted: Melbourne storm back from 28 points down to reach AFLW final four
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Melbourne have stormed back from 28 points down against Geelong to kick the final five goals of the game and book an AFLW preliminary final berth.
Melbourne have stormed back from 28 points down against Geelong to kick the final five goals of the game and book an AFLW preliminary final berth in stunning scenes at Ikon Park.
Despite the Demons roaring back to win by just four points, 8.8 (56 to 8.4 (52), Cats star Chloe Sheer had a set shot from close range to win the game, straight in front with just seconds remaining but pushed her kick wide.
It was a fourth-quarter masterclass from the Demons to snatch the lead, a memorable victory and become the first team to reach the final four.
At half-time the Cats seemed to have the game locked away, boasting a 22-point margin. But the Demons found their groove, and a goal onslaught led by Alyssa Bannan helped them home.
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