Christina Bernardi of the Bombers celebrates after kicking a goal during the 2025 VFLW Elimination Final between the Box Hill Hawks and Essendon at Box Hill City Oval. Picture: Craig Dooley/AFL Photos

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- The Smithy's VFL reigning premiers are in free-fall
- Noah Yze playing with excitement & freedom at Sandy
- Williamstown the third best seed in the VFLW
- Ella Stoddart holds the key for Box Hill this weekend
- INTERVIEW: Essendon forward Christina Bernardi
- The intriguing matches of Round 13 of the VFL + Round 6 of the VFLW

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