CARLTON overran rivals Melbourne by 16 points at Traeger Park in Alice Springs to steal a crucial march in the race for finals.

The Blues held the Demons to just three behinds after half-time, moving to second place on the Conference B table.

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Collingwood also proved its premiership credentials thanks to a 29-point demolition of Brisbane at Hickey Park.

The day's other game saw St Kilda keep fellow newcomers Richmond goalless, cruising to a 39-point victory at RSEA Park on the back of Caitlin Greiser's three majors.

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Supporters will not be permitted to attend NAB AFLW matches from Saturday, March 14, due to the everchanging nature of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Saturday, March 14

Brisbane v Collingwood, Hickey Park, 2.10pm AEST

BRISBANE               0.1       0.1       2.2       2.2 (14)
COLLINGWOOD      2.4       3.7       3.10     5.13 (43) 

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St Kilda v Richmond, RSEA Park, 5.10pm AEDT

ST KILDA               2.1       2.1       4.5       6.6 (42)
RICHMOND      0.0       0.2       0.2     0.3 (3) 

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Melbourne v Carlton, TIO Traeger Park, 6.10pm ACST

MELBOURNE               2.3       3.3       3.5       3.6 (24)
CARLTON      1.1       2.1       4.1     6.4 (40) 

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Friday, March 13

Geelong v North Melbourne, GMHBA Stadium, 7.10pm AEDT

GEELONG                       2.1     3.2     3.2     3.2     (20)
NORTH MELBOURNE     0.2     2.3     6.4     10.6     (66)

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