AFLW’s blistering last round sets up tantalising 2021 finals series, but inequalities remain

Since its inception, the length of the AFLW season has been one of the most controversial talking points of the fledgling competition.

After a blistering ninth round — and the longest season in AFLW history — the calls for an extended home-and-away campaign seem well and truly justified.

Several games were played at finals-like intensity and had a meaningful impact on the upcoming finals series.

This included the Lions falling two points short of Melbourne after Greta Bodey had a long-range chance to win the game for Brisbane after the siren.

Thankfully for the Lions, the extent of Collingwood’s…