Tayla-made AFLW final

Adelaide coach Matthew Clarke says hot favouritism will mean nothing in Sunday’s AFLW grand final against Carlton.

The Crows kept Geelong to the lowest-ever AFLW score in a 66-point preliminary final drubbing at the Adelaide Oval yesterday.

Clarke’s outfit was merciless, winning 11.7 (73) to 1.1 (7), with Geelong not scoring until the 13th minute of the final quarter.

The Crows secure home ground advantage for Sunday’s premiership decider against Carlton, who thrashed Fremantle by six goals in Saturday’s preliminary final.

And Adelaide will carry expectation of capturing their second flag in the third AFLW season — but coach Clarke remains wary.

‘‘It’s a big game and any time it’s a big game, your preparation is critical,’’ Clarke said. ‘‘But the reality is, whatever we do in this last week will be of minor consequence.’’

On Saturday the Blues sealed their first shot at an AFLW premiership with a 9.10 (64) to 4.4 (28) triumph against Fremantle.

Carlton’s star forward Tayla Harris shrugged off controversy about social media trolling, being among the Blues’ best players.

‘‘In my head, footy came first and there was no point where I felt overwhelmed,’’ Harris said. ‘‘The support I received was incredible.’’

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GETTY IMAGES Tayla Harris, the focus of much discussion in Australia last week, kicks downfield during Cartlon’s win over the Dockers.