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Fast facts about the AFLW grand final between Adelaide and Carlton.

AFLW GRAND FINAL FAST FACTS

* Who: Adelaide versus Carlton

* Where: Adelaide Oval

* When: Sunday, from 1230 ACDT (1300 AEDT)

* ADELAIDE

Beat Geelong in the preliminary final by 66 points, keeping the Cats to the lowest-ever AFLW score - 1.1 (7).

Won six of seven home-and-away games

Won the inaugural AFLW premiership in 2017

* CARLTON

Beat Fremantle in the preliminary final by 36 points

Won four of seven home-and-away games

Playing in their first grand final

* HEAD TO HEAD THIS SEASON

Round 2: Adelaide 9.3 (57) bt Carlton 7.2 (44) at Ikon Park, Melbourne

* KEY PLAYERS

ERIN PHILLIPS (Adelaide): Arguably the competition's best player. Won the medal for best-afield in the inaugural grand final. Has produced another stellar season and much of Carlton's planning will focus on trying to quell her influence in attack and around the ball.

TAYLA HARRIS (Carlton): The Blues star kicked a goal in the preliminary final after spending a week in the headlines being attacked by social media trolls. A genuine game-breaker in attack if given time and space.

EBONY MARINOFF (Adelaide): A prolific ball-winner, Marinoff enters the decider in peak form after collecting 27 disposals and two goals in the preliminary final. Renowned as a rugged competitor and a tackling machine but also boasts slick skills.

BRIANNA DAVEY (Carlton): After missing last season because of a knee reconstruction, the Blues skipper is an inspiration to her side. Turned in a powerhouse preliminary final display with 16 disposals, five tackles and four marks.