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No stadium, no problems as Devils look to build roster

The Tasmania Devils chief executive has played down concerns that a contentious stadium will impact the club's ability to attract star AFL talent.

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Hawks skipper's worst injury fears confirmed

Hawthorn have suffered a massive setback in their quest for an AFLW finals berth, losing captain Emily Bates for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

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Demons crush Port, Swans, Richmond win in AFLW

Melbourne have remained unbeaten in the AFLW after five rounds after crushing Port Adelaide by 51 points while Sydney beat GWS and Richmond downed St Kilda.

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Roos survive Blues scare to keep AFLW record alive

North Melbourne's record-breaking winning streak has extended to 32 matches, while Fremantle overcame injury to beat Essendon in Perth.

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Cats and Eagles score historic AFLW wins

Geelong and West Coast have each recorded a first AFLW win over Adelaide and Brisbane respectively, with the Cats racking up a fourth-straight victory.

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Hawthorn win soured by skipper's sickening knee injury

Hawthorn's Emily Bates went down with a knee injury in the AFLW win over the Western Bulldogs, while Sunny Lappin fired Gold Coast to victory over Collingwood.

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AFLW premiers North re-sign key trio

Reigning AFLW premiers North Melbourne have re-signed three key players on multi-year deals.

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Tasmania receive war chest for AFLW list build

The AFLW has confirmed the list establishment rules for incoming expansion club Tasmania, including player signing bonuses and draft concessions.

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Roos ask retired Pies star to help them find a coach

North Melbourne have revealed the six-person panel that will decide on the club's next senior coach, and a former Magpies star was a surprise addition.

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AFL introduce training limits over concussion concerns

AFL clubs will be held to a weekly limit for contact training as part of a new framework introduced to reduce head injuries for the upcoming pre-season.

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Swans culture rebuild 'actually beautiful': AFLW team

Sydney star Cynthia Hamilton believes continued support across the AFL and AFLW is a testament to the Bloods culture, believing the club is tighter than before.

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Blood spills early as Crows ruin Hawks' AFLW homecoming

Hawthorn have been restricted to one first-half goal in their loss to Adelaide, while Carlton beat Collingwood and Melbourne downed West Coast.

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Dockers shake off AFLW injury blow to smash Tigers

Fremantle have pulled off a statement win against Richmond despite losing All-Australian ruck Mim Strom to injury, before Geelong smashed winless Essendon.

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Suns cop spray en route to scrappy AFLW win over Port

Gold Coast have responded to coach Rhyce Shaw's quarter-time spray by fighting out a nail-biting three-point win over Port Adelaide.

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Strong is the New Pretty review – Suzie Miller’s AFLW play is both shocking and crowd-pleasing

Brisbane festival The world premiere of this lightly fictionalised production by the Prima Facie playwright comes just as the AFL faces a reckoning about sexism and misogyny

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Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation

Playwright Suzie Miller describes Strong is the New Pretty as her state-of-the-nation play, told through the story of the AFL women's league.

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Bates to join AFLW-100 club as Hawks come home

Hawthorn will celebrate two milestones in Sunday's AFLW match against Adelaide at their new HQ as captain Emily Bates joins a select club.

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Swans claim AFLW an 'even comp' despite North dominance

Defending AFLW premiers North Melbourne are still undefeated, but Sydney coach Colin O'Riordan believes the ladder might not capture the whole picture.

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Mid-season training centre move 'won't hurt' Devils

Tasmania are preparing to start their AFL and AFLW life without a new $115 million high performance training centre.

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Tigers pip Bombers in AFLW Dreamtime classic

Essendon have slumped to an 0-3 record after conceding a late goal in a heartbreaking five-point loss to Richmond in Darwin.

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Cats defy AFLW injury carnage to see off youthful Suns

Geelong have improved to 2-1 after a fighting win over Gold Coast, while Kiara Bowers was left to rue a late miss in Fremantle's tight loss to Carlton.

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Injuries bite as Demons, Power, Hawks win in AFLW

Melbourne have thrashed Brisbane, while Port Adelaide snatched a thrilling win over GWS and Hawthorn beat Collingwood on an AFLW weekend full of injuries.

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Kangaroos bounce Bulldogs, Crows open AFLW account

AFLW powerhouses North Melbourne and Sydney are unbeaten after three rounds, while Adelaide logged a first win of the season.

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'Devastated' Kangaroos support star after neck surgery

North Melbourne midfielder Mia King is expected to make a full recovery and return to action in 2027 after undergoing spinal fusion surgery in Brisbane.

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Vulnerable but strong: Sydney's AFLW team forge ahead

Sydney's AFLW players are bravely forging ahead through the crisis engulfing the men's team, with vulnerability proving crucial in keeping them strong.

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