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Adelaide coach Clarke forecasts tight AFLW season

Adelaide coach Matthew Clarke expects the AFLW to be tighter than ever as he primes his club for their season-opener against Port Adelaide.

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Swans to unleash 'competitive beast' in AFLW opener

Sydney captain Chloe Molloy is ready to get physical and play hard ball with former club Collingwood when the sides meet in the AFLW season opener.

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AFLW: new era faces great expectations as changing of the guard looms large

The league has shaken up the fixture for season nine with an extra round added while a more even competition could see fresh challengers emerge

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The true impact of Daisy Pearce's arrival at Eagles

Emma Swanson and Daisy Pearce used to go head-to-head in AFLW midfield battles but are now relishing their partnership as West Coast captain and coach.

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GWS Giants have eyes only for Bulldogs right now

Shaking off AFLW seasons past, Greater Western Sydney are fully focused on starting with a win over the Western Bulldogs in Canberra on Saturday.

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Starcevich simmers at premiership Lions' perception

Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich reckons his perennial contenders still aren't getting the respect they're due ahead of their title defence.

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Concussion risks for women footballers are greater than men: why, and what can be done?

Since the inception of the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) competition in 2017, women’s football participation has increased rapidly, from about 380,000 in 2016 to around 600,000 in 2022.

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The key challenge for AFLW as ninth season kicks off

The AFLW is at a crossroads as it heads into its ninth season, with the standard of play clearly improving but crowds and TV audiences not keeping up.

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No secret sauce as Daisy gets to work at West Coast

West Coast are expected to be big improvers over the coming years under Daisy Pearce, and the rookie coach is embracing the pressure.

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'How does Sydney do it?': Swans flex with AFLW opener

Rewarded with the AFLW season opener after attracting the largest crowds last year, Sydney captain Chloe Molloy says her side will continue to push the bar.

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Swans AFLW coach 'baffled' by Bulldogs fixture clash

Swans coach Scott Gowans says the AFL missed an opportunity to help the AFLW by scheduling a fixture clash between the Western Bulldogs men's and women's sides.

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Premiers Brisbane Lions seek to create AFLW history

Brisbane captain Bre Koenen says the lure of becoming the first AFLW team to win back-to-back premierships is high on the agenda for the Lions.

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Davey touch-and-go for AFLW opener as Magpies eye lift

Collingwood captain Brianna Davey is racing the clock to be ready for round one, but is adamant she and the Magpies can have an impact this AFLW season.

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Carlton star Darcy Vescio signs AFLW extension

Carlton's AFLW games and goals record holder Darcy Vescio will remain at Ikon Park until at least the end of 2026 after signing a contract extension.

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Demons to support stranded, injured AFLW star Purcell

Melbourne midfielder Liv Purcell is recovering in Adelaide after suffering facial fractures during the Demons' AFLW pre-season game against Port Adelaide.

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AFLW confident of regaining momentum, hitting metrics

With metrics around crowd numbers and TV audiences hanging over the AFLW's head, the competition is confident it can regain momentum.

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Wood re-signs as Essendon coach in AFLW first

Essendon coach Natalie Wood has re-signed until the end of 2026 and is due to become the first woman to coach more than four AFLW seasons.

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AFLW seasons over for Bulldog, Tiger after ACL tears

The dreaded ACL tear has struck again ahead of the AFLW season, with Richmond's Montana McKinnon and Western Bulldog Mua Laloifi suffering the injury.

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Eagles keen to nail 'bullseye' under Daisy Pearce

West Coast co vice-captain Bella Lewis says the arrival of new coach Daisy Pearce has sparked hope the club can reach the AFLW finals for the first time.

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AFLW star Blackburn loses Bulldogs captaincy to Berry

Western Bulldogs captain Ellie Blackburn will hand over her captaincy to Deanna Berry after five seasons as the club continues its AFLW rebuild.

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Tasmania's AFL stadium design world first cricket plans

Concept drawings of Tasmania's 23,000-seat roofed multipurpose stadium on Hobart's waterfront have been released with the state's timber featured in the design.

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Dockers captaincy shock as injured star voted in

Ange Stannett is Fremantle's new AFLW captain, despite being unable to lead on the field after being ruled out for the 2024 season with a knee injury.

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Will changes to Australian broadcast rules make sport free for all? TV networks say no

Labor’s plan aims to broaden the scheme that gives free-to-air broadcasters first dibs on big events such as the Olympics. But the channels themselves say it’s not enough

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AFLW moves to national draft ahead of 2025 season

The AFLW will hold a maiden national draft after the introduction of relocation allowances and minimum two-year contracts for draftees in the women's game.

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AFLW players set for earlier Hall of Fame nods

The Australian Football Hall of Fame has opened the door for AFLW players to be inducted just one year after their retirement.

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