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AFLW returns with hint of a more settled competition as rule changes make impact

The opening round of the 2023 season brought surprise wins, more goals and encouraging signs for some teams

The Guardian - AU

Fresh faces and record trades set up exciting AFLW season of surprises

Second year of all 18 teams could see levelling of the playing field and end dominance of Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane

The Guardian - AU

AFLW needs to aim higher than riding wave of Matildas momentum

For women’s sport to benefit after the World Cup, leagues have to show commitment to the product beyond symbolic gestures

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Crowds matter, investment pays off and other lessons from the Matildas’ roaring success

The success of the Women’s World Cup demonstrates beyond a doubt that women’s sport is worth investing in.

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Ash Brazill embracing last hurrah at Netball World Cup

Announcing her retirement from netball, veteran Ash Brazill is relishing playing in her first, and last, World Cup as part of the Diamonds squad in Cape Town.

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AFLW players agree on 10-round regular season in 2023

AFLW players will continue to push for an extended competition after agreeing to play a 10-round season and four weeks of finals in 2023.

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‘Culture of silence’: AFL and AFLW players fearful of speaking out on racism, report finds

Players Association report found there is still often a lack of clear or fair process for dealing with human rights issues

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AFLW season length still being negotiated: Dillon

The length of the looming AFLW season is still being negotiated by the AFL and the Players Association, AFL chief executive elect Andrew Dillon says.

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Wallam left out of Australia's Netball World Cup squad

Donnell Wallam has been surprisingly named as only a travelling reserve in the Diamonds' squad for the Netball World Cup in South Africa from late July.

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AFLW players return to training with no pay deal and uncertainty over new season

AFLW players return to their clubs for pre-season this week with no pay deal confirmed and no idea how the 2023 season will look except that it will start in early September

The Guardian - AU

Hobart AFL stadium deal reveals penalties for late build, inability to host games by 2028

Tasmania's AFL licence contract is released, showing the government will be penalised $4.5 million if the stadium build runs late – and another $4.5 million if the arena is not ready to host games by 2028.

ABC News

Tasmanian government releases details of AFL deal

The Tasmanian government has released details of its deal with the AFL to fund a new stadium in Hobart to house the league's 19th team.

AAP

Sarah Tierney avoided 'biggest regret' by leaving high life Sydney to resume Mayo career

'There was a lot of hurt there after what happened so I knew I always wanted to come back and give it another shot.'

Irish Mirror

Tasmania granted 19th AFL team licence with 2028 slated for men’s start date

Tasmania will have a team in the AFL, after the island state was officially awarded the league’s 19th licence by CEO Gillon McLachlan

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Tasmania granted AFL team after lengthy fight

Tasmania will have a team in the AFL, after the island state was officially awarded the league's 19th licence by CEO Gillon McLachlan.

The Guardian - AU

Unprecedented offering on TV propels women’s sport towards equal prominence

The phrase ‘if she can see it, she can be it’ has begun to lose all meaning, but visibility itself will never cease to be important

ABC News

After an AFLW premiership, Tayla Harris now has her sights set on another boxing title

She's best known for her time on the footy field, but Tayla Harris is also pretty good at boxing. After a four-year hiatus, she's getting back in the ring and couldn't be more ready.

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Bulldogs AFLW coach Nathan Burke backs Kylie Watson-Wheeler to become AFL boss after Gillon McLachlan's departure

Bulldogs AFLW coach and former Saints legend Nathan Burke backs Kylie Watson-Wheeler to become the next CEO of the AFL.

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Former Adelaide Crow Jasmine Simmons signs with Port Adelaide Power's AFLW side

The 24-year-old requested the move in an effort to further her career and be a part of the developing club for its second season in the national competition.

The Guardian - AU

Bumper women’s cricket pay deal can reinvigorate the domestic game in Australia

It is not just the money that makes the multi-million dollar deal so significant – it is what the investment represents

The Guardian - AU

Women players benefit most in Cricket Australia’s new $634m pay deal

The majority of women’s cricketers on minimum contracts will earn more than $100,000 a year under the new agreement

The Guardian - AU

The case for banning Daisy Pearce from AFL changerooms doesn’t stack up

Australian rules football continues to question the validity and integrity of the women who’ve always been part of it

Irish Mirror

Cora Staunton announces retirement from AFLW

The Mayo native retires following six seasons with the GWS Giants.

The New Daily

Perrottet gets sporty, while Minns heads to Monaro

"We're out every day fighting for every vote," Mr Perrottet said, alongside candidate Stephanie Di Pasqua.

ABC News

High hopes for Fremantle Dockers in AFL season 2023 with all eyes on young players

For the first time in eight years, Fremantle's men's side enter a footy season being talked about as realistic flag contenders. But will the young team handle the weight of expectation?

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