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Swans' AFLW team ride record support for Bombers win

With a record crowd behind them, Sydney's AFLW team have beaten Essendon in their first match since their AFL team's hotel scandal rocked the entire club.

AAP · Aug 23

Swans fans turn out in tense return to footy field

Fans turned out in force for a Sydney Swans AFLW fixture, the first game since a sexual assault scandal resulted in the suspension of five men's players.

AAP · Aug 22

Cats run riot at Saints' expense in big rebound win

Jacqueline Parry kicked a six-goal bag and Georgie Prespakis ran riot in the midfield as Geelong staged a whopping 158-point AFLW turnaround.

AAP · Aug 22

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Teenager kicks five as Suns stun Eagles in AFLW upset

Gold Coast have snared their first win of the season thanks largely to a second-game teenager, while the Bulldogs beat Richmond by 11 points.

AAP · Aug 22

Daisy Pearce's words hit home in wake of Swans scandal

North Melbourne chief executive Jennifer Watt has spoken to the club's AFL team about the need to be a good human in the wake of the Sydney scandal.

AAP · Aug 21

Consult before banned five return: Swans AFLW skipper

Sydney AFLW captain Lucy McEvoy and coach Colin O'Riordan have addressed the media following allegations of a sexual assault at the Swans men's team hotel.

AAP · Aug 21

Shaken captain declares 'no rift' at scandal-hit Swans

Sydney captain Callum Mills says the AFL team remains united in the wake of five teammates being suspended for the rest of the season.

AAP · Aug 21

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Swans AFLW players brace for 'difficult' double-header

Sydney captain Callum Mills has spoken to the club's AFLW group to apologise to them in the wake of the scandal to rock the men's team.

AAP · Aug 19

Giants shock Eagles in AFLW upset

Rebecca Beeson and Tarni Evans have each kicked three goals to help GWS to a 12-point home win over West Coast in an AFLW boilover at Engie Stadium.

AAP · Aug 16

Swans down Crows in AFLW thriller, Lions, Power win

A Swans debutant has kicked a last-minute sealer to help lift her side to a thrilling victory over Adelaide, while Brisbane crushed Essendon at Windy Hill.

AAP · Aug 16

Tigers beat Magpies, Bulldogs post AFLW win over Suns

Richmond have kicked off their AFLW season with a comfortable win over Collingwood, while the fast-starting Bulldogs beat the Suns on enemy territory.

AAP · Aug 15

Commanding Kangas crush Cats to kick off AFLW defence

AFLW juggernauts North Melbourne have shaken off a new-look Geelong with ease to kick off their latest premiership defence with an ominous 73-point thumping.

AAP · Aug 15

New-look Geelong ready for ominous North AFLW test

Geelong will again open their AFLW campaign against all-conquering North Melbourne, but are keen to prove a point under new coach Mick Stinear.

AAP · Aug 14

Demons kick clear to start new AFLW era with win

Melbourne looked in trouble at three-quarter time, but they kicked three goals and kept Hawthorn scoreless to start their AFLW season with a 19-point win.

AAP · Aug 13

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AAP · Aug 12

Hawks, new-look Demons ready to make AFLW statements

Melbourne are determined to start a new era in perfect style while Hawthorn have a point to prove when they meet in the AFLW first round.

AAP · Aug 10

Premier defies parliament's AFL stadium cost request

Calls for an updated cost estimate for Hobart's $1.13 billion waterfront stadium won't be heeded as a premier declares it could damage the bidding process.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 9

AFLW’s good old familiarity hits the big stage in women’s and men’s double-header

Footy forged in the suburbs was called in from the cold at Marvel Stadium as Carlton held off St Kilda in season opener

AAP · Aug 9

Blues hold sway against Saints for opening AFLW win

Carlton have kicked off the AFLW season in style with a 26-point win over St Kilda in an entertaining clash at Marvel Stadium.

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AAP · Aug 4

Devils nab development guru to boost AFL build

The Tasmania Devils, who will enter the AFL in 2028, have signed a former premiership-winning midfielder as their first head of development.

AAP · Aug 3

Irrepressible North Melbourne want more in AFLW

North Melbourne have gone unbeaten for the past two AFLW seasons but captain Jasmine Garner believes the Kangaroos can still reach another level.

AAP · Aug 3

AFLW stars want league to seize fresh momentum

After the success of the exhibition match between Australia and Ireland, AFLW players want the momentum to drive into the regular sport.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2

AFLW All-Stars and Ireland delight a different type of sports crowd: ‘There’s nothing quite like it’

There was a carnival atmosphere as a packed North Sydney Oval witnessed the first international women’s Australian rules game

AAP · Aug 1

Australia too good but Ireland re-match looms for AFLW

Australia have charged to a 50-point win over Ireland in the first women's Australian rules international with a future game in Ireland looking likely.

AAP · Jul 30

Players done waiting for once-in-a-decade showdown

The teams have been selected, the group chats created, scruples about the venue hashed out, so now Australia and Ireland are ready to rumble.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30

AFLW All-Stars game offers a chance to celebrate how Irish players have shaped the game

Forty-six Irish players are on current AFLW lists and Saturday’s sold-out game provides a unique opportunity to highlight their influence

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