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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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With a little bravery and big swings, women’s sport can enjoy more magical crowd moments

The AFLW could borrow some of the gumption from a North American ice hockey league to grow Australian rules football’s elite women’s competition

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Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Morning Mail: Democracy under threat, governor general warns, Europe to boycott Fifa, fires force Clooneys to evacuate

Australia faces ‘catastrophe’ unless people show more understanding of the constitution, Sam Mostyn says; world football splits over selloff plan

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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.

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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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Kearney's future a mystery after missing historic clash

AFLW all-time great Emma Kearney will miss Australia's clash with Ireland, raising retirement speculation for the North Melbourne star.

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Double-headers dominate final AFL fixtures

An MCG double-header and AFLW games before the men dominate the AFL's fixture release for round 23 and 24.

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'Huge' international clash for Irish who call AFLW home

Gripes about the venue won't minimise the Australia-Ireland show-stopper AFLW fans have waited nearly a decade for, the teams' superstar captains say.

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'What the fans want': AFLW defends historic match venue

While the AFLW is set to play five double-headers, they have defended their venue choice for the inaugural international between Australia and Ireland.

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'I had no choice': concussion forces AFLW great to quit

One of the AFLW's most decorated players has been forced to retire because of ongoing concussion issues.

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Kangas, Demons players dominate Australia's AFLW squad

North Melbourne and Melbourne players dominate Australia's 25-strong squad for the inaugural international clash against Ireland.

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AFL:Cop that: Lemon-throwing fan handed lengthy AFL ban

A football fan has been suspended for five years from all AFL and AFLW games after throwing a lemon at star West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey.

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AFL:Cop that: Lemon-thrower handed lengthy AFL ban

A football fan has been suspended for five years from all AFL and AFLW games after throwing a lemon at star West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey.

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Cop that: Lemon-throwing fan handed lengthy AFL ban

A football fan has been suspended for five years from all AFL and AFLW games after throwing a lemon at star West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey.

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AFL:AFLW fixtures in spotlight on men's grand-final weekend

The AFL has scheduled six AFLW matches in Victoria around the men's grand final, as part of a 2026 season fixture that culminates in a decider in late November.

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AFLW fixtures in spotlight on men's grand-final weekend

The AFL has scheduled six AFLW matches in Victoria around the men's grand final, as part of a 2026 season fixture that culminates in a decider in late November.

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