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Blues-Magpies rivalry set to heat up in AFLW opener

Collingwood finished with the AFLW wooden spoon last year, but the arrival of No.1 draft pick Ash Centra could help them make a rapid rise up the table.

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Turfed: Muddy square forces Eagles' AFLW venue change

Badly damaged turf in the centre square has forced a venue change ahead of West Coast Eagles' AFLW opener.

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Suns job has 'invigorated' me: ex-Kangaroos coach Shaw

Rhyce Shaw reckons his return to head coaching has invigorated him after the former North Melbourne mentor initially hesitated to take the Suns' AFLW role.

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AFLW is not a side project for players who thrive on consistency and certainty

As the inaugural No 1 draft pick I’ve seen first hand how the league has evolved as shifting schedules and split priorities continue to bring their own challenges

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Back to the future for inaugural AFLW stars

Inaugural AFLW stars Brit Bonnici and Darcy Vescio are excited to take the competition back to where it started with a Carlton-Collingwood opener at Ikon Park.

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Bring it on: AFLW champions ready to be the hunted

The Kangaroos say they are ready to defend their AFLW title and know the other teams will give them special attention this season.

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AFL urged to lock in women’s grand final at its own 53,000-capacity Marvel Stadium

Leading figures in the AFLW have urged officials to think big around the venue for November’s grand final, and prioritise women’s football over concerts

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Demons' AFL instability won't affect us: AFLW skipper

Melbourne have been rocked by the sacking of AFL coach Simon Goodwin, but AFLW captain Kate Hore has played down any effect on the club's women's team.

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Why AFLW is worth every cent of a $50m-per-year loss

The AFLW is losing money at a rapid rate, but West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says the benefits far outweigh the costs.

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Wooden-spoon Eagles to link up with a smart Daisy chain

West Coast's request for a priority pick is controversial, but coach Andrew McQualter believes the club deserves a helping hand.

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Approach to AFLW’s 10th season suggests some remain unconvinced of its value

Qualified support for the women’s code from Seven comes as AFL House seeks to accelerate growth and address negative perceptions

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AFL boss backs continued investment in AFLW

Ahead of its 10th season, amid stagnating crowds and ratings, the AFLW remains an investment "absolutely worth making", says AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon.

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Bulldogs in double injury blow ahead of AFLW start

Western Bulldogs captain Deanna Berry will miss the start of the AFLW season alongside Isabelle Pritchard after the star duo suffered injuries during training.

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Blackburn's pride at inclusion among Bulldogs' greats

AFLW stalwart Ellie Blackburn was the only woman picked in the Western Bulldogs' official list of their 25 greatest players of the last century.

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Politics, election makes devil's brew of Tassie stadium

The quest for a Tasmanian AFL team is linked to the island's complex political situation, with an early election not doing the club any favours.

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Crows star Marinoff eyes unprecedented AFLW milestone

Adelaide's Ebony Marinoff and Brisbane's Ally Anderson are set to become the first AFLW players to reach a century of games in the women's competition.

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Garner takes reins for Kangaroos' AFLW flag defence

North Melbourne have announced gun midfielder Jasmine Garner as captain for their AFLW premiership defence after Emma Kearney stood down.

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Harris ready to fire in Dees' Tayla-made AFLW flag bid

Tayla Harris has recovered from the latest in a series of shoulder injuries and is set to feature when Melbourne kick off their AFLW season next month.

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AFLW star backs league's growth in face of huge losses

AFLW star Kate Hore has urged league officials and sponsors to stay the course, insisting the women's competition will only improve in future seasons.

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'Proudest achievement': AFLW star steps down as captain

North Melbourne's only AFLW captain is standing down from the role ahead of the club's premiership defence.

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Pagan revs up North in pre-game centenary ceremony

Two-time North Melbourne premiership coach Denis Pagan has addressed some home truths in a pre-game speech as the Kangaroos mark their AFL centenary.

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Money worries top Super Netball player concerns: survey

The first anonymous survey of Super Netballers, conducted by the Australian Netball Players' Association, has found money their biggest challenge.

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Dalton's stellar sports career dimmed by back injury

Chloe Dalton, who has played three sports at an elite level and won an Olympic gold in sevens rugby, has been forced to retire from the AFLW due to injury.

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From the Pocket: Australian football is notably richer when it’s open to everyone

Inducting Erin Phillips and Daisy Pearce into Hall of Fame was in stark contrast to the sentiment of previous decades

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Farmer made legend, eight footy hall of fame inductees

Erin Phillips and Daisy Pearce are the first AFLW players to join the Australian Football Hall Of Fame as SA great Ken Farmer was made a legend.

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