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These AFLW club members support more than one team, and it's changing the way they view the game

Fearn Harrison is a proud member of five AFLW clubs, and she's not the only one supporting multiple teams. Many fans are finding themselves watching the women's game, thanks to a feeling of acceptance and inclusion.

ABC News

For the Tiwi Islands, the future of footy is female

The Tiwi Islands is home to the most Australian Rules players per capita. Yet only two Tiwi Islander women are playing professionally. Is the AFLW ready to support First Nations women?

ABC News

Lions romp by Pies to take top AFLW spot

The Brisbane Lions have all but locked up the AFLW minor premiership, outplaying Collingwood in a 55-point win on the Gold Coast.

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Bulldogs beat Blues, seal AFLW finals spot

The Western Bulldogs have left it late to edge ahead of Carlton and seal eighth spot on the AFLW ladder in the last home-and-away round.

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Last-gasp win over Carlton ensures Western Bulldogs play AFLW finals

Skipper Ellie Blackburn scored a pivotal goal inside the final two minutes as the Bulldogs came from behind to beat Carlton by three points at Princes Park.

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AFL apologises to players in concussion study after review finds it produced no published research

Multimillion-dollar study led by Dr Paul McCrory led to ‘confusion’ among player participants over tests and procedures, review says

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Luckless AFLW Bulldog's season over

Western Bulldogs forward Kirsten McLeod's season is over after she suffered a broken fibula and a syndesmosis injury against West Coast.

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Dockers' AFLW stalwart Antonio retires

Former Fremantle AFLW captain Kara Antonio will play her final game when she returns from injury for the Dockers' last match of the season against Hawthorn.

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Grand final win caps off epic year for WA footy player, coach and new mum Rennie Meadmore

Rennie Meadmore gave birth to her first child in April, was back coaching a week later, and by the end of the season was playing in a premiership-winning team.

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Dogs eye berth in open AFLW finals series

The Western Bulldogs are well placed to claim the last AFLW top-eight spot entering a bumper final round of the home-and-away season.

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Paxman stars as Dees belt Bombers in AFLW

Only percentage separates Melbourne from Brisbane at the top of the AFLW ladder after the Demons crushed Essendon by 41 points.

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Richmond continue winning streak in AFLW

Richmond have broken into the AFLW top four with a thumping 43-point win over GWS in wet and wild conditions in Mildura.

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Saints edge Port Adelaide in AFLW thriller

St Kilda have overcome their own inefficiency to claim a thrilling two-point win over Port Adelaide and end a six-game AFLW losing streak.

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Lions roaring toward AFLW finals

Brisbane underlined that they are a major player in the race for the AFLW premiership with a dominant performance against Hawthorn.

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McLeod injury sours Dogs' AFLW win

Kirsten McLeod returned for her first AFLW game since March last year but suffered an ankle injury in the Western Bulldogs' 32-point win over West Coast.

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Depleted Dockers overrun Swans in AFLW

Fremantle have made the most of a stiff breeze and the return of Ebony Antonio to run away from the winless Sydney and seal a 14-point AFLW triumph.

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Kangas on fire in AFLW win over Magpies

North Melbourne have given themselves a huge boost of confidence ahead of the AFLW finals, posting an impressive 32-point win over Collingwood.

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Suns beat Blues, still in AFLW finals race

Kalinda Howarth and Charlie Rowbottom impressed as Gold Coast overcame a goalless first half to post an important 27-point win over Carlton.

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Adelaide close in on top-four AFLW berth

Danielle Ponter has lit up Unley Oval with two goals and two magnificent runs as Adelaide all but booked a top-four AFLW berth after holding off Geelong.

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Melbourne Demons trying to break AFLW premiership duck after grand final heartbreak

The Demons have been one of the most consistent teams since AFLW's inception and they have some icons of the sport on their list. Is this the season where it all comes together for them?

AAP

Crows' Randall in doubt for AFLW finals

Adelaide captain Chelsea Randall will miss three to five weeks with an ankle injury and is in doubt to feature in the Crows' AFLW finals tilt.

ABC News

SA court sets date for Deni Varnhagen's appeal of COVID-19 vaccine mandate challenge dismissal

Inactive AFLW player and nurse Deni Varnhagen has a small win in her legal challenge against South Australia's healthcare worker vaccine mandate, with the Court of Appeal granting her request for an urgent appeal.

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Freo held goalless as Pies secure AFLW win

Fremantle have been held goalless for the second time in the 2022 AFLW season in a 29-point loss to Collingwood in Perth.

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GWS snatch AFLW thriller against Hawthorn

GWS have all but ended Hawthorn's finals hopes after Nicola Barr snapped a behind in the dying seconds to snatch a one-point victory in a gripping AFLW clash.

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Blackburn stars in Bulldogs' AFLW victory

Ellie Blackburn led from the front as the Western Bulldogs gave themselves breathing space in the AFLW top-eight with a 15-point win over struggling St Kilda.

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