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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

Lions give Kangaroos a fright in tight AFLW GF re-match

Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich feels his team are closing the gap on North Melbourne after giving the defending premiers an almighty fright.

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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'Tipping point' in AFL's problem with gendered violence

Amid an epidemic of violence against women, advocates hope discussion on the Sydney Swans allegations has pushed Australian elite football to a tipping point.

AAP · Aug 21

The women whose ‘diehard’ support of the Sydney Swans has given way to ‘dread’ and a sense of betrayal

As AFLW Swans prepare for a highly anticipated double-header with the men’s team, lifelong fans wrestle with whether to show their support

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21

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

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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

Victoria Police issue warning to media over alleged sexual assault at Sydney Swans’ hotel

Victoria police have warned media not to contact the complainants, as the investigation remains ongoing

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20

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

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AAP · Aug 14

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 13

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 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.

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

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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.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7

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

AAP · Aug 4

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.

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.

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