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Ainslie Football Club becomes first known Aussie rules club to invest equal money into men's and women's programs

Late last year, Allyson Flynn and Zoe Skyrianos asked their local footy club board to invest equal money into its men's and women's programs. This is how it went.

ABC News

Lisa Steane dons Nelson Bay number for Swans' inaugural AFLW campaign

"I loved playing for the Marlins and that's where I got my love of footy, so I'm going to be wearing a piece of that when I'm out there."

Newcastle Herald

Melbourne down premiers Adelaide in AFLW

Melbourne have beaten Adelaide by 18 points in their AFLW season opener in Adelaide.

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Phillips aims high for Port's AFLW debut

Expansion clubs are expected to struggle in the AFLW but superstar Erin Phillips believes Port Adelaide can defy some of those predictions.

AAP

Star netballer Ash Brazill returns to AFLW

Just three weeks after winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal with the Australian Diamonds, Ash Brazill has announced she will return to AFLW ranks in 2022.

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Hawks hatred for Bombers transfers to AFLW

Hawthorn and Essendon will make their AFLW debuts when they lock horns in Saturday night's clash at Marvel Stadium.

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New AFLW era starts in Sydney with dream debut for Swan 'fan favourite' Cynthia Hamilton

Sydney's coach believes lifelong Swans fan Cynthia Hamilton, and her red and white helmet, is likely to become a fan favourite.

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Magpies account for Carlton in AFLW opener

Collingwood have dominated rivals Carlton to win the opening game of the AFLW season by 18 points at Ikon Park on Thursday night.

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Collingwood defeats Carlton by 18 points in AFLW season opener

Collingwood makes the perfect start to its AFLW campaign, defeating arch rival Carlton by 18 points at Princes Park.

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Freo aim to prove the AFLW doubters wrong

The Dockers are being widely tipped to slide this AFLW season, but captain Hayley Miller is confident her group can stay in flag contention.

AAP

Demons to embrace AFLW favourite status

Melbourne have been picked by AFLW club captains to secure their first premiership and the Demons are embracing the favourites tag.

AAP

Crows ready to plug Erin Phillips void

Adelaide will seek scoring support for star goalkicker Ashleigh Woodland when they take on Melbourne in Friday night's AFLW grand final rematch at Glenelg Oval.

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Port Adelaide Football Club expands to AFLW for the first time with women leading its management team

Port Adelaide will play its first AFLW game against West Coast on Saturday and high-profile women have been appointed to the club's four key roles.

ABC News

Skill, determination and tactics you won't want to miss: The players to watch in AFLW season seven

Eighteen teams, a pay rise and more contact time. These are the players to watch as AFLW season seven is set to go to a whole new level, Gemma Bastiani writes.

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'Strategic intervention' against Murdoch by minister in chase for AFL rights, but there's one thing missing

The government has issued a stern warning to the AFL and those pursuing the rights to broadcast matches, but the next TV deal is only the start of a tense era in Australian sport.

The Guardian - AU

You can’t be what you can’t see – and that includes women in AFL leadership roles

The likes of North Melbourne president Sonja Hood have proved the adage rings true beyond the field and the coaches box

AAP

Vescio relishes special AFLW milestone

Carlton co-vice captain Darcy Vescio will bring up the 50-game milestone against Collingwood in the AFLW season opener.

AAP

AFLW players excited for 18-team era

The AFLW season will kick-off on Thursday just 138 days after the last grand final, with the addition of four new teams to make the competition whole at 18.

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Morning mail: Morrison privileges push rejected, Kyrgios faces new legal action, Murdoch sues Crikey

Wednesday: Scott Morrison has been spared being referred to the privileges committee over his secret ministries – for now. Plus: a young dancer who wants ballet to be ‘more noisy’.

The Guardian - AU

New-look AFLW presents opportunity in season seven but jury is out on changes

Amid broader growth of the women’s game, the new campaign kicks off in winter and with a full compliment of teams

ABC News

AFLW star Erin Phillips reflects on becoming Port Adelaide's inaugural captain

Tears were shed when Erin Phillips told her dad she was following in his footsteps as the club's number one. She talks to Kate O'Halloran about her friendship with Chelsea Randall and how she used to fear lining up against her new coach, Lauren Arnell.

AAP

Bombers seek ruthless edge in AFLW debut

Inaugural Essendon AFLW co-captain Bonnie Toogood says the club wants to present a "physical and ruthless" challenge in their first AFLW season.

AAP

Short AFLW preseason suits Crows: Hatchard

Adelaide's triple premiership hero Anne Hatchard is adamant her AFLW Crows can rise above the loss of key players including Erin Phillips.

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Hawks finding their purpose in AFLW

Hawthorn skipper Tilly Lucas-Rodd has emphasised the need for her side to unite around a common purpose ahead of their first AFLW season.

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Building the Bloods in the AFLW

Maddy Collier believes the strong leadership team in the Swans AFLW team will help them establish their own 'Bloods' culture in their first year

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