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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.

AAP · Aug 25, 2022

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.

ABC News · Aug 25, 2022

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 · Aug 25, 2022

'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.

ABC News · Aug 24, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2022

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 · Aug 24, 2022

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.

AAP · Aug 24, 2022

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 · Aug 23, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022

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.

ABC News · Aug 22, 2022