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Hawks lay down their marker with thrilling first-up win

Hawthorn have held on in dramatic fashion to claim an impressive four-point win over Brisbane in a superb start to their AFLW campaign.

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Star Demon hits top gear in dominant win over Bulldogs

Left smarting after missing out on finals last year, an Olivia Purcell-powered Melbourne outclassed the Western Bulldogs to start their AFLW campaign.

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Lift-off for new-look Bombers in win over Giants

Essendon have steamrolled the Giants to make an ideal start to the AFLW season, with Bonnie Toogood and debutant Holly Ridewood each kicking two goals.

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Chloe Molloy shines on AFLW return as Swans beat Tigers

Sydney have kicked off their AFLW campaign with a spirited win over Richmond thanks to starring performances from Chloe Molloy and debutant Zippy Fish.

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Morning Mail: Coalition’s ‘Willy Wonka’ summit complaint, property investor splurge, Trump hopes for Putin deal

Opposition compares roundtable to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; US president talks up peace prospects before summit

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'Going to tear it apart': More to come from young Pie

No.1 draft pick Ash Centra only showed glimpses of her brilliance on her AFLW debut but Collingwood's coach feels the teenager could tear the competition apart.

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Carlton’s new generation shine in AFLW opening round win against Collingwood

It wasn’t the 25,000 crowd of the 2017’s famous first game, but there are signs the competition is recovering from some lost years

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Debutant almost outshines Roberts as Eagles soar to win

West Coast's bid to make the AFLW finals for the first time is off to a flying start after they cruised to a 15-point win over Gold Coast.

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Blues want to keep AFLW opener after impressive win

Carlton celebrated the start of the 10th AFLW season with a 24-point win over Collingwood, and they would love to keep hold of the season opener.

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My last dance is irrelevant, says Crows AFLW coach

Matthew Clarke says the fact it's his last season as Adelaide's AFLW coach is irrelevant.

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Goldilocks plan to push AFLW appeal beyond kick-to-kick at suburban grounds

Finding venues that are just the right size is key as the competition tries to rediscover its early momentum heading into a 10th season

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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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