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Hawthorn appoint Daniel Webster as new AFLW coach

Hawthorn's new AFLW coach Daniel Webster says he is honoured and humbled to be given the role and feels privileged to be part of the "brown and gold family".

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'I've done my bit': award-winning Goddard reveals next steps

The retired AFLW didn't want to fall out of love with footy.

The Canberra Times

AFLW's first flag coach Goddard announces retirement

Bec Goddard, the AFLW's first premiership coach at Adelaide in 2017, has announced her retirement from the role after two seasons in charge at Hawthorn.

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Chiocci knee injury puts dampener on Saints AFLW win

A club-record equalling third straight AFLW.win for St Kilda has been soured by a serious injury to Steph Chiocci in a nine-point home victory over Hawthorn.

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Hanks leads Demons to AFLW thrashing of Hawks

Reigning AFLW premiers Melbourne have defeated Hawthorn by 59 points to maintain their undefeated start to the season.

AAP

Hawks confirm Brisbane flag pair as boom AFLW recruits

Brisbane premiership duo Emily Bates and Greta Bodey will join Hawthorn for season eight of the AFLW competition in a huge boost to the expansion side.

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AFLW medi-sub rule call 'weak': Clarke

AFLW Adelaide coach Matthew Clarke says the argument for the medi-sub rule to be introduced to the game is "pretty weak".

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Coaches call for medi-sub rule in AFLW

AFLW coaches and players have called for the medi-sub rule to be used in the women's game amid injury carnage in the opening rounds of the season.

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AFLW rides emotional wave as Essendon, Hawthorn, Sydney and Port Adelaide join competition

With 18 teams in the competition, AFLW is now complete. Kate O'Halloran reviews the highlights of an emotional round one and talks to Sophie Locke about honouring her mum.

ABC News

AFLW coaches demand more Marvel games

Essendon and Hawthorn have produced some entertaining football under the Marvel Stadium roof, prompting their coaches to call for more AFLW games at the venue.

AAP

Fleming, Locke the pick of young Hawks

Jasmine Fleming and Sophie Locke have made AFLW rivals take notice with superb displays for Hawthorn's young team in their round-one encounter with Essendon.

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Essendon win clash of newcomers in AFLW

Bonnie Toogood and Maddy Prespakis starred as Essendon marked their first AFLW appearance with a 26-point win over fellow expansion side Hawthorn.

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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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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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Hawks swoop on Gilroy before AFLW deadline

Irish defender Aileen Gilroy has swapped one set of stripes for another on AFLW expansion signings deadline day, joining Hawthorn from North Melbourne.

ABC News

Players waiting in the wings to bolster female AFLW coaching ranks

Port Adelaide's Lauren Arnell is the first former player to take the reins as an AFLW head coach and she has "no doubt" more will follow in her footsteps as the pool of retired athletes grows.

The Guardian - AU

‘What a bloody legend’: praise for Ash Barty as a champion on and off tennis court

Former players, including Evonne Goolagong Cawley, join fans from Australia and around the globe in paying tribute to world No 1 after decision to leave game

ABC News

Essendon hires Natalie Wood as inaugural head coach of AFLW team

Essendon hires Natalie Wood as their inaugural AFLW coach, joining Bec Goddard at Hawthorn as the only female head coaches in next year's expanded competition.

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