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Tasmania's current push for an AFL licence isn't its first, but it may well be the last

After a fight lasting many decades, another rejection from the AFL might see Tasmania beaten once and for all.

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Hawthorn AFL stalwart Shiels retires

Hawthorn stalwart Liam Shiels has retired after 255 games across 14 seasons including winning premierships in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

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AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone explains why the league will not play more games in big stadiums

Nicole Livingstone explains why the AFLW will continue to schedule games at boutique grounds despite a growing push to play more matches at big stadiums.

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Full list of AFL retirements, delistings, and free agent moves for 2022 so far

As the 2022 season draws to a close, each club looks to change its list heading into 2023. Keep track of all the movements here.

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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.

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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.

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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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Walls, Lewis to help Bombers coach search

Robert Walls and former Hawthorn star Jordan Lewis have been appointed part of a six-person committee to help find Essendon a new coach for the 2023 AFL season.

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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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Port wingman Karl Amon to join Hawthorn

Port Adelaide wingman Karl Amon will join Hawthorn during the free agency period, giving Hawthorn's rebuild another important boost.

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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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How drawn matches evolved throughout the history of Australian Rules Football and contributed to the fabric of the game

While the draw is essentially dead in AFL finals, the tied matches of the early days contributed to the very fabric of Australian Football, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

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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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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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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

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.

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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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AFL Round-Up: Agony for Carlton and Brisbane, ecstasy for Collingwood as unforgettable 2022 regular season reaches thrilling conclusion

One of the most enthralling home and away seasons in AFL history ends with a weekend of relief, heartbreak and intrigue, setting the scene for a September to remember. We digest the week that was.

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Bulldogs beat Hawks, keep AFL hopes alive

The Western Bulldogs have finished strongly to beat Hawthorn by 23 points in Launceston, lifting the club into eight position pending other results.

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Collingwood denies Carlton AFL finals berth as Western Bulldogs go through, Sydney Swans finish third

The Blues fall short of reaching their first final series since 2013 by one point after the Magpies launch a stunning fightback, while the Bulldogs advance courtesy of their win over the Hawks, and the Swans confirm third spot on the ladder.

The Guardian - AU

Tough guys, nude pioneers and a ‘bogan’ in Bollywood: nine sports stars who became actors

Former AFL star Shane Crawford has some big boots to fill as he enters the world of acting

AAP

Bulldogs chase backdoor AFL finals entry

The Western Bulldogs will need to beat Hawthorn in Tasmania before hoping Carlton lose to Collingwood to reach this year's AFL finals.

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Blues opt to play it safe with Hewett

Carlton will welcome back Zac Williams and Adam Cerra against Collingwood, but George Hewett is being held back.

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How North Melbourne won and Essendon lost in the hunt for Alastair Clarkson

Results are not guaranteed at North Melbourne now they have Alastair Clarkson on deck, but the club has finally made the rest of the league notice them after years of an Arden Street slumber, writes Kyle Pollard.

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