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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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No regrets: Star Swan ready for AFLW return

Sydney AFLW captain Chloe Molloy is ready to return from her ACL tear and has no regrets over how the Swans handled the news of her devastating injury.

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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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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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Politics, election makes devil's brew of Tassie stadium

The quest for a Tasmanian AFL team is linked to the island's complex political situation, with an early election not doing the club any favours.

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Crows star Marinoff eyes unprecedented AFLW milestone

Adelaide's Ebony Marinoff and Brisbane's Ally Anderson are set to become the first AFLW players to reach a century of games in the women's competition.

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Garner takes reins for Kangaroos' AFLW flag defence

North Melbourne have announced gun midfielder Jasmine Garner as captain for their AFLW premiership defence after Emma Kearney stood down.

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Magpies member banned for five years over Voss threat

The AFL, the MCG and Collingwood have punished an unnamed Magpies member who sent a threatening message about Carlton coach Michael Voss.

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Harris ready to fire in Dees' Tayla-made AFLW flag bid

Tayla Harris has recovered from the latest in a series of shoulder injuries and is set to feature when Melbourne kick off their AFLW season next month.

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AFLW star backs league's growth in face of huge losses

AFLW star Kate Hore has urged league officials and sponsors to stay the course, insisting the women's competition will only improve in future seasons.

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'Proudest achievement': AFLW star steps down as captain

North Melbourne's only AFLW captain is standing down from the role ahead of the club's premiership defence.

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Dalton's stellar sports career dimmed by back injury

Chloe Dalton, who has played three sports at an elite level and won an Olympic gold in sevens rugby, has been forced to retire from the AFLW due to injury.

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Footy, rock’n’roll and the PM: how the Community Cup gained a cult following

The beloved annual event – a ‘music festival interrupted by a fairly average game of Aussie Rules’ – sees ‘cultural athletes’ limber up for a good cause

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From the Pocket: Australian football is notably richer when it’s open to everyone

Inducting Erin Phillips and Daisy Pearce into Hall of Fame was in stark contrast to the sentiment of previous decades

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AFLW marquee stars inducted to hall of fame

Daisy Pearce and Erin Phillips are the first AFLW players to join the Australian Football Hall Of Fame as South Australian great Ken Farmer was made a legend.

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Lions boss to join 'mothership' in AFL shake-up

A renowned administrator of AFL clubs is joining the league's headquarters as part of an executive reshuffle.

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AFLW players' fixture pleas fall on deaf ears

The AFL Players Association has expressed concern over elements of the new AFLW fixture, revealing key requests had been overlooked by league officials.

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