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Maddy Prespakis leads Bombers to AFLW win over Hawks

Maddy Prespakis leads Bombers to AFLW win over Hawks

Essendon have got their AFLW season off to a flyer with a 19-point victory over Hawthorn, after Maddy Prespakis shook off a rib injury to inspire the Bombers.

Cats dominate Bulldogs in opening-round AFLW triumph

Cats dominate Bulldogs in opening-round AFLW triumph

Cats dominate Bulldogs in opening-round AFLW triumph

Cats dominate Bulldogs in opening-round AFLW triumph

Three goals from Jacqueline Parry and standout displays from Georgie Prespakis and Amy McDonald have helped Geelong to a 48-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

Crows outmuscle Port to claim AFLW Showdown honours

Crows outmuscle Port to claim AFLW Showdown honours

Crows outmuscle Port to claim AFLW Showdown honours

Crows outmuscle Port to claim AFLW Showdown honours

Niamh Kelly and Ebony Marinoff starred for Adelaide as they ran away with a 30-point win over Port Adelaide in their AFLW season opener.

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Blues' Cripps eager to impact first AFL finals series

Blues' Cripps eager to impact first AFL finals series

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is fighting fit and raring to go for his first AFL finals series, starting against Sydney at the MCG.

Carlton hang on to beat Gold Coast in AFLW thriller

Carlton hang on to beat Gold Coast in AFLW thriller

Experienced forward Darcy Vescio has kicked three goals as Carlton started a new era under coach Mathew Buck with a narrow AFLW win over Gold Coast.

Salem has thrived since mid-season return for Demons

Salem has thrived since mid-season return for Demons

After a tough start to the AFL season because of health and injury issues, Melbourne defender Christian Salem has not missed a game since his round-10 return.

Demons open AFLW season with big win over Magpies

Demons open AFLW season with big win over Magpies

New captain Kate Hore was among a raft of contributors for Melbourne as the reigning premiers posted a 42-point win over Collingwood in the AFLW season opener.

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Eagles aim to end Fremantle's AFLW derby stronghold

Eagles aim to end Fremantle's AFLW derby stronghold

Eagles aim to end Fremantle's AFLW derby stronghold

Eagles aim to end Fremantle's AFLW derby stronghold

The Dockers lead the AFLW western derby tally 5-0, and West Coast are keen to turn the tables in their round-one clash at Fremantle Oval.

New-look Port Adelaide could show up Crows in Showdown

New-look Port Adelaide could show up Crows in Showdown

New-look Port Adelaide could show up Crows in Showdown

New-look Port Adelaide could show up Crows in Showdown

Adelaide coach Matthew Clarke says the three-time premiership side won't underestimate Port Adelaide, who enter the AFLW derby with new talent and experience.

Saints take pressure off Max King in AFL flag pursuit

Saints take pressure off Max King in AFL flag pursuit

Saints take pressure off Max King in AFL flag pursuit

Saints take pressure off Max King in AFL flag pursuit

Max King has been touted as the man to lead St Kilda to an AFL premiership but his teammates aren't expecting miracles from the young star in September.

GWS coach Kingsley's confidence key to giant success

GWS coach Kingsley's confidence key to giant success

GWS coach Kingsley's confidence key to giant success

GWS coach Kingsley's confidence key to giant success

GWS players say first-year coach Adam Kingsley has been the breath of fresh air the club needed to make the AFL finals.

Ratten open to something new after leaving Kangaroos

Ratten open to something new after leaving Kangaroos

Ratten open to something new after leaving Kangaroos

Ratten open to something new after leaving Kangaroos

Brett Ratten says he's not sure what he'll do next after leaving his role at North Melbourne, but he's open to new opportunities.

Ed Curnow to retire when Carlton's season ends

Ed Curnow to retire when Carlton's season ends

Ed Curnow to retire when Carlton's season ends

Ed Curnow to retire when Carlton's season ends

Ed Curnow will retire at the end of the season after a career that features three best clubman awards at Carlton and six years in their leadership group.

Max happy if Demons opt for 'Gawn-Grundy 4.0' in finals

Max happy if Demons opt for 'Gawn-Grundy 4.0' in finals

Max happy if Demons opt for 'Gawn-Grundy 4.0' in finals

Max happy if Demons opt for 'Gawn-Grundy 4.0' in finals

Melbourne captain Max Gawn is confident he and fellow ruck-forward Brodie Grundy can make their combination work if they are reunited for the finals.

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Bombers star Parish turns back on free agency

Essendon midfielder and free agent Darcy Parish has signed a five-year deal with the Bombers, ending speculation about his future.

Swans young star Gulden claims first All-Australian

Sydney Swans star Errol Gulden has been named in the All-Australian team for the first time in his three-season-long career.

Demons all set to defend AFLW crown without Pearce

AFLW premiers Melbourne have lost decorated former captain Daisy Pearce to retirement but head into the new season as the team to beat.

Saints close to full strength as they build for finals

Assistant coach Lenny Hayes, a revered figure at St Kilda, is rapt that they're back in the finals and says they will be close to full strength for GWS.

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Buckley's chance turned into solid game for GWS backman

After a tough start, GWS defender Jack Buckley had the better of Carlton star Charlie Curnow last Sunday - something that doesn't happen without a lot of work.

'Do the same for us': AFLW returns as Matildas encore

Following on from a historic Women's World Cup in Australia, the AFLW makes its return with officials, players and clubs promising to put on a good show.

Captain Greene lauds 2023 Giants as his best-ever team

GWS star Toby Greene, the first Giants player to be named All Australian captain, is bullish about what they can do in the finals.

Demons driven for shot at MCG premiership

Melbourne missed out on lifting the AFL premiership cup in front of their Victorian fans in 2021 and are determined to fulfil that dream.

Butters, Bontempelli honoured with major AFL awards

Port Adelaide young gun Zac Butters and Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli have been honoured at the AFL awards night.

Collingwood skipper Moore raring to go for AFL finals

Star defender Darcy Moore has declared himself "100 per cent" fit to return from a hamstring injury in Collingwood's AFL qualifying final against Melbourne.

Peter Daicos expects Magpies to play it safe with Nick

Peter Daicos has tipped Collingwood to leave son Nick out of the AFL qualifying final against Melbourne as he recovers from a knee injury.

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