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Stars align as AFLW stalwarts Ebony Marinoff and Ally Anderson become first to reach 100-game milestone

In delightful sporting symmetry, the Adelaide Crows and Brisbane Lions will also mark their 100th games as the two inaugural players make history

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Geelong’s cheer squad was a haven for this Cats fan when she needed it the most

The AFL club and its social scene became a huge part of Robyn Cecil’s life, but grew even more important after her husband’s death

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Want AFL grand final tickets? Go and watch the AFLW

Five double passes to MCG showpiece to be won on Thursday and Friday as league looks to boost women’s crowds

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Stadium, AFL dream in the hands of independent MPs

Tasmania's Labor opposition has confirmed its support for the Macquarie Point AFL stadium, ahead of a parliamentary vote that will decide its fate.

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Developer's stark warning after critical stadium report

A day after a report recommended a divisive AFL stadium not go ahead, the project's developer has fired back with a warning over already rising costs.

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Report blow for AFL stadium but premier vows to kick on

A stadium attached to one state's dream for an AFL side has failed to score in a highly critical planning assessment, plunging the project into further doubt.

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Cricket seeks stadium fix so it's not left in shadows

Cricket chiefs are ramping up efforts for the sport to play at a contentious stadium, as the most important report on the project to date nears release.

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Premier pressed to reveal stadium cost before key vote

A contentious stadium tied to a state's AFL dream will head to a critical parliamentary vote after a planning assessment report is made public.

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Inside Chloe Molloy’s injury rehab and return to AFLW – picture essay

The Sydney Swans star says ‘nothing prepares you’ for a torn ACL. She speaks about the challenges of her gruelling recovery – and what she learned along the way

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'So concerning': sport champ reveals teen drop-out rate

A study has revealed almost one in two children drop out of team sports by their mid-teens, with a lack of confidence stemming from coaching a big factor.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tassie AFL mascot's devilish name nods to British slang

Standing six feet tall and boasting fearsome teeth and a scraped knee, Tasmania's AFL mascot has won over some but been likened by others to a pinata.

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‘The growth there is enormous’: future of AFL is women’s competition, says Andrew Dillon

The head of the AFL has identified the women’s competition as the single biggest opportunity for growth within the code’s landscape

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Maddi Levi: ‘I’m not the only one who suffers with self-doubt’

Australian cross-code athlete’s own expectations weigh heavy even as she soars to greater heights as World Rugby’s sevens player of the year

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North Melbourne fans rediscover winning feeling with AFLW pioneers

Kangaroos faithful have endured years of misery with the men’s team but now have a taste of premiership success following a dominant women’s side

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North Melbourne crush Brisbane by 30 points in grand final to win first AFLW premiership

Kangaroos crowned 2024 premiers after beating Lions 6.3 (39) to 1.3 (9) with Jasmine Garner awarded best on ground medal

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‘Little things matter’: the black book that holds the secrets to Lions’ AFLW success

There is strength in Brisbane’s collective as they head into a sixth grand final, even if they are considered underdogs against North Melbourne

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Without more investment and better leadership, the AFLW risks slipping back into the shadows

The AFL Women’s (AFLW) league was launched in 2017 as the Australian Football League (AFL) responded to growing demand for a professional platform for women in Australian rules football.

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