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Communications minister hasn’t deemed women’s footy ‘important’, ‘culturally significant’ enough to protect

Changes to anti-siphoning legislation show what the government’s priorities are — and getting women’s sport to the masses isn’t one of them.

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Magpies take Centra with No.1 pick in AFLW draft

Victorian midfielder-forward Ash Centra has been chosen by Collingwood as the No.1 pick in the first national AFLW draft, while Gold Coast took Havana Harris.

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Magpies set to take Victorian No.1 pick in AFLW draft

The 2024 AFLW draft will be the first fully national version, rather than state-based, but Collingwood are set to pick Victorian Ash Centra first in any case.

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Harris set to stay with Demons after trade falls over

Hawthorn and Melbourne couldn't reach an AFLW trade agreement on Tayla Harris, who is instead set to remain with the Demons.

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Hawks mull over Harris trade as Demons offer extension

The busiest club in the penultimate day of the AFLW trade period, Hawthorn are still mulling over a trade for Melbourne premiership forward Tayla Harris.

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Mithen lands at Suns but Tayla Harris still in limbo

Tayla Harris's bid to land at Hawthorn is up in the air after the Melbourne forward wasn't part of a six-club mega deal finalised on Friday.

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Saints great Dal Santo handed AFLW extension

Nick Dal Santo has signed a two-year contract extension to coach St Kilda's AFLW team until at least the end of 2026, as they chase a maiden finals appearance.

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AFLW star Garner ties Kangas record with latest honour

AFLW star Jasmine Garner has joined AFL games record-holder Brent Harvey as the only North Melbourne players to have won five club best-and-fairest awards.

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Pies, Hawks keen to lure off-contract Dees star Harris

High-profile Melbourne talent Tayla Harris is set to headline the AFLW trade period, with Hawthorn and Collingwood vying for the All-Australian's services.

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Suns sack AFLW coach Joyce, captain Bohanna wants trade

Gold Coast captain Tara Bohanna is expected to return home to Victoria after requesting a trade, just hours after the Suns sacked AFLW coach Cameron Joyce.

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North star Garner claims most coveted AFLW award

North Melbourne star Jasmine Garner still hasn't won an AFLW best-and-fairest but she played a key role in her side's first premiership triumph.

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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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Lions beaten at own game in AFLW grand final blitz

Craig Starcevich conceded his Brisbane Lions were put to the sword in familiar fashion by North Melbourne in a disappointing AFLW grand final performance.

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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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Roos cruise past Lions into AFLW history books

North Melbourne have won their first AFLW premiership, completing an unbeaten season with a 30-point win over Brisbane in the grand final.

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Kangaroos brush off past AFLW hurt ahead of grand final

North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker says the Kangaroos' 2023 AFLW grand final heartbreak is in the past as they take on Melbourne in the 2024 decider.

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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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Kangaroos' Randall desperate for elusive AFLW flag

North Melbourne forward Tahlia Randall is preparing for her fourth AFLW grand final and is determined to break through for a first premiership.

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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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Marinoff adds MVP award to AFLW honours

Adelaide captain Ebony Marinoff has been voted the AFL Players' Association Most Valuable Player, a day after winning the AFLW best and fairest.

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Adelaide star Ebony Marinoff wins AFLW best and fairest

Adelaide star Ebony Marinoff has won the AFLW best and fairest award after finishing three votes ahead of North Melbourne midfielder Ash Riddell.

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Tough-tackling Conway ready for Roos

Midfielder Sophie Conway says Brisbane took valuable learnings from their round one belting by North Melbourne and are ready for the Roos in the grand final.

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Lions mow down Crows, storm into AFLW grand final

Brisbane will take on North Melbourne in the AFLW grand final after consigning Adelaide to a third straight preliminary final defeat.

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Power determined to learn from AFLW finals exit

Port Adelaide's gutsy AFLW finals run was ended by powerhouse North Melbourne in the preliminary final, but the Power are determined to learn from it.

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Ruthless Roos thump Power to charge into AFLW decider

North Melbourne are into the AFLW grand final where they will face Brisbane after thumping Port Adelaide by 57 points in their preliminary final.

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