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AFLW players boosted for quick turnaround

After a period of uncertainty, Melbourne's Libby Birch believes AFLW players have been reinvigorated for season seven, which has been brought forward to August.

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Newcastle City all-but wrap up minor premiership in women's Black Diamond Cup

Former AFLW player Sarah Halvorsen was among the Blues' goal scorers while Lily Wilsher-Saa landed a double.

Newcastle Herald

All-Ireland champions Meath can keep rising without Aussie exports - Niamh O'Sullivan

The clinical corner-forward believes the young talent in the Royals ranks will sustain success into the future despite the loss of stars Wall, Lally and Troy

Irish Mirror

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Mum's the word for rising Swan star Gulden

Sydney youngster Error Gulden is enjoying a breakout start to his AFL career, but he's not getting carried away by his or the team's hot form.

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Vikki Wall on 'nonsense' of LGFA tackle laws and excitement of pending AFLW start

Celebrating with her team-mates at an emotional homecoming in Navan yesterday, the two-time All-Ireland winner with Meath is jetting Down Under on Friday

Irish Mirror

Emotional Eamonn Murray admits Meath's success will fade with stars departing for AFLW

While they once again reached the summit of ladies football yesterday, they'll be without some of their top players for 2023

Irish Mirror

Phillips named inaugural Port AFLW skipper

Adelaide premiership star Erin Phillips has been named captain of Port Adelaide for their inaugural AFLW season.

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Spirit of SA art exhibition showcases state's people, places and icons to support children with cancer

Producing 42 paintings of prominent people, places and objects in about 30 weeks sounds like a considerable challenge — but when it was put to artist Mark Lobert, he didn't hesitate to get on board.

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$Melbourne's rising star Eliza McNamara ruled out of AFLW season due to spine fracture$

Melbourne's rising star Eliza McNamara ruled out of AFLW season due to spine fracture

Melbourne's rising star, Eliza McNamara, will miss the upcoming AFLW season after the star midfielder suffered a fractured spine in a freak weight-lifting accident.

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AFL lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate for players and club staff

The AFL removes its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for players, coaches and club staff, but is "strongly encouraging" their vaccination status stays up to date.

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First women's football league competition kicks off in the Barkly

For the first time in the Barkly region's history, 15-year-old Nishanaye Thompson can represent her hometown by playing the game she loves.

ABC News

Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan launches new campaign to combat racism

Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan reveals his own encounters with racism, and how quickly they started after his family arrived in Australia, as he launches a new anti-racism campaign.

ABC News

How Wimbledon could set an example for everyone by ditching the all-white dress code

The discussion around the all-white dress code at Wimbledon has taken a new turn this year, with several current and former women players talking about the impact of periods.

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AFLW's season seven fixture includes traditional opener and double-headers with men's finals

Carlton and Collingwood will kickstart the season at Princes Park, but there are still just 10 rounds despite all 18 clubs joining the competition. AFLW games will also be played before men's finals for the first time.

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AFL won't commit to AFLW season extension

Players are eager to see a full-length AFLW fixture but AFL officials are taking a cautious approach to extending the women's season.

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Murray Bushrangers' strong field of AFLW talent recognised at draft

The Goulburn Murray region has demonstrated its sporting strength after five players from the region were selected at last night's AFL Women's Draft.

AAP

Top AFLW pick to juggle school, travel

New No.1 draft pick Montana Ham will travel between Melbourne and Sydney as she juggles year 12 with her first AFLW season at the Swans.

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Swans snare Montana Ham as AFLW No.1 pick

Victorian Montana Ham is the AFLW No.1 draft pick with Sydney pouncing on the midfielder with their prized selection after she nominated for the NSW draft pool.

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Montana Ham goes first to the Sydney Swans in AFLW draft as four new clubs fill their lists

Western Jets star Montana Ham is selected first in the AFLW draft by the Sydney Swans.

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Rutherglen Football Club seeks council support for grant to upgrade women's change rooms

With all eyes on women’s football as the AFLW draft takes place today, one club in Rutherglen says they are having to deal with "outdated" change rooms where players shower in their clothes.

AAP

Victorian Ham set for Swans' AFLW top pick

Victorian draft prospect and star midfielder Montana Ham is set to head north to Sydney as the AFLW No.1 draft pick.

ABC News

AFLW expansion teams will be a boost for new and previously overlooked talent

The expansion of the AFLW means we'll see more talent unearthed, including those who were previously overlooked, writes Marnie Vinall.

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AFLW star Deni Varnhagen to remain on Adelaide Crows 'inactive' list

Varnhagen spent last season on the sidelines after not meeting the requirements of the league's COVID-19 vaccination policy.

AAP

Patrikios return hinges on AFL vax call

St Kilda midfielder Georgia Patrikios has committed to the AFLW team for another two seasons but still hasn't complied with the AFL vaccination mandate.

ABC News

Erin Phillips headlines the top five moves of the AFLW trade and expansion period

What should you expect from your club's newest recruit? Kate O'Halloran, Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson crunch the stats on five of the biggest names to move clubs, all of whom have landed at expansion teams.

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