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Jasmine Fleming and Sophie Locke have made AFLW rivals take notice with superb displays for Hawthorn's young team in their round-one encounter with Essendon.

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Essendon win clash of newcomers in AFLW

Bonnie Toogood and Maddy Prespakis starred as Essendon marked their first AFLW appearance with a 26-point win over fellow expansion side Hawthorn.

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Walls, Lewis to help Bombers coach search

Robert Walls and former Hawthorn star Jordan Lewis have been appointed part of a six-person committee to help find Essendon a new coach for the 2023 AFL season.

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Hawks hatred for Bombers transfers to AFLW

Hawthorn and Essendon will make their AFLW debuts when they lock horns in Saturday night's clash at Marvel Stadium.

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Port wingman Karl Amon to join Hawthorn

Port Adelaide wingman Karl Amon will join Hawthorn during the free agency period, giving Hawthorn's rebuild another important boost.

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New AFLW era starts in Sydney with dream debut for Swan 'fan favourite' Cynthia Hamilton

Sydney's coach believes lifelong Swans fan Cynthia Hamilton, and her red and white helmet, is likely to become a fan favourite.

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How drawn matches evolved throughout the history of Australian Rules Football and contributed to the fabric of the game

While the draw is essentially dead in AFL finals, the tied matches of the early days contributed to the very fabric of Australian Football, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

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Skill, determination and tactics you won't want to miss: The players to watch in AFLW season seven

Eighteen teams, a pay rise and more contact time. These are the players to watch as AFLW season seven is set to go to a whole new level, Gemma Bastiani writes.

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AFLW players excited for 18-team era

The AFLW season will kick-off on Thursday just 138 days after the last grand final, with the addition of four new teams to make the competition whole at 18.

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New-look AFLW presents opportunity in season seven but jury is out on changes

Amid broader growth of the women’s game, the new campaign kicks off in winter and with a full compliment of teams

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Bombers seek ruthless edge in AFLW debut

Inaugural Essendon AFLW co-captain Bonnie Toogood says the club wants to present a "physical and ruthless" challenge in their first AFLW season.

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Hawks finding their purpose in AFLW

Hawthorn skipper Tilly Lucas-Rodd has emphasised the need for her side to unite around a common purpose ahead of their first AFLW season.

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AFL Round-Up: Agony for Carlton and Brisbane, ecstasy for Collingwood as unforgettable 2022 regular season reaches thrilling conclusion

One of the most enthralling home and away seasons in AFL history ends with a weekend of relief, heartbreak and intrigue, setting the scene for a September to remember. We digest the week that was.

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Bulldogs beat Hawks, keep AFL hopes alive

The Western Bulldogs have finished strongly to beat Hawthorn by 23 points in Launceston, lifting the club into eight position pending other results.

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Collingwood denies Carlton AFL finals berth as Western Bulldogs go through, Sydney Swans finish third

The Blues fall short of reaching their first final series since 2013 by one point after the Magpies launch a stunning fightback, while the Bulldogs advance courtesy of their win over the Hawks, and the Swans confirm third spot on the ladder.

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Tough guys, nude pioneers and a ‘bogan’ in Bollywood: nine sports stars who became actors

Former AFL star Shane Crawford has some big boots to fill as he enters the world of acting

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Bulldogs chase backdoor AFL finals entry

The Western Bulldogs will need to beat Hawthorn in Tasmania before hoping Carlton lose to Collingwood to reach this year's AFL finals.

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Blues opt to play it safe with Hewett

Carlton will welcome back Zac Williams and Adam Cerra against Collingwood, but George Hewett is being held back.

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How North Melbourne won and Essendon lost in the hunt for Alastair Clarkson

Results are not guaranteed at North Melbourne now they have Alastair Clarkson on deck, but the club has finally made the rest of the league notice them after years of an Arden Street slumber, writes Kyle Pollard.

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Alastair Clarkson reveals reason for taking North Melbourne AFL coach job

Four-time Hawthorn premiership coach Alastair Clarkson says he is looking forward to helping North Melbourne rebuild as its coach.

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Wounded star Bontempelli to lead Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has declared wounded captain Marcus Bontempelli a certain starter for Sunday's do-or-die clash with Hawthorn.

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Bulldog Cordy free to play against Hawks

Zaine Cordy is free to play against Hawthorn this weekend after being cleared of any wrong doing at the tribunal for his bump on youngster Tanner Bruhn.

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‘Unprecedented’ demand for AFLW tickets prompts change to 53,000-capacity venue

Inaugural match between Essendon and Hawthorn shifted after tickets for the original venue sold out within 24 hours

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AFL greats expect tribunal to clear Cordy

Western Bulldogs defender Zaine Cordy is tipped to be cleared by the AFL tribunal over the bump that left GWS youngster Tanner Bruhn concussed.

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Hawthorn accused of misconduct, hypocrisy

The Hawthorn Football Club has been accused of unlawful discrimination by a former staff member, who says she was forced to resign.

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