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AFL concussion rules need to shift after Tuck's death

A coroner's findings into the death of former Richmond player Shane Tuck includes multiple recommendations to the AFL over concussion.

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Brisbane Lions roar home in fourth quarter to win epic AFLW 2023 grand final

Brisbane Lions turn their grand final fortunes around, winning a second premiership against North Melbourne at Ikon Park

The Guardian - AU

AFLW 2023 grand final: North Melbourne 27-44 Brisbane – as it happened

Brisbane Lions have won their second AFLW premiership, beating North Melbourne in a classic final at Ikon Park

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Cool heads and hard-won experience to shape AFLW decider

Brisbane Lions have won just one of their four grand finals played while North Melbourne are playing first decider since joining AFLW in 2018. Who will overcome the mental barriers to take the 2023 flag on Sunday?

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AFLW GM Nicole Livingstone to step down at season’s end

Olympic swimmer ran women’s game for seven seasons, overseeing growth of competition to 18 teams and a 10-round season

The Guardian - AU

Captain Kearney’s Kangaroos finally earn their shot at AFLW glory

North Melbourne have broken through for a first AFLW grand final after a five-year journey for the club and seven original Roos

The Guardian - AU

Patience, belief and fierce midfielders key to Kangaroos’ AFLW finals push

After their 41-point domination of the Demons, North Melbourne are on the rise and one win away from a first grand final

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Geelong get it done early to pass toughest AFLW assignment yet

The Cats took inspiration from Brisbane and North Melbourne to come up with a blueprint to beat Melbourne and reach their first preliminary final

The Guardian - AU

AFLW blowouts persist as one-sided results pose potential finals headache

Rule changes appeared to have gone some way to remedying the problem but three of four games in week one had upwards of 17-point gaps

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Tight finish to AFLW season points towards unpredictable finals series

Teams with little to no finals experience face the reigning premiers and three-time premiership sides – but no result is guaranteed

The Guardian - AU

Late-season AFLW upsets ensure nail-biting final round

Unexpected results in penultimate round mean few spots are safe as teams gear up for finals tilt

The Guardian - AU

NRLW grand final a chance to showcase six-year women’s rugby league journey

Newcastle Knights and underdogs Gold Coast Titans take centre stage on Sunday as a new era in women’s game is ushered in

The Guardian - AU

AFLW game delayed by snake lying on field in western Sydney

Match between the Giants and Richmond pushed back by about 30 minutes due to red-bellied black snake

The Guardian - AU

AFL semi-final: Carlton beat Melbourne in MCG thriller – as it happened

Blues will face the Brisbane Lions in the AFL preliminary final next week after defeating the Demons in front of a sold-out MCG

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Demons fans long for AFL grand final glory after 2021’s remote triumph

Can Melbourne lift Norm Smith curse for good or will they become the first club to exit consecutive finals in straight sets?

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Contact sports can contribute to chronic brain trauma. It’s time to face to up to it and address the risks

Senate recommendations must go beyond concussion and look into the risk of the brain disease from environmental exposure

The Guardian - AU

AFLW returns with hint of a more settled competition as rule changes make impact

The opening round of the 2023 season brought surprise wins, more goals and encouraging signs for some teams

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Fresh faces and record trades set up exciting AFLW season of surprises

Second year of all 18 teams could see levelling of the playing field and end dominance of Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane

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AFLW needs to aim higher than riding wave of Matildas momentum

For women’s sport to benefit after the World Cup, leagues have to show commitment to the product beyond symbolic gestures

AAP

Ash Brazill embracing last hurrah at Netball World Cup

Announcing her retirement from netball, veteran Ash Brazill is relishing playing in her first, and last, World Cup as part of the Diamonds squad in Cape Town.

AAP

AFLW players agree on 10-round regular season in 2023

AFLW players will continue to push for an extended competition after agreeing to play a 10-round season and four weeks of finals in 2023.

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‘Culture of silence’: AFL and AFLW players fearful of speaking out on racism, report finds

Players Association report found there is still often a lack of clear or fair process for dealing with human rights issues

AAP

AFLW season length still being negotiated: Dillon

The length of the looming AFLW season is still being negotiated by the AFL and the Players Association, AFL chief executive elect Andrew Dillon says.

AAP

Wallam left out of Australia's Netball World Cup squad

Donnell Wallam has been surprisingly named as only a travelling reserve in the Diamonds' squad for the Netball World Cup in South Africa from late July.

The Guardian - AU

AFLW players return to training with no pay deal and uncertainty over new season

AFLW players return to their clubs for pre-season this week with no pay deal confirmed and no idea how the 2023 season will look except that it will start in early September

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