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Concussion injuries remain key issue for AFL, AFLW

The latest injury reports for the AFL and AFLW detail the extent of the concussion issue, while ACL ruptures remain the biggest problem for the women's league.

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From fake name to AFLW milestone for GWS star Zreika

Haneen Zreika used to play Australian rules football under a fake name, now the zippy GWS forward is poised to play her 50th AFLW game.

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GPS tracking is everywhere in pro sports but many AFLW players are uncomfortable with it

The 2024 AFLW season kicked off last week, continuing the growth of a variety of sports that were once considered only for men.

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Melbourne star Harris ruled out for rest of AFLW season

Melbourne will be without Tayla Harris for the rest of the AFLW season, with the forward to undergo surgery after re-injuring her troublesome shoulder.

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White's three-match AFLW ban upheld by Tribunal

Collingwood's Tarni White will miss out on more than a quarter of the AFLW season after she failed to overturn her three-match ban for a high bump.

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Stylish AFLW Kangaroos romp past Lions in GF rematch

Reigning AFLW premiers Brisbane have been beaten by runners-up North Melbourne by 44 points in their first match since last year's grand final.

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Hawks beat Carlton for strong AFLW start

Hawthorn have begun their first AFLW season under new coach Daniel Webster with a 38-point win over Carlton in windy conditions in Frankston.

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Demons AFLW star Harris to have shoulder scans

Melbourne AFLW star Tayla Harris suffered a "flare-up" of her left shoulder against Geelong but coach Mick Stinear says the Demons didn't risk her.

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Marinoff stars as Adelaide down Port in AFLW

Adelaide's Ebony Marinoff has starred in her side's 14-point win against Port Adelaide in their AFLW season opener.

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Hore stars, Harris injured as AFLW Dees beat Cats

Melbourne have beaten Geelong by two points in their AFLW season opener, with captain Kate Hore starring but forward Tayla Harris re-injuring her shoulder.

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Wardlaw shines as Saints beat Suns in AFLW

Star forward Jesse Wardlaw has dominated across the ground as well as close to goal to help fire St Kilda to a 54-point win over Gold Coast.

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Sickening clash of heads rattled Bombers in AFLW loss

A nasty collision that concussed Essendon forward Amber Clarke and injured skipper Bonnie Toogood has overshadowed Fremantle's win over the Bombers.

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Records fall as Giants storm to AFLW win over Bulldogs

Alyce Parker and Zarlie Goldsworthy put on a dominant display to help fire GWS to a monster 63-point AFLW victory over a new-look Western Bulldogs.

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Eagles recruit Roux to miss 3-4 weeks with broken hand

West Coast will welcome back captain Emma Swanson against Essendon next week, but Roxy Roux's Eagles' debut has been put on hold with a broken hand.

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Molloy, McEvoy star as Swans beat Pies in AFLW opener

Sydney co-captains Chloe Molloy and Lucy McEvoy have hit the scoreboard to guide their side to a 15-point victory over Collingwood in the AFLW season opener.

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AFL reschedules women's match for MCG double-header

Western Bulldogs men's and women's teams will feature in a double-header at the MCG, with more than 90,000 fans expected for the AFL elimination final.

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AFL fan banned for life after umpire hit with bottle

An AFL fan has been handed a lifetime ban from attending matches after throwing a bottle that hit the back of a goal umpire's head during a match.

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Adelaide coach Clarke forecasts tight AFLW season

Adelaide coach Matthew Clarke expects the AFLW to be tighter than ever as he primes his club for their season-opener against Port Adelaide.

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Swans to unleash 'competitive beast' in AFLW opener

Sydney captain Chloe Molloy is ready to get physical and play hard ball with former club Collingwood when the sides meet in the AFLW season opener.

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AFLW: new era faces great expectations as changing of the guard looms large

The league has shaken up the fixture for season nine with an extra round added while a more even competition could see fresh challengers emerge

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The true impact of Daisy Pearce's arrival at Eagles

Emma Swanson and Daisy Pearce used to go head-to-head in AFLW midfield battles but are now relishing their partnership as West Coast captain and coach.

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GWS Giants have eyes only for Bulldogs right now

Shaking off AFLW seasons past, Greater Western Sydney are fully focused on starting with a win over the Western Bulldogs in Canberra on Saturday.

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Starcevich simmers at premiership Lions' perception

Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich reckons his perennial contenders still aren't getting the respect they're due ahead of their title defence.

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Concussion risks for women footballers are greater than men: why, and what can be done?

Since the inception of the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) competition in 2017, women’s football participation has increased rapidly, from about 380,000 in 2016 to around 600,000 in 2022.

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The key challenge for AFLW as ninth season kicks off

The AFLW is at a crossroads as it heads into its ninth season, with the standard of play clearly improving but crowds and TV audiences not keeping up.

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