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AFLW star Purcell relishing time at Demons

Dual All-Australian midfielder Olivia Purcell feared she might not play AFLW in 2022, instead she is preparing for her second grand final in seven months.

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Starcevich the Lions king for AFLW decider

Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich has been hailed by key defender Shannon Campbell as the side's rock ahead of the grand final against Melbourne.

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Brisbane Lion Ally Anderson wins AFLW best and fairest, Hannah Ewings named rising star

Brisbane Lion Ally Anderson is the first best and fairest winner in AFLW history not to make the All-Australian team.

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Kearney extends AFLW All-Australian run

North Melbourne star Emma Kearney is the only player to be named in all seven AFLW All-Australian teams, while Port Adelaide's Hannah Ewings is the Rising Star.

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Lions adopt Waugh footing for AFLW decider

Brisbane Lions winger Sophie Conway says her team is not satisfied with what they have achieved this year and have a ruthless mindset ahead of the AFLW decider.

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Bates' loyalty to Lions leads to AFLW GF

Brisbane Lions star Emily Bates was headhunted to leave the club at the start of 2022 after a stellar season, but a player pact to stay together has paid off.

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Family ties inspire AFLW star Lily Mithen

Laurie Mithen was a five-time VFL flag hero for Melbourne and AFLW star Lily Mithen hopes to add another premiership piece to the family legacy.

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Lions take aim at AFLW GF venue critics

Brighton Homes Arena has come in for some criticism over its new playing surface but the Brisbane Lions believe they have the best AFLW venue in the country.

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Daisy Pearce uncertain over AFLW future

Melbourne captain Daisy Pearce will embark on a coaching career when her AFLW playing days are over but hasn't yet made a decision on when that will be.

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Dees star Harris clear for AFLW decider

A shoulder injury won't stop Melbourne forward-ruck Tayla Harris competing in Sunday's AFLW grand final against the Brisbane Lions.

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Newcastle City product named in national AFLW academy

She's now eligible for the 2023 draft.

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Melbourne and Brisbane provide fitting match-up for AFLW grand final

The Dees and Lions will renew their rivalry on Sunday with a second premiership flag of 2022 up for grabs

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Brisbane Lions' Springfield training facility for AFLW grand final questioned as being too small and limiting

The decision to host the AFLW grand final between Brisbane and Melbourne at the Lions' new training facility in Springfield described as limiting growth and access to the game.

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Demons happy to enter Lions' new AFLW den

Melbourne coach Mick Stinear has no issue with playing at Brisbane's new venue, which will host its first competitive fixture with the AFLW grand final.

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Dees hold off North to reach AFLW decider

North Melbourne threw everything at Melbourne but couldn't capitalise on their chances, with the Demons grinding out a 17-point AFLW preliminary final win.

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Melbourne to play Brisbane Lions in AFLW grand final after edging Kangaroos by 17 points

Melbourne advances to a second consecutive season decider following a tense 17-point victory over the Kangaroos in their preliminary final at Princes Park.

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Bates powers Lions to fourth AFLW decider

Brisbane's dominant first half has helped them to a 23-point defeat of Adelaide in Friday's AFLW preliminary final on the Gold Coast.

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Brisbane Lions outclass Adelaide Crows by 23 points to secure home AFLW grand final

The Brisbane Lions produce a dominant performance to defeat the defending premiers by 23 points in the first preliminary final, earning hosting rights for the season decider.

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Brisbane Lions' new Springfield home cleared to host AFLW grand final

The Brisbane Lions receive permission to host the AFLW grand final at the club's new training base in Springfield.

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Brisbane clear to host AFLW grand final

Brisbane's newly-built Springfield headquarters will be the venue for the AFLW grand final if the Lions earn the right to host it.

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Demons equipped to snare elusive AFLW flag

After six fruitless AFLW seasons, red-hot Melbourne believe a flag is within reach as they prepare to take on North Melbourne for a spot in the grand final.

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Why Melbourne Demons are one of the hardest teams to score against in AFLW history

From the last line of defence to forward pressure, the Demons' AFLW game plan makes it as hard as possible for opposition teams to get a shot on goal, never mind score — and, as Gemma Bastiani writes, they are close to becoming the stingiest defence in league history.

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Lions yet to peak as Crows loom: Coach

Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich says finishing as minor premiers will count for nothing in the AFLW preliminary final against Adelaide Crows.

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Kangas relish continuity in AFLW finals

North Melbourne have hit form on their run to an AFLW preliminary final against a Melbourne side that will be well rested after a week off.

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Lutkins factor lifts Lions for AFLW prelim

Kate Lutkins was best on ground for Brisbane in the 2021 AFLW grand final and her form after early return from ACL is a boost ahead of Adelaide prelim' clash.

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