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AFLW rides emotional wave as Essendon, Hawthorn, Sydney and Port Adelaide join competition

With 18 teams in the competition, AFLW is now complete. Kate O'Halloran reviews the highlights of an emotional round one and talks to Sophie Locke about honouring her mum.

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Pagan backs Williams or Lyon for Bombers

Two-time AFL premiership coach Denis Pagan has backed Mark Williams or Ross Lyon to take over at Essendon, adding they should not appoint a first-timer.

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Fleming, Locke the pick of young Hawks

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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Magpies account for Carlton in AFLW opener

Collingwood have dominated rivals Carlton to win the opening game of the AFLW season by 18 points at Ikon Park on Thursday night.

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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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Vescio relishes special AFLW milestone

Carlton co-vice captain Darcy Vescio will bring up the 50-game milestone against Collingwood in the AFLW season opener.

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Bombers CEO Campbell resigns

Essendon's turbulent week has claimed another big name with chief executive Xavier Campbell resigning three days after the AFL club sacked coach Ben Rutten.

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Essendon turmoil continues with departure of CEO Xavier Campbell

Essendon CEO Xavier Campbell has resigned after nearly nine years in the position as the AFL club’s state of flux continues

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Essendon CEO Xavier Campbell resigns from role amid turmoil at AFL club over failed chase for Alastair Clarkson

The fallout from Essendon's failed chase for Alastair Clarkson continues, with club CEO Xavier Campbell handing in his resignation, and two premiership players leaving the board.

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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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Dons' AFL coach pitch flattering: Clarkson

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says is attracted to the challenge of revitalising the Kangaroos and turning the AFL club into a premiership force.

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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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Another Collingwood miracle caps off extraordinary week of AFL football

As Essendon decided Ben Rutten’s fate, diehard fans were already making their way to the MCG

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Essendon sacks AFL head coach Ben Rutten with a year remaining on his contract

The Bombers confirm Ben Rutten's sacking following a board meeting, while the club distances itself from speculation James Hird may return to the club as head coach.

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Essendon part ways with coach Ben Rutten

Essendon have sacked Ben Rutten after two AFL seasons at the helm and are searching for their third coach in four years.

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Tigers bullish on Martin, nervous on Lynch

Richmond hope AFL star Dustin Martin and teammate Jack Graham can return for their elimination final but will await scans on Tom Lynch's injured groin.

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Ben Rutten determined to stay on as Essendon AFL coach ahead of club board meeting

Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he "deserved better" following his treatment by the club, but maintains he still wants to keep his job for next season.

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Lynch injured as Tigers thump Bombers

Richmond AFL star Tom Lynch has injured his groin as the Tigers thrashed under-fire Essendon by 66 points in Ben Rutten's likely last game as Bombers coach.

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Veteran AFL ruckman Ryder retires

St Kilda veteran Paddy Ryder has retired after an impressive career spanning 281 AFL games with Essendon, Port Adelaide and the Saints.

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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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Essendon's Rutten uncommitted to coaching

Embattled Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he has "no expectations" regarding his future beyond Saturday night's clash with Richmond.

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