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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 02: Danielle Orr of the Cats handpasses the ball ahead of Ash Brazill of the Magpies during the 2019 NAB AFLW Round 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the Collingwood Magpies at GMHBA Stadium on February 02, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Future stars help Cats make history

No.1 draft pick Nina Morrison had a dream debut, kicking the winning score for Geelong in a historic AFLW win. But it was a different story for star Collingwood recruit Sharni Layton.

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One-der women: Cats, Dogs claim thrillers

The third AFLW season has opened with two matches decided be a total of two points. The Western Bulldogs started their premiership defence with a dramatic win against Adelaide after Geelong scored a historic victory to continue Collingwood’s AFLW curse.  FOLLOW LIVE

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 02: Erin Phillips of the Crows after the loss during the 2019 NAB AFLW Round 01 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Western Bulldogs at Norwood Oval on February 02, 2019 in Adelaide, Australia. Photo by AFL Media/Getty Images)

How did the Crows blow this?

Adelaide kicked 1.11 in its AFLW season opener as a brilliant smother and two-goal cameo by Katie Brennan got the Western Bulldogs premiership defence off to the perfect start.

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AFLW Season Launch. New AFLW teams Geelong and North Melbourne will join the competition in 2019. Geelong Captain Melissa Hickey and North Melbourne Captain Emma Kearney are pictured. Picture : Ian Currie

Less is more for Roo Kearney

Emma Kearney reveals the toll living the double life of a cross-code sportswoman was having on her but after cutting back her cricket commitments the North Melbourne skipper hopes to reap the rewards in AFLW03.

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AFLW GWS Giants star Nicola Barr pictured at her training ground at Sydney Olympic Park in Homebush. Picture: Toby Zerna

Giants primed for big season: Barr

Greater Western Sydney’s Nicola Barr isn’t afraid to cross enemy lines — just ask her partner who works for the Swans — and she knows the Giants are ready to take the next step this AFLW season after a breakout year in 2018.

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AFLW Tasmanian Kangaroos player Moana Hope at North Hobart Oval to discuss the club's Round 1 clash and the release of the AFLW fixture. Picture: RICHARD JUPE

Roos promise to ‘put on a show’ in AFLW

North Melbourne recruited established AFLW players for its debut season and coach Scott Gowans has revealed the club had a clear plan — sign players who are attacking weapons. Now, the Kangaroos are set to unleash on the competition.

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