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Sophie Van De Huevel of the Cats poses for a photograph during the 2018 AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Friday, October 23, 2018. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING

AFLW draft: tick. Now for the Big Bash

DRAFT bolter Sophie Van De Heuvel achieved her footy dream when she was chosen by Geelong with pick 2 in the AFLW draft. Now the 17-year-old has set her sights on her next sporting goal.

AFLW draft: Who did your club pick?

AFLW draft: Who did your club pick?

THE dreams of 68 young footballers have come true at today’s AFLW draft, with Cyril Rioli’s cousin and the first father-daughter pick making history, while Geelong crowned the 2018 No.1 pick. SEE WHO YOUR CLUB PICKED

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The top 12 of the 2018 AFLW draft.

History as AFLW Draft picks stun

THE first ever father-daughter selection in the AFLW Draft has created a moment of history, while Carlton has stolen the top talent with a No. 3 pick.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18:  Cora Staunton of GWS comes off with a facial injury after trying to tackle Sophie Casey of the Magpies during the round three AFLW match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Olympic Park on February 18, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Grim warning over female footy injuries

ONE of sport’s biggest player agents has reignited the gender war by claiming long-term brain damage and family breakdown will result from women becoming concussed while playing footy.

Women’s football ‘damages memory’

Women’s football ‘damages memory’

CONCUSSION in female football players will create “an intergenerational nightmare” of mothers not remembering their children’s names and forgetting to pick them up from school, according to an outspoken AFL player agent.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  McKenzie Dowrick poses during the AFLW Draft Combine at Etihad Stadium on October 2, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Lions out to replace lost star power

THE Brisbane Lions have had another big list turnover after back-to-back grand finals, but coach Craig Starcevich is confident lost talent will be replaced in the AFLW draft.

New-look Crows eye off six-pack of picks

New-look Crows eye off six-pack of picks

SIX new players will be added to the Adelaide Crows AFLW playing list on Tuesday at the women’s draft at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium. See who is in their sights.

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