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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 03: L-R Georgia Nanscawen, Alison Drennan, Kaitlyn Ashmore and Daisy Bateman of the Kangaroos celebrate during the 2019 NAB AFLW Round 01 match between the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and the Carlton Blues at North Hobart Oval on February 03, 2019 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Kangaroos smash Blues in AFLW debut

AFL Women’s newcomers North Melbourne has wasted little time flexing its muscle, thrashing last year’s wooden spooners Carlton to mark its debut at North Hobart Oval.

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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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