Flag hangover or a side on the rise?
THAT is the big question after Melbourne secured a hard-fought six point win over the Western Bulldogs in its JLT Community Series opener.
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Downie determined to come back stronger
MEG Downie has emerged from one of the toughest weeks of her life unbeaten and determined to pull on the red and blue of Melbourne next AFLW season.
Still got it: Dogs nail first banner for 2017
THE AFL’s reigning premiers are also the reigning premiers of creative banners. And Bob Murphy was greeted with an absolute classic for his return game.
Dogs, Dees honour women’s footy pioneers
WESTERN Bulldogs and Melbourne will fight to keep their respective AFLW seasons alive at Whitten Oval on Saturday night and while doing so will honour two women’s footy pioneers.
AFLW teams: Dogs lose Brennan to injury
THE Western Bulldogs have been dealt a major blow ahead of their clash against Melbourne while GWS has regained a marquee midfield. SEE THE TEAMS
Bob’s back, North, Eagles, Swans go young
WESTERN Bulldogs have named Bob Murphy and Travis Cloke for its opening JLT Community Series game while a host of teams showcase their young talent.
Casey apologises for brutal bump
COLLINGWOOD’s Sophie Casey has apologised to Melbourne defender Meg Downie for the brutal bump that saw the Demon taken to hospital with concussion.
KO’d Dee to miss season, but for different injury
MELBOURNE AFLW defender Meg Downie suffered a brutal concussion against Collingwood. She’s out for the season — but stunningly, it’s for a different injury.
Young gun Lion, Demon named Rising Stars
BRISBANE Lions match-winner Tayla Harris and Melbourne youngster Lily Mithen have scooped the Round 2 AFL Womens Rising Star nominations.
MRP delivers verdict on brutal bump
COLLINGWOOD’S Sophie Casey has been offered a two-match ban for the bump that knocked out Melbourne’s Meg Downie. See the full MRP verdict.
Dees defender back home after big hit
MELBOURNE defender Meg Downie is recovering at home after being knocked out in Saturday night’s win over Collingwood. WATCH THE HIT
Dees can match it with the best: Paxman
MELBOURNE ball magnet Karen Paxman says the Demons have belief they can match it with the AFLW’s best after a blistering third term.
Demons storm home to crush Magpies
MELBOURNE has stormed home in the second half to claim its first AFLW win after keeping Collingwood scoreless in the second half at Ikon Park.
Blues undefeated, Dees claim first win
MELBOURNE has stormed home to claim its first win of the AFLW season after Carlton came from behind to beat GWS. Re-live the day here!
Lewis hot, Oliver leaner in Dees intra-club
THERE was plenty to like in Melbourne’s intra-club but most noticeably it was Jordan Lewis’s class and ball-use in midfield. SEE THE PICTURES
Demons unveil Jones, Viney as co-captains
MELBOURNE has gone back to the future by appointing co-captains for season 2017, while Jordan Lewis has been added to the club’s leadership group.
Pressure’s on for Magpies, Demons
COLLINGWOOD key defender Meg Hutchins hopes this is the weekend that AFL Women’s football finds its groove after a breakout Round 1.
AFLW Teams: Dockers to debut Olympian
FREMANTLE will feature an Olympian in its clash against Brisbane as every team makes changes for Round 2 of the AFL Womens. SEE THE FULL LINE-UPS
Roomies to rivals: Eva, O’Dea ready for battle
WHEN Alicia Eva and Elise O’Dea go head-to-head on Saturday, neither player will hold back. You’d expect nothing less from two former roommates.
Game move sets up AFLW double-header
IKON Park will be bursting at the seams on Saturday as it hosts two AFLW matches following a decision to shift Collingwood’s home game.
Demons must ‘bring it’ after upset
KAREN Paxman knows the Demons have to “bring it” from here on in after a surprise loss to Brisbane. There’s no time to do anything else.
Storms wash away Demons’ hopes
MOTHER Nature wanted a piece of the action in an unprecedented weekend for women’s footy but it was to Brisbane’s benefit in its upset win over Melbourne at Casey Fields.
Lions win ugly in first AFLW upset
THE Brisbane Lions have produced the first upset of the new AFLW competition with a 15-point win over Melbourne at Casey Fields. RE-LIVE THE ACTION
Video: ‘Rocky’ in hot water over big hit
WILL this be the AFLW’s first Match Review Panel incident? A big hit from Demon Richelle ‘Rocky’ Cranston has drawn scrutiny.
Lightning forces unusual AFLW delay
STORMY weather forced a very unusual delay during the AFLW clash between Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions.
Young star Mithen not short on talent
HELMET or no helmet? Lily Mithen’s mates reckon the young gun would get plenty of attention but the Demon is out to prove size is no disadvantage.
AFLW teams: Round 1 line-ups revealed
THE teams are in. The historic first season of AFL Womens kicks off on Friday night and the line-up for this weekend’s games have been revealed. See who our experts are picking!
Footy means more to Melksham after ban
AFTER sitting out of football for 12 months as a banned Bomber, Melbourne’s Jake Melksham as a new appreciation for the game.
Dees keen to create new scoring avenues
MELBOURNE has players of great repute in midfield and defence but after kicking just one goal in an official practice match, the question is how do the Demons kick a winning score?
Bulldogs to win, Daisy to dominate
THE AFLW captains have given their predictions who will win this year’s premiership and best-and-fairest as they gathered for today’s season launch. See how they voted
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