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DAILY TELEGRAPH - 28.4.24MUST CHECK WITH PIC EDITOR BEOFRE USE - AFL fans Beau Yandell (2nd from left) and Alina Stephenson (2nd from right) pictured with Sydney Swans player Chad Warner (left) and GWS player Connor Idun (right) before the local derby on the weekend. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
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Inside the AFL’s mission to conquer western Sydney

Despite record-breaking years for the Swans and Giants, junior participation rates in areas of NSW had fallen. However, clubs in western Sydney are finally optimistic that they’re on the rise again. LACHLAN MCKIRDY finds out why.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Tom Green of the Giants celebrates a goal during the round seven AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Brisbane Lions at Manuka Oval on April 25, 2024 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Giant reasons why Canberra could be 20th AFL team

Crowd and membership records this season have shown just how important the ACT is to GWS. SHANNON GILL explores the mechanics and future of the AFL in Canberra with Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Giants CEO Dave Matthews.

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