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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Ashleigh Riddell of the Kangaroos is tackled by Lisa Steane of the Swans during the 2022 S7 AFLW Round 06 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Sydney Swans at Swinburne Centre on October 2, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFLW Tackle: Important context of growing pains

When something grows too quickly, there will be pain – and that’s no different in the AFLW. But Lauren Wood has a message for those hitting out at the league’s issues.

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GWS Giants forward Haneen Zreika.

AFLW star refuses to wear rainbow jersey

Giants forward Haneen Zreika will miss next weekend’s AFLW match against Hawthorn to avoid wearing the team’s pride jumper.

Haneen Zreika of the Giants runs the ball during the Round 3 AFLW match between the GWS Giants and the West Coast Eagles at the Blacktown International Sportspark, in Sydney, Sunday, February 23, 2020. (AAP Image/Mark Evans) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

AFLW player opts out of pride round

An AFLW player of Muslim faith has made the “extremely difficult” decision not to take part in this year’s pride round.

Nicola Barr has hit back at Steve Price's criticism of the AFLW.

AFLW star ‘shattered’ over Steve Price claims

GWS Giants star Nicola Barr has hit back at Steve Price after the media commentator slammed the standard of the AFLW competition.

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2018 NAB AFL WomenÕs Grand Final between the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park, Melbourne. Western Bulldog Jenna Bruton celebrates the win with fans. Picture: Mark Stewart

AFL great under fire for ‘leg up’ call

A tweet has gotten former AFL star Kane Cornes in trouble with Australian female sporting personalities after his comments on the AFLW.

Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Clarke swimming with the team at Florence Falls. The Adelaide Crows AFLW team spent the day at Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, for their post-match recovery after playing Fremantle in a trial match at TIO Stadium.

Crows return with renewed team bond

With less than two weeks until start of AFLW season, team returns from pre-season camp with a new team bond and self-belief.

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Erin Phillips, and Chelsea Randall have been announced as the Adelaide Crows AFLW team captains along with Ang Foley (left), and Courtney Cramey (right) in the leadership group at TIO Stadium.

Phillips, Randall stay as skippers

As the Crows AFLW pre-season camp in the Top End comes to an end, the players have voted for their leadership team, ahead of an assault on regaining the AFLW premiership trophy.

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Adelaide Crows' Chloe Scheer celebrates with Adelaide Crows' Justine Mules after her goal during the third quarter of Saturday nights AFLW match against the Fremantle Dockers in Darwin, Northern Territory. Picture: Justin Kennedy

Injuries sour impressive Crows win

There was much to like about the Crows 20-point victory over Fremantle in their trial match in Darwin. But injuries to key ruck players was a sour note

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Adelaide Crows' Danielle Ponter plays in front of a home crowd during Saturday nights AFLW match against the Fremantle Dockers in Darwin, Northern Territory.Picture: Justin Kennedy

Ponter shows she has long future

Crows draftee Danielle Ponter comes from good football stock and her uncle Michael Long and cousin Cyril Rioli were on hand to watch as she made her AFLW debut for Adelaide

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AFLW Adelaide Crows player Marijana Rajcic holds a snake with fellow teammates during a Crow's media event at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin ahead of their match on Saturday night against Fremantle DockersPicture: Justin Kennedy

There’s no hiding team spirit at Crows

Crows AFLW player Marijana Rajcic says a disappointing 2018 season has given this “special team” the fire in its belly to return to its premiership-winning form.

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Emma Zielke of the Lions gets her kick out as she's tackled by Gabriella Pound of Carlton, during the Round 7 WAFL match between Carlton Blues and the Brisbane Lions at Ikon park in Melbourne, Sunday, March 19, 2017. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Demoted Zielke still a Lions leader

Losing the Lions captaincy could prove to be a blessing in disguise for AFLW sensation Emma Zielke, who is stronger and fitter heading into season 2019.

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16.1.19- Sarah Allan during Adelaide Crows AFLW training session, at Norwood Oval, Norwood. Picture: Bianca De Marchi

Allan sad that sister act is over

As she approaches her third season in the AFLW — but remains one of the youngest on the Crows list — Sarah Allan talks defence, fitness and her sister’s leaving the club

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Joel Selwood and Phoebe McWilliams. Then, set up pictures of Sophie Van de Heuvel, Renee Garing and Rocky Cranston for Geelong AFLW liftout. Embargoed February 1.3.45 - Rocky Cranston (for liftout, needs embargo)4.00 - Renee and Sophie (separate pics, but both for liftout, needs embargo). Sophie is also a cricketer, so we need her with her bat and ball, which will be supplied.

Cats to get taste of AFLW intensity in Blues hitout

GEELONG AFLW forward Phoebe McWilliams says this week’s practice match against Carlton will provide her team’s new players with the perfect exposure to top league intensity.

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Lion's previous Captain Emma Zielke, new captain Leah Kaslar and Vice Captain Sam Virgo at AFLW's sport PC. Wednesday January 9, 2019. (Photo AAP/Megan Slade)

Lions leader Kaslar keeping it simple

Leah Kaslar has earned the ultimate vote of confidence from her teammates, elevated to the Lions’ AFLW captaincy, but the hardworking defender won’t be making any drastic changes.

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