FREMANTLE veteran Kiara Bowers picked up 10 votes in her comeback game as six players grabbed a perfect score in round one of the Sharp EIT Solutions AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award.
Having missed last season due to the birth of her son, Bowers dominated against Port Adelaide on Sunday and picked up a perfect 10 votes from the coaches.
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Melbourne's Tyla Hanks, Carlton's Mimi Hill, Essendon's Georgia Nanscawen, Hawthorn's Eliza West and West Coast's Ella Roberts also picked up 10 votes in round one.
Sydney young gun Zippy Fish had eight votes on debut from her side's win over Richmond, in a game where Swans star Chloe Molloy led the way with nine, while Georgia Patrikios and Tyanna Smith (eight votes each) shone in St Kilda's win over Adelaide.
The votes were shared for North Melbourne from the Roos' win over Geelong, with Jasmine Garner getting eight and Ash Riddell seven.
The Wrap: Crows' big issue, Swan's record-breaking debut, Hawks win comes at a cost
Kate McCarthy and Sarah Olle wrap up all the AFLW action following round one
Every week, the two senior coaches for each game give votes on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis, meaning 10 votes is the maximum a player can get in each round.
The player with the most votes at the end of the home and away season will win the Sharp EIT Solutions AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award.
Carlton v Collingwood
10 Mimi Hill CARL
7 Erone Fitzpatrick CARL
5 Brittany Bonnici COLL
4 Breann Harrington CARL
3 Poppy Scholz CARL
1 Keeley Sherar CARL
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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11:29
AFLW Mini-Match: Carlton v Collingwood
Extended highlights of the Blues and Magpies clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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07:41
AFLW full post-match, RD1: Blues
Watch Carlton's press conference after round one’s match against Collingwood
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07:49
AFLW full post-match, RD1: Magpies
Watch Collingwood's press conference after round one’s match against Carlton
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05:33
AFLW Highlights: Carlton v Collingwood
The Blues and Magpies clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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00:47
‘This is a breathtaking run’: Blue brings speedy shoes
Erone Fitzpatrick never stops running and completes a wonderful team major as Carlton pulls away
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00:56
Centra of attention: No.1 pick announces herself
No.1 draft pick Ash Centra takes a commanding mark and drills home the set shot to show her tremendous potential
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00:54
Poppy pops up: Young talent takes off early
Blues youngster Poppy Scholz gets her teammates fired up after landing her first goal on debut
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00:52
Bohanna bursts onto scene with first in new colours
Carlton recruit Tara Bohanna is swarmed by teammates after nailing her maiden major for the Blues
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00:47
Mia marks the spot: Blue’s brilliant clunk leads the way
Mia Austin completes a superb contested grab and converts truly to earn her side’s first goal of the season
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00:38
Frederick fires season’s first goal and lets out a roar
Sabrina Frederick reels in a strong mark and slots the season’s opening major before celebrating in style
West Coast v Gold Coast
10 Ella Roberts WCE
8 Lucia Painter WCE
4 Havana Harris GCFC
3 Jessica Rentsch WCE
2 Maddy Brancatisano GCFC
2 Courtney Rowley WCE
1 Charlotte Thomas WCE
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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11:16
AFLW Mini-Match: West Coast v Gold Coast
Extended highlights of the Eagles and Suns clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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05:34
AFLW full post-match, RD1: Eagles
Watch West Coast's press conference after round one’s match against Gold Coast
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04:12
AFLW full post-match, RD1: Suns
Watch Gold Coast's press conference after round one’s match against West Coast
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05:15
AFLW Highlights: West Coast v Gold Coast
The Eagles and Suns clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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01:04
Not even a cramp can stop Roberts: Star's hilarious tackle
Ella Roberts pulls up sore with a cramp but still musters enough fight and energy to lay a crunching tackle
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00:47
Harris hype on show with ripper clunk and goal
Havana Harris demonstrates why she's generating plenty of excitement with a brilliant contested mark before converting her first AFLW major
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01:28
Masterstroke: Debutant Painter takes over with three in term
West Coast first-gamer Lucia Painter announces herself to the footy world with a stunning three-goal blitz in the third quarter
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00:56
Stellar Ella: Roberts runs riot early with so much class
Ella Roberts gets West Coast's season off to the right start with a hard tackle rewarded, followed by a dazzling dribble goal
Sydney v Richmond
9 Chloe Molloy SYD
8 Zippy Fish SYD
5 Montana Ham SYD
4 Monique Conti RICH
2 Laura Gardiner SYD
2 Caitlin Greiser RICH
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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11:31
AFLW Mini-Match: Sydney v Richmond
Extended highlights of the Swans and Tigers clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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10:32
AFLW full post-match, RD1: Swans
Watch Sydney's press conference after round one’s match against Richmond
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06:36
AFLW full post-match, RD1: Tigers
Watch Richmond's press conference after round one’s match against Sydney
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05:58
AFLW Highlights: Sydney v Richmond
The Swans and Tigers clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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01:54
Goal-machine Molloy makes ominous statement on return
Chloe Molloy dominates in her return to AFLW with a massive four-goal effort
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00:37
Miller magic: Defender goes forward for first career goal
Richmond’s Bec Miller earns a special moment after slotting her first major in game number 52
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00:47
Did we just witness the Goal of the Year already? Cynthia’s candy special
Cynthia Hamilton dances past a host of opponents with some sweet candy before drilling a dazzling major to put herself in firm contention for Goal of the Year
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00:46
Plenty of feeling in heated siren scuffle
Tensions erupt right on the quarter-time siren as a host of players become embroiled in a fiery exchange
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00:56
Molloy back doing what she does best in heartwarming return goal
Chloe Molloy makes a statement in her comeback to AFLW with a great set-shot goal after a superb assist and run from Montana Ham
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00:41
Greiser launches from range for stunning season opener
Caitlin Greiser starts season 10 in style with a monster goal from the 50m arc
Geelong v North Melbourne
8 Jasmine Garner NMFC
7 Ash Riddell NMFC
5 Georgie Prespakis GEEL
4 Mikayla Bowen GEEL
4 Kim Rennie NMFC
1 Amy Smith NMFC
1 Kate Shierlaw NMFC
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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11:18
AFLW Mini-Match: Geelong v North Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Cats and Kangaroos clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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04:50
AFLW full post-match, RD1: Kangaroos
Watch Nth Melbourne's press conference after round one’s match against Geelong
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05:07
AFLW full post-match, RD1: Cats
Watch Geelong's press conference after round one’s match against Nth Melbourne
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05:58
AFLW Highlights: Geelong v North Melbourne
The Cats and Kangaroos clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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00:42
O'Loughlin joins the party with dead-eye snap
The footy pops into Alice O'Loughlin’s hands from the contest as she turns quickly to snap a beautiful major
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00:24
Parry goes down in worrying scenes
Geelong forward Jackie Parry is taken from the field after a heavy landing in this marking contest
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01:14
Bogue goes rogue with cracking first major
North Melbourne debutant Blaithin Bogue boots her first AFLW goal off the deck and follows up with another moments later
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00:54
New skipper Garner snaps a beauty to ignite Roos' season
North Melbourne captain Jasmine Garner bends the ball across her body to perfection
Greater Western Sydney v Essendon
10 Georgia Nanscawen ESS
8 Madison Prespakis ESS
5 Holly Ridewood ESS
3 Zarlie Goldsworthy GWS
2 Alexandra Morcom ESS
1 Tarni Evans GWS
1 Georgia Gee ESS
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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11:56
AFLW Mini-Match: GWS v Essendon
Extended highlights of the Giants and Bombers clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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02:53
AFLW full post-match, RD1: Giants
Watch GWS's press conference after round one’s match against Essendon
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02:42
AFLW full post-match, RD1: Bombers
Watch Essendon's press conference after round one’s match against GWS
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06:01
AFLW Highlights: GWS v Essendon
The Giants and Bombers clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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00:38
Gee splits the pack and squeezes through a ripper
Essendon gun Georgia Gee somehow finds her way through heavy traffic and flushes the footy to nab a major
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00:42
Milestone woman caps off game 50 with sizzling snap
Essendon veteran Brooke Walker celebrates as she snaps a great goal in her 50th AFLW game
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00:37
Belloni pounces on the footy to nail first AFLW goal
Grace Belloni pops up at the right time to kick a stunning goal after some forward pressure from Essendon
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00:34
Garnett gives Giants life with much-needed major
Georgia Garnett takes a great contested mark in the goal square and kicks GWS' first goal since the early stages of the first quarter
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01:14
Smiles all round for Ridewood's first two
Essendon debutant Holly Ridewood is swarmed by teammates after her first AFLW goal and quickly follows up with another impressive major
Western Bulldogs v Melbourne
10 Tyla Hanks MELB
8 Olivia Purcell MELB
6 Shelley Heath MELB
2 Eliza McNamara MELB
2 Kate Hore MELB
1 Sarah Lampard MELB
1 Britney Gutknecht WB
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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12:03
AFLW Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Demons clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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05:03
AFLW full post-match, RD1: Demons
Watch Melbourne's press conference after round one’s match against Western Bulldogs
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03:38
AFLW full post-match, RD1: Bulldogs
Watch Western Bulldogs' press conference after round one’s match against Melbourne
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05:20
AFLW Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Melbourne
The Bulldogs and Demons clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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00:29
Powerful Hanks streaks clear to put on the icing
Tyla Hanks streaks clear of the pack to nail this sensational running goal late in the final term
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00:37
Zanker’s touching tribute after classy finish
Eden Zanker points to the sky after putting through this skilful major early in the third quarter
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00:28
High-flying Harris reels in a ripper
Tayla Harris soars high above the pack to take this incredible mark late in the second term
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00:37
Relentless Woodley gets home crowd rocking
Heidi Woodley doesn’t give up on the play and ends up putting through her side’s first major of the night
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00:38
'Always knows where the goals are': Bannan back in business
Alyssa Bannan nails this clever snap to give her side the perfect start to the second quarter
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00:37
Heath heats up early with opening goal
Shelley Heath nails this set shot to give her side the opening goal during the first term
Brisbane v Hawthorn
10 Eliza West HAW
7 Jade Ellenger BL
7 Tilly Lucas-Rodd HAW
2 Isabel Dawes BL
2 Kaitlyn Ashmore HAW
1 Ally Anderson BL
1 Lucy Wales HAW
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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11:30
AFLW Mini-Match: Brisbane v Hawthorn
Extended highlights of the Lions and Hawks clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Premiership Season
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03:42
AFLW full post-match, WK1: Hawks
Watch Hawthorn's press conference after week one’s match against Brisbane
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03:54
AFLW full post-match, WK1: Lions
Watch Brisbane's press conference after week one’s match against Hawthorn
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05:12
AFLW Highlights: Brisbane v Hawthorn
The Lions and Hawks clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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00:42
Hampson swiftly pounces to take full advantage
Ellie Hampson makes it a one-kick ball game after nailing a flying shot on the run
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00:55
Hurt Hawk gets straight back into the thick of it
Jasmine Fleming shakes off an injury concern before making an immediate impact upon return
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00:41
Bodey's brilliant baulk leads to walk-in major
Greta Bodey strolls into an open goal after some fancy footwork against her old side
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00:36
Runaway Smith dobs Lions' first
Taylor Smith notches her 50th AFLW goal to kickstart Brisbane's season in style
St Kilda v Adelaide
8 Georgia Patrikios STK
8 Tyanna Smith STK
5 Paige Trudgeon STK
5 Nicola Stevens STK
2 Madison Newman ADEL
1 Charlotte Baskaran STK
1 Ebony Marinoff ADEL
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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11:53
AFLW Mini-Match: St Kilda v Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Saints and Crows clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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05:53
AFLW full post-match, WK1: Saints
Watch St Kilda's press conference after week one’s match against Adelaide
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02:34
AFLW full post-match, WK1: Crows
Watch Adelaide's press conference after week one’s match against St Kilda
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05:09
AFLW Highlights: St Kilda v Adelaide
The Saints and Crows clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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00:42
Need for Rasheed: Crow's crafty finish
India Rasheed nails this brilliant running goal inside the final minute of the second term
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00:33
Powerful McDonald proves too strong
Molly McDonald breaks a tackle before bending it through on the run late in the opening quarter
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00:33
Newman lets rip from long range
Madison Newman receives the handball and lets it sail to open her side’s account this season
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00:43
First game, first goal: Besanko magic gets Saints off to flyer
St Kilda debutant Zoe Besanko puts home this brilliant running goal inside the opening minutes of the first term
Port Adelaide v Fremantle
10 Kiara Bowers FRE
7 Emma O'Driscoll FRE
4 Gabby Newton FRE
3 Megan Kauffman FRE
2 Justine Mules-Robinson PORT
2 Hayley Miller FRE
1 Ashleigh Brazill FRE
1 Mim Strom FRE
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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11:12
AFLW Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v Fremantle
Extended highlights of the Power and Dockers clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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02:12
AFLW full post-match, WK1: Power
Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after week one’s match against Fremantle
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02:08
Instrumental Miller on song in opener
Hayley Miller stood up in key moments down the stretch to help lift Fremantle over the line
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02:47
AFLW full post-match, WK1: Dockers
Watch Fremantle's press conference after week one’s match against Port Adelaide
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05:26
AFLW Highlights: Port Adelaide v Fremantle
The Power and Dockers clash in round one of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
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00:39
Kikoak left bloodied after copping stray hit
Tunisha Kikoak failed concussion protocols after being involved in this incident on centre wing
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00:42
Pitbull-like Verrier goes at it with Goody in heated scuffle
Tensions flare between Sarah Verrier and Shineah Goody nearing the main break
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00:42
Justine time: Power captain starts with a bang
Newly appointed skipper Justine Mules-Robinson snaps a beauty from the pocket under pressure
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00:39
'Dream start' on return for skipper Stannett
Ange Stannett wastes no time hitting the scoreboard after missing 2024 with an ACL injury
LEADERBOARD
10 Kiara Bowers FRE
10 Tyla Hanks MELB
10 Mimi Hill CARL
10 Georgia Nanscawen ESS
10 Ella Roberts WCE
10 Eliza West HAW
9 Chloe Molloy SYD
8 Zippy Fish SYD
8 Jasmine Garner NMFC
8 Lucia Painter WCE
8 Georgia Patrikios STK
8 Madison Prespakis ESS
8 Olivia Purcell MELB
8 Tyanna Smith STK
7 Jade Ellenger BL
7 Erone Fitzpatrick CARL
7 Tilly Lucas-Rodd HAW
7 Emma O'Driscoll FRE
7 Ash Riddell NMFC
