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  • INS AND OUTS: Your club's list changes ahead of 2025

    There was plenty of movement over the trade and draft periods, so catch up on

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  • AFLW Pocket Profile: Eliza McNamara

    Eliza McNamara is known as one of the best runners in the AFLW, but there's plenty you may not know about her

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  • 'Back to work': Demons star focused on rehab after tumultuous off-season

    After a failed trade request to join Hawthorn, Tayla Harris says she's now focusing on her rehabilitation from a shoulder reconstruction

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  • Art, travel, puppies: How AFLW players are spending their time off

    It was a busy season of AFLW in 2024, but some players' off-season has been even busier! From travelling all over the world to new animals, this is how AFLW players are spending their summer break

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  • Socks, Rubik's cubes and lucky meals: AFLW players' wildest and wackiest superstitions

    From wearing the same pair of undies to eating exactly the same meal before every game, there's no shortage of kooky superstitions among AFLW players

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  • Juggling, impersonations, and the worm: Hidden talents of AFLW players

    There's no shortage of talent among AFLW players, but not in the way you might think

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  • Your club's best 21: Who's in, who's out, who's new

    Gemma Bastiani has compiled her predicted starting 21 for each team after the conclusion of the Trade Period and Telstra AFLW Draft

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  • Opinion
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    Dear Santa, here's what the AFLW clubs want for Christmas

    Here's what the 18 AFLW clubs want to find under the tree this Christmas

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  • Domino effect: How Dees' early selection shaped top 10

    Melbourne's decision to take West Australian Molly O'Hehir at pick No.2 dictates how the rest of the top 10 fell in Monday's draft

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  • Magpies-bound No.1 pick 'speechless', talent aplenty up north

    The newest batch of AFLW draftees reflect on Monday night's draft and what's in store next

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  • Bolters, sliders, steals: How did your club go in the AFLW Draft?

    Who did your club pick up at Monday night's Telstra AFLW Draft? Gemma Bastiani takes a look at the comp's newest players

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  • Updated
    Updated

    Final Draft Order: Every club's picks for the 2024 AFLW Draft

    Check out your club's picks for the 2024 AFLW Draft

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  • Exclusive
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    Harris to stay at Dees after 'shift' in Hawks negotiations

    Melbourne's list boss lifts the lid on the club's negotiations with Hawthorn around Tayla Harris

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  • INS AND OUTS: All the list changes following the trade period

    See all your club's list changes ahead of the 2025 AFLW season

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  • DONE DEALS: Every move of the 2024 AFLW Trade Period

    Get all the details of every move in the 2024 AFLW Trade Period

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  • Exclusive
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    Demons star faces huge decision after trade falls through

    After a trade to the Hawks fell through, Dee Tayla Harris has a big decision to make

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  • Your club's B&F: Dees star salutes, Port ruck caps monster year

    All the club best and fairest winners from the 2024 NAB AFLW season

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    Six-club mega-deal agreed, leaving Harris in limbo

    Lily Mithen is set to head to Gold Coast as a new version of a six-club mega-trade gains momentum

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  • Who's hanging up the boots? Your club's retiring players

    Check out the latest retirees as they are announced

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  • 'There's more to life': Lily Mithen on stopping her 'emotional rollercoaster'

    The high-energy Demon opens up about learning to listen to herself, and the conversation that made the 'absolute hurricane' stop and think

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    Suns plot shock move to land heart-and-soul Dee

    Lily Mithen is shaping as a major trade target for Gold Coast, with Melbourne keen to move up the draft order

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  • 03:03

    Grand Final rewind: Wall’s big call from Ireland to AFLW glory

    Irish gun Vikki Wall reflects on a ‘crazy few years’ and prepares to consider her next move after returning to the AFLW to become a premiership player

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  • Hawks, Pies lead chase for uncontracted AFLW superstar Harris

    Power forward Tayla Harris looms as the most high-profile player up for grabs in the coming AFLW Trade Period

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  • AFLW B&F: How your club polled, top vote-getters

    Gemma Bastiani breaks down how your club fared during the 2023 AFLW best-and-fairest count

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  • Analysis
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    Demons' season review: Injuries cruel campaign, young stars emerge

    Our reporters run the rule over your club's 2024 AFLW campaign

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  • AA SQUAD: SIX Hawks named, Dee misses, Roo's streak over

    Hawthorn's meteoric rise has been reflected in its All-Australian squad nominations

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    Full AFLW Trade Period preview: Harris future uncertain, will stars stay?

    Several of the AFLW's biggest names are discussions ahead of December's trade period

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  • Something to Crow about: Adelaide gun earns maiden coaches' award

    The final three weeks of votes for the AFLCA's champion player award are in and the winner has been decided

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  • AFLW Team of the Week, week 10

    Who made our Team of the Week in week 10?

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  • Who's in the AFLW All-Australian team? Our experts make the call

    Check out who made AFL.com.au's All-Australian side

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  • Pies confident over path forward despite difficult season

    Despite a tough 2024 season, the Magpies are confident they know the way forward

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  • Which fixture was hardest? Lions get dream run, Dees' tough draw

    Which teams ended up with the hardest and easiest draws in 2024?

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  • LOCKED IN: Week one finals fixture, ticket details confirmed

    From frequent finalists to first-time contenders, the first week of AFLW finals action is full of mouth-watering match-ups

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  • Double late blow for Blues, Dons chase finals berth. Follow LIVE

    All the action from Saturday's week 10 AFLW matches

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  • 10:23

    AFLW Mini-Match: Narrm v Collingwood

    Extended highlights of the Demons and Magpies clash in week 10 of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 1:22:45

    AFLW Match Replay: Narrm v Collingwood

    The Demons and Magpies clash in week 10 of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • Demons demolish Magpies to keep finals chances alive

    The Demons have kept their finals chances alive with a strong win over the Magpies

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  • 06:00

    AFLW Highlights: Narrm v Collingwood

    The Demons and Magpies clash in week 10 of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:47

    Zanker banks another with sheer power

    Eden Zanker brushes off her opponent with ease before snapping a beauty

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  • 00:48

    Goals galore for captain Hore

    Kate Hore notches back-to-back majors as Narrm starts to pull away

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  • 00:34

    Masked Demon frustrated after dangerous tackle

    Olivia Purcell receives a free kick after Jordyn Allen’s tackle is deemed dangerous

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  • 00:34

    Brilliant Bonnici shifts gear and bursts clear

    Collingwood claws its way back into the contest as Brittany Bonnici bags a superb goal at full speed

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  • 00:55

    Daring Demons looking dangerous early

    Megan Fitzsimon and Georgia Campbell both snare a goal apiece following some strong marks

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  • Who wins W10? Our AFLW experts help find you a winner

    AFL.com.au's panel of expert tipsters is here to help you pick a winner this AFLW season

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  • W10 PREVIEW: Finals spots, big bucks on the line in epic finish

    Gemma Bastiani previews a big week of AFLW footy action

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  • AFLW TEAMS: Dees' Kate call, two fairytale finishes, Tiger out

    The week 10 teams are in for Friday and Saturday matches, plus squads for Sunday

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  • AFLW injury list, W10: Key Dee in doubt, Saint cleared of ACL injury

    Who's still sore? Who's nearing a return? Check out your club's injury updates ahead of AFLW week 10

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  • AFLW Team of the Week, week nine

    Who made our Team of the Week in week nine?

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  • Ladder predictor: Dons, Dees, Cats on the edge in final-round cliffhanger

    Our reporters have used our ladder predictor to tip the finalists for 2024

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  • The run home: Tigers stumble, how Cats, Dees can sneak in

    There's still 10 teams vying for a finals spot with just one week to go in the 2024 NAB AFLW season

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  • 1:18:11

    AFLW Match Replay: Hawthorn v Narrm

    The Hawks and Demons clash in week nine of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 10:09

    AFLW Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Narrm

    Extended highlights of the Hawks and Demons clash in week nine of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 04:46

    AFLW Highlights: Hawthorn v Narrm

    The Hawks and Demons clash in week nine of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • Dees' finals hopes take a hit as Hawks inch closer to top-two finish

    Hawthorn has defied the Cairns heat and a plucky but understrength Narrm side in a six-point win

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  • 00:43

    Heavy head collision sees Goldrick leave the ground

    An innocuous knee to the back of the head has seen Sinead Goldrick taken from the field

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  • 00:46

    Breed takes flight with monster MOTY contender

    Mattea Breed shows her aerial prowess with a terrific grab against the Dees

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  • 00:46

    Bannan brilliance sees Narrm bounce back

    Alyssa Bannan earns an important goal for the Demons with a terrific snap on the run

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  • 00:25

    Eardley in hot water for dangerous tackle on Goldrick

    Mackenzie Eardley may have a case to answer after this tackle on Sinead Goldrick

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  • 00:42

    McDonagh magic continues Hawks' hot start

    Aine McDonagh displays some individual brilliance for Hawthorn's third major of the match

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  • Key Demon a late out as in-form Hawks, Dees duel. LIVE from 6.45pm AEST

    All the action from Thursday night's week nine AFLW match between Hawthorn and Narrm

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  • Who wins W9? Our AFLW experts help find you a winner

    AFL.com.au's panel of expert tipsters is here to help you pick a winner this AFLW season

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  • Analysis
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    The games that will shape the AFLW top eight

    Sarah Black takes a closer look at the matches that will shape the eight in AFLW

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  • Every club's 2024 Indigenous Round guernsey

    Check out what your club's Indigenous guernsey will look like for 2024's Indigenous rounds, and learn about the inspirations behind the designs

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  • W9 PREVIEW: Clash of the titans, Indigenous Round takes centre stage

    Gemma Bastiani previews a big week of AFLW footy action

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  • AFLW TEAMS: Hawk returns to face old side, Dees' defensive boost

    The teams are in for Thursday's clash between Hawthorn and Narrm in Cairns

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  • AFLW injury list, W9: Tiger a test, Hawk to return, Cat back

    Who's still sore? Who's nearing a return? Check out your club's injury updates ahead of AFLW week nine

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  • The run home: Roos, Hawks cement spots, Power surge, Eagles slide

    There's still 12 teams vying for a finals spot with just two weeks to go in the 2024 NAB AFLW season

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  • MATCH REVIEW: SEVEN players cop fines from week eight action

    The Match Review findings for the week eight games are in

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  • How tough injury run has made Dees 'much more dangerous'

    The Credit to the Girls team have discussed the Demons' rise after their good form continued

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  • 1:23:03

    AFLW Match Replay: Melbourne v Richmond

    The Demons and Tigers clash in week eight of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 04:28

    AFLW full post-match, WK8: Demons

    Watch Melbourne's press conference after week eight’s match against Richmond

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  • 10:51

    AFLW Mini-Match: Melbourne v Richmond

    Extended highlights of the Demons and Tigers clash in week eight of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • In-form Dees topple Tigers to continue finals charge

    Melbourne secures its fourth consecutive victory with a 13-point win over Richmond

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  • 05:49

    AFLW Highlights: Melbourne v Richmond

    The Demons and Tigers clash in week eight of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 01:41

    Bannan bags crucial four in dominant day

    Alyssa Bannan has a big outing with four goals that proved pivotal against the Tigers

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  • 00:43

    Bounce hands Hanks a major

    Tyla Hanks is the beneficiary of a fortuitous bounce and bursts towards goal for a superb major

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  • Key Docker out again for huge Derby clash. Follow LIVE

    All the action from Saturday's week eight AFLW matches

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  • 00:45

    McKenzie dashes down the field and slots a ripper

    Ellie McKenzie runs from the wing into the 50 and makes the finish look easy

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  • 00:36

    Sheerin's super dribbler skips past everyone

    Eilish Sheerin's hopeful effort travels through multiple Melbourne defenders before bouncing through

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  • 'Shattered into pieces': Harrowing details of star Demon's injury revealed

    Melbourne star Olivia Purcell tells Riley Beveridge about her horrific facial injuries and remarkable two-month recovery

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  • AFLW TEAMS: Eagles load up, Sun returns, Dee to miss

    The teams are in for the remainder of week eight of the 2024 NAB AFLW season

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  • Around the grounds, W8: Sausage sizzles, smoothie bikes and more

    Sausage sizzles, drag queens, and plenty of opportunities to be the DJ - there's a lot happening at the AFLW this week

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  • Who wins W8? Our AFLW experts help find you a winner

    AFL.com.au's panel of expert tipsters is here to help you pick a winner this AFLW season

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  • W8 PREVIEW: Finals race heats up, Derby delight, Dees' big test

    Gemma Bastiani previews a big week of AFLW footy action

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  • AFLW injury list, W8: Roo under cloud, Cat nears return

    Who's still sore? Who's nearing a return? Check out your club's injury updates ahead of AFLW week seven

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  • MATCH REVIEW: Suns to challenge defender's ban

    The match review is in for week seven's Sunday AFLW games

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  • 'Makes such a difference': The added benefit of star Demon's return

    The CTTG crew takes a look at the impact of Liv Purcell's return from a serious facial injury

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  • AFLW Team of the Week, week seven

    Who made our Team of the Week in week seven?

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  • The run home: Minor premiership is Roos' to lose, top-four race heats up

    There is plenty to play for in the final three weeks of the AFLW season

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  • Coaches' votes, W7: Crow among SEVEN perfect 10s to charge into lead

    The coaches' votes are in for week seven of the 2024 NAB AFLW competition

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  • ICYMI, W7: Dees reignite, Blues' heist, best mark ever?

    There was plenty of action in AFLW week seven - here are all the highlights, just in case you missed it

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  • 1:23:27

    AFLW Match Replay: St Kilda v Melbourne

    The Saints and Demons clash in week seven of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 10:09

    AFLW Mini-Match: St Kilda v Melbourne

    Extended highlights of the Saints and Demons clash in week seven of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 05:03

    AFLW Highlights: St Kilda v Melbourne

    The Saints and Demons clash in week seven of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:36

    Dangerous Zanker comes up big with clutch turner

    Eden Zanker bends through a cracking finish in traffic to extend Melbourne's final-term lead

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  • Dees make it three in a row with win over Saints

    Melbourne has defeated St Kilda by 14 points at RSEA Park

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  • 00:33

    Gold-class Goldrick wields moment of magic

    Sinead Goldrick wears the contact and breaks loose to thread a wonderful major

    AFLW
  • 00:32

    Dees pressure cooker brings Bannan beauty

    Alyssa Bannan snaps the opening major after Sinead Goldrick's terrific tackle

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  • Giants host Crows in final game of Week 7. LIVE from 5.05pm AEDT

    All the action from Sunday's week seven AFLW matches

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Melbourne Squad

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Georgia

Campbell

1 Ruck
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Olivia

Purcell

2 Midfielder
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Alyssia

Pisano

3 Forward
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Paxy

Paxman

4 Defender
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Tyla

Hanks

5 Midfielder
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Alyssa

Bannan

6 Key Forward
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Tayla

Harris

7 Key Forward
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Sarah

Lampard

8 Midfielder
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Georgia

Gall

9 Key Forward
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Kate

Hore

10 Midfielder
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Delany

Madigan

11 Key Defender
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Ryleigh

Wotherspoon

12 Forward
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Maeve

Chaplin

13 Defender
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Lily

Mithen

14 Midfielder
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Lauren

Pearce

15 Ruck
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Grace

Beasley

16 Midfielder
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Tahlia

Gillard

17 Key Defender
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Denby

Taylor

18 Defender
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Grace

Hill

19 Defender
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Aimee

Mackin

21 Forward
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Eliza

McNamara

22 Midfielder
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Sinead

Goldrick

23 Midfielder
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Megan

Fitzsimon

24 Midfielder
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Jacinta

Hose

25 Ruck
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Rhiannon

Watt

26 Ruck
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Saraid

Taylor

28 Key Defender
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Eden

Zanker

29 Key Forward
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Shelley

Heath

30 Defender
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Blaithin

Mackin

31 Midfielder
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Gabrielle

Colvin

32 Key Defender
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Lily

Johnson

33 Defender
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Sarah

D'Arcy

34 Forward
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Sophie

Casey

35 Midfielder
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Jemma

Rigoni

43 Defender
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