Kangaroos claim first AFLW flag with win over Brisbane
North Melbourne have won their first AFLW premiership, completing an unbeaten season with a 30-point win over Brisbane in the grand final.
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Tough-tackling Conway ready for Roos
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Lions mow down Crows, storm into AFLW grand final
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Ruthless Roos thump Power to charge into AFLW decider
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‘Daunting and exciting’: AFLW rivals steeled for prelim
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How Kearney’s return has boosted Roos’ bid for glory
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Kangaroos regain skipper Kearney for AFLW prelim
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Tigers complete AFL draft haul with another tall
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Draft-happy Demons confident of contending
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Lions wary of ‘biggest rivals’ Crows in AFLW finals
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Crows stung by string of close AFLW losses to Lions
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Martin-like Lalor set to lead Tigers’ strong AFL draft
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Shattered Hawks to use AFLW heartbreak as motivation
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