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SportAustralian Associated PressMagpies won't panic despite AFLW flop
Collingwood coach Stephen Symonds says it's no time to panic despite his side being battered physically and on the scoreboard in a 31-point AFLW loss to Fremantle.The Dockers dominated the inside 50m count 40-10 and won the tackles 76-49 on the way to the crushing 5.
SportAustralian Associated PressAFLW game postponed amid COVID cases
Coronavirus cases in the West Coast camp have caused the postponement of Friday's scheduled AFLW match.The Eagles were due to play St Kilda at Frankston Oval in Melbourne on Friday night in a round four fixture.
SportAustralian Associated PressEagles skipper Luke Shuey injured again
West Coast skipper Luke Shuey has been sent for scans on a leg after injuring himself at training on Wednesday.Shuey came off the field at Mineral Resources Park shortly after the club started a match simulation session.
SportAustralian Associated PressJenkins fears for AFL Suns if King departs
Former Adelaide and Geelong forward Josh Jenkins says he's fearful for the future of Gold Coast if star spearhead Ben King leaves at the end of 2022.King's contract with the Suns runs out at the end of this year, and his future is set to be a huge talking point until he re-signs or announces that he's leaving.
SportAustralian Associated PressLions hopeful Smith not latest AFLW ACL
Taylor Smith appears to have avoided becoming the latest victim of the AFLW's ACL curse, with hopes high the ruck has injured an ankle and not her knee in the Brisbane Lions' big win over Carlton.Smith went down in agony in the fourth quarter of the 35-point victory over the Blues at Metricon Stadium, clutching her right leg.
SportAustralian Associated PressLions beat Blues as AFLW debutante shines
The Brisbane Lions have made a winning start to life without All-Australian defender Kate Lutkins in style, defeating Carlton by 35 points in Tuesday's AFLW clash on the Gold Coast.4 (28) win over the Blues at Metricon Stadium in the premiers' first match without the injured Lutkins in the club's history.
SportAustralian Associated PressTigers' AFLW star Cordner out for season
Richmond vice-captain Harriet Cordner has become the latest AFLW player to be ruled out for the rest of the season with a ruptured ACL.Cordner injured her right knee in the second quarter of Saturday's 30-point loss to Fremantle at the Swinburne Centre.
SportAustralian Associated PressSetbacks for Port forwards Dixon, Fantasia
Connor Rozee is confident Port Adelaide have the depth to thrive this AFL season as they brace for the prospect of two star forwards making a delayed start to 2022.Charlie Dixon and Orazio Fantasia have both suffered off-season setbacks, with the club to consult experts before deciding whether surgery is required.
SportAustralian Associated PressNorth cruise to 27-point AFLW win over GWS
North Melbourne are still searching for four-quarter perfection after clambering into the AFLW's top six with a 27-point win over GWS at Arden Street Oval.Sunday's contest at the Kangaroos' spiritual home in Melbourne started with one of the more powerful scenes of this weekend's Pride round, when Dani Laidley tossed the coin.
SportAustralian Associated PressDockers thriving through AFLW adversity
Red-hot Fremantle are determined to make their indefinite stay in Victoria count after blowing away an improved Richmond AFLW outfit by 30 points.In a game packed full of dazzling goals, the Dockers extended their perfect record to 3-0, running away from the Tigers with five last-quarter majors to win 11.
SportAustralian Associated PressHarris powers Demons to AFLW win v Saints
Star forward Tayla Harris has helped AFLW premiership contenders Melbourne survive a massive scare from St Kilda, running away from the brave Saints by 41 points.Winless and still without their best player Georgia Patrikios, St Kilda were given virtually no chance of victory at Casey Fields on Saturday.
SportAustralian Associated PressCrows grind out AFLW win against Eagles
AFLW premiership fancies Adelaide have taken care of a plucky West Coast unit by 33 points in sweltering conditions.Playing a home game at Richmond's Swinburne Centre, due to Western Australia's border closure, the winless Eagles took it up the Crows for more than a half.
SportAustralian Associated PressAFLW wins the next step for Geelong
Geelong AFLW coach Daniel Lowther is pleased with his team's improvement this season but stressed frequent competitive performances will count for nothing if they don't start winning.The Cats have lost their first three games of 2022 by an average of just 11 points, including winnable clashes with flag contenders North Melbourne and Collingwood.
SportAustralian Associated PressPies score tight AFLW win over plucky Cats
Collingwood have survived a massive fright against winless Geelong on Friday night to emerge from GMHBA Stadium with a hard-fought 11-point AFLW win.The Cats were rank outsiders heading into the contest, but paid little regard to the Magpies' status as one of the premiership favourites.
NewsAustralian Associated PressAFL star De Goey returns to Collingwood
Troubled Collingwood utility Jordan De Goey has returned to training with his AFL club, ending a three-month absence while embroiled in an assault case in the United States.De Goey rejoined his teammates at Collingwood training on Friday after the club stood him down when he was charged over an alleged assault at a New York bar on October 30 last year.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMagpies end De Goey AFL exile
Jordan De Goey's three-month Collingwood exile is over after the AFL star agreed to a court settlement over his run-in with the law in New York.De Goey, who had been stood down since October 31, has been reinstated in Collingwood's AFL program and is set to return to training on Friday.
SportAustralian Associated PressTwo AFLW games called off due to COVID-19
The Western Bulldogs have been hit with a second cancelled AFLW game in as many weeks due to COVID-19.Two Pride Round games will not proceed as planned this weekend as three clubs deal with players in the league's health and safety protocols.
SportAustralian Associated PressFit Shuey keen to remain Eagles captain
West Coast veteran Luke Shuey says he will consider relinquishing the captaincy if he endures another injury-marred season in 2022.Shuey is expected to be confirmed as skipper for a third straight season when the players hold their annual vote.
SportAustralian Associated PressPendlebury to captain 'Pies for ninth year
Scott Pendlebury has set himself the task of mentoring Collingwood's next wave of AFL leaders this year after being appointed skipper for the ninth straight season.Pendlebury is already Collingwood's longest-serving captain (183 matches) and he has played a club record 334 games for the Magpies since being drafted with pick No.
SportAustralian Associated PressMagpies likely to end De Goey suspension
AFL star Jordan De Goey will reportedly be welcomed back at Collingwood, ending a three-month exile from the Magpies following his run-in with the law in New York.The electric utility's promising career has been hanging in the balance since being charged after an alleged altercation at a Manhattan bar on October 30 last year.
SportAustralian Associated PressLion Hipwood eyeing May return from ACL
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has quashed any speculation Eric Hipwood will return from injury for round one of the AFL season but admits the forward is eyeing a sooner-than-expected comeback.Hipwood ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in round 17 against St Kilda last July and was expected to miss 12 months.
SportAustralian Associated PressMiller stars as Fremantle sink GWS in AFLW
The feats of captain Hayley Miller and a second-term purple patch have propelled Fremantle to a 32-point AFLW win against GWS.The Dockers booted four goals in a 10-minute burst to lay the platform for a comprehensive 7.
SportAustralian Associated PressRandall hurt as Crows beat Roos in AFLW
Adelaide believe captain Chelsea Randall has avoided serious injury after a scare during her AFLW side's 13-point victory over North Melbourne.Randall was put on ice after landing awkwardly following a marking contest in the last quarter of Adelaide's 5.
SportAustralian Associated PressSuns send AFLW message with comeback win
Gold Coast have issued a warning to rivals after storming back with the last five goals of the game to beat West Coast by 13 points and break their AFLW drought.Kate Surman, who starred with two of those final-term goals, said the extraordinary 7.
SportAustralian Associated PressCarlton edge Cats in tight AFLW win
Carlton have their AFLW season off and running after a hard-earned win against a gallant Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.The more-experienced Blues were pushed to the limit by the eager Cats before winning by 14 points, 4.
