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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · May 19

Pleased to share the first of four parts of my new #AFLW analysis series ahead of the 10th season. Taking a look at how each line has strategically evolved since that first year, starting today with the forward line ✨

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AFLW R/Evolution: How the forward line has evolved in nine seasons

The introduction of AFLW changed Australia's sporting landscape forever, but the game itself has evolved across its nine-season existence. Over the next four weeks, Gemma Bastiani will take a look at ...

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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 9h

Sunny Lappin is impressive on and off the footy field. In this one she credits dad Matthew Lappin with her growth this year, the challenges that have propelled her, & the decision facing her ahead of the #AFLW draft.

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Blues, Suns or Saints? 'Hardest decision' looms for young gun

Sunny Lappin is a player in demand ahead of December's Telstra AFLW Draft

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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 1d

Chloe Molloy will miss this weekend's clash with Melbourne due to a back issue. #AFLW

Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 1d

When Mitch Brown first shared his true self with the world, empowered by the #AFLW, he received two kinds of messages from friends and family.

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Mitch Brown on stepping away from footy, how change can happen, the power of AFLW

The former Eagle tells Tagged about his warm welcome to the wider queer community, and how the football industry can follow suit for all its players

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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 1d

Teams who have registered 30+ points in a first, second, third, and fourth quarter across their #AFLW history:

Adelaide
Melbourne
North Melbourne

Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 2d

As a huge fan of A League of Their Own, seeing Rosie O'Donnell kick a footy today was a surreal experience.

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'Indebted': Why Pride Round gets a big tick from comedy legend

Rosie O'Donnell has taken a liking to AFLW during her comedy tour of Australia

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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 2d

Isabelle Pritchard has escaped suspension for her high elbow on Maddy Prespakis. #AFLW

Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 3d

Most combined metres gained in an #AFLW game:

9037 - BRIS v PORT RD9 2025
8863 - wce v port rd4 2025
8733 - bris v adl pf 2024
8681 - gcs v port wk9 2024
8616 - bris v car rd3 2025

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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 4d

If anyone needed reminding, Jasmine Garner is the best player in the comp.

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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 4d

The Eagles have gone from the lowest average scores in #AFLW history to a tall, potent forward line. A look at how the club built an attack to be feared ↓↓

www.afl.com.au/news/1439244...

Flying high: How Eagles rebuilt their forward line from the ground up

The arrival of Daisy Pearce and a revamped gameplan has contributed to a significant scoring boost

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