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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 · 4h

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

Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 14h

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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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 1d

Crowd of 4,234 at Whitten Oval #AFLWDogsDons

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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 1d

A nervous wait for Isabelle Pritchard is on the cards. That stray elbow will almost certainly be cited by the match review officer. #AFLWDogsDons

Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 1d

Not sure I've ever seen Alice Edmonds dominate just this much before. Just brilliant tonight, against no slouch in Steph Wales, too. #AFLWDogsDons

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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 1d

The Dogs' stars are clicking tonight - Pritchard, Edmonds, Hartwig all having massive games. Seriously good stuff. #AFLWDogsDons

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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 1d

My preview of #AFLW round nine ↓↓

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R9 PREVIEW: Pride Round takes centre stage as finals race heats up

Gemma Bastiani takes a look at what promises to be another blockbuster weekend

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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 2d

When Charlie Thomas runs out for career game No.50 on Saturday she'll become the third-youngest player to reach the milestone behind Daisy D'Arcy and her co-captain Bella Lewis.

#AFLW

Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 2d

Richmond's score of 6.4 (40) after half time v Adelaide on Sunday is the highest second half score the Crows have conceded in their 101 #AFLW games.

Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 3d

Confirmed ACL for Courtney Rowley. Particularly devastating given her incredible form back from her previous ACL injury. #AFLW

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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 4d

Hawthorn and North Melbourne will kick off RD12 of the #AFLW season, with West Coast and Carlton rounding out a Friday evening double header.

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Swamp @sirswampthing.bsky.social · 5d

The 2025 #AFLW ladder
Top spot has won 7 games
Bottom spot has won 5

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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 5d

Players to feature in every game of North Melbourne’s 20-game winning streak:

Libby Birch
Tess Craven
Jasmine Ferguson
Mia King
Tahlia Randall
Kim Rennie
Ash Riddell
Amy Smith
Ruby Tripodi

#AFLW