ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation·3 min read·medium
The AFLW double-header season opener left fans with 'lots of mixed feelings'
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Marnie Vinall
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The 2026 AFLW season opener between Carlton and St Kilda drew a crowd of over 20,000, bolstered by a double-header format with the men's competition. Fans and players expressed support for the unified club approach to increase the visibility and growth of women's sports.
Carlton starts its season well with a comfortable win over St Kilda at Docklands. ( Getty: Morgan Hancock )
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