"To those who missed out, the AFLW game will be an even better chance to see the ground, with fans able to take part in history to see the first Australian Rules football game played at the venue." The AFL was anticipating a capacity crowd for Friday night’s AFLW season-opener — and that anticipation could soon come to fruition. Eight teams competed in the league, the same as the previous season, all of which are associated with existing Australian Football League (AFL) clubs. At that stage, there were five … The 2018 AFL Women's season was the second season of the elite women's Australian rules football competition. The Eagles, making their debut in the competition, will play their first game for competition points against Collingwood at Victoria Park on Sunday, February 9.Don't miss the latest sports news!The novelty factor is likely to draw a huge crowd to the 60,000-capacity Burswood venue.Enjoy unlimited access to thewest.com.au and everyday digital editions on any device. The players are likely to have to contend with not only the hot weather, but a rock-hard playing surface. "Connor Rozee is given rein to fly over the top and haul in a great grab, followed by…Match Review Officer releases findings from Western Bulldogs v RichmondCarlton, Hawthorn, Brisbane and Essendon have named their teams for Friday night's…North Melbourne forward Ben Brown's wife Hester has spoken about the loss of their…Fremantle will also host its family day at the venue, with the men's team training at Optus Stadium for the first time ahead of the women's match.Port Adelaide produce a scintillating bit of play through the middle and earn a goal…Tickets are just $2 for the Dockers' women's clash with the Magpies on Saturday, February 10 from 4.10pm WST. FOR THE second straight season, the all-time season attendance record has been broken.
Fremantle AFLW manager Darryn Fry said the Dockers would set themselves to again go unbeaten at Fremantle Oval.While men’s derby clashes have long been restricted to pay-TV audiences around the nation, the historic match between the Fremantle and West Coast AFLW outfits will be telecast live around Australia by Channel 7.The inaugural women’s western derby at Optus Stadium this summer will receive national free-to-air television exposure, with a chance for the AFLW crowd record to be eclipsed.While they have been weakened by the defection of players to West Coast, including star midfielder Dana Hooker, Fremantle have been provided with a tremendous platform with their first three games in Perth.The grand final will be held during round five of the AFL season, with the competition expanding to eight home-and-away games before a three-week finals series. By Dean Bilton. THE AFL has broken its all-time season attendance record for the third year in a row. AFLW Perth Stadium : AFLW attendance record to be broken. It’s awesome I agree but not even close to the world record crowd for a women’s sporting event. If more than 53,034 fans attend it will break the record set in this year’s AFLW grand final and set a new mark for the highest attendance at a women’s domestic sporting match in Australia. Keen Tigers fans were keen to get a glimpse of their new favourite players.It means just as many Carlton fans were out in force to see the Blues, who’ve opened the past four consecutive AFLW seasons.Subscribe to our Fox Sports newslettersSupporters of all ages descended on Ikon Park for the Richmond-Carlton clash — the Tigers’ maiden AFLW match.Fans began lining up at 5pm — more than two-and-a-half hours prior to the opening siren — in an attempt to get the best seats in the house.Despite it being a Richmond home game, the match was scheduled for Ikon Park — Carlton’s home venue for the AFLW season.
However, you can still subscribe via the Apple App Store or the Google Play.Robbie Gray weaves some of his usual magic and helps the ball towards Mitch…Melbourne and Port Adelaide going head to head from 7.50pm AESTTHE ATTENDANCE record for an Australian women's sporting event is in the AFL Women's competition's sights with 40,000 fans expected to flock to watch Fremantle take on Collingwood at Optus Stadium next month. "Everyone at the club is so excited for our first season at Optus Stadium to get underway and Sunday’s open day only added to that feeling," CEO Steve Rosich said. You need a Live Pass subscription.Port young gun Connor Rozee is afforded too much space and makes the Dees pay with a…First competitive game at Optus Stadium set to attract over 40,000"It was great to see the looks on the faces of Fremantle members and fans as they saw the incredible views from their new seats for the first time. "They've got incredible support from our members and even the broader sporting community as well. Brisbane fans look on during the Tigers-Lions clash at the MCG on Sunday. It’s likely to become the most attended standalone women’s sporting event in Australian history. Matthew Clarke, Senior Coach of the Crows during the 2019 AFLW Grand Final match between the Adelaide Crows and Carlton.