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AFLW round seven: Injured Dees star left heartbroken on the bench as Kangaroos make a statement

The Sydney Morning Herald Roy Ward, Hannah Kennelly

24 Sept 2026 20:19 AEST Summary

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25 Sept 2026 21:17 AEST the headline was changed: AFLW round seven: ~~Two-time reigning premier Roos leap to life,~~ Injured Dees star left heartbroken on the bench as rampant Kangaroos make a statement~~on grand final eve~~
25 Sept 2026 20:31 AEST the headline was changed: AFLW round seven: ~~Dons downed by Daisy’s Eagles, IKON Park hosts double-header~~Two-time reigning premier Roos leap to life, make a statement on grand final eve
25 Sept 2026 14:31 AEST the headline was changed: AFLW round seven: ~~Kate Hore brings up 100th game as Dees take on angry North Melbourne;~~ Dons downed by Daisy’s Eagles, IKON Park hosts double-header

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Round Seven of the AFLW season begins with a double-header at IKON Park headlined by Kate Hore’s Demons taking on powerhouse North Melbourne on Friday night.

Headline as published: AFLW round seven: Injured Dees star left heartbroken on the bench as rampant Kangaroos make a statement

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Sentiment -0.5 hostilefavourable Sourcing 42 unattributednamed sources Mood 40.6 sorrowjoyful

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The Age AFLW round seven: Injured Dees star left heartbroken on the bench as Kangaroos make a statement Niral 19.5 political 0