IT WAS a round of footy like no other.

Round one, season seven of AFLW kicked off with a bang on Thursday night, and did not slow down all weekend.

Four new teams joined the competition, while Melbourne turned the table on reigning premier Adelaide in the Grand Final rematch.

The next wave of AFLW talent starred on debut, while a few veterans showed they're still leaders of the pack.

Check out the best pictures from an historic round of footy.