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Celebrating W, Pride Round 2024

During Round 7 of the NAB AFLW season, from Tuesday 8 to Sunday 13 October, we celebrated five years of Pride Round, with matches dedicated to championing diversity and inclusion in footy. This round recognises and supports LGBTQI+ communities, honouring their invaluable contributions to the league's strength and continued growth. Attending W games this year? Wear your colours with pride, and be part of this powerful celebration of community.

See you at the W!

Pride Guernsey Designs

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Pride from the past: How Pride runs through the centre of AFLW

Past and present AFLW players reflect on the contribution made by the LGBTIQA+ community, who have helped build and support the league.

 

AFLW Pride Round: Guernsey Designs 2024

A selection of the 2024 AFLW Pride Week playing jumpers

  • Adelaide Crows
  • Brisbane Lions
  • Carlton
  • Collingwood
  • Essendon
  • Fremantle
  • Geelong
  • Gold Coast SUNS
  • GWS GIANTS
  • Hawthorn
  • Melbourne
  • North Melbourne
  • Port Adelaide
  • Richmond
  • St Kilda
  • Sydney Swans
  • West Coast Eagles
  • Western Bulldogs

Pride News

  • Last-gasp Blues goal crowns stunning comeback over Dockers

    Carlton keeps Fremantle goalless in the final term as it surges home to record a four-point victory

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    match report

  • Lions survive Suns test to clinch high-class QClash

    The Lions have survived a tough test to overcome the Suns in the QClash

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    match report

  • Tigers overpower Cats at the death to keep top four in sight

    A late Katie Brennan goal seals a seven-point win for Richmond over Geelong

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    match report

  • High-flying Hawks surge to top spot after blitzing Eagles

    The Hawks have demolished the Eagles in another impressive display

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    match report

  • Heart on sleeve: Every club's Pride Round guernsey so far

    Every AFLW club will take to the field in a specially designed Pride-themed guernsey this week. Check out every club's design as they are revealed

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  • 'It's cool to be different': Port ruck's unique approach to love and life

    Matilda Scholz has a laid-back approach to sexuality, and hopes other young girls can look up to her

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  • Bombers fire late to topple Bulldogs in a Friday night scrap

    Essendon claims a 23-point victory over the Western Bulldogs to keep in touch with the top four

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    match report

  • From midfield bull to lash tech, 'Hatchy' a softie at heart

    She's known for her toughness and competitive streak, but off-field Anne Hatchard is a completely different person

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  • Around the grounds, W7: It's a Pride party, and everyone's invited

    The AFLW celebrates Pride Round this week, and with jumping castles, glitter bars and food trucks, there's sure to be something for everyone

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  • 'I grew up knowing': Lewis on Pride, Prior, and her cross-country relationship

    West Coast gun Bella Lewis came out to her family when she was very young, and credits the Pride movement with paving the way for the AFLW competition

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  • Grass Signage

    Ground signage will be updated to celebrate the round with the NAB logo adopting a rainbow theme, while the 50-metre arcs will be painted rainbow for the occasion.

  • Pride Sherrin Design

    The Official AFLW Pride Game Ball features a bold rainbow design, celebrating pride and support. Proceeds from each purchase benefit Pride in Sport, which promotes inclusivity in sports. This ball is a vibrant symbol for the special round.

  • AFLW Field and Boundary Umpires

    AFLW field and boundary umpires will wear rainbow-coloured sweatbands and goal umpires will swap their traditional white flags for the Pride flag.

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Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.