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An AFLW nerd podcast brought to you by analyst Gemma Bastiani and inaugural Demon & Cat, and now coach Mel Hickey. More stats, more analysis, and more footy nerd than you’ve heard before. gemmabastiani.substack.com
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Which team is the in-form side of the competition, what are the Cats getting right, and why a traditional AFLW rivalry now looks different. Recommended reading: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-15/mick-stinear-effect-geelong-aflw/107151114 Get full access to Gemma Bastiani at gemmabastiani.substack.com/subscribe
In our first interview episode, three-time Adelaide premiership player Anne Hatchard joins us to chat about her move to Gold Coast, becoming a mum - to both daughter Dallas and her young teammates - and just how far the Suns can go this year. Get full access to Gemma Bastiani at gemmabastiani.substack.com/subscribe
The numbers making St Kilda’s fall especially stark, why Hawthorn v the Western Bulldogs is a game with plenty to prove, and Hickey’s ladder predictor. Get full access to Gemma Bastiani at gemmabastiani.substack.com/subscribe
A look at what specifically has improved for Richmond this year, why the Demons look like an older version of themselves, and why Yartapuulti v Gold Coast is going to be box office footy. Get full access to Gemma Bastiani at gemmabastiani.substack.com/subscribe
On this week’s episode we chat about what’s going wrong for the Eagles, how Melbourne has kept its spark alive despite so much chance, what to expect from Melbourne v Brisbane in round three, and Hickey’s Hot Take. Get full access to Gemma Bastiani at gemmabastiani.substack.com/subscribe
We discuss Jacqui Dupuy’s influence on the Hawks, why Adelaide v Sydney was game of the round, why Melbourne v GWS is way more interesting than initially thought, and Hickey’s Hot Take. Get full access to Gemma Bastiani at gemmabastiani.substack.com/subscribe
We look back at the success of the season opener on the Marvel Stadium deck, Mel’s accurate call that Tyanna Smith would be a ‘level up player’ this year, how Geelong beats the Roos, and which game is the most curious of the round. Get full access to Gemma Bastiani at gemmabastiani.substack.com/subscribe
We’re kicking everything off with a reflection on last weekend’s Australia v Ireland match, some key injuries heading into round one, what the new ruck rules mean for the AFLW, and Sunday’s season opener between St Kilda and Carlton. Get full access to Gemma Bastiani at gemmabastiani.substack.com/subscribe
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