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Words for AFL.com.au & ABC • Comms for ABC & VFL/W • Co-host W Daily & State of Play • Presenter the W Show

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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 1h
Scoring is up, stoppages are down, and teams are more reliably moving the ball on the outside. The #AFLW continues to grow, but this year has seen a big leap. From me for ABC. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
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The AFLW is speeding up and these numbers prove it
AFLW games are becoming faster, higher-scoring and more entertaining, and the stats and numbers behind the scenes prove it.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 2h
"I so badly wanted to make it work" How Harriet Cordner went from delisted while rehabbing an ACL injury, to an All Australian in 2025. #AFLW www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/16...
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How knee injury took Blue from impostor syndrome to All-Australian
Football has always been in Harriet Cordner's blood but she wasn't always sure she belonged
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 21h
My #AFLW round eight preview is up now ✨ gemmabastiani.substack.com/p/aflw-round...
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AFLW Round Eight Preview
The QClash, Showdown, and Western Derby will all take place this weekend, and for one of those state-based rivalries, a new winner is looming for the very first time.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This week's episode of Two Percenters is out now including chat about some disappointing sides, what's changed at Fremantle, and the exciting Suns #AFLW gemmabastiani.substack.com/p/two-percen...
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Two Percenters: a disappointing side, Fremantle’s change, & exciting Suns
Mel Hickey & Gemma Bastiani chat AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Quick little bonus episode of Two Percenters is out now- a post-match chat with Carlton dynamo Dayna Finn #AFLW gemmabastiani.substack.com/p/two-percen...
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Two Percenters Bonus: Dayna Finn (Carlton Blues)
Mel Hickey & Gemma Bastiani chat AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
And 10.9 (69) is Gold Coast's equal-second highest score ever, equalling its return in round two against West Coast. #AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This is the fourth time this year that Gold Coast has kicked 50+ points in an #AFLW match. Before 2026 the Suns had passed 50 points just three times.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Brancatisano is just so clean in tight. Such a strong release player for the Suns’ runners #AFLWSunsSaints
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Fremantle has not conceded a Q1 score since RD4 v RICH. Its QT lead of 28 points in today's win over Adelaide is its greatest lead at QT across its 103 #AFLW games.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Claudia Wright is the best kick in Brisbane's side. I stand by that. #AFLWSwansLions
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Massive result brewing for the Dockers at Unley Oval at the moment. Have only beaten Adelaide once from 10 starts across #AFLW history but up by 45 points midway through Q3.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Blaithin Bogue's Q3 goal in North Melbourne's win over Melbourne on Friday was the 1000th goal kicked at Ikon Park. #AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Shelley Heath-Barker has been ruled out for the remainder of #AFLWDeesRoos with a calf concern.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Carlton's 55 point win over Richmond today was its second-greatest win in its #AFLW history.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
St Kilda will use train on player Zoe Barbakos on Sunday’s clash. Second club to name a train on in the first 21 this year after West Coast (Lisa Steane). Barbakos had a very good VFLW season for Sandringham this year. #AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Jaide Britton's second goal in #AFLWDonsEagles is the 8000th goal in #AFLW history.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
There have been 28 instances across #AFLW history of clubs scoring 120+ combined points in a game. 10 of those have come in 2026.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Only twice in #AFLW history have there been more centre clearances than stoppage clearances. 24 CC/23 SC - RD6 2026 - GEE def. COLL 20 CC/17 SC - RD7 2026 - GEE def. HAW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This is the first time in its #AFLW history that Geelong has won six consecutive games.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Cats are legit #AFLWCatsHawks
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Chantal Mason is emerging as a true CHF this year, complementing Geelong's forward structure. How good. #AFLWCatsHawks
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Geelong's transition game is 👌🏼 #AFLWCatsHawks
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Darren Crocker has confirmed that there will be some players out of the Roos’ side to face Melbourne tomorrow night due to illness that has swept through the club this week. #AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
My #AFLW round seven preview is now live 🤓 gemmabastiani.substack.com/p/aflw-round...
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AFLW Round Seven Preview
Two massive games headline a big round seven of the AFLW, kickstarting the back half of the season.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New episode of Two Percenters out now, with our mid-season stocktake 🤙🏻 #AFLW gemmabastiani.substack.com/p/two-percen...
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Two Percenters: mid-season stocktake, & the games of round seven
Mel Hickey & Gemma Bastiani chat AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Lila Keck will miss Friday’s clash with Richmond due to a foot injury. May miss more footy but will be assessed in due time. #AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Tyanna Smith has been offered a one match ban for rough conduct against West Coast's Ella Roberts. #AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
North Melbourne Werribee has just knocked off minor premier Williamstown to pull off a VFLW threepeat. AFLW-listed player Sarah Wall came off late with a right leg injury so a watch for the remainder of the AFLW season.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
There's a worrying trend emerging for the Pies, with it yet to win a third quarter this year, giving up an average of 25.3 points in that term alone. #AFLW www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/16...
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'We have to adjust': Wright pinpoints area costing Pies after bright start
Collingwood was blown away in the third quarter against Geelong, continuing a worrying trend
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
In 2026 Geelong has kicked its... equal-highest Q1 score - 5.0 (30) - RD6 v COLL highest Q2 score - 6.2 (38) - RD4 v ESS equal-highest Q3 score - 6.1 (37) - RD6 v COLL #AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Highest individual quarter scores in Geelong's #AFLW history: 6.2 (38) - Q2 RD4 2026 v ESS 6.1 (37) - Q3 RD6 2026 v COLL; Q2 rd4 2020 v rich #AFLWPiesCats
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Collingwood's 4.0 (24) is its second-highest Q1 score in its history #AFLWPiesCats
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
From their first six inside 50s today, the Cats kicked four goals. Forward efficiency through the roof for them this year. #AFLW Check out my piece for ABC on this exact thing ✨ www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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The Stinear effect: The stat changing Geelong in 2026
When Geelong made the move to bring Mick Stinear to the cattery, it made a bigger difference to their 2026 season than any player movement could.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
In career game No.21, Blaithin Bogue has just played in her first loss. #AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
My #AFLW round six preview is here ✌🏼 gemmabastiani.substack.com/p/aflw-round...
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AFLW Round Six Preview
Adelaide and Brisbane prepare to face off for a record 15th time, Hawthorn and North Melbourne head to Cairns to meet for the third time since round 12 in 2025, and Melbourne and Carlton play one anot...
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This week's episode of Two Percenters is out now - we chat the Cats, the Dees, and the 15th iteration of Brisbane v Adelaide #AFLW gemmabastiani.substack.com/p/two-percen...
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Two Percenters: in-form team, Cats getting it right, & a different rivalry
Mel Hickey & Gemma Bastiani chat AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
There is something that all Mick Stinear-coached teams have in common, and it's already clear in what Geelong has done across the first five weeks of the #AFLW season. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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The Stinear effect: The stat changing Geelong in 2026
When Geelong made the move to bring Mick Stinear to the cattery, it made a bigger difference to their 2026 season than any player movement could.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Highest combined scores in #AFLW history: 153 - port v haw rd10 2025 148 - port v gcs rd3 2025 143 - SYD v GWS RD5 2026; gws v adl rd4 2023 140 - gee v haw wk5 2024; freo v bris rd2 2025 135 - wb v syd rd8 2023
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Unreal from the Eagles. Up against it, 0-4 start to the season, then have to host Brisbane - a team they'd never beaten. Finally off the mark. #AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Career-best showing from India Rasheed today. Serious talent #AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We've got a bonus episode of Two Percenters out today, with Gold Coast recruit Anne Hatchard 🤙🏻 #AFLW gemmabastiani.substack.com/p/two-percen...
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Two Percenters Bonus: Anne Hatchard (Gold Coast Suns)
Mel Hickey & Gemma Bastiani chat AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Most consecutive games kicking 3+ goals: 4 - AINE McDONAGH (RD1-4 2026) 3 - Aine McDonagh (RD9-11 2025); Cora Staunton (RD9 2022 S6-RD1 2022 S7) 2 - 16x players #AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
My #AFLW round five preview is up now ✨ gemmabastiani.substack.com/p/aflw-round...
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AFLW Round Five Preview
Round five kicks off with a crunch match between the Hawks and the Dogs, is highlighted by the fifth Sydney Derby, and includes a clash between undefeated sides North Melbourne and Carlton.
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This week's episode of Two Percenters is now available with Mel Hickey & myself ✌🏼 #AFLW gemmabastiani.substack.com/p/two-percen...
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Two Percenters: Saints in strife, the game with a lot to prove, & is the top 4 set?
Mel Hickey & Gemma Bastiani chat AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Mon Conti's return from an achilles concern is TBC by Richmond, but don't expect her to play any time soon. More positively, the club is expecting to get Ellie McKenzie back for this weekend's clash with St Kilda. #AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This year St Kilda is averaging an... #AFLW record +4.0 centre clearances per game AFLW record -7.0 stoppage clearances per game
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Ally Morphett and Lexi Hamilton have each been offered a one match ban for striking Elisabeth Georgostathis and Heidi Woodley respectively in Saturday's loss to the Bulldogs. #AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Greatest winning margins in #AFLW history: 100pts - nm def. freo rd3 2025 96pts - adl def. gws rd5 2022 S7 92 pts - NM def. STK RD4 2026 88pts - mel def. freo rd9 2022 s6 87pts - mel def. gcs rd7 2025
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Tomorrow the Western Bulldogs will host Sydney. Chloe Molloy has kicked 10 goals v the Bulldogs, more than any other player in the #AFLW
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Gemma @glbastiani.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
My #AFLW round four preview is up now ✌🏼 gemmabastiani.substack.com/p/aflw-round...
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AFLW Round Four Preview
There is great potential for a record-breaking win this weekend, as ladder-leader North Melbourne takes on the 18th-placed Euro-Yroke, while a chance to see what Brisbane can do with a severely deplet...
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