Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview the AFLW season-opener between the Saints and the Blues, and run their eyes over a few clubs with serious injury concerns

1.15 - St Kilda's new-look forward line
2.22 - How Lauren Bella's injury will cost Carlton
7.31 - Eden Zanker’s mysterious foot injury
9.35 - The reason behind the rush of replacement players
11.48 - Melbourne's lengthy injury list

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In this Thursday's special interview-only episode of W Daily, Sophie Welsh has a very informal chat to Gold Coast co-captain Niamh McLaughlin both before and after her time as part of the Irish team in the NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland game.

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Kaitlyn Ferber, Phoebe McWilliams and Sophie Welsh discuss the players who were unlucky to miss selection in Australia’s rep footy side, why new ruck rules could see an increase in scoring, and why the next Australia v Ireland game should be played in the Emerald Isle

Time codes: 
00:20 - Introducing the Wednesday crew
03:25 - Phoebe’s Phive: Players unlucky to miss Aus v Ire selection
10:12 - Why Is No One Talking About This: AFLW’s got new rules (Kaitlyn counts them)
19:23 - Psychic Psophie: Visions of Ireland

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Sarah Black, Sophie Welsh and Dylan Bolch take you into the Australian team’s camp, the stories that didn’t make the cut, and look ahead to the Spud’s Game double-header

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Joel Peterson, Kaitlyn Ferber, and Gemma Bastiani discuss the success of Australia v Ireland on Saturday, what it was like to be in the Irish camp, if the margin reflects the quality of the game, and where to next?

Timecodes:
0:32 - Best thing we saw
3:55 - The game itself
7:25 - Collateral damage for Ellie McKenzie
8:28 - Players with extra strings to their bow
12:48 - What it was like inside the Irish camp
15:34 - Did the margin accurately represent the game?
17:27 - What’s next for rep footy in the AFLW?

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Sarah Black, Emily Patterson, and Gemma Bastiani chat all things Australia v Ireland: Who wins, who's best on ground, and who are we excited to see play together.

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Phoebe McWilliams and Sophie Welsh take a look at Geelong and Fremantle ahead of the 2026 AFLW season, discussing how the Cats will cover the loss of some experienced players and whether Fremantle will have any lingering injury concerns.

Timecodes:
0:10 - The vibe at Geelong after big outs and ins
3:28 - A watch on Cats star after two injured seasons
5:00 - How Freo can build on a strong end to 2025
6:50 - New Docker in race for R1

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Phoebe McWilliams and Gemma Bastiani delve into the changing landscape of Melbourne, and what needs to go right for Carlton to remain in the mix.

Timecodes:
0:50 - Can the Blues back up last year's form?
5:05 - Why Sophie McKay remains the player to watch
6:03 - Melbourne in an interesting spot
10:01 - How a rule change may give fans a different look at this inaugural player

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Sarah Black and Gemma Bastiani take a look at Brisbane and Richmond ahead of the 2026 AFLW season, discussing how the Lions come back from a big Grand Final loss, and the player that can reshape the Tigers

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Sarah Black and Gemma Bastiani look ahead for everyone's favourite youngsters West Coast, and the juggernaut that is North Melbourne.

Episode guide:
0:29 - Can West Coast take the next step forward?
4:18 - The rule change signalling a breakout season for a young Eagle
6:15 - North Melbourne as the hunted
9:08 - A fascinating round one game
11:58 - What position will Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner play?

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Kaitlyn Ferber and Joel Peterson ask if a Hawthorn start can remain fit to show her best footy, and if the Saints can back up last year's maiden finals berth.

Episode guide:
0:15 - The Hawks in an intriguing spot
7:30 - Can this star remain fit to show her best?
8:30 - Will the Saints back up last year's finals berth?
12:44 - What does J'Noemi Anderson have to offer?

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