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Valiant Dons go down to Sydney in front of record crowd
IN FRONT of a record crowd, Sydney's AFLW side has claimed a hard-fought 24-point victory over Essendon at the SCG on Sunday afternoon, prevailing in an intense, physical arm-wrestle that sizzled with raw emotion after a difficult week off the field for the Swans.
In front of a record crowd of 16,672, the 9.12 (66) to 6.6 (42) win marked just the second time the AFLW team has played for premiership points at the venue, with Sydney holding firm on home turf.
The emotions were evident from the outset both on the field and in the stands, with spectators holding signs showing support for the women's team and the crowd erupting in cheers when the Swans kicked their first goal.
Swans AFLW team ride record support for Bombers win
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With a record crowd behind them, Sydney's AFLW team have put the club's AFL team's hotel scandal aside to claim a 24-point win over Essendon at the SCG.
The Swans' women's team have been caught in the crossfire of the sport's most shattering off-field scandal in years, which completely overshadowed a maiden AFLW-AFLW double header at the SCG.
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‘No d***heads’: Record crowd to support AFLW Swans after horror week as fan protest barred
Sydney fans have showed their support for their AFLW side after a dramatic week for the club, with a record crowd descending on the SCG for their double-header event.
In the aftermath of five men’s players – Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice – being suspended for the rest of the season amid sexual assault allegations following the events of Monday night at Melbourne’s Pullman Hotel.
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