This week, Round 5 coincided with International Women’s Day and we saw a welcome influx in encouragement and support for women’s sport across social media. The AFLW league and teams had plenty to say, as did the many insatiable fans who just can’t get enough.
It seems fitting to kick off with a mention of the Freo Dockers, who continued their winning streak against the Lions in the highly anticipated top-of-the-ladder clash. Kiara Bowers has been displaying an incredible work rate and is definitely deserving of any and all praise we throw her way.
An update on Kiara Bowers’ quest to tackle every single player in the competition. #AFLW pic.twitter.com/WfBO9earOy
— Nic Negrepontis (@NicNegrepontis) March 9, 2020
Collingwood sparing a moment to congratulate the Aussie cricketers for their World Cup win is the #womensupportingwomen we all love to see.
Congratulations to the @AusWomenCricket on their 5th ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title 🏏
— Collingwood AFLW (@CollingwoodAFLW) March 8, 2020
What a moment for women’s sport! We’re More than proud! 👏🏼 #T20WorldCup #IWD2020 pic.twitter.com/IFxg77ZWY1
The smile says it all. What a great visual representation of the influence these athletes have on younger generations, and a perfect picture for International Women’s Day.
When you get to run out with an absolute star of the game on International Women’s Day. 🤩#GoDees #IWD2020 pic.twitter.com/ii5hKx4ltT
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) March 8, 2020
It’s always great seeing teams celebrate a goal or a win, but it’s even better when accompanied by a quirky handshake. And the Blues have plenty to celebrate, coming off their third win in a row against the Saints.
Another win, another elite handshake. 🤝 #BoundByBlue #AFLWBluesSaints pic.twitter.com/d3AqTFrxiz
— Carlton Womens (@carltonfc_w) March 7, 2020
We love seeing kids getting involved in the AFLW. The younger they’re taught that there is the possibility of a future for themselves in women’s sport, the better. Maybe that guernsey will have her number on it one day.
ooh forgot one!
— Shelley⚓ (@wheresshelly) March 8, 2020
"They'll grow into it!"#AFLWFreoLions #AFLW #ForeverFreo pic.twitter.com/ON0aZlY9fC
Is any post-match entertainment better than post-match puppy entertainment? Libby Birch of the Melbourne Dees did us all a solid when she introduced little Cooper to the AFLW world.
Okay, we can't deal. 😍🐶@LibbyBirch18 + her pup Cooper providing the BEST post-match content. 🙌#GoDees pic.twitter.com/fUySCHTXiP
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) March 8, 2020
And finally, as if we could love and respect Eddie Betts any more than we already do, his parting words in this clip from the AFLW close the deal: ‘One day they’re going to rule the world and I’m going to sit back and watch and smile.’
Happy International Women's Day, everyone 💜
— AFL Women's (@aflwomens) March 7, 2020
Each for Equal. All for Sport. #IWD2020 #AFLW #GenW pic.twitter.com/j67wgx2140
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