AFL Players React To The First Ever AFLW Match

"Super exciting"


3 February 2017

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All eyes were on Ikon Park as Carlton and Collingwood kicked off the first ever AFLW season in style.

Carlton put on a show, defeating Collingwood 7.4 (46) to 1.5 (11).

The Blues got better as the game went on, conceding the first goal before kicking the next seven.

24,000 fans crammed Ikon Park for the match, with lots more stunningly locked out.

The emergence of Darcy Vescio up forward certainly caught the eye.

Especially of a fellow number three-wearing Blue...

And it seemed like, irrespective of what team they played for, there was genuine support and passion behind both teams tonight: