St Kilda and Gold Coast play for pride in Thursday night opener despite both missing finals; several players retiring after final games. Sydney Swans suspend five players for season breach following police investigation into alleged assault; AFLW team faces unfair scrutiny.
AFL Round 24 kicks off with St Kilda-Gold Coast as season finale looms
Five Sydney Swans players suspended following allegations of sexual assault at Melbourne hotel; AFLW players and women in football community report feeling hurt and angry by the incident.