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AFLW round eight: Blues prevail in torrential rain, Hawks’ banner destroyed

3 outlets 4 reports Published Oct 1, 2026

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Round eight kicked off in wintry conditions at Ikon Park, with Carlton holding strong when it mattered most. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Round eight kicked off in wintry conditions at Ikon Park, with Carlton holding strong when it mattered most.S1 S2

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AFLW round eight: Blues prevail in torrential rain, Hawks’ banner destroyed

Round eight kicked off in wintry conditions at Ikon Park, with Carlton holding strong when it mattered most.

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AFLW round eight: Blues prevail in torrential rain, Hawks’ banner destroyed

Round eight kicked off in wintry conditions at Ikon Park, with Carlton holding strong when it mattered most.

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AFLW round eight: Blues prevail in torrential rain, Hawks’ banner destroyed

Round eight kicked off in wintry conditions at Ikon Park, with Carlton holding strong when it mattered most.

AFLW round eight: Blues prevail in torrential rain, Hawks’ banner destroyed

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3 outlets 4 reports Published Oct 1, 2026

The brief

Round eight kicked off in wintry conditions at Ikon Park, with Carlton holding strong when it mattered most. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Round eight kicked off in wintry conditions at Ikon Park, with Carlton holding strong when it mattered most.S1 S2

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AFLW round eight: Blues prevail in torrential rain, Hawks’ banner destroyed

AFLW round eight: Blues prevail in torrential rain, Hawks’ banner destroyed

AFLW round eight: Blues prevail in torrential rain, Hawks’ banner destroyed

AFLW round eight: Blues prevail in torrential rain, Hawks’ banner destroyed

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AFLW round eight: Blues prevail in torrential rain, Hawks’ banner destroyed

AFLW round eight: Blues prevail in torrential rain, Hawks’ banner destroyed

AFLW round eight: Blues prevail in torrential rain, Hawks’ banner destroyed

AFLW round eight: Blues prevail in torrential rain, Hawks’ banner destroyed

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