Swans AFLW crush Essendon as record crowd rallies behind club
Sydney's AFLW team defeated Essendon 66-42 in front of a record 16,672 fans, double their previous crowd, after the men's hotel scandal shook the entire club.
Why it mattersShows women's sport drawing massive crowds on its own merit, and a fanbase choosing to back their club through scandal rather than abandon it.
AustraliaSydney's AFLW program is gaining serious traction with a record-breaking turnout, proving Australian women's football can draw big audiences independently of men's drama.
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