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Sydney Swans AFLW shatters attendance record with 16,672 fans
The women's team beat Essendon 66-42 in front of more than double their previous crowd at the first SCG double-header.
The Swans AFLW won 9.12 (66) to 6.6 (42) on Sunday, drawing 16,672 supporters-more than twice the team's previous highest attendance. The victory marked the opening game of Sydney's first AFLW-AFL double-header at the SCG, with the men's team playing North Melbourne later.
The record crowd showed strong fan support during a difficult week for the club, with five men's players banned for breaching club standards.
Why it mattersThe record demonstrates growing interest in women's AFL and offers the club a bright moment amid recent controversy.
Corroborated by7news.com.au
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