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Darwin's young Indigenous women find role models and pathways through AFLW

Essendon and Richmond play their third Dreamtime game in Darwin. The match gives young Indigenous women role models and pathways to elite football. Darwin has the most balanced mix of women and men playing football in Australia, nearly 50:50.

Why it mattersWhen young people see role models who look like them, they want to play. More players means more talent for women's football at every level.