Jumpers have changed but memories strong as Melbourne Demons, Western Bulldogs resume rivalry

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“There weren’t many supporters there who didn’t have a connection to someone whereas now we have supporters who come from everywhere.”

This game arrives at another important moment as AFL and AFLW players consider a collective bargaining agreement that will have AFLW players receive a much-improved minimum annual salary of $70,000 from 2026.

“To think there were only enough players to fill two teams in 2013 to now having 18 clubs, all with 30 players on their lists, in a fully…