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AFLW round seven: Kate Hore brings up 100th game as Dees take on angry North Melbourne; IKON Park hosts double-header

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Ward, R., & Kennelly, H. (2026, September 24). AFLW round seven: Kate Hore brings up 100th game as Dees take on angry North Melbourne; IKON Park hosts double-header. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/aflw-round-seven-kate-hore-brings-up-100th-game-as-dees-take-on-angry-north-melbourne-ikon-park-hosts-double-header-20260924-p6109q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-09-24 · by Roy Ward, Hannah Kennelly

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Kate Hore, captain of the Carlton AFL Women's team (referred to as Dees), is set to play her 100th game in the league, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first Demon to reach this achievement. The match will take place at IKON Park on Friday night against North Melbourne, who are noted for their strong competitive spirit.
Written by AI on 2026-09-24, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Kate Hore, captain of the AFLW's Carlton Demons (Dees), is set to play her 100th game in the league on Friday night at IKON Park. This milestone makes her the first player from the Demons to reach this achievement. Hore has been greatly influenced by former captain and AFLW great Daisy Pearce during her career. The match will see the Dees facing an angry North Melbourne team, with IKON Park hosting a double-header event that evening.

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Roy Ward
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AFLW Demon Demons

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AFLW ORG · 2× Daisy Pearce PERSON · 2× Hore PERSON · 2× Demon ORG · 1× Demons ORG · 1× Kate Hore PERSON · 1× Pearce PERSON · 1×

Narrative

Hore has since grown into one of the AFLW’s most-respected captains and leading players, and on Friday night she will run out for her 100th game – becoming the first Demon to do so.
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🔮 Hore has since grown into one of the AFLW’s most-respected captains and leading players, and on Friday night she will run out for her 100th game – becoming the first Demon to do so.

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When it comes to dealing with pressure and expectation, Demons skipper Kate Hore has had her moments. asserted
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One that stands out from the rest was when she took over the captaincy from AFLW great Daisy Pearce, who remains among her strongest influences. asserted
who → stand → influences
Hore has since grown into one of the AFLW’s most-respected captains and leading players, and on Friday night she will run out for her 100th game – becoming the first Demon to do so. asserted
she → grow → game
“Has Daisy Pearce been a big influence on my career?” Hore repeated with a laugh when asked about Pearce. asserted
Hore → repeat → Pearce
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