AFLW Players No Longer Required To Wear White Shorts To Reduce Period Anxiety - Women's Health Australia
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The AFLW has announced players will no longer be required to wear white shorts during games to combat period anxiety.
AFL to ditch white shorts for AFLW players to ease anxiety over menstruation
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AFLW ditch white shorts to ease anxiety for players who are menstruating
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White shorts ditched for AFLW players
AFLW to ban white shorts anxiety menstruation cycle
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AFL announces historic uniform policy change
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AFLW players will NOT have to wear white shorts anymore in a
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AFLW players no longer required to wear white 'away' shorts
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White shorts ditched for AFLW players
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