In a rare sight, fans boycotted the SCG following the AFLW win. Those who came only for the women made their presence and support known. Some still backed the men.

Swans AFLW captain Lucy McEvoy encouraged fans to support the women’s team at the double-header on Sunday.

The horror of headlines on Monday and Tuesday about some of our most revered players has led to a reckoning of who we are and what we can support.