Two seasons in one year

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I suspect that the long term goal is to play AFLW matches as curtain raisers for the AFLM 

Possibly, but it would be dew off the ground like the old U19s.

I've heard the AFL and clubs are keen to further explore more VFL curtain raisers after a couple of successful attempts over the last two years, a lot is apparently dependant/contingent on the next/new boutique stadium deals.