It’s been a seismic week in global politics with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We look at how sportspeople and organisations around the world have responded, and closer to home, reflect on footy’s fraught relationship with the imagery of war. We also ask: how do we inspire women to take up sport? Plus all the AFLW highlights.

We mentioned:

Why we need to stop using war metaphors

Stop the Bombing! Essendon's nickname a crass insult to modern society

Ukraine Crisis Appeal

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