ONE year ago, Alana Woodward was sitting in the stands of Ikon Park watching a game of AFLW with what she thought was an unattainable dream of playing — until last Friday.

Woodward was part of the inaugural Richmond team to take the field against Carlton in the 2020 season opener last weekend.

While the 6.12 (48) to 2.2 (14) result didn't fall in their favour, with their only two goals kicked ...