AFLW round seven: Kate Hore brings up 100th game as Dees take on angry North Melbourne; IKON Park hosts double-header

24 Sep 2026, 10:19 by Roy Ward, Hannah Kennelly · WAtoday

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Dees skipper’s inspirational milestone

By Roy Ward

When it comes to dealing with pressure and expectation, Demons skipper Kate Hore has had her moments.

One that stands out from the rest was when she took over the captaincy from AFLW great Daisy Pearce, who remains among her strongest influences.

Hore has since grown into one of the AFLW’s most-respected captains and leading players, and on Friday night she will run out for her 100th game – becoming the first Demon to do so.

Melbourne AFLW skipper Kate Hore ahead of her 100th game.

“Has Daisy Pearce been a big influence on my career?” Hore repeated with a laugh when asked about Pearce.