Practice match intel: Recruits, draftees shine in AFLW hitout
Sydney’s powerhouse midfield brigade dominated – but draftees Zippy Fish and Amelia Martin made a big a impression in the cross-town practice match, too. Get all the pre-season intel.
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Cats’ star forward, recruits face delayed start to AFLW season
Geelong will get two key players back for Saturday’s scratch match against Gold Coast – but a host of others are still weeks away from returns from injury. Plus, Cats take honours in first hitout over Saints.
‘Special’ player back in hoops, Cats hone midfield craft
The AFLW’s reigning goalkicker has her feet firmly back on Australian soil fresh off a Gaelic quarter final, as the Cats hit the track in ahead of their first match simulation this weekend.
Watch: Why Justin Bieber followed AFLW star
Global megastar Justin Bieber follows an exclusive group of people on his social media, including Beyonce, Lewis Hamilton and AFLW star Mua Laloifi? Watch how the surprise follow played out.
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The important message, Selwood connection driving Cat forward
Mikayla Bowen knows the impact Adam Selwood had on kick-starting her own AFLW career. On the eve of a seventh season, the Cats forward opens up on her mission to speak up on mental health.
Nine years, seven Grand Finals: The rivalry where AFLW was born
Before AFLW, there was Darebin vs Diamond Creek. It was the bitter rivalry fought in Melbourne’s northern suburbs which culminated in seven Grand Final battles across nine years.
AFLW mega track watch: The players ready to pop at your club
Position changes, injury news and the draftees who will change the AFLW – this is your one-stop shop for all the latest pre-season intel ahead of season 10.
AFLW keen on new Melbourne stadium, but won’t expand season
The AFL concedes its “breakneck-speed” expansion of the AFLW will slow – but insists there is a clear way forward for the competition.
Teenage running sensation dreams of athletics and AFLW success
A year on from becoming the first Warlpiri woman to compete at the Paralympics teenager Telaya Blacksmith is continuing her dream of competing at the top level with her sights now on the World Champs.
Superstar twins having to fight to live out women’s footy dream
Koonibba twins Kailee and Kaianne Colbung-Ware – both said to have AFLW potential – can’t play for their local club anymore. Instead, it’s a 800km round trip to keep their dream alive.
AFL spiritual home to be turned into ‘women’s only’ sport hub
A spiritual home of AFL powerhouse Hawthorn is undergoing a major multimillion-dollar facelift which will see it emerge as a massive sporting hub – but only for female players.
Off-season balance, bliss fuels Cat for AFLW pursuits
Geelong’s Jackie Parry has been one of the Cats’ most consistent forwards in recent years, as she eyes even more impact in 2025 off the back of a key off-field change.
‘Time is right’: Trailblazer confirms huge change
An integral part of North Melbourne’s AFLW journey to last year’s breakthrough premiership has made a huge career call.
New Cats put draft, delisting disappointments firmly in past
South Australian teen Emma Kilpatrick and experienced footballer Erica Fowler arrived at Geelong at different stages of their AFLW journey. But both have been fuelled by past disappointments ahead of their first season in hoops.
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