Family reveal AFLW star’s cause of death
Heather Anderson’s family have spoken about their “palpable” sadness after the death of the beloved army medic and former AFLW star at 28.
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Tiger under fire from AFL for ‘offensive’ message
A Richmond midfielder has been issued an official warning from the AFL for an “offensive” message written on her strapping tape.
Star slapped down over offensive message
Richmond and AFLW player Jess Hosking has learned her fate after wearing an offensive message on her shoulder on live TV.
‘Sadness is palpable’: Family speaks after tragic death
The father of Heather Anderson says he is awe of the outpouring of support from across the country while expressing his family’s sadness after the tragedy.
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‘Relaxed’ Parker ready to make presence felt
Alyce Parker is the youngest GWS player by 12 months and while at times she admits it can be “intimidating”, she’s not letting her age hold her back as she looks to make a bigger impact on the field after settling into life as an athlete.
Worry over AFLW expansion
Western Bulldogs premiership coach Paul Groves has voiced his concern at the rapid expansion of AFLW, fearing it will be difficult to find 120 elite players to fill out the four new teams set to join the competition next season.
Giants have point to prove in AFLW
Former Matilda turned AFL gun Ellie Brush says the GWS Giants are a proud team of “misfits” who have the belief they can go all the way in the third season of AFLW.
Win’s a win: Time to get over low AFLW scoring
Collingwood was held to the equal lowest total in AFLW history, sparking debate over the game’s low scoring. But Magpies captain Steph Chiocci says she “couldn’t care less” about the score, as long as the team wins.
AFLW premiers too slick for newcomers
Beware of the Dog. There almost needs to be a sign on the gate at Whitten Oval as the AFLW reigning premier devoured the Cats to remain unbeaten.
Demons spoil Magpies’ Vic Park homecoming
Melbourne has ruined Collingwood’s AFLW Victoria Park debut with Demons captain Elise O’Dea and Karen Paxman engineering a thumping win as the Magpies were held to the league’s equal-lowest score.
Daughter of Pies legend has ‘something special’
His sons will never get the chance to run on to Victoria Park but Collingwood legend Gavin Brown’s daughter Tarni could be doing exactly that in the very near future.
Lions hope for happy WA homecoming
Brisbane has a lot to thank the tiny outback town of Kambalda for, as its produced two of the Lions’ rising stars, and McKenzie Dowrick and Arianna Clarke hope for a winning return to WA on Sunday.
Ponter’s debut, a generation in the making
She comes from exceptional football stock and now NT-based Danielle Ponter, 19, will make her AFLW debut when the Crows take on Carlton in Melbourne on Sunday.
Lights out: Wild weather causes havoc in AFLW
North Melbourne remains unbeaten to start the AFLW season after overcoming some wild weather, multiple delays and Greater Western Sydney at Drummoyne Oval.
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