Inside story: How Port built its new powerhouse
It’s been years in the making, but Port Adelaide’s inaugural AFLW team is ready for its first match. Here’s how the club got there – and the moment they knew they’d locked in Erin.
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‘The boys were all laughing at me, and it hurt’
Adelaide Crows AFLW captain Chelsea Randall is brought to tears as she explains how even her own teammates were embarrassed to have her in their side. Listen to the podcast.
AFLW star’s juggle playing footy and working as a paramedic
For Essendon player Sophie Alexander, the sound of a siren means different things depending on the time and place.
Why Daisy couldn’t ignore legend’s commentary jibe
Daisy Pearce normally just brushes off criticism of women in commentary — but this felt different. She opens up on why she hit back at Rex Hunt ahead of the AFLW season.
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Victoria’s top 10 AFLW draft prospects
AFLW clubs will pick the cream of the nation’s best young talent in Tuesday’s national draft. Eliza Sewell looks at Victoria’s top AFLW draft prospects. Who will your club grab?
Port great Phillips takes reins where Erin began
A Port Adelaide great will take the reins of an amateur football club’s inaugural women’s team in 2019.
Nerves rule ahead of D-day for AFLW hopefuls
ABOUT 30 South Australians have nominated this year’s AFLW draft. On Tuesday, they will learn whether or not their hopes and dreams are one step closer to coming true. Meet some of our top draft hopefuls.
Winner proud to receive first Maggie Varcoe Medal
Australian Defence Force Guyala ruck-rover Jessica Stassi feels “pretty proud” after claiming the first Maggie Varcoe Medal as the best-on-ground at the Around the Campfire Cup football tournament.
Best-on-ground medal named in honour of Maggie Varcoe
THE Around the Campfire Cup football tournament has named its best-on-ground medal in honour of Maggie Varcoe, who died after a freak on-field accident earlier this year.
Mo still at war with Mick over AFLW
AFLW gun Moana Hope and Mick Malthouse are far from burying the hatchet, with the women’s footy star declaring every time she kicks a goal she will think of him.
Layton warned not to assume AFLW success
AUSTRALIAN netball coach Lisa Alexander has warned ex-Diamonds star Sharni Layton not to expect her AFLW move to come easily.
Cats to pounce on local talent with pick 1
IF it wasn’t for her dad, likely Nina Morrison would have chosen a tennis match instead of an AFLW talent search and now she is set to be drafted with the No.1 pick.
Crows AFLW star Jenna McCormick has her Roar back
WOMEN’S AFL and soccer star Jenna McCormick contemplated taking a sabbatical from the world game after her dreams of representing the Matildas seemed to be slipping away this year.
Goddard goes from boots to hoops
AFTER being a pioneer in the AFLW national women’s football league, Crows premiership coach Bec Goddard is moving to basketball with the Canberra Capitals.
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