Razor return? AFL umpire shortage sparks call for help
An unprecedented umpire shortage is looming for the AFL later this year, and it could force the league to call on some old umpiring faces to make a return.
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Talent blossoms: Identical twins rocket onto AFLW radar
With Japanese heritage, Mizuki and Nalu Brothwell haven’t taken the traditional journey to AFLW. But now they’re closing fast and impressing top-level clubs at Dandenong Stingrays.
Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
AFLW’s next gen set to arrive in 2025, headed by WA starlet
One of the most naturally talented female players Western Australia has produced is set to be in contention for the coveted No.1 AFLW draft pick this year. ELIZA REILLY examines the players in the mix.
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AFLW star joins South Freo after young gun walks out on club
An AFLW premiership player has signed with South Fremantle after an emerging star quit for a rival club more than halfway through pre-season.
‘Takes its toll’: AFLW’s best player’s radical season shift idea
Reigning AFLW best-and-fairest Ebony Marinoff has conceded the league is yet to “nail” the perfect season start date and has thrown up her own idea which would impact the AFL fixture. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Seventh heaven: Shelley, McDonald among latest Cats signings
Geelong has further cemented its list for the 2025 AFLW season, signing up to seven players on one-year deals. See who is sticking around.
‘Lit something in me’: The spark that inspired Shaw’s coaching return
Incoming Gold Coast Suns AFLW coach Rhyce Shaw has revealed what inspired his senior coaching comeback four years after parting ways with North Melbourne.
AFL history as Rhyce Shaw’s return to senior coaching revealed
Rhyce Shaw is back coaching in the AFL, but it will be a new role for the former Kangaroos senior coach, as he makes some history with his newest gig.
Dare to dream? Daisy’s training cameo sets tongues wagging
West Coast coach and AFLW legend Daisy Pearce has popped up at a WAFLW training session in Perth, leading one coach to declare “it would be fantastic to have someone of her stature playing in the competition.”
From hoops to hoops: Inside Cats recruit’s footy rebirth
Piper Dunlop traded one elite sport for another as Geelong plucked the rookie ruck from their VFLW side at last week’s AFLW draft. The former hooper opens up on her decision to pursue footy.
Heartbreak at shock death of AFLW trailblazer
Devastated friends have paid tribute to women’s football pioneer Sal Rees whose sudden death at age 58 has sparked an outpouring of emotion.
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