AFLW star refuses to wear rainbow jersey
Giants forward Haneen Zreika will miss next weekend’s AFLW match against Hawthorn to avoid wearing the team’s pride jumper.
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AFLW player opts out of pride round
An AFLW player of Muslim faith has made the “extremely difficult” decision not to take part in this year’s pride round.
AFLW star ‘shattered’ over Steve Price claims
GWS Giants star Nicola Barr has hit back at Steve Price after the media commentator slammed the standard of the AFLW competition.
Divided Aussies react to Price’s comments
There has been a nation wide outpour of criticism and praise for Steve Price, following the columnist’s controversial AFLW opinion article published on Friday last week.
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When will all 18 clubs have an AFLW team?
With two new AFLW teams this year and four in 2020, the AFL is edging closer to having women’s teams linked to every club. It’s made secret of its goals and has pencilled in a date to reach the magic number of 18.
Can Mo Hope silence the critics?
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Does AFLW have enough talent for expansion?
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Hickey ready to spearhead new Cats era
Geelong’s inaugural AFLW captain Melissa Hickey feels right at home at the Cats — and not just because of her close family bond with the club. She’s found her voice as a leader, recovered from an ACL tear and is ready to make history this weekend.
AFLW captains tip Erin to dominate again
She was the standout player in the first AFLW season before injuries cruelled her second — now the league’s captains believe Crows star Erin Phillips is ready to fire again.
No love for Dogs to go back-to-back
Western Bulldogs are the reigning AFLW premiership but don’t expect them to go back-to-back, at least that’s the opinion of the 10 captains who were surveyed ahead of the season openers. Who do they think will make the Grand Final?
Superboot Perko: I’ll play where asked
She made her name as a full forward in the Crows’ historic first premiership but Sarah Perkins says that position is no longer a lock for her.
Layton’s practice match netball blunder
Old habits die hard, as Collingwood AFLW rookie Sharni Layton showed in a recent practice match. But the Magpies say the former netball star is taking to her code switch like a duck to water.
Hope ‘such an asset’ for new Roos
After kicking just eight goals in a varied role for Collingwood last season, North Melbourne recruit Moana Hope will be eyeing the big sticks in 2019, with the Kangaroos set to play her out of the square.
Which new faces will make AFLW cut?
Brisbane’s top draft pick hopes she’s done enough to earn a spot in the Lions’ team for the first round of the AFLW season next Sunday.
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