Dani Laidley closing in on coaching comeback
Former North Melbourne men’s coach Danielle Laidley is deep in contention for a coaching comeback via an AFLW head role.
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‘The world has gone soft’: Cornes unleashes on AFL weight ban
The AFL will not include player weights in its 2024 season guide over mental health concerns – a move a Port Adelaide great says is a “slippery slope”.
Inside the reliving of GF heartache as Lions commit to the pride
Two key Lions have committed their future to Brisbane, one driven by the hunger of grand final heartbreak, and another who’s done it all in the Lions’ dominant AFLW side.
‘Totally smitten already’: Port coach shares baby news
Port Adelaide AFLW coach Lauren Arnell has given birth to her first child.
The AFLW star using ACL misery to inspire Australia’s footballers
AFLW player Isabel Huntington didn’t have any three-time ACL rupture players to look up to during her rehab – but the rising star is now inspiration to a growing number of A-Leagues players.
Signing spree, trades, draft: Cats’ key off-season questions answered
Geelong made moves in the off-season to ensure they are challenging for premierships in the future. The Cats’ assistant footy boss sheds light on how it all played out.
Former Roo takes reins at Collingwood
Collingwood has completed its weeks-long search for a new AFLW coach, settling on a surprise former player to take charge.
‘Plucked from the clouds’: Cricket sensation’s unheard of AFLW rise
In the space of five local games, she went from water-runner who hadn’t played the sport since she was 11, to first-round draft pick. Discover the incredible story of AFLW bolter Ryleigh Wotherspoon.
Footy greats set to help shape the AFL
Two of the best players of the past decade will get an official say in the way the game is played after joining the AFL.
‘Still shaking’: The bolters, sliders and father-daughter fairytales
The AFLW draft provided more than a few shocks, plenty of proud fathers and unearthed some genuine stars. See every selection and re-live the draft in all its glory.
Come to save us? Famous Swan in line for Pies reunion
More than two decades after leaving the Pies, a Swans great could be set to return to Collingwood in their hunt for a new AFLW coach, reports DANIEL CHERNY.
AFLW Draft: Every club’s draft haul analysed
The 2023 AFLW Draft is now complete, and as clubs turn their eyes to 2024, which teams had the best night? Our experts assess every club’s fortunes coming out of the draft.
AFLW Draft: Every nomination and full order
569 players have nominated for the upcoming AFLW Draft – see every name, who might be taken early and your club’s selections ahead of the trade period.
Inside AFLW trade chaos: 60 calls, 12 players, 24 picks
Phones were running hot for AFLW list managers as the trade period deadline rapidly approached. Here’s the inside story as to how 24 picks and 12 players found new homes in a hectic final day.
Five ways to fix AFLW: Recruiters, list managers have their say
List managers of AFLW sides have to balance draftees in state pools and national pools, a tiered salary system and don’t have access to trading future picks. Those in the know tell SAM LANDSBERGER about their solutions.
AFLW draft: Likely top-10 picks revealed
A potential father-daughter Demon, a Super Netball prospect planning to juggle two sports and a 157cm pocket rocket. Meet the top prospects in this year’s AFLW draft crop.
Kenyan-born Adelaide young gun on radar of Victorian AFLW clubs
She was born in Kenya, has won two SANFLW premierships and is one of SA’s top AFLW draft prospects. Meet Elaine Grigg.
Top Queensland draft talent hopes her heroes become teammates
Sophie Peters has been mentored by the Brisbane Lions’ best and based her game around two of their stars. On Monday night her heroes could become teammates.
The father-daughter selections that can shake up AFLW draft
Guy Rigoni was a hardworking Dee on the MCG for eight seasons and his daughter Jemma knows the grand stadium like the back of her hand as she gets ready for the AFLW draft.
Catastrophic impact of ACLs laid bare; Australians the most at-risk
Australia has the highest rates of ACL injuries in the world but a leading knee surgeon says the epidemic is preventable if proper steps are taken.
The chainsaw? AFLW clubs lining up for master Bendigo celebrator
Bendigo’s Lila Keck can play footy – but there’s something else that sets her apart from the rest of the pool. She opens up on her motivation, unique approach and what Monday’s draft means.
From benched to star: Huge boon for Sydney bolter
Laura Gardiner got traded and then became one of the best players in AFLW this season – now she’s been rewarded with a huge deal. Details here, plus the teammate that also signed on.
Deadline day stunner: How Dogs can win best draft hand in history
Wooden-spooners the Western Bulldogs are plotting a deadline day trade strategy that would deliver them the best draft hand in AFLW history.
Dees, Bombers could yet quash ‘bitter stalemate’ over AFLW star
The Demons and Bombers have been locked in tense negotiations on a move for a premiership star which has been threatening Thursday’s deadline, but will it get done?
Superstar Cat closes in on contract extension
Geelong is set to lock in its best and fairest winner to a multi-year deal after a dominant campaign in the hoops.
Cats ready to serve it up to ‘vulnerable’ Dees
Geelong’s midfield is pumped full of confidence and has seen the cracks in the Melbourne side it will meet in a semi-final, but can they send another Demons team out in straight-sets?
Secret weapon inspiring the Swans’ AFLW finals charge
The Swans haven’t found themselves short of inspiration during their remarkable AFLW turnaround. But a 34-game AFL player-turned-coach has become the master orator inspiring them to “run through walls”.
AFLW teams, tips: Dees recall on-baller after shock axing
Melbourne has recalled a shock omission from its qualifying final loss as its AFLW premiership hopes go on the line this weekend. See the full teams and expert semi-final tips.
Hawks coach makes shock decision
An AFLW club has been rocked by a big coaching decision following just its second season in the competition.
Crows skipper opens up on ‘life-changing’ new title
Chelsea Randall is a triple premiership captain and a four-time All-Australian. But the AFLW star has a new title she’s even more proud of: mum. She opens up about footy, family and the future.
The keys to Geelong AFLW star’s improvement
One of Geelong’s most improved AFLW players has given an insight to what has been key to her improvement as she prepares to face her former side in Sunday’s semi-final.
‘Who needs a job’: Burke’s Tattslotto quip post sacking
After a one win season, the Western Bulldogs have parted ways with senior coach Nathan Burke. But the Australian football Hall of Fame member showed he hasn’t lost his sense of humour.
Bulldogs split from AFLW coach
The Western Bulldogs’ patience has run out with an AFL great at the helm of their women’s side despite a year still left on his contract.
How the Swans became a defensive powerhouse
It was one of their biggest areas of concern in their inaugural season, but the Sydney Swans have quickly become the best defensive team in the competition.
Robbo: Have we seen the best of Tayla Harris?
A change of role has meant Tayla Harris’ has been a shadow of her former self on-field this AFLW season. At 26 and at her third club, have we seen the best of the one-time drawcard?
Desperate Dees chase forward spark
Frustration is building at Melbourne but the Demons say they know what’s coming in their semi-final against Geelong on Sunday.
Crows dominate All-Australian squad
The minor premiers have dominated the AFLW All-Australian squad, but there was no room for a star Cat despite a stellar season.
AFL clarifies confusion around AFLW grand final hosting rights
Following the losses of home and away top seeds Melbourne and Adelaide, the AFL has stepped in to clarify confusion around who will host the eventual decider.
Injury verdict in for Cats superstar ahead of crunch final
Scans are in for Geelong superstar Chloe Scheer after she suffered a shoulder injury in Geelong’s elimination final win. And the diagnosis is better than first feared.
Semi-final bound: Why Cats’ campaign is already a success
Geelong is through to a semi-final against Melbourne. But no matter what happens next week, the Cats’ season can be given the tick of approval. Here’s why.
AFLW champs stunned in shock ambush
The AFLW Melbourne Demons are staring down following in the men’s side’s unwanted footsteps after a shock result in the qualifying final.
Crows aim to right wrongs of Lions defeat in prime time final
The Crows couldn’t make their home ground advantage count against the Lions, but will attempt to do so in prime time against Sydney. Check out the AFLW finals fixture here.
AFLW: Roos smash flag favourite Dees, Cats cruise over Bombers
The Kangaroos have flipped the AFLW finals series on its head, smashing the Dees, who will now take on the Cats after Geelong cruised to victory over the Bombers.
From OG Crows to the AFLW’s most dominant one-two punch
They were teenagers in Adelaide’s first premiership team, now, seven years on, Ebony Marinoff and Anne Hatchard enter another finals series as genuine stars of the AFLW.
No more words: Roos ready to shrug off Dees stranglehold
The Roos have lost their last six to the Dees and haven’t been able to top the best sides this season. But there is no shying away from the challenge at Arden Street, writes JOSH BARNES.
Irish connection aiding Crows’ premiership surge
Most Adelaide players assumed Yvonne Bonner and fellow Irishwoman Niamh Kelly were friends when the former joined the Crows. They weren’t close then, but they certainly are now.
Essendon drought means nothing as Dons make giant leap
Few expected Essendon to compete so quickly but in just their second season, the female Bombers can do something the men haven’t for 19 years.
How Lions found perfect balance – and then some
After losing a star trio in the off-season, Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich had to think differently – and as skipper Breanna Koenen proved last week, it’s all come together.
AFLW teams, tips: Dees pull finals selection stunner
Melbourne has axed a midfielder who has played 35 consecutive games in one of the shocks of the first week of AFLW finals. See the full teams and tips here.
Juliet Haslam Q&A: AFLW boss on Port’s reality check, next Erin
Port Adelaide finished its 2023 AFLW season on a high – but in reality, it was just the Power’s third win in two seasons. So where are things really at? Find out in the exclusive Q&A.
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