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Lauren Wood is an AFL and AFL Women’s reporter for the Herald Sun and CODE Sports. She also covers a range of other sports across the busy Melbourne sporting calendar.

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Why footy’s ‘a little bit more terrifying’ for future doctor Roo

A normal day can start at footy training and end in the emergency department of Sunshine Hospital, but for Kangaroo Lulu Pullar, footy can be a bit more unpredictable.

AFLW

Not worth it: Why AFLW won’t invest in score review

There will be no score review system for the AFLW grand final and the league has pushed back on claims it would be worth putting in at all.

AFLW

Roo’s dominance missed by umpires, not by AFLW peers

Jasmine Garner appeared snubbed to some in the vote counting for the AFLW B&F award, but her peers have declared her the definitive best player in the league.

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AFLW boss to step down in grand final week surprise

The hunt for a new general manager of women’s football is on, after AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone revealed Sunday’s grand final will be her last day in charge. Here’s why.

AFL

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. November 24, 2023. AFLW Awards . Richmonds Monique Conti , winner of the 2023 AFLW Best and Fairest . Pic: Michael Klein

AFLW awards: Tiger wins B&F in a canter, All-Australian side revealed

Monique Conti has claimed her first AFLW best and fairest award, decided after just eight rounds of votes. Plus see the full All-Australian team and other award winners here.

AFLW

The new-found drive pushing Roos star to greatness

Before being drafted, Jasmine Garner had never been into a gym before. But there came a time when she realised talent just wasn’t enough. She opens up on the pain driving her – and the Roos.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: Meghan McDonald of the Cats leads her team out of the race during the 2023 AFLW Second Semi Final match between The Melbourne Demons and The Geelong Cats at IKON Park on November 19, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Keep playing’: Cat’s finals hope amid family heartbreak

Meg McDonald opens up on her family finals heartbreak as Geelong looks to continue its incredible run of victories to achieve what no other Cats AFLW outfit has in its short history – a flag.

AFLW

Demons determined not to make it two straight-sets exits in a year

The Demons turned their attention quickly to the next challenge at hand – a knockout final against Geelong – determined not to follow the men’s team to a straight-sets finals exit.

AFL News

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 07: Bec Goddard, coach of the Hawks addresses their players at three quarter time during the West Coast Eagles and Hawthorn Hawks AFLW practice match at Mineral Resources Park on August 07, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFLW coach quits in shock move

Just days after Nathan Burke was let go by the Bulldogs, a fourth AFLW coaching job is vacant after Bec Goddard sensationally quit the Hawks.

AFL

Sydney's Chloe Molloy fends off Collingwood's Sophie Casey during the AFLW Pride Round match between the Sydney Swans and Collingwood at Henson Park on October 29, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

College, boats and the bedroom door note behind Molloy’s switch

After years planning and huge sacrifices, Chloe Molloy was finally about to realise her US college scholarship basketball dream. The only problem was, she now had a different dream.

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