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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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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.

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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.

AFLW

‘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.

AFLW

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.

AFLW

‘I love the fight’: Lions AFLW coach signs on

Craig Starcevich loves fighting to get AFL recognition in Queensland, so he’s sticking around for a bit longer as the Lions push for their second AFLW premiership.

AFLW

Former AFL footballer and coach Danielle Laidley will lead the City of Greater Geelongâs celebration IDAHOBIT as this yearâskeynote speaker.

‘I want to coach again’: Laidley keen on Eagles job

Dani Laidley has been ready to return to coaching for 12 months and, with the West Coast senior coaching role now vacant, says she would take a call from the Eagles for the job.

AFLW

How the final round of AFLW will shape the finals series

With a super Sunday of AFL Women’s games looming that will shape the finals series, where will your team finish? We take a look at what each team needs for their dream ladder position.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Joel Smith of the Demons celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFL Round 23 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 20, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

Why ‘incredibly angry’ Goodwin hasn’t spoken to Joel Smith

Simon Goodwin has revealed he hasn’t spoken with Joel Smith while refuting claims he uses illicit drugs in a prerecorded interview on Melbourne radio broadcast on Tuesday morning.

AFLW

Unlocking the puzzle that is the AFLW’s most unique ‘dork’

A premiership winner with the Brisbane Lions, Jesse Wardlaw moved to Melbourne for the full football experience, and she brought an odd habit with her.

AFLW

AFLW run home: Where your club finishes in race for the eight

Just two rounds to go and the race for the top eight continues to heat up. So where will your team finish? Check out our predicted ladder here.

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