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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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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.

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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