AFLW mega track watch: The players ready to pop at your club
Position changes, injury news and the draftees who will change the AFLW – this is your one-stop shop for all the latest pre-season intel ahead of season 10.
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AFLW keen on new Melbourne stadium, but won’t expand season
The AFL concedes its “breakneck-speed” expansion of the AFLW will slow – but insists there is a clear way forward for the competition.
Teenage running sensation dreams of athletics and AFLW success
A year on from becoming the first Warlpiri woman to compete at the Paralympics teenager Telaya Blacksmith is continuing her dream of competing at the top level with her sights now on the World Champs.
Superstar twins having to fight to live out women’s footy dream
Koonibba twins Kailee and Kaianne Colbung-Ware – both said to have AFLW potential – can’t play for their local club anymore. Instead, it’s a 800km round trip to keep their dream alive.
AFL spiritual home to be turned into ‘women’s only’ sport hub
A spiritual home of AFL powerhouse Hawthorn is undergoing a major multimillion-dollar facelift which will see it emerge as a massive sporting hub – but only for female players.
Off-season balance, bliss fuels Cat for AFLW pursuits
Geelong’s Jackie Parry has been one of the Cats’ most consistent forwards in recent years, as she eyes even more impact in 2025 off the back of a key off-field change.
‘Time is right’: Trailblazer confirms huge change
An integral part of North Melbourne’s AFLW journey to last year’s breakthrough premiership has made a huge career call.
New Cats put draft, delisting disappointments firmly in past
South Australian teen Emma Kilpatrick and experienced footballer Erica Fowler arrived at Geelong at different stages of their AFLW journey. But both have been fuelled by past disappointments ahead of their first season in hoops.
AFLW Draft: Young gun justifies hype, WA prospect’s stocks rise
In a clash of two traditional rivals, a South Australian star’s draft stocks continue to rise while a pair of WA midfielders shone. See all the exclusive stats and scouting notes on the top prospects.
Cats’ tall order: Inside pre-season camp, new names turning heads
Geelong’s AFLW players hit the road for pre-season camp, with several new faces already making a strong impression on their new teammates. Plus, could a second-year Cat explode in 2025?
AFLW star has gender-affirming surgery
Non-binary Hawthorn star Tilly Lucas-Rodd has spoken about undergoing gender-affirming top surgery during the AFLW off-season.
Ultimate guide: Top 35 AFLW draft chances at National Champs
The next generation of talent will take centre stage when the U18 Girls AFLW National Championships kicks off on Sunday. Here are the best 35 draft-eligible players to watch.
‘Ticking every box’: Cat backs injured gun to push for round 1
Geelong star Chloe Scheer missed the 2024 AFLW season through injury, and while off-season surgery has seen her start pre-season in the rehab group, a teammate has backed her in to push for an early season return.
Future pick swaps, rule changes: What’s new for AFLW 2025
AFLW clubs will soon be able to trade future picks as part of the evolution of player movement, as the league looks to reduce congestion with its latest set of rule changes for the 2025 season.
Essendon at war as Windy Hill stoush blows up
An incensed Essendon Cricket Club is considering legal action amid a growing stoush with Essendon Football Club over the use of the iconic Windy Hill.
‘Off the charts’: AFLW prospect shatters WAFLW records
Jack Schwarze says every AFL club that misses out on Juliet Kelly will rue their mistake after the Claremont star pressed her draft claims by shattering the WAFLW disposals record.
AFLW shock in fixture release
There’s a few standout omissions in the 2025 AFLW fixture that has been finally released just months out from the start of the season.
Shock call as full AFLW fixture revealed
It’s finally arrived! See the full AFLW draw here — and there’s been a surprise decision on the number of games scheduled at major stadiums before men’s matches.
AFLW star quits Eagles after off-field issue
Jess Hosking has walked away from football for personal reasons two weeks after it was revealed an off-field issue had put her place at West Coast in jeopardy.
Huge shift to AFLW’s Pride Round a hallmark of new fixture
The long-awaited AFLW fixture will be released this week and include a big change to the league’s Pride Round celebration. Find out what you can expect here.
Abbie’s road: Father’s challenge as McKay leads new Blues era
The McKay name is steeped in Carlton history. Now, Abbie McKay has the chance to make her own history after being elevated to the Blues’ AFLW captaincy. This is how she’ll do it.
From Basel to Brisbane: Footy’s ultimate double-life continues
Brisbane’s AFLW coach Craig Starcevich has signed on with the club — agreeing to terms from his home in Basel, Switzerland. Lauren Wood finds out how he coaches from abroad.
Off-field issue places AFLW star’s playing future in doubt
The future of current AFLW Eagle Jess Hosking is in doubt, with her position at West Coast jeopardised by an “off-field issue” as the Eagles make their return to pre-season.
More double-headers planned for early part of AFLW season
The AFLW will aim for more double-headers during the six-week crossover with the men’s season, but the fixture won’t be revealed for another month – leaving clubs and players livid.
AFLW fixture still weeks away as season nears
The AFLW season will start in 100 days but the full fixture is weeks away from being finalised although one key change has been confirmed.
Melbourne footy powerhouse in danger of folding amid exodus
Melbourne University Women’s Football Club is one of the oldest and most influential women’s clubs in the country – but yet it may have folded if not for unprecedented intervention from the league.
Slip-up, media storm, redemption: Ex-Swan on AFLW drug ban
Paige Sheppard was the first AFLW player charged with drug possession, but with best mate Lisa Steane by her side the duo has gone from delisted Swans to reborn stars in WA. She breaks her silence to Eliza Reilly.
‘Baffling’ AFLW rule leaves non-Vic clubs seething
An AFLW coach has called for change as a quirk of the competition’s lengthy off-season hands one group of clubs a distinct advantage as the 2025 season approaches.
Why Erin Phillips doesn’t want to be an AFLW coach
She’s one of the most decorated players in the history of AFLW, but this former Crow and Power star has no aspirations to return as a coach.
AFL icon reveals heartbreaking diagnosis
AFL icon Dani Laidley has revealed she has been diagnosed with a ‘very rare’ brain tumour after suffering a spate of bad headaches.
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