‘Good and bad’: Women’s footy star returns to the NT
An AFLW premiership hero will return to Darwin after a new career pathway sidelined her elite playing ambitions.
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‘Not elite’: Project host smashes women’s AFL
An article on the state of AFLW ruffled feathers over the weekend and on Monday night it resulted in a frosty segment between two panellists.
Dire Dons’ scoreless half in first AFLW thumping
Essendon has been one of the most promising expansion teams this season, but Brisbane roared back into form to inflict a crushing defeat. Plus the Demons see off the Dockers.
Star delivers worst miss in AFLW history
Footy fans couldn’t quite believe their eyes as an AFLW star missed one of the easiest goals that cost her team a much-needed win.
Free entry so Lions fans can show their pride
Fans of the Brisbane Lions AFLW team will be able to show their support for free at this weekend’s home game north of the city.
Do clubs show enough respect to AFLW players?
The results are in from a survey of AFLW players conducted earlier this year. How respected do they feel by their football clubs prior to this year’s landmark pay deal?
Dedicated coaches return for NAB League Girls
For the first time since 2020, NAB League Girls programs will have dedicated head coaches after a funding boost from the AFL.
Why it’s time Adelaide Oval had a statue of a female athlete
At Showdown 1, thousands of footy fans will file through the Oval’s gates, past statues of SA’s top footballers and cricketers – but none are of women. That must change, writes Liz Walsh.
Top 10 moments in women’s sport on South Australian soil
Friday night’s historic first AFLW Showdown is set to be one of SA’s most memorable events in women’s sport. Here are 10 other amazing moments to go along with it.
AFLW team embarrassed in historic defeat
Records tumbled at Unley Oval on Sunday where ruthless Adelaide handed an AFLW record 96-point drubbing to hapless GWS.
Records shredded in 97-1 AFLW humiliation
Adelaide kicked its highest-ever score and set a new AFLW record winning margin by handing out a historic drubbing to GWS. Catch up on all the results from round 5 here.
Queensland’s 50 best teenage Aussie rules players
Here are Queensland’s 50 best teenage male and female Aussie rules footy players sure to excite fans of the Lions and Suns.
Tigers star ‘clearly the best player in AFLW’
Essendon tried to tag Mon Conti but she was still huge as the Tigers’ claimed a heart-stopping win against Essendon, prompting rare praise from a rival coach. AFLW round 4 wrap.
History made in utter annihilation
Port Adelaide have made history on Saturday afternoon, claiming an incredible first in the most emphatic way possible to imagine.
AFLW teams, tips: Perkins dumped as Hawks swing axe
Hawthorn has dropped several players for its clash on Saturday, and Sarah Perkins is among them. See all the teams and expert tips.
AFLW star slams controversial Queen tribute
Daisy Pearce supported the AFLW’s decision to remove a minute of silence before games to honour Queen Elizabeth II during Indigenous Round.
AFLW Insider: Crows (almost) create a miracle
Go behind the AFLW Round 3 games of the Power and Adelaide as Liz Walsh dissects the important stats, the coaches’ thoughts and the highlights of the weekend.
AFL refuses to explain ‘insulting’ Queen tribute call
The AFL declined to comment on the process behind scrapping a tribute to the Queen. And the decision has been slammed by an Indigenous leader and a women’s football pioneer.
AFLW update: Record-breaking Bombers announce arrival
Expansion club Essendon looks destined for immediate success after a record-breaking first half against West Coast gave an indication of what it is capable of. All the round 3 results.
AFL slammed for ‘absolutely pathetic’ act
The AFL women’s competition backflipped on plans to honour the Queen with a minute’s silence before its games this weekend.
Minute’s silence scrapped for AFLW’s Indigenous Round
The AFL has made the decision to remove the minute’s silence during the AFLW’s Indigenous Round following consideration of the sensitivities regarding the round.
AFLW teams, tips: Dual flag Crow dumped, Roo blow
Adelaide has dumped a dual premiership player for its round 3 clash, while North Melbourne has lost a midfielder to injury.
‘Mum told me I was too small to play’: Soccer to AFLW for Swan
She was a soccer gun who wanted to play in the Women’s A-League. So how did she end up playing in the AFLW with the Sydney Swans?
Footy veteran shuts down vile critics
GWS Giants AFLW co-captain Alicia Eva has opened up about how she copes with hate and abuse projected onto female players.
Historic day looms for football in Sydney
The biggest AFLW game in Sydney’s history on Saturday will be a landmark moment for two clubs.
Basketball the family business for Opals hopeful
Opals hopeful Keely Froling doesn’t have to look far for inspiration or advice in chasing a World Cup spot with three siblings and two parents having top flight experience.
Perkins pain: Family tragedy hit after body-shame abuse
New Hawk Sarah Perkins was already enduring a difficult time after being body-shamed. Then her world was rocked by the tragic passing of her father.
Live stream: Crows skipper leading next generation
The Sapsasa Metro Football Carnivals will be live streamed here this week with one side boasting an AFLW star on the sidelines. See how to watch exclusively here.
Harris to reveal her side of ugly Carlton exit
It was one of the most high profile player movement stories the AFLW has seen. Now Tayla Harris is set to take footy fans through exactly what was happening.
Bumper TV ratings arm NRLW in fight for pay rise
NRLW players are hoping to cash in on bumper television ratings as the game’s female athletes push hard in the coming weeks for a better collective bargaining agreement deal.
Moneyball: Active expansion club swoops on another big star
Expansion club Essendon has continued its pursuit of players from rival clubs, with the Bombers moving in quickly on a Geelong star to add to their first AFLW list.
‘Just some girl who got lucky with a photo’
Tayla Harris is one of the AFLW’s most recognisable faces and has a simple message for critics who think she’s “overrated” and “overpaid”.
Aussie women landing 94 per cent pay rise
It may not be close to equality with their male counterparts but a group of Aussie athletes have won huge pay rises as their popularity surges.
Six-figure salaries for AFLW elite in landmark pay deal
More than 40 AFLW players are expected to earn six-figure salaries next season after the league unveiled a historic new collective bargaining agreement.
Family ties help Power land twin guns
Port Adelaide has secured a double recruit, with the twin nieces of a Power goalsneak joining its inaugural team. Meanwhile, Sarah Perkins is on the move again.
Powerful dream comes true twice for legendary Port dynasty
Their four uncles have all walked the halls of Alberton. Now twins Laquoiya and Litonya can’t wait to follow in the family footsteps.
Internet hit returns home to Sydney Swans
She was an over excited schoolgirl who became an internet hit when told she had been drafted to the AFLW. Now she’s heading home to join forces with the Sydney Swans.
‘It’s a bad look’: Footy boss called out
Pundits have called out a “bad look” for the AFLW boss as her priorities come under question while players are desperate for answers.
Sydney Swans recruit’s childhood dream – with wrong team
NSW gun Alice Mitchell always dreamed of playing for the Sydney Swans – just not their AFLW team.
Media Street: Cornes’ go head-to-head in ratings battle
You only need to see Monday’s bulletin to see the power of the Cornes name, as father and son go up against each other.
Teen goes from Buddy Franklin milestone to creating own history
Ella Heads thought there would never be a moment to eclipse running onto the field with thousands of Sydney Swans fans to celebrate Lance Franklin’s 1000th goal. She was wrong.
AFLW trade talk: Power swoops on Dockers sharpshooter
Port Adelaide’s player raid shows no sign of slowing, nabbing a two-time All-Australian forward a day after securing a rival midfielder. TRADE LATEST
AFLW coach slams uncertainty over season plans
Just weeks out from the potential start of AFLW preseason, Carlton coach Daniel Harford says he hasn’t got any idea about anything in relation to the next season, declaring it a ‘very bad outcome’ for the game.
‘Disgusted’: Trailblazer reveals female umpire horror stories
Susan Alberti is synonymous with women’s football. And she was so appalled by stories from female umpires across the country that she terminated her sponsorship.
‘You stupid s—’: Female umps cop vile abuse
Ostracised, objectified and ridiculed. A leaked report has documented umpires’ experiences of sexual and racial abuse that would make any footy fan’s blood boil.
Nude pics, groped and silenced: Toxic culture the AFL tried to hide
Shocking revelations of sexual assault, racial abuse and unsolicited nude pictures have emerged from a damning 62-page report. Female football umpires have shared their harrowing stories. WARNING CONFRONTING CONTENT.
Read the damning AFL umpire report in full
Female and non-binary umpires have been groped, sexually assaulted and racially abused according to a leaked document the AFL tried to hide. READ THE REPORT IN FULL
The sport that’s cracked the ACL code
Rugby 7s once had a similar problem with ACL injuries that the AFLW and NRLW are currently facing but were able to quickly turn things around. And they’re willing to share what they know.
Decorated Crow explains why she bailed for Port
An inaugural Adelaide Crow and dual premiership player has revealed the driving force behind her decision to abandon a successful culture and cross town to Port Adelaide.
Sydney Swans on hunt for ‘special’ marquee players
Cross coders are out but rising stars and marquees with very specific skills on and off the field are on the hit list of the Sydney Swans ahead of their inaugural AFLW season.
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