AFL melts as footy legend brought to tears
It takes a lot to bring an AFL legend to tears but AFLW star Erin Phillips has left her father — and the entire footy world — speechless.
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‘Massive honour’: Erin Phillips on re-writing SA footy history
The three-time All-Australian is Port Adelaide’s inaugural AFLW captain – and says her dad Greg is “the most emotional I’ve ever seen him”.
Ipswich Aussie Rules: 14 rookies on the rise
See the Ipswich youngsters kicking goals on the Aussie Rules pitch with 14 rookies on the rise revealed here. SEE THE LIST
Blues seek Jones compo as rival confirms interest
As a major Victorian rival ramps up its chase for Liam Jones, Carlton could seek compensation from the AFL for losing the key defender last year.
Exiled Crow: Vax decision a win for ‘bodily autonomy’
Unvaccinated AFLW premiership Crow Deni Varnhagen has reacted to the decision to drop vaccine mandates for footy’s elite competitions.
Full AFLW fixture as clubs challenge venue choice
The full AFLW fixture is out for the historic 18-team competition. But there are concerns over a venue choice for a blockbuster.
Hawks and Bombers set for debut AFLW clash
The AFLW fixture for season seven is set to be released early next week. Check out the expansion clubs’ likely round one opponents.
Every pick from AFLW Draft, feel-good twin shock
There was famous names and two twin success stories — and one was left ‘gobsmacked’ after receiving the surprise of her life. Recap all the action from the AFLW draft.
Plummer hopes resilience earns draft reward
Northern Knights talent and Diamond Creek Women’s junior Brooke Plummer overcame plenty this season and hopes to take the next step to the AFLW.
AFLW ORIGINS: Clubs every player has been drafted from
Ahead of tonight’s AFLW draft, delve into our interactive map to discover where every player who has featured in the national league has been picked from.
How versatile draft prospect found top form
Versatile AFLW Draft prospect Lulu Beatty overcame an early-season injury setback to find top form and one experience was crucial.
Elusive Wilcox hoping to live draft dream
One of the AFLW Draft’s most elusive players looms as a top-10 pick but Northern Knights talent Rylie Wilcox is keeping her feet on the ground.
The 667 players who have nominated for the AFLW draft
The AFLW draft is almost here. Who will get picked and who will miss out? Check out all 667 players eligible to be taken on Wednesday night.
Why Vic AFLW clubs are fuming ahead of draft night
As part of the AFL’s integrity investigation, some prospective AFLW players and their families have been interviewed by headquarters. Find out why.
Huge boost for Swans as Ham nominates NSW
Sydney have received a huge boost ahead of their entry into the AFLW competition. But it is bad news for Victorian clubs, writes DANIEL CHERNY.
Here they come! The Power play Adelaide actually wanted
Port Adelaide’s celebrated a new chapter in its footy history – with one star watching from the sidelines.
Tiny detail with a big meaning for star Port recruit’s debut
Star recruit Gemma Houghton has revealed the private pain behind her decision to join the Power.
Varnhagen shares happy baby news
AFLW player Deni Varnhagen, who joined a legal fight against SA’s Covid vaccine mandate, has announced she’s pregnant, expecting her first child with partner Jarrad Duthie in October.
Crows make call on unvaxxed player’s future
Adelaide has made a decision on whether to stick with unvaccinated player Deni Varnhagen for the next AFLW season.
Tearful moment AFLW star quit Blues for dream switch
Madison Prespakis has revealed the emotional toll of committing to leave Carlton to join the club she has always loved — Essendon. Plus, her brutal start to life as a Bomber.
The change which launched Crows high flyer to greater heights
Shane McAdam has always been talented, but the inconsistent forward of previous years has been replaced by vastly improved footballer in season 2022.
Pearce takes next step toward coaching career
She’s been touted as a potential AFL senior coach and Daisy Pearce has chosen the club where she will take the next step in her coaching career.
The player Port Adelaide won’t let the Crows get their hands on
For the first time in AFLW history, the Crows and Port will head to the draft competing for the best of the local SA talent. We look over who’s in the running to be drafted on June 29.
AFLW trade: Popular Roo makes late exit for expansion club
A former Kangaroo and Irish import has provided a late highlight to the AFLW expansion signing deadline, joining the Hawks with just minutes to spare.
Moment Tayla Harris choked up on camera
Famed for her positivity and strong public persona, Tayla Harris only breaks once on camera in the new documentary about her life.
Pies star urges players to stay loyal
Magpie Chloe Molloy has confirmed she’ll remain with the club and has urged her teammates to ignore lucrative offers from other teams.
AFLW champion stunned by coach’s act
The Brisbane Lions’ Emily Bates has won the 2022 AFLW best and fairest award and convinced her coach to celebrate in the Aussiest way possible.
No de-Bates: Footy’s best sealed with a shoey
WATCH: Emily Bates was crowned the AFLW’s best player and her last-round win was sealed with a shoey from her coach. Leaderboard, All-Australian + other winners.
Tribunal rules on Crows’ desperate bid to free young ruck
The AFLW tribunal has ruled on Montana McKinnon’s bid to be freed for the Grand Final, a hearing in which the Crows pleaded for “exceptional circumstances” to be considered.
Why AFL is walking a tightrope with double-headers
Friday night double-headers that overlap should be binned, but playing AFLW games before or after men’s matches is a different case altogether, writes Glenn McFarlane.
’F****** mad’: AFLW coach fumes over expansion pillaging
An AFLW coach has blasted the league’s expansion process as existing clubs prepare for their biggest stars to be subject to massive offers.
G whiz! Dees make AFLW history in prelim thriller
Melbourne ensured the first AFLW match at the MCG would be a true red and blue celebration, booking its place in the Grand Final with a tough victory over Brisbane Lions.
Daisy’s flag fantasy alive in her dreams
Daisy Pearce isn’t afraid to visualise the Demons lifting the 2022 AFLW cup – but there won’t be a ‘hole’ in her life should it fail to happen.
The five players who’ve made the Crows better in 2022
Adelaide plays in the AFLW preliminary final against Freo on Saturday, hoping to make the club’s fourth grand final. Insiders at Crows HQ, give insights into the club’s most improved players.
AFLW star savours ‘moment in history’
History will be made at the MCG on Saturday and it could be the start of bigger things to come for the women’s game.
Pies coach: We were cooked after five minutes
Collingwood’s AFLW qualifying final against Brisbane was postponed due to a Covid outbreak, but when the match finally went ahead there was more pain for the Pies.
Replay: NT v Bushrangers, NAB League Girls
Northern Territory and Murray Bushrangers showed the future of the AFLW is in good hands in a lively NAB League clash that went down to the wire. Relive all the action with our exclusive replay.
‘G whiz: Dees to make history on MCG
It’s been a long time coming, but Melbourne will make history when it runs out onto the MCG next weekend in the first AFLW game to be played on the hallowed turf.
Huntington weighing up move to GWS
When fit, Isabel Huntington is one of AFLW’s best players, and she could be on the move in the coming weeks.
Covid-hit Pies vow to play AFLW final
The future of Collingwood’s AFLW finals campaign is set to be revealed as the Pies declare forfeiting the clash against the Lions is not an option.
Pies star’s stunning fan moment amid finals chaos
Steph Chiocci has certainly won the hearts of the AFLW community with a generous act to a Collingwood superfan after the Pies’ final was postponed.
AFLW hopefuls standing out for Sydney Swans, GWS Giants
They are young guns and mature players sharing the same dream – to play AFLW with the Sydney Swans and GWS Giants. Stars and standouts of the NSW/ACT AFL Summer Series finale
Vic Metro, Country squads revealed
The future of the AFLW will be on display this weekend with Vic Metro and Vic Country announcing their squads for the national championships opener.
New AFLW start date gathering momentum
The AFL is set to push forward with plans for the next AFLW season to start in August, but there is still plenty of work to do.
AFLW finals locked in, Crows’ late scare
Adelaide has secured another AFLW minor premiership on the final day of the home-and-away season, but a late injury could impact finals plans. SEE THE FINALS FIXTURE
Coaches in favour as push for AFLW season move intensifies
Two AFLW coaches have thrown their weight behind future seasons starting in August, even if it means some initial pain with potentially only four months between campaigns.
Harris opens up on ugly Blues break-up
Tayla Harris has revealed how she turned around the worst season of her AFLW career to become a record shattering star once again.
‘I struggle to walk’: Pies star’s amazing injury revelation
Collingwood AFLW star Chloe Molloy has opened up on the wide-ranging effects of a back injury that should be far beyond her years, which has included being forced to take time off work.
Run home: Predicted AFLW ladder, finals race revealed
It all comes down to this weekend, and it’s season on the line for Collingwood. Who will make the finals? We have predicted how the final round will play out.
My body is my advantage on footy field: AFLW star
Sarah Perkins won’t shy away from the fact that “I’m a bigger woman than most” — but the joke is on body-shaming trolls because it makes her a weapon on the field.
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