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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Eliza West of the Hawks breaks the tackle of Rebecca Webster of the Cats during the round five AFLW match between Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks at GMHBA Stadium, on September 26, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

How Hawks ‘took pressure away’ from battered stars

Hawthorn’s meteoric rise to second place was built from a major overhaul in one part of the ground – go inside the transformation.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Justine Mules-Robinson of the Power celebrates a goal during the round six AFLW match between West Coast Eagles and Port Adelaide Power at Mineral Resources Park, on October 05, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

From bottom four to finals: Inside Power’s AFLW ascent

Port looked a mile off their AFLW rivals when they slumped to a second consecutive bottom-four finish last year. The Power coach and one of their stars reveal how they’ve turned it all around.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Nathan Burke, Senior Coach of the Western Bulldogs addresses his players during the 2023 AFLW practice match between the Western Bulldogs and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Arden Street on August 19, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Coach calls for audit after AFLW truth bomb

Sacked Bulldogs coach Nathan Burke has exposed a secretive, shadowy side of the AFLW competition, dropping a brutal truth bomb.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08: Bella Eddey of the Kangaroos celebrates with Kate Shierlaw of the Kangaroos after kicking a goal during the AFLW Qualifying Final match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Adelaide Crows at Ikon Park, on November 08, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Controversial free helps Roos survive huge finals scare

A controversial free kick helped North Melbourne overcome a shaky start to keep its unbeaten AFLW campaign alive and book a home preliminary final with a gutsy win over Adelaide. WATCH IT HERE.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 04: Rebecca Webster of the Cats in action during the 2023 AFLW Round 10 match between The Geelong Cats and The Hawthorn Hawks at GMHBA Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Why Cats’ core group increase expectation ahead of 2024 AFLW season

Geelong’s Becky Webster has seen firsthand the Cats’ rise from expansion club to 2023 preliminary finalists, with the defender among a core group of playing now entering their prime.

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AFLW top 50: Lauren Wood’s ultimate rankings

The level of talent in AFLW has never been higher. Ahead of the new season, LAUREN WOOD ranks the competition’s top-50 players — with a few notable omissions.

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AFLW Captains Day at Marvel Stadium with season 2024 starting on 30 August. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

AFLW Ultimate Guide: The young stars to watch at every club

A new AFLW season is upon us. Who is the key to success at your club? And which young stars will make their name? ELIZA REILLY runs the rule over all 18 teams ahead of the first bounce.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 03: Dakota Davidson of the Lions celebrates with the premiership Cup during the AFLW Grand Final match between North Melbourne Tasmania Kangaroos and Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park, on December 03, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

AFLW boss: Why this will be our best season yet

New AFLW boss Emma Moore has hailed the arrival of the new season and declared she will be “working tirelessly” to make 2024 the best year yet.

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Sydney's Chloe Molloy celebrates kicking a goal in her 50th game 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 )

Big call on AFLW ‘smoky’ as season kicks off

The ninth AFLW season is on the horizon! We caught up with two of the competition’s stars to get their predictions for 2024.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Eloise Mackereth of South Australia celebrates a goal during the Marsh AFL National Development Championships match between U18 Girls South Australia and Western Australia at Thebarton Oval on August 24, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

U18 Scouting Report: Future AFLW stars take over on final day

We got a glimpse at the future as several bottom-age stars shone in the final game of the AFLW Under-18 Championships. See the exclusive ranking points from SA’s win over Western Australia.

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Download your 2024 AFLW team poster

Show your true colours ahead of another blockbuster AFLW season and collect your glossy footy team posters here.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 08: Claudia Whitfort of the Suns celebrates with her team after kicking a goal during the round seven AFLW match between the Sydney Swans and the Gold Coast Suns at Henson Park on October 08, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Unwanted to club champion: Breakout Sun fuelled by Lion envy

She’s gone from unwanted at St Kilda to a club champion on the Gold Coast. Now Claudia Whitfort is targeting an even greater prize — knocking Brisbane off its premiership perch.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Kate Lutkins of the Lions celebrates after winning best on ground during the 2021 AFLW Grand Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on April 17, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Covid, ACL pain and pregnancy: Lions hero back after 644 days

Triple All-Australian Kate Lutkins is back for Brisbane almost two years since she last pulled on the boots. The new mum opens up on her long road back to the Lions.

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SydneyÃs Montana Ham handbills ahead of Hawthorn's Kristy Stratton during the AFLW Indigenous Round match between the Sydney Swans and Hawthorn at Henson Park on October 14, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Rising Swan ready to put injuries behind her, take AFLW by storm

After becoming the No.1 draft pick for the Swans’ inaugural season, Montana Ham has had two years plagued by injury. Now her time has arrived to announce herself.

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