How Dees almost discarded backline ‘rock’
One of the AFLW’s rising stars thought she’d blown her chance at the top level but now holds the key to Melbourne’s finals hopes.
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AFL issues apology for ‘disturbing’ social media abuse against star
The AFL has apologised to Tigers AFLW player Kate Dempsey for an unmonitored social media post that attracted a barrage of disgusting abuse.
Dees star out again as fixture fury rages
Melbourne will again have to navigate an injury to a key player as its coach called for a review into the AFLW’s condensed fixture.
‘Might have regressed’: The issues AFLW must tackle
When the AFLW launched, Gillon McLachlan said “our game will never be the same”. ELIZA REILLY unpacks how nearly 10 years on, the AFLW is no longer the league’s exciting new frontier, but instead shrouded in ‘fear, furore, and uncertainty’.
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Melbourne has axed a midfielder who has played 35 consecutive games in one of the shocks of the first week of AFLW finals. See the full teams and tips here.
Juliet Haslam Q&A: AFLW boss on Port’s reality check, next Erin
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Cat left ‘gutted’ as coach weighs in on bump ban
A key Geelong player has been left shattered after she was banned for a week for rough conduct. Was it too harsh? Her coach has had his say on the incident. Watch it here.
The ‘wake-up call’ that sparked Sydney’s AFLW finals charge
Three Swans players have been involved in every AFLW game the club has played — and they always believed in their finals destiny after a winless season.
Thank God You’re Here: How improv helps Dees flag quest
Improv comedy was a weapon in helping the Demons to the flag last year and has again been part of the finals build-up. Here how it helps on field.
How the rise of the AFLW Swans went from frustration to fervour
A big factor behind the Swans’ push for an AFLW team was do it once, do it right, now those fruits have come to bear. Swans CEO Tom Harley talks to Lachlan McKirdy about their rapid rise.
Local footy coach on Pies’ radar
A favourite for the vacant Collingwood AFLW coach role has emerged as the Magpies begin their search for a new mentor.
Roos prepare for ‘dogfight’ as star wins award
The Kangaroos are talking tough ahead of a qualifying final blockbuster against Melbourne after a star received another gong.
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