Roo snubbed as Conti storms to huge win
Cross-code star Monique Conti has claimed the AFLW best and fairest in a boilover seven-vote victory one day after playing in the WNBL.
Cross-code star Monique Conti has claimed the AFLW best and fairest in a boilover seven-vote victory one day after playing in the WNBL.
Monique Conti has claimed her first AFLW best and fairest award, decided after just eight rounds of votes. Plus see the full All-Australian team and other award winners here.
The hunt for a new general manager of women’s football is on, after AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone revealed Sunday’s grand final will be her last day in charge. Here’s why.
On the eve of the AFLW grand final, the league’s boss has made a big call on her future.
North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker has praised the toughness of captain Emma Kearney after she overcame illness to will her side into the AFLW Grand Final.
Adelaide has conceded its second consecutive preliminary final loss hurts more than last year after coming within two points of toppling North Melbourne.
Were you cheering on Brisbane during their incredible 38-34 win over Geelong as they reached a fifth AFLW Grand Final? Check out our fan photos.
With such close games, the officiating in AFLW finals has come further under the microscope, with calls to fix one facet of the league that could marr next week’s grand final.
Before being drafted, Jasmine Garner had never been into a gym before. But there came a time when she realised talent just wasn’t enough. She opens up on the pain driving her – and the Roos.
Geelong has named star forward Chloe Scheer just two weeks after she fractured her collarbone – but that’s not the only surprise. See all the preliminary final teams.
Another Irish Cat is making her debut in Geelong’s biggest game of its existence. Plus, the Cats have made a decision on two of their father-daughter prospects.
Arguably the AFLW’s best player will remain at Arden Street into the twilight of her career after signing a maximum length contract.
After turning her back on a US volleyball scholarship, Caitlin Gould followed a friend out to play footy. A year later, she was drafted. This season, everything changed again.
Sydney ruck Ally Morphett has turned down the chance to become one of the AFLW’s best-paid players, instead committing her future to the Swans.
Brisbane forward Dakota Davidson says “it was pretty bad” to lose a host of star teammates, but reveals why the Lions don’t care.
Geelong has plenty of momentum behind it heading into an AFLW preliminary final against Brisbane and the Cats’ hopes could be set for a significant boost.
North Melbourne got too close for comfort last month against the Crows, who are determined to advance to the AFLW Grand Final.
Geelong is into an AFLW preliminary final after a thrilling win over Melbourne which was based around the team’s continued growth, pressure and ability to seize the moment.
Geelong has held its nerve under almighty pressure to deny a fast-finishing Melbourne in one of the greatest ever AFLW games. Recap the thrilling finish.
Adelaide has stormed into a fifth AFLW preliminary final, leaving Sydney in its dust with a second-half blitz on Saturday night – and North Melbourne should be worried.
The Demons turned their attention quickly to the next challenge at hand – a knockout final against Geelong – determined not to follow the men’s team to a straight-sets finals exit.
Geelong’s midfield is pumped full of confidence and has seen the cracks in the Melbourne side it will meet in a semi-final, but can they send another Demons team out in straight-sets?
The Swans haven’t found themselves short of inspiration during their remarkable AFLW turnaround. But a 34-game AFL player-turned-coach has become the master orator inspiring them to “run through walls”.
Melbourne has recalled a shock omission from its qualifying final loss as its AFLW premiership hopes go on the line this weekend. See the full teams and expert semi-final tips.
An AFLW club has been rocked by a big coaching decision following just its second season in the competition.
AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone has had her say on whether Erin Phillips could be honoured with the league’s best and fairest award.
AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone has confirmed a racist fan is facing a lifetime ban from the sport if they can be identified on footage.
She might think there are others that deserve it but Erin Phillips deserves the ultimate honour from the AFL for her historic career, and the league must act quickly.
She might think there are others that deserve it but Erin Phillips deserves to have one of the AFLW medals named after her.
Deep down, Erin Phillips knew it was time a long way out. The AFLW trailblazer opens up on her unmatched career, why the time is right and what might be around the corner.
The AFL Integrity Unit is hunting for a Bombers supporter who racially vilified a Carlton AFLW star on Saturday.
One of Australia’s most decorated dual sport athletes has drawn the curtain on a 21-year professional career.
Melbourne has been given a million-dollar advantage over other AFL clubs with their bonus cash not counted in the salary cap.
The Swans’ marquee recruit has them on the cusp of the AFLW finals, but footy fans were convinced an umpire got it badly wrong.
Essendon have dismantled Carlton, the Bulldogs won their first game of the season and the Tigers were belted by the Cats. See all the scores and news here.
The Melbourne Football Club has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons recently, but thanks to their AFLW team, the whole club is now a million dollars richer.
The Swans are mounting an unlikely finals bid, but star recruit Chloe Molloy isn’t getting ahead of herself – particularly with the prospect of facing her former Pies teammates this weekend.
Carlton will be out to force its way into the top-eight against Essendon on Saturday – but Kerryn Peterson won’t be there. But there’s good news elsewhere. All the round 9 teams and tips.
GWS Giant Chloe Dalton has been one of the modern faces of women’s sport in Australia. And, a recent experience taught her just how far female athletes and the resources available to them have come.
Several Cats have lifted significantly this season, helping Geelong to a spot in the eight. We highlight the big improvers in 2023.
A premiership winner with the Brisbane Lions, Jesse Wardlaw moved to Melbourne for the full football experience, and she brought an odd habit with her.
Lauren Arnell says her focus is well and truly on Hawthorn this week – but it’s been a big few days for the Port Adelaide AFLW coach. Find out about the surprise wedding, see the pics.
A Swans player was concussed in a brutal tackle last weekend, but a star rival says players accept not all head injuries are avoidable.
Just two rounds to go and the race for the top eight continues to heat up. So where will your team finish? Check out our predicted ladder here.
The Swans have been one of the fiercest supporters of Pride inclusion in the AFL, and the significance of wearing the rainbow guernsey isn’t lost on their AFLW players.
After a post-match rant two weeks ago and three battling seasons, the West Coast AFLW coach has stepped down.
Amid a firestorm of online criticism for Bulldogs player Britney Gutnecht’s pending tribunal case, the Dog has learnt her fate for the big hit.
There are two minor rounds and finals still left to play in the AFLW season, yet some players have to make a decision on their future before then, reports ELIZA REILLY.
Just last week the AFLW tribunal handed out the biggest suspension in the league’s history, now a Dogs midfielder could be facing a similar penalty. Watch and have your say.
The Eagles have produced the biggest upset of the AFLW season, going into Melbourne and stunning finals contenders Essendon in a thriller. Check out the latest AFLW news and results.
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