Star’s show of faith in evolving Blues
Carlton’s best ever AFLW player is likely to finish their career at the club after signing a major contract extension ahead of the season.
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Tigers’ top pick primed to take AFLW by storm
Richmond’s No.1 pick Ellie McKenzie is in ominous form as the start of the new season draws closer, with predictions she is ready to fulfil her “superstar” billing.
Roos’ to lose: Captains make their AFLW awards call
If you ask the skippers across the W, it’s going to be a Roos double this year. Check out who has been backed in the annual captains survey.
AFLW stars shine at season launch
Some of the biggest names of AFLW and AFL stepped out for an all-star event at the Melbourne Town Hall as excitement builds ahead of the 2024 season.
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Friends’ tragic deaths, 2670km trade move driving Cats star
Mikayla Bowen lost two friends to suicide when she was younger, giving her a sense of perspective that belies her age. She opens up on her mental health passion and her first year as a Cat.
AFLW anger: ‘It’s as if they’re wanting it to fail’
The eighth season of AFL Women’s kicks off in 51 days and there’s no public fixture, no pay deal and, some say, ‘no vision’. Where exactly are things at?
Women’s sport beating men’s in key area
A surge in popularity of women’s elite and grassroots sport in Victoria means it is now outperforming men’s on one important measure, a new report reveals.
Cats’ changes, trade recruit that can avenge brutal finals exit
Geelong’s finals exit last season was ‘gut-wrenching’. But one of the club’s stars has high hopes for this season after learning the hard way.
Landmark CTE case breaks new ground
A former AFLW champion has become the first female athlete to be diagnosed with CTE in a landmark case.
Robbo: The four lives lost in women’s footy brain trauma crisis
Four women who loved playing footy are now dead after suffering brain injuries. Football is a contact sport, it’s not supposed to be a killer sport, writes Mark Robinson.
CTE doctor’s shock call after Heather Anderson diagnosis
The doctor who found CTE in Heather Anderson’s brain following her death last year, has made a shock prediction about AFLW based on the exploding popularity of contact sport.
Crows premiership star diagnosed with brain disease CTE
Former Crows AFLW player Heather Anderson has become the first female professional athlete diagnosed with brain disease CTE – seven months after she took her own life.
AFL wants mid-year trade period as pay war intensifies
In a move that could revolutionise the sport, the AFL want to introduce a mid-season player movement period as soon as 2024. Will they get their wish?
Round one derby gaining momentum as AFLW moves away from stadiums
Lisa Webb’s reign as Fremantle coach is set to kick off with a western derby. Just don’t expect it to be at Optus Stadium writes ELIZA REILLY.
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