How AFLW’s history-maker continues to lead the way
The competition might have changed a lot since its first season but Nicola Barr is still in the thick of the AFLW action at the GWS Giants.
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Miscarriage, family and breaking barriers: Arnell opens up
Tragedy unintentionally led Lauren Arnell to Alberton. In an exclusive chat, Port’s AFLW coach reveals how her pregnancy journey has shaped her perspective on life and footy.
‘Stroke of luck’ that delivered the Swans an AFLW gun
Everything seemed to be falling into place for Laura Gardiner to become an AFLW star at Geelong. Here’s how she ended up a Swan instead.
AFLW teams, tips: Big names return as star suffers cruel blow
Fremantle star Kiara Bowers is back, along with Tigers vice-captain Sarah Hosking – but there’s some big outs, too. See the full AFLW round 2 teams, plus expert tips.
Dockers get ‘Turbo’ boost for Pies showdown
Fremantle will be bolstered by a former league best and fairest against Collingwood, but have the Magpies regained their winged stars?
Cats coach calls for change after Prespakis goal howler
Geelong’s coach believes change is necessary in the AFLW to ensure howlers like Georgie Prespakis’ controversial behind don’t happen again.
Tiger’s pride: From footy long shot to AFLW game changer
Gabby Seymour was a volleyballer who answered a Facebook ad with an unlikely football dream. Now, the Richmond vice-captain has become a key voice in AFLW.
SuperCoach points, stats as Falcon lights up U17 draft showcase
The best 2024 draft prospects from across the country were on show, and a Geelong Falcon produced an immense display. See the ranking points and top performers.
Top hopes, stars’ daughters: Who’s invited to AFLW draft combine?
From father-daughter chances to the next big names, check out every player invited to this year’s AFL Women’s draft combines, which are set to kick off later this month. Check out the full list.
Numbers don’t lie: Skills, scoring boom in AFLW round 1
Scores were up in round 1 and so were other key AFLW metrics. Ahead of the first game at Windy Hill in 32 years, Essendon star Maddy Prespakis explains why.
AFL won’t fast-track ARC tech despite AFLW goal blunder
The AFL have confirmed an error was made in Geelong’s win over the Western Bulldogs on Saturday in the opening AFLW round, but it will not cause any change across the league.
Off-season change that turned young Swan into dominant force
Young Swans ruck Ally Morphett knew she needed to make a big change to fulfil her potential, and her performance against the Giants shows she could be in for a massive season.
Prespakis stars – but goal umpire blunder highlights big issue
Georgie Prespakis dominated the Bulldogs in Geelong’s AFLW season opener – but was she robbed of a goal? Plus all the results from round one of the AFLW season.
‘Goodness me’: History made in huge AFLW win
AFLW history has been made as new recruit Chloe Molloy produced some magic to lead the Sydney Swans to their first ever win.
Crows claim Showdown bragging rights – but is gap closing?
A rampant Crows side went on a blitz in the second half of the Showdown, highlighting the clear divide that still exists. But, as Matt Turner writes, it might not for long.
How the AFLW Sydney derby became a must-watch event
The Giants arrived first, but the Swans have come out swinging. Sunday’s AFLW Sydney Derby at North Sydney Oval is set to be compulsory viewing. LACHLAN MCKIRDY explains why.
Welcome to the jungle: Lions’ plan to strike fear into AFLW rivals
Brisbane star Dakota Davidson has declared the Lions’ plan to make their new home ground a nightmare venue for visiting teams as they plan to go one better than last season’s grand final defeat.
‘Grateful’ Phillips reflects on the past, remains coy on future
The biggest name among the AFLW playing cohort Erin Phillips opens up about her future, how much the league has grown and what legacy she wants to leave in the game.
Swans, Giants ready to thrill in North Sydney opener
GWS Giant Jodie Hicks has opened up on the challenge of being a dual-sport athlete and tipped a high-scoring Sydney derby to open the AFLW season.
Irish speedster’s whirlwind rise from ‘no experience’ to debut
Just weeks after landing in Australian for the first time, Gaelic football star Niamh McLaughlin will make her AFLW debut for Gold Coast – and it’s been some journey.
‘First season as me’: Hawks skipper opens up on gender ‘freedom’
After more than a year of soul-searching and “turmoil”, Tilly Lucas-Rodd found themselves. The Hawks captain opens up on their journey to identifying as non-binary, and why it means so much to them and the community.
AFLW teams: Pies’ double blow ahead of season opener
Collingwood will be down two defenders when they face the Dees in the season opener, as a host of new faces make their debuts in the opening AFLW round. Check out the FULL TEAMS here.
AFLW teams: Pies injury shock ahead of opener
Collingwood has lost two important players to injury on the eve of the AFLW season opener against a full strength reigning premier.
New Power forward crosses SA footy divide
Ash Saint barracked for Port Adelaide, became a Crow and then crossed South Australia’s AFLW divide to return to her roots — and she’s expecting some feedback from her ex-teammates in this weekend’s Showdown.
Expert tips: Who takes round 1 honours in AFLW?
A new AFLW season is here. Who will get off to a winning start? Our experts predict every round 1 result.
AFLW fixture fight: Infuriating move heightens strike threat
In a move set to anger players and heighten the threat of strike action, clubs expect the AFL to release a 10-round home-and-away women’s fixture for the 2024 season.
Period pain ‘as bad as a heart attack’
Olympian and AFLW star Chloe Dalton says it’s hard to relate how painful menorrhagia is and its impact on her sporting career. She wants the taboos around periods to go.
AFLW strike threat as season length debate drags on
The next AFL season is in doubt as players hold firm with their push for a 12-game season. Have your say here.
New Swan upbeat despite setback
Sydney’s boom AFLW recruit admits her move interstate hasn’t been easy, but says the Swans are building something special.
Hit the scoreboard: Cats go forward with new focus
Geelong’s defence has been rock solid in past AFLW seasons and after an improvement in scoring last campaign, attack is again on the minds of the Cats in pre-season.
‘It’s not ideal’: AFLW great hits out at league’s unsolved issues
AFLW players hit the track on Monday as pre-season training started for 2023. But other than a rough start date, there’s no clarity on what the season will actually look like.
‘Not ideal’: Glaring issue for AFLW players
AFLW players ploughed into their pre-season on Monday without knowing the date for round 1, which has left them in a state of confusion.
Frail Super Netball exposed by cheap Pies AFLW cash grab
A cheap cash grab for women’s support, having a netball program allowed Collingwood to apply for, and receive, significant government funding, writes Emma Greenwood.
Why non-binary athlete took brave surgery leap
El Chaston is at peace. With life. With their gender identity. And after years of internal struggle, their body. The former AFLW player opens up on the surgery which changed their life forever.
Nina Morrison zeros in on Cats focus ahead of pre-season
The AFLW pre-season is now only days away and after last season’s heartbreak, the Cats have picked out where they need to improve.
AFL legend, model wife break silence on split
Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom have confirmed they are “consciously uncoupling” just a year after welcoming their second child.
Roos’ five-goal hero deliver as Gorillas roar and Hawks fly
Maroochydore had a five-goal hero and the Hawks took flight, while three Gold Coast teams imposed themselves on the competition in the latest round of SEQ AFL under 17 Div 1 girls footy. Full story here.
Behind the internal battles of returning to footy as a mum
Renee Garing was determined from the get-go to return to football after her pregnancy. She opens up on the realities and the struggles she faced on and off the field.
Moana Hope on the run after shock split
The former AFLW player says she is “looking forward to a bit of a challenge” after separating from her wife Isabella Carlstrom.
‘It’s all about the men’: Alberti hits out at lack of Tassie AFLW info
Women’s football pioneer Susan Alberti has hit out at the AFL for a lack of information regarding a Tasmanian AFLW side as she gave her suggestion for what the team should be called.
Ex-footy champ’s shock split from wife
Former AFLW drawcard Moana Hope has left fans stunned after her shock news less than a year after the birth of her son.
AFL SEQ under 17 girls footy: Players of the Week, Rd 2 latest
AFL SEQ under-17 girls Div 1 footy: Who were the top 40 players from round 2, and how did your club fare? Story here.
Tayla Harris drops jaws with wild comeback
AFLW star Tayla Harris has made a thunderous return to boxing, watched on by Melbourne Demons teammates and her partner.
AFLPA’s radical proposition to fix league’s equality imbalance
The AFL Players Association says the league and clubs must commit to a review of footy’s competitive balance that could help bridge the gap between the giants and minnows of the AFL.
Major breakthrough for deaf AFL players
Hundreds of deaf and hard of hearing footy players will be able to hear their teammates for the first time with new technology that could help others. This is how it works.
SEQ under 17 girls – 80 Players to Watch this season
AFL SEQ under 17 Div 1 girls footy season launch: Here’s 80 Players to Watch from an ace youth Aussie rules competition which the Lions and Gold Coast Suns’s AFLW talent scouts were sure to monitor.
‘Same s**t different year’: AFLW players fed up with no start dates
AFL Women’s players have swiped the league for their lack of clarity on when the season will start. From broken promises to a plea to be able to ‘plan our lives’, here are their concerns.
AFL Sydney: 65 key men, women to watch in premier divisions
With the AFL Sydney season underway, we look at the men and women set to light up the premier divisions. Check out our list of the 65 local talents set to shine throughout the 2023 season.
Sydney AFLW coach’s shock cancer diagnosis
The Swans will be without coach Scott Gowans for at least six weeks after the coach revealed his shock cancer diagnosis.
609 days: Garing continues to work back after becoming a mum
After 609 days Renee Garing was back in the hoops on the weekend, nearly a year after giving birth. She opens up on her fire to get back to the AFLW.
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