Harford back coaching with AFLW Pies
FORMER Hawk Daniel Harford has gone back to his roots after Collingwood unveiled its AFLW coaching panel, which also includes a current Magpies player, for the 2018 season.
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‘We can all talk the language of football’
MUSLIM football star Lael Kassem was inspired by her nine brothers to play Aussie rules — now she is motivating others to do the same.
Bombers want AFLW rivalry with Blues
ESSENDON will today front the AFL in its hunt for an AFL Women’s licence and wants to take its blockbuster rivalry with Carlton from the men’s game to the AFLW.
Goddard to coach State-of-Origin
ADELAIDE premiership coach Bec Goddard can’t wait to stick it up the Vics.
GWS plan to push into ‘enemy’ territory
THE gloves are off in Sydney’s AFL rivalry with the Giants set to use their women’s team to push into territory traditionally dominated by the Swans.
Phillips: My babes will kick a Sherrin
ERIN Phillips, the star of the AFLW’s debut competition, wants a mother-son and mother-daughter rule made official so her twins can one day follow in her footsteps.
McConnell takes reins of AFLW side
GWS have upped the ante with new coach Alan McConnell bringing his mammoth 40 years of experience to the AFLW team next season.
State of Origin to return through AFLW clash
STATE of Origin will return to footy this year through the stars of the AFLW, with a stand-alone women’s match to be played later this season.
Flag coach urges caution on AFLW expansion
EIGHT clubs are vying for an AFLW licence but the inaugural AFL Women’s premiership coach Bec Goddard has called for caution on expanding the league too rapidly.
Online campaign to boost SA women’s sport
AN online campaign starting today aims to attract more women players, spectators and events to South Australia.
Dees search for hidden AFLW stars
MORE than 400 women have put their hands up to join Melbourne’s AFLW team for next season as the Demons throw open their doors in a bid to find their next AFLW star.
Our sports stars prepare to kick up their heels
THRILLED to be playing dress-ups in glamorous gowns, Chelsea Pitman and Justine Mules are looking forward to having a ball of a different kind with their teammates.
Lions eye AFLW Tasmania move
BRISBANE are in negotiations with the Tasmanian Government to sell a home AFL Women’s game to Launceston next season.
AFLW expansion race heats up
WOMEN’S AFL is set to grow even bigger in Australia, as a host of clubs join the queue for expansion.
Lions eye state cash for AFLW stadium
BRISBANE is banking on a $15 million chunk of Queensland State Government funding for a new boutique stadium for their women’s AFL team.
Long’s daughter chasing Dons dream
ESSENDON has confirmed its bid for a women’s licence with the daughter of Bombers legend Michael Long determined to wear red and black in the AFLW.
Harris reveals motivation for move to Carlton
TAYLA Harris has revealed the rationale behind her sensational move from Brisbane to Carlton in the inaugural AFLW trade period.
Mum’s still the word for Phillips
AFTER losing her playing contract in the WNBA, Erin Phillips will embark on the next chapter of her career but being “mum” remains the priority for the dual-sports star.
AFLW trade wrap: Pies, Dogs with prime picks
AFTER battling in the inaugural season, things are looking up for Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs following the AFLW trade period. KEY MOVES
Tears as Harris leaves Lions for Blues
Tayla Harris wanted to become a Blue and the AFL granted her wish at the business end of the AFLW trade period
Done deal! Harris lands at Carlton
IT’S been a busy day in AFLW trades, but what loomed as the trickiest deal of the exchange period has been completed, while Melbourne has landed a star Blue. SEE THE DEALS
Lions secure Ashmore for 2018
BRISBANE has secured the prized signature of forward Kaitlyn Ashmore for the 2018 AFLW season despite the lure of returning home to Victoria to play in the league’s second season.
Lack of money leaves Harris deal in limbo
TAYLA Harris’s move to Victoria from Brisbane is in limbo with two days left in the trade period as players are reluctant to be part of a trade because of a lack of financial incentive to relocate to Queensland.
Weekly wrap: Sharapova, umps and code hoppers
SHORT & SWEET: Another AFLW code hopper, wildcard hits and misses, women rising in officiating. All this and more in our weekly women’s sports wrap.
Brisbane star settles on home
KAITLYN Ashmore loved her inaugural season with Brisbane’s AFLW side. And not even an end-of-season return to her native Victoria could tempt her to leave the Lions.
Mo to sign, AFLW seeks pay rise
A POTENTIAL increase to AFLW players’ pay for next season will be discussed following the trade and re-sign period that ends on Friday.
Magpies snare star Bulldog in AFLW coup
COLLINGWOOD recruit Jaimee Lambert says she will bring midfield grunt to the Magpies in what appears a recruiting coup for the club.
Eva departs but Pies gain Lambert
COLLINGWOOD star Alicia Eva has become the second big name to leave the club during the AFLW trade period, but it’s not all bad for the Pies.
Giants make move in AFLW market
GWS AFL Women’s have picked up one of Collingwood’s best players, securing Alicia Eva during the trade window.
Tigers ‘expect’ AFLW licence in 2019
RICHMOND president Peggy O’Neal says the Tigers expect to be granted a licence when a decision on the AFL Women’s expansion is made mid-year.
Whole new ball game for new Pies rookie
AN Australian volleyballer who hasn’t previously pulled on a footy boot has joined Collingwood’s AFL Women’s outfit as a rookie for the 2018 season.
Frisbee star lands ultimate bump
AFTER impressing in her debut AFLW season for Melbourne, Cat Phillips has returned to her frisbee roots but some footy habits took time to shake off. Watch her in action
Harris trade request no surprise: Lions
BRISBANE women’s CEO Bree Brock says it is “disappointing” but not “surprising’’ that high-profile forward Tayla Harris has requested to leave the Lions.
Magpie Mo faces AFLW pay cut
COLLINGWOOD forward Mo Hope could face a pay cut next season as clubs restructure their lists during the AFL Women’s trade period.
How will the AFL pick new AFLW clubs?
THE AFL has kickstarted the bidding process for 2019 AFL Women’s team licences. But what is the league actually looking for?
A win and a blow for a couple of champions
SHORT & SWEET: A champion puts herself back on top. A groundbreaking match for women’s rugby league. And a legend of the netball court honoured.
Next gen of Giants stars ready to shine
THE next generation of AFLW stars this weekend have a chance to put their case forward to feature in the second season of the women’s competition.
Erin Phillips cut by WNBA club
ADELAIDE Crows AFLW star Erin Phillips, who was named the MVP of the inaugural AFL Women’s season, has just been released from her contract by the WNBA’s Dallas Wings.
Harris on move as AFLW silly season begins
TAYLA Harris has told Brisbane she wants to be traded to a Victorian club as the AFL Women’s trade and free agency period kicks off on Monday.
Code clash to cost Kearney big bucks
EMMA Kearney concedes it’s likely she will miss this summer’s national one-day cricket competition, forfeiting a massive pay cheque to play on in the AFLW.
Confirmed: AFLW to expand in 2019
THE AFL has confirmed the AFL Women’s will expand in 2019. The league will remain an eight-team competition in 2018 with successful teams notified mid-year.
Phillips strong in basketball return
Her shooting radar was well off but AFLW best and fairest Erin Phillips has performed strongly in her first basketball game since winning the premiership with Adelaide.
The AFLW stars set to light up the VFLW
THE AFLW season may have come to an end but many of its stars will ply their trade in the VFLW competition this year. EVERY VFLW LIST.
AFL delays AFLW expansion call
THE AFL Commission will decide within weeks if the AFL Women’s will expand while confirming an indigenous commissioner will be appointed by the end of next year.
Brennan hoping for longer AFLW season
AFLW star Katie Brennan hopes the competition will soon be longer than the two months of the first season and says players are putting in double the nine-hour training hours outlined in the pay deal.
Marriage ‘a basic human right’: Phillips
ERIN Phillips, the standout star of the AFLW, has urged the Federal government to legalise same-sex marriages, saying it is a denial of “basic human rights”.
Marriage ‘a basic human right’: Phillips
CROWS AFLW star Erin Phillips, the standout player of the inaugural comp, has urged the legalisation of same-sex marriage, saying it’s a denial of “basic human rights”.
AFLW set for ‘aggressive’ revolution
NEXT year will be all about consolidation for the AFLW. But look out in 2019. The competition could be set for a revamp.
AFLW set for ‘aggressive’ growth in 2019
NEXT year will be all about consolidation for the AFLW. But look out in 2019. The competition could be set to welcome two new teams.
Best and fairest Bates makes Lions history
BRISBANE midfielder Emily Bates has made Lions history by claiming the club’s first ever best and fairest award. SEE WHO FINISHED IN THE TOP 10
Harsh truth about AFLW
THE AFLW has been a success — partly because of a level of coverage other female sports can only dream of — but it has plenty of work to do.
AFLW popular but not yet elite
THE AFLW has been a success — partly because of a level of coverage other female sports can only dream of — but it has plenty of work to do before it is an elite competition, says Natalie von Bertouch.
Basketball Australia lauds Phillips’ AFLW success… for now
AUSTRALIAN basketball has welcomed back Erin Phillips, confident the Opal’s AFLW success won’t prompt a talent drain to the football code as the league considers expansion.
Daughters can now fulfill even dad’s dreams
THE entire AFLW season made us all feel good and those involved are grateful for what it gave them and what it gives a future generation writes Fox Sports’ NEROLI MEADOWS.
How AFLW nearly missed shooting star
ERIN Phillips has delivered an emotional acceptance speech after winning the first ever AFL Women’s best-and-fairest player. PLUS CORAL CARPET PICS
Short and Sweet: Mums on the run
There have been super wins, super performances and super mums leading the way on the pitch and court in recent days. Our weekly sport wrap in SHORT AND SWEET.
Phillips caps off a brilliant first season
ERIN Phillips has completed the AFLW hat-trick — first premiership, first medal as the best player in the new national league’s grand final and the first “Brownlow” of the ultra-successful women’s football competition.
‘We had no idea what we were getting into’
THE inaugural AFL Women’s season was like “entering the unknown”, according to Carlton star and All-Australian Darcy Vescio. SEE THE ALL-AUSTRALIAN TEAM
Crows cartoon poster in The Advertiser tomorrow
Cartoonist Mark Knight has produced a cartoon souvenir poster to celebrate the Adelaide Crows inaugural AFLW premiership. The poster is free with The Advertiser on Wednesday.
Premiership stars get right back to work
JUSTINE Mules exchanged her premiership medallion for a shovel and spirit level just 48 hours after being part of football history.
Phillips claims historic AFLW MVP
ERIN Phillips has admitted she never thought the highs she has experienced in the last three days could have been possible.
Could Erin Phillips play against the men?
THE inaugural AFLW Players’ Most Valuable Player Erin Phillips could make the leap to the AFL and play against men, Lauren Wood says. LISTEN TO THE SUPERFOOTY PODCAST
Adelaide’s triumph ‘will inspire SA girls’
ADELAIDE premiership co-captain Erin Phillips says securing the inaugural AFLW flag will inspire the next generation of SA girls to chase their football dreams.
I’ll be back, says injured Crow Anderson
HEATHER Anderson says the thought of a second shoulder operation in a year only makes her more determined to help Adelaide defend its fairytale AFLW premiership next season.
‘Name Oval grandstands after them’
THE inaugural AFLW Crows premiership co-captains should have Adelaide Oval grandstands named after them, the SA Tourism Minister says.
AFLW decider draws bigger crowd than QClash
THE AFLW Grand Final, which was played at a neutral venue, drew a bigger crowd than the QClash between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Heartbreak as Lions go down fighting
BRISBANE chose the worst possible stage to suffer their one and only loss of 2017 as Adelaide claimed the inaugural AFLW grand final with a thrilling six-point win at Metricon Stadium.
‘It would have been an absolute steal’
BRISBANE coach Craig Starcevich conceded his side was outplayed throughout the AFLW Grand Final, with a number of key players having their colours lowered.
‘What a league, it’s the best league’
SHE’S played professional sport all over the world but for Adelaide premiership hero Erin Phillips, there is nothing better than the AFLW. Recap the Grand Final here.
Lions have been a phenomenon
THE AFLW Lions’ heartbreaking grand final loss has done nothing to diminish their achievement and won’t stop growth of the women’s game, writes Alastair Lynch.
Flags a Phillips family tradition
IT WAS the day the little girl who used to be part of her father’s premiership feats got to celebrate one of her own football flags — and cry tears of joy as Dad was there to enjoy it with her.
Phillips the queen as Crows take crown
ADELAIDE has created its own legacy in national women’s football and Erin Phillips is the queen of the game after the Crows captured the inaugural AFLW flag by downing Brisbane in a thriller. | GALLERY
Free public transport on Saturday
ALL passengers across the entire southeast public transport network will travel for free on Saturday.
Bates is doing it for her dad
BRISBANE’s Emily Bates will be playing for her dad in the AFLW Grand Final against Adelaide after he passed away without seeing her realise a childhood dream.
Travel to Gold Coast free for footy fans
HISTORY will be made on the Gold Coast when the inaugural AFL Women’s grand final is contested between Brisbane and Adelaide and all public transport will be free.
McCarthy bringing new fans to AFLW
KATE McCarthy isn’t just a trailblazer, she is also a pied piper with about 30 Clairvaux MacKillop College students and colleagues attending the AFLW Grand Final.
Heartache to Grand Final for Perkins
“OPERATION Get Perko An AFLW Home” ramped up after the tears of rejection had subsided and the superstar goalkicker found the perfect home in Adelaide.
Tayla v Tex could decide premiership
MARQUEE defender Melissa Hickey has seen goalkicking stars Tayla Harris and Sarah Perkins at close quarters, and she reveals how to stop the two keys to the AFLW grand final. FULL TEAMS
Crows have twin grand final plan
A CROWS premiership cup will overflow with joy if co-captain Erin Phillips is able to hold it aloft this weekend — because she plans to put her twin babies twins inside it.
Who is Queensland’s best full-back?
GOLD Coast’s Steven May is one of the star defenders of the game but he says the state’s best stopper is playing in a grand final tomorrow.
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