Cramey races clock for AFLW Grand Final
ADELAIDE midfielder Courtney Cramey will undergo concussion tests this week as she races the clock to be ready for Saturday’s inaugural AFLW Grand Final.
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Gold Coast GF to protect AFLW’s integrity
ADELAIDE is “fine” with the AFL’s decision to move the inaugural AFLW grand final to Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast, noting the game deserves a recognised football venue.
AFLW premiership rings unveiled
THERE is no venue or start time for the AFLW Grand Final this weekend, but at least the winning side will receive a bespoke ring, the AFL has announced today.
AFLW Premiership ‘like a gold medal’ for Erin
ADELAIDE star Erin Phillips says winning a premiership with the Crows would be like winning a gold medal at the Olympics.
AFLW Grand Final D-Day looms
FIVE days out from the AFL Women’s Grand Final, the history-making match is without a ground with a decision to be announced on Monday.
Blues hold undefeated Lions to draw
CARLTON has staged a last-quarter fightback to hold AFL Women’s leaders Brisbane to a draw at Ikon Park but the Lions still finish the season undefeated.
Come-from-behind Crows book GF berth
A FINAL term blitz propels Adelaide into the AFL Women’s Grand Final, coming from behind to beat Collingwood in a see-sawing clash at Olympic Park.
Lions stars won’t take eyes off the ball
BRISBANE has already secured a spot in the AFLW Grand Final but its stars including Sabrina Frederick-Traub and Tayla Harris won’t be taking the final round of the season lightly.
Dogs finish on a high as Giants claim spoon
GWS has claimed an unwanted piece of AFLW history after winning the wooden spoon in the inaugural season after Western Bulldogs defeated the Giants in Canberra.
’At the moment we’re in a Grand Final’
DAISY Pearce and Melbourne have done their bit, but the Demons still need Collingwood to defeat Adelaide to make the AFLW Grand Final after smashing Fremantle at Casey.
AFL footy ‘should be there for all’
WESTERN Bulldogs captain Katie Brennan is strong, determined and courageous and at just 24 owns her own business. She sits down with Kate Salemme to talk footy and life.
Dressed for the part at Best & Fairest
ERIN Phillips will walk down a coral — rather than red — carpet as one of the favourites when the inaugural AFLW players celebrate their equivalent of the Brownlow Medal: the W Awards.
Turf war: Lions not fazed by Gabba talk
BRISBANE AFLW coach Craig Starcevich has whacked Etihad Stadium, declaring the Gabba surface after the Adele concerts is superior to the surface at Docklands when it first opened.
The AFLW star who doesn’t watch AFL
MELBOURNE star Karen Paxman is one of the favourites to win the AFLW best and fairest but despite having a distinguished footy resume, she doesn’t watch AFL.
Giants plan to shut it down to avoid spoon
IT’S a playoff for last place against the Western Bulldogs, a mantle GWS Giants are desperate not to finish with. But it is also about hitting set targets to be satisfied with how season one comes to a close.
No regrets as Phillips takes AFLW by storm
SHE knew it could put her WNBA career at risk but Erin Phillips had to have a crack at top-level footy. Now the Crows — and the competition — are reaping the rewards.
Pies to throw everything at Crows
COLLINGWOOD is clinging to a slim hope of making it into the AFLW Grand Final with coach Wayne Siekman vowing his side will leave nothing in the locker room against Adelaide on Sunday.
AFLW Teams: Big calls made for final round
THE big calls have been made at selection for the final round of the AFLW season. See the full squads here.
Cost factor standing in Gabba’s way for AFLW decider
SIMON Lethlean says the AFL is doing everything in its power to arrange a home grand final for Brisbane’s AFLW side at the Gabba — but it will come at a cost.
Demons want another shot at Lions
IT was dubbed a shock loss when Melbourne fell to Brisbane in AFLW Round 1 however, the result can now be viewed as a good form guide. But the Dees still want some revenge.
Standout game just the start for Hope
COLLINGWOOD’s Moana Hope played her best game for the season in the Magpies’ thumping of the Giants and she says that’s just a taste of what she’s capable of producing.
Demons keep final hopes alive
MELBOURNE spoiled the Adelaide Crows’ Darwin homecoming – and bid to book an AFL Women’s grand final berth – with a season-saving two-point triumph on Saturday night.
Demons produce season-saving win
MELBOURNE spoiled the Adelaide Crows’ Darwin homecoming — and bid to book an AFL Women’s grand final berth — with a two-point triumph on Saturday night.
Lions book place in AFLW history
BRISBANE will make AFLW history after booking their berth in the competition’s maiden grand final with a seven-point victory over the Western Bulldogs.
Giants gunning for winning finish
GWS GIANTS were tipped to finish the inaugural AFLW season with the wooden spoon. But last week’s win over the Demons has fired up the team and they now want to finish on a winning streak.
Dockers dump Blues from title race
CARLTON’S AFLW title hopes are over after suffering an upset 16-point loss to Fremantle, which claimed its first AFLW victory.
The warrior skipper who inspired an unlikely win
FREMANTLE skipper Kara Donnellan hasn’t stopped trying all season. But for the first time her efforts were truly rewarded.
Kate flying high in Lions’ quest
THIS time last year Kate Deegan had never kicked a Sherrin but she is now on the verge of playing in a grand final with the Brisbane Lions.
Lions primed for new facilities thanks to AFLW
BRISBANE Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich says it’s flattering to think his side could be the catalyst for the AFL club’s new training and administration base to finally be built.
Vescio’s wild ride from unknown to superstar
THE inaugural AFLW season has been a “wild” ride for Carlton star Darcy Vescio so far, going from an unknown woman in a cafe to instant superstar in a matter of hours.
AFLW teams: Dogs star ruled out for year
WESTERN Bulldogs AFLW star Katie Brennan has been ruled out for the rest of the season ahead of a big clash with the undefeated Brisbane Lions. FULL SQUADS
Arnell hasn’t given up Grand Final hope
CARLTON AFLW captain Lauren Arnell isn’t giving up hope of leading her team into the Grand Final as she throws support behind a two-week finals series next year.
Chelsea Randall LIVE BLOG
JOIN Adelaide Crows AFL Women’s League co-captain Chelsea Randall LIVE from 3.30pm today to chat about this week’s big game in Darwin.
Getting hitched: Crow out for wedding
ADELAIDE AFLW midfielder Monique Hollick will miss Saturday night’s clash against Melbourne because she’s got something better to do — get hitched.
Bella’s ‘crazy’ commitment to Blues cause
BY day Bella Ayre is a Year 12 student at Bendigo Senior Secondary College, but as soon as the bell goes she’s a Carlton footballer.
Gabba women’s final is only fair
THE Gabba is the Lions’ home ground and if their women’s side earns a home grand final, it’s only fair that’s where it is played.
Suns set sights on hosting AFLW Grand Final
THE Gold Coast Suns want to create a festival of Queensland football by hosting the AFLW Grand Final at Metricon Stadium.
Brennan closing in on AFLW return
WESTERN Bulldogs captain and star player Katie Brennan faces one more hurdle before a return to football on Saturday is considered.
Lions stalking Gabba show
PREMIERSHIP favourites Brisbane want to play the AFLW grand final at the Gabba if the Lions earn hosting rights.
Lions playing down premiership talk
BRISBANE is struggling to avoid talk of an AFLW grand final berth but Kaitlyn Ashmore knows the Lions need to find another gear to win the premiership.
Roaring Lions now only side still unbeaten
BRISBANE is now the only remaining unbeaten team in the AFLW after securing a thrilling three-point win over Adelaide and taking one more step towards the Grand Final.
Crows lose thriller – and top spot
THE Crows have tasted defeat for the first time in the AFLW, being downed by three points by a quick and slick Lions outfit, despite strong games from co-captain Erin Phillips and tough Emily Marinoff.
Vescio stars in Blues’ big win
BRIANNA the brave, Vescio shines again and young gun Bella Ayre. There was plenty to like in Carlton’s big win over the Western Bulldogs on Saturday.
Ruck rule leaves Dogs bemused
PLAYERS forced to run away from the ball and strange free kicks. What rule is it that has left the Western Bulldogs bemused in the AFLW?
Pies pull off fighting win over Dockers
NEVER mind the hot conditions. The Magpies were right at home out west, defeating Fremantle in an AFLW thriller on Saturday.
Fear the braids: Lion Queen’s remarkable journey
SABRINA Frederick-Traub has always looked on the bright side. Even when she was uprooted as a seven-year-old and moved to the other side of the world.
Lions to call on leadership in blockbuster
BRISBANE will play Adelaide in a huge top of the ladder clash and Lions captain Emma Zielke doesn’t want her players to change their approach despite the importance of the game.
Historic Giants win dents Demons’ flag hopes
GWS has finally secured its first AFLW win and in the process severely dented Melbourne’s premiership hopes in a major upset in Blacktown.
Lions women already winners, grinners
THE impact of the Brisbane’s AFLW team shouldn’t be underestimated. They’ve lifted the entire club — internally and externally, and changed the face of the Lions.
Play your role or risk being a ‘headless chicken’
SABRINA Frederick-Traub says Brisbane’s team-first approach has catapulted the Lions into premiership contention. And also explains why other teams have flopped.
The battle that will reveal AFLW’s ultimate star
IT’S the top of the table clash that no one saw coming. But after Adelaide takes on Brisbane on Saturday, only one team will remain undefeated.
AFLW: Brennan, Davey to miss again
CARLTON and Western Bulldogs will be without marquee stars in their must-win clash, while Adelaide and Brisbane have made one change each for their Saturday night blockbuster.
Suns to ‘fight like hell’ for AFLW licence
NEW Gold Coast CEO Mark Evans wants the Suns to “fight like hell” to get a licence for the AFLW after the huge success of the inaugural season and the unbeaten Lions.
Ashmore’s brave Lions move pays off
WHEN Lions star Kaitlyn Ashmore first signed with Brisbane her friends asked her whether she thought they’d win a game. Now the midfielder looks like a genius.
Positive attitude works like a charm
SUPERSTITIONS abound in the Crows’ AFLW team, but preparation and a positive attitude, not omens, are secrets to success, says Adelaide co-captain Chelsea Randall.
Crows women hunt Oval grand final
THE Crows AFLW juggernaut is set to roll into Adelaide Oval if the team can maintain its place on top of the ladder, with a stand-alone grand final at the venue on offer.
Scans confirm Sheahan’s worst fears
KATE Sheahan and Collingwood’s worst fears have been confirmed after scans showed the 35-year-old has suffered an ACL injury.
‘Who is going to take me?’
COLLINGWOOD’S Kate Sheahan has conceded her AFLW career is likely over following her heartbreaking knee injury on Saturday night.
Crows beat Freo to set up Lions blockbuster
ADELAIDE has set up a blockbuster clash against Brisbane next weekend after an impressive fighting win over Fremantle at Fremantle Oval on Sunday night.
Sheahan, Pies sweat on scan results
COLLINGWOOD forward Kate Sheahan faces a nervous wait ahead of scans on Monday to determine the extent of her knee injury after a heartbreaking AFLW debut.
Crows’ new challenge in wide wide west
ADELAIDE’S two marquee players take on added significance today as the Crows women face the only team that have beaten them this year — Fremantle.
Pies break duck to dash Dogs hopes
COLLINGWOOD posted its first win in AFLW which has all-but ended the injury-depleted Bulldogs’ grand final hopes, but it came at a cost.
Pies secure first win, Mitchell stars
COLLINGWOOD has pulled off its first AFLW win. Meanwhile, in his first game for the Eagles, Sam Mitchell had the ball on a string. RECAP ALL THE ACTION
Is this the AFLW goal of the year?
EDDIE Betts you have a rival. And her name is Kaitlyn Ashmore. Watch the video of the Brisbane star kicking an amazing goal. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Flag hopes alive for fighting Dees
IT is the sort of pressure that can’t be recreated at training and Melbourne coach Mick Stinear is rapt with the way his players dealt with it.
’It was like I was hiding behind the goal post’
RICHELLE Cranston’s last-gasp goal has secured Melbourne a six-point win over Carlton and with it keeping the Demons’ AFLW premiership hopes alive.
Meet the AFLW’s top sledger
EMMA Kearney has emerged as one of the finds of AFLW but her ability with the ball might come second to her ability to dish out an earful.
Higher scoring will come: Randall
CROWS co-captain Chelsea Randall can’t wait for the wide expanses of Fremantle Oval in her native WA and has questioned whether the AFLW needs smaller grounds.
Ikon firms as Victoria’s AFLW GF venue
IKON Park has firmed as the preferred venue to host this year’s AFL Women’s Grand Final – if a Victorian team finishes on top of the ladder.
Saundry ready to handle Harris
GIANTS defender Alex Saundry could find herself in a very sticky situation on Saturday afternoon when GWS take on the undefeated Lions in Brisbane.
Why the Lions love Brittany Gibson
WHEN asking around about Brittany Gibson, the responses range from “she’s a character” to “the most Queensland Tasmanian you’ll ever meet.’’
AFLW teams: Dogs star back, Blues injury hit
KATIE Brennan has been named by the Western Bulldogs after overcoming an ankle injury, however, Carlton’s title hopes have taken a hit. FULL TEAMS
Trainor honoured by Giants
GABRIELLE Trainor has been a driving force in the AFL in NSW for two decades and will be honoured by having the Giants’ AFLW Best and Fairest award named after her.
Blockbuster plans for AFLW grand final confirmed
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has revealed prospective plans for the AFLW grand final, with the inaugural decider set to be a blockbuster.
Is Whitten return start of a new Hope?
MOANA Hope’s last game at Whitten Oval was the making of her as an AFLW star. On Saturday, she returns fighting to regain her elite reputation.
What’s up with Mo? Alberti leaps to Pie’s defence
AFTER booting 100 goals in the VFL women’s competition Moana Hope has struggled in the inaugural AFLW season. But she has one passionate defender.
The top 10 players in the AFLW
IT was no easy task but Adelaide co-captain Chelsea Randall reveals who she thinks are the best players in the women’s game. Re-live our live chat with Chelsea.
Blues’ flag hopes take injury hit
CARLTON’S backline has taken a major injury hit as the Blues look to keep their AFL Women’s premiership hopes alive against Melbourne.
AFL wants Adelaide Oval for free if Crows host AFLW grand final
AFL officials will ask the Stadium Management Authority and State government to waive the $60,000 fee to use Adelaide Oval if the Crows win the right to host the AFLW grand final.
AFL looking into mother-son rule
THE AFL has already introduced a father-daughter rule and now the next stage is a mother-son rule, allowing sons of AFLW players to play for their club.
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