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.
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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.
Flu swept through Lions before Pies clash
SEVERAL Brisbane AFLW players were struck down with the flu ahead of their clash with Collingwood on Saturday but their fighting spirit please coach Craig Starcevich.
Suns cruise past Lions as Hall stars
GOLD Coast has secured its first win of 2017 with a comfortable win over Brisbane, while North Melbourne beat Sydney and Adelaide remains undefeated in the AFLW. RECAP
Goddard hails ‘special’ match-winner
ADELAIDE coach Bec Goddard described Erin Phillips’ match-winning goal against Carlton as “really special’’ and one for the AFLW’s highlights reel.
Crows’ late show stuns Blues
AN Erin Phillips-inspired Adelaide confirmed its AFL Womens premiership favouritism with a thrilling three-point come-from-behind win over Carlton.
Video: Phillips’ captain’s goal a match winner
TALK about a captain’s goal. With her side trailing in the final term, Erin Phillips delivered a fifty five metre bomb to put the Crows in front for the first time in the match.
AFLW helps Whitten Oval revival
IT’S not only the Western Bulldogs who have enjoyed a recent football revival, so too has the ground that has been the club’s home since its inception.
Pearce provides the midfield magic
MELBOURNE captain Daisy Pearce has been sacrificing her individual game for her side. But all that stopped on Saturday night against the Western Bulldogs.
How footy’s golden girl got her groove back
DAISY Pearce was pivotal in the Demons’ 14-point win over the Western Bulldogs, racking up 26 touches in a best on ground performance that all but confirmed her unrivalled status in the game.
Pearce leads Demons to win over Dogs
DAISY Pearce has led Melbourne to a crucial win over the Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval, a victory that keeps the Demons’ AFLW season alive.
Pearce, Mifsud lead Demons to win
MELBOURNE captain Daisy Pearce and forward Alyssa Mifsud have lead the Demons to a big win over the Bulldogs at Whitten Oval. RECAP
Stand aside, there’s a new Tex in town
THERE’S a new Tex in town and she’s proving to be the unexpected face of a women’s football boom in Adelaide.
McCarthy the star as Lions down Pies
BRISBANE’s Kate McCarthy was electric in her team’s four-point win over Collingwood to keep its unbeaten start to the AFLW in tact, kicking an incredible goal.
Downie determined to come back stronger
MEG Downie has emerged from one of the toughest weeks of her life unbeaten and determined to pull on the red and blue of Melbourne next AFLW season.
Video: Pacemaker McCarthy’s five-bounce stunner
BRISBANE midfielder Kate McCarthy has given a whole new meaning to pacemaker, with a running goal that sent tongues wagging against Collingwood.
Still got it: Dogs nail first banner for 2017
THE AFL’s reigning premiers are also the reigning premiers of creative banners. And Bob Murphy was greeted with an absolute classic for his return game.
GWS, Freo play out historic AFLW draw
BOTH GWS and Fremantle are yet to register their first win of the AFLW season but have made history by playing out the competition’s first ever draw on Saturday.
Shorts confusion forces GWS costume change
GWS has been forced to change shorts mid-match after both the Giants and their opponents Fremantle ran out for their AFLW clash in similar attire.
AFLW’s chaotic uniform bungle
GWS were forced to change clothes mid-match after vocal fans were confused and annoyed with a glaring uniform slip-up.
‘You know ur gonna smash the patriarchy’
DARCY Vescio has inspired people everywhere with her amazing exploits on the field. However, it was an Instagram post that created a whole extra group of fans.
Dogs, Dees honour women’s footy pioneers
WESTERN Bulldogs and Melbourne will fight to keep their respective AFLW seasons alive at Whitten Oval on Saturday night and while doing so will honour two women’s footy pioneers.
AFLW stars up for grabs for next season
EVERY AFLW player – including marquees – is up for grabs for season 2018, and clubs are scouring the country for their two rookie signings with code-switch athletes an attractive option.
Jenna has the best of both worlds
JENNA McCormick dreads the thought of ever having to make a decision to choose a sport — either the women’s AFL or soccer.
AFLW teams: Dogs lose Brennan to injury
THE Western Bulldogs have been dealt a major blow ahead of their clash against Melbourne while GWS has regained a marquee midfield. SEE THE TEAMS
Is the AFL women’s league a hype job?
THEY’VE drawn bumper crowds and unprecedented media coverage for a female competition but are these footballers actually any good?
Lions brace for AFLW fan crush
BRISBANE is bracing for fan issues at its first AFLW home game against Collingwood on Saturday with a capacity of just 3000 — and no seats — at the venue in Brendale.
Moment I realised AFLW is about more than us
ADELAIDE’s Chelsea Randall reveals the moment she realised both young boys and girls finally have the same opportunity. Re-live Chelsea’s live blog
Casey apologises for brutal bump
COLLINGWOOD’s Sophie Casey has apologised to Melbourne defender Meg Downie for the brutal bump that saw the Demon taken to hospital with concussion.
SANFL launches new women’s league
THE SANFL has ushered in a new era this morning, officially launching its new women’s league at a function at Adelaide Oval.
KO’d Dee to miss season, but for different injury
MELBOURNE AFLW defender Meg Downie suffered a brutal concussion against Collingwood. She’s out for the season — but stunningly, it’s for a different injury.
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