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.
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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.
Young gun Lion, Demon named Rising Stars
BRISBANE Lions match-winner Tayla Harris and Melbourne youngster Lily Mithen have scooped the Round 2 AFL Womens Rising Star nominations.
AFLW player suspended for chilling blow
COLLINGWOOD’S Sophie Casey has been handed a suspension for an illegal knockout blow to Melbourne’s Meg Downie.
MRP delivers verdict on brutal bump
COLLINGWOOD’S Sophie Casey has been offered a two-match ban for the bump that knocked out Melbourne’s Meg Downie. See the full MRP verdict.
VIDEO: Harris’s huge match-sealing mark
BRISBANE Lions star Tayla Harris is known best for her kicking skills but on Sunday it was a huge contested mark that had everyone talking. WATCH THE VIDEO
Lions unbeaten as Freo slump to second loss
BRISBANE Lions remain unbeaten in the AFLW after holding on to beat a fast-finishing Fremantle Dockers by 13 points at Fremantle Oval.
Dees defender back home after big hit
MELBOURNE defender Meg Downie is recovering at home after being knocked out in Saturday night’s win over Collingwood. WATCH THE HIT
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