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.
AFLW
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.
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
Dees can match it with the best: Paxman
MELBOURNE ball magnet Karen Paxman says the Demons have belief they can match it with the AFLW’s best after a blistering third term.
Demons storm home to crush Magpies
MELBOURNE has stormed home in the second half to claim its first AFLW win after keeping Collingwood scoreless in the second half at Ikon Park.
Crows playing for GF hosting rights
ADELAIDE is playing for hosting rights of the inaugural AFLW Grand Final after Melbourne lost its stranglehold on football’s premiership deciders.
Blues undefeated, Dees claim first win
MELBOURNE has stormed home to claim its first win of the AFLW season after Carlton came from behind to beat GWS. Re-live the day here!
Blues escape the clutches of hungry Giants
CARLTON maintained its status as the team to beat in the AFLW after a thrilling 13-point win over GWS at Ikon Park. LAUREN WOOD looks at the talking points from the game.
Trust got Blues home, says Arnell
TRUST is Carlton’s greatest asset and paid dividends in the team’s hard-fought win on Saturday, skipper Lauren Arnell believes.
Perkins proving a point for Crows
SARAH Perkins was left in tears on AFL Women’s draft day but has quickly risen to cult status after a fateful invitation from Adelaide.
AFLW high standard ‘no surprise’
PHOEBE McWilliams was shocked at the overwhelming response to the AFLW’s opening weekend but not because of the huge response.
Re-live: Crows set for flag favouritism
ADELAIDE is set to move into premiership favouritism after accounting for the Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval. RE-LIVE THE ACTION
Pressure’s on for Magpies, Demons
COLLINGWOOD key defender Meg Hutchins hopes this is the weekend that AFL Women’s football finds its groove after a breakout Round 1.
AFLW Teams: Dockers to debut Olympian
FREMANTLE will feature an Olympian in its clash against Brisbane as every team makes changes for Round 2 of the AFL Womens. SEE THE FULL LINE-UPS
Roomies to rivals: Eva, O’Dea ready for battle
WHEN Alicia Eva and Elise O’Dea go head-to-head on Saturday, neither player will hold back. You’d expect nothing less from two former roommates.
Listen: Bulldogs women have own song
AFTER singing their own version of the club song after their opening win of the AFLW season, the Western Bulldogs’ women’s team have now made it official. LISTEN HERE
Giants marquee hamstrung again
THE Giants women’s team can’t take a trick with marquee player Emma Swanson ruled out for the second week in a row with a hamstring injury.
Is Chelsea AFLW’s most intriguing player?
CHELSEA Randall has an unpredictability about her and that’s what makes the WA native turned Adelaide co-captain one of the most intriguing players in AFLW.
Pies coach fears clock funny business
COLLINGWOOD women’s coach Wayne Siekman has called on the AFL to change AFLW time-on rules, which he fears will be manipulated by clever players.
‘I got locked out’: Dees coach’s epic blunder
A SENIOR AFLW coach travelled to Ikon Park to watch Carlton take on Collingwood for opposition analysis. It turns out even he didn’t have special privileges.
Ikon wins out over Magpies’ spiritual home
VICTORIA Park is unlikely to host future AFLW matches as Ikon Park won out as the best option for Saturday night’s clash between the Magpies and Demons.
Game move sets up AFLW double-header
IKON Park will be bursting at the seams on Saturday as it hosts two AFLW matches following a decision to shift Collingwood’s home game.
Blues star rocked by Twitter hacking
CARLTON AFL Women’s star Darcy Vescio had her Twitter account hacked with a pornographic image on the day of her matchwinning performance.
Three bans in first women’s MRP
UPDATE: THREE players will miss round two of the AFL Women’s competition after accepting one-match bans from a physical first weekend of the inaugural AFL Women’s season.
Crow, Dog first AFL rising star nominees
JUDGES have announced the first two nominations for the AFL Women’s rising star award.
Pies set to lose another home game
COLLINGWOOD will be left with just two home games out of seven if, as expected, the AFL moves Saturday’s game against Melbourne away from Olympic Park.
Meadows: Girls playing footy, no big deal
FOR the majority of my career I’ve been surrounded by men. On many occasions I’m the only female. Sometimes, I’m not even that; just on the outside. Until now, writes Neroli Meadows.
Don’t like it, don’t watch it
OPINION: Keyboard critics of the AFLW take note. It’s footy in February. What’s not to love?
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