Wingard calls for more indigenous support
CHAD Wingard would like to see an indigenous welfare officer at every AFL club as indigenous draftee numbers hit a 10-year high.
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Crows women to stay in the suburbs
ADELAIDE’S women’s team will stay in the suburbs rather than make a move to the bigger, 50,000-capacity AFL arenas at Adelaide Oval or Football Park.
Storms wash away Demons’ hopes
MOTHER Nature wanted a piece of the action in an unprecedented weekend for women’s footy but it was to Brisbane’s benefit in its upset win over Melbourne at Casey Fields.
Gutsy Lions storm to victory over Dees
BRISBANE overcame wild weather and women’s football powerhouse Melbourne to claim a dramatic 15-point upset victory and a slice of history in the AFLW.
Lions win ugly in first AFLW upset
THE Brisbane Lions have produced the first upset of the new AFLW competition with a 15-point win over Melbourne at Casey Fields. RE-LIVE THE ACTION
Video: ‘Rocky’ in hot water over big hit
WILL this be the AFLW’s first Match Review Panel incident? A big hit from Demon Richelle ‘Rocky’ Cranston has drawn scrutiny.
Lightning forces unusual AFLW delay
STORMY weather forced a very unusual delay during the AFLW clash between Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions.
Melbourne Star now a Bulldogs gun
FORGET Eddie Everywhere. Last night it was Emma Everywhere. Emma Kearney, that is.
Do these Dogs need a new song?
THE Western Bulldogs women’s team showed its premiership potential with a big win in its first AFLW game, but things got a bit awkward when it came to singing the song. RE-LIVE HERE
Ex-Matilda declares: Footy’s No.1 for me
A FORMER Matildas goalkeeper, Carlton gun Bri Davey says she is “in for the long haul” after she was overwhelmed by the experience of Friday night’s lockout.
Women’s game needs ‘time to develop’
WESTERN Bulldogs coach Paul Groves has urged fans to be patient as the AFL Women’s competition works itself out after three lopsided games over the opening weekend.
Dogs run riot to stake flag claim
THE Western Bulldogs were more willing to take a risk while Katie Brennan lifted when it mattered. ELIZA SEWELL looks at the talking points from the Dogs’ big win over Fremantle.
Team of the West: AFLW spin on Doggies’ song
TEAM of the West. That, the Western Bulldogs have always been. But the team of late has a distinctively new flavour. And a new version of a song to get used to.
Video: The new Tex who shed 40kgs
SARAH Perkins may not be a household name. But the Adelaide forward — who kicked 52 goals for Eastern Devils in the VWFL last year — has already earned herself a new nickname: Tex Perkins.
Dogs unleash another brilliant banner
UPDATE: THE Western Bulldogs have proved they have the best banners in the AFL men’s comp — and their first effort in the women’s league will take some beating. PLUS REJECTED BANNERS
Crows put stamp on women’s comp
AFTER a lifetime wait it took all of one minute for Adelaide’s women’s football team to announce its arrival against GWS.
Video: Crow cops brutal coathanger
ERIN Phillips has become the first recipient of a good old fashioned coathanger in the AFLW. The incident was ugly, but the way she responded was awesome.
Why opponents won’t catch — or fight — this Lion
IF THERE is one Lions player who will be able to handle whatever happens in the groundbreaking AFLW clash between Brisbane and Melbourne, it is the multi-talented Kaitlyn Ashmore.
AFLW opener makes Darcy a believer
THE buzz hasn’t worn off for Carlton’s newest star Darcy Vescio, who admitted even recently she was a doubter as to how big women’s football could be.
Bulldog Blackburn’s debut 21 years in making
KICK-to-kick every night after school with her dad, brother, sister and mum (occasionally) has prepared Bulldogs marquee player Ellie Blackburn for the biggest day of her footy life.
AFLW opener attracts huge TV audience
IF there were any lingering doubters about how popular AFLW is, then they need look no further than the TV ratings for the inaugural match between Carlton and Collingwood.
Young star Mithen not short on talent
HELMET or no helmet? Lily Mithen’s mates reckon the young gun would get plenty of attention but the Demon is out to prove size is no disadvantage.
Where should AFLW Grand Final be played?
UPDATE: THE AFL is considering moving more AFLW games – including the Grand Final – to bigger stadiums after extraordinary scenes at Ikon Park. VOTE NOW
Vescio heroics hand Carlton historic win
DARCY Vescio stole the show, kicking four goals as Carlton defeated Collingwood in the inaugural AFLW match at Ikon Park.
‘What a show’: AFL stars in awe
THERE was a huge crowd in the stands and some huge hits on the field as women footballers made history at Ikon Park. And the AFL is on a winner judging from social media.
Vescio still buzzing after four-goal haul
DARCY Vescio says channelling nervous excitement into positive energy was the key to her four-goal AFLW performance. And picking her favourite is easy.
Steep learning curve for Magpies
COLLINGWOOD will look to work on its ball movement going forward after managing just one goal in last night’s opening AFL Women’s match.
‘She has me covered’: Blue’s classic concession
BLUES fans have embraced Darcy Vescio quickly — too quickly for Marc Murphy. But he wasn’t the only AFL gun to voice his admiration for the game’s best female players.
Garner’s name forever etched in AFLW history
WHATEVER happens in Jasmine Garner’s career, she will always feature at the very start of the AFLW history books after becoming the competition’s first goalkicker.
Carlton AFLW player profiles
ALMOST 30 years ago pop icon Madonna exhorted women around the globe to Express Yourself and Carlton is taking the same attitude into the AFLW. EVERY PLAYER
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