Footy greats set to help shape the AFL
Two of the best players of the past decade will get an official say in the way the game is played after joining the AFL.
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Daisy blows up life for new career move
Daisy Pearce has decided to take a huge risk in her next career move after quitting her coaching role with Geelong.
Daisy’s huge next coaching move confirmed
It was always a matter of if not when Daisy Pearce would become a coach and her first appointment is set to be a real challenge.
Anderson claims top Lions’ AFLW prize
Already thrilled to have been part of this year’s premiership-winning AFLW team, Brisbane Lions midfielder Ally Anderson has been given further reason to celebrate.
Superstar’s incredible record-setting streak
Monique Conti has played seven seasons in the AFLW and won a best and fairest every year except one in an unprecedented streak.
Star’s act of sheer class melts footy world
An AFLW premiership-winner produced a heartwarming act during the Brisbane Lions’ grand final medal presentations.
‘Piss farting around’: Footy finale slammed
The Lions have won their second premiership, but the choice of venue has been savaged by commentators and fans alike.
‘Special for everyone’: Roos relish AFLW success
The last players to feature in a grand final for North Melbourne say they are thrilled to see the AFLW side vie for a breakthrough flag.
North star brushes off umpire snub
A Kangaroos star who bizarrely missed the top five of the AFLW best and fairest has responded to the snub after collecting another award.
Next goal clear for dual-sport superstar
The newly crowned AFLW best and fairest was back at work in a completely different sport on Tuesday as she plotted her next goal.
‘Crazy’ scenes as AFLW Awards take turn
The AFLW Awards have made the Brownlow medal look boring with scenes inside the Crown Palladium taking a turn.
Roo snubbed as Conti storms to huge win
Cross-code star Monique Conti has claimed the AFLW best and fairest in a boilover seven-vote victory one day after playing in the WNBL.
‘Lasting impact’: AFLW boss’s shock call
On the eve of the AFLW grand final, the league’s boss has made a big call on her future.
Huge boost for Roos before prelim
Arguably the AFLW’s best player will remain at Arden Street into the twilight of her career after signing a maximum length contract.
Lions trust depth to deliver a flag
Brisbane forward Dakota Davidson says “it was pretty bad” to lose a host of star teammates, but reveals why the Lions don’t care.
Crows out to deny Roos another chance
North Melbourne got too close for comfort last month against the Crows, who are determined to advance to the AFLW Grand Final.
Hawks coach makes shock decision
An AFLW club has been rocked by a big coaching decision following just its second season in the competition.
Bulldogs split from AFLW coach
The Western Bulldogs’ patience has run out with an AFL great at the helm of their women’s side despite a year still left on his contract.
Desperate Dees chase forward spark
Frustration is building at Melbourne but the Demons say they know what’s coming in their semi-final against Geelong on Sunday.
Crows dominate All-Australian squad
The minor premiers have dominated the AFLW All-Australian squad, but there was no room for a star Cat despite a stellar season.
AFLW champs stunned in shock ambush
The AFLW Melbourne Demons are staring down following in the men’s side’s unwanted footsteps after a shock result in the qualifying final.
Local footy coach on Pies’ radar
A favourite for the vacant Collingwood AFLW coach role has emerged as the Magpies begin their search for a new mentor.
Roos prepare for ‘dogfight’ as star wins award
The Kangaroos are talking tough ahead of a qualifying final blockbuster against Melbourne after a star received another gong.
Wounded Magpies make big move
Collingwood has wasted no time making a big move after a disappointing AFLW season where it missed the finals.
Champ’s big call on AFLW flag fancy
Days after she finished her career at Port Adelaide, Erin Phillips has revealed whether her allegiance will switch back to the arch rival.
AFLW defends unconventional finals fixture
AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone has defended the lack of a Friday night game to mark the first week of the finals series.
Dees dealt major finals injury blow
A Melbourne star will miss the entire AFLW finals series, while the Demons have provided an update on another key player.
AFL challenged to embrace own pride round
AFLW players have challenged the AFL to move with the times on a pride round as they describe the importance of this weekend.
Eagles open door for Laidley coaching return
A vacancy at West Coast could be filled by a former AFL coach turned trailblazer, with the club’s new CEO opening the door for the move.
AFLW to wait on naming award
AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone has had her say on whether Erin Phillips could be honoured with the league’s best and fairest award.
How AFLW plans to catch racist fan
AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone has confirmed a racist fan is facing a lifetime ban from the sport if they can be identified on footage.
‘Abhorrent’: Clubs condemn racial abuse
The AFL Integrity Unit is hunting for a Bombers supporter who racially vilified a Carlton AFLW star on Saturday.
‘Time is right’: One last game for AFLW great
One of Australia’s most decorated dual sport athletes has drawn the curtain on a 21-year professional career.
Cash bonus for players after Melbourne’s $1m win
Melbourne has been given a million-dollar advantage over other AFL clubs with their bonus cash not counted in the salary cap.
‘No way’: Optical illusion stuns footy world
The Swans’ marquee recruit has them on the cusp of the AFLW finals, but footy fans were convinced an umpire got it badly wrong.
AFLW star supports tribunal decision
A Swans player was concussed in a brutal tackle last weekend, but a star rival says players accept not all head injuries are avoidable.
Under-fire AFLW coach steps down
After a post-match rant two weeks ago and three battling seasons, the West Coast AFLW coach has stepped down.
Eagles a laughing stock after coach call
West Coast coach Michael Prior has been torn to shreds for his response to a heavy defeat on Sunday.
‘Shattered’ Swan’s bittersweet moment in AFLW Indigenous Round
Swans star Aliesha Newman’s design for the club’s Indigenous guernsey tells a powerful story, but unfortunately she won’t be able to wear it this weekend.
AFLW teams: Dees make call on star
Melbourne has revealed whether Alyssa Bannan will play on Friday night as Carlton receives a huge boost before its Tigers blockbuster.
AFLW season expansion hinges on ‘metrics’
A “nuanced” cocktail of crowd and broadcast numbers will determine how quickly the AFLW season expands under a new agreement.
’Scary’: Dees bring in star Irish recruit
The sister of a Melbourne premiership star will make her AFLW debut under lights as the Demons look to continue piling on the goals.
‘Ridiculous’: Woman forced to remove T-shirt
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has apologised after a footy fan was ordered to remove a ‘Yes’ T-shirt at a game over the weekend.
Daughter of cricket great earns Rising Star nod
A member of one of Australia’s great sporting families has strengthened her claim for the AFLW Rising Star award.
‘Delay by danger noodle’: Bizarre AFL scenes
Saturday’s AFLW game between GWS and Richmond was bizarrely held up due to a venomous snake intruding the ground.
AFLW teams: Star returns as Bulldogs swing axe
A former No. 1 pick returns after more than 18 months in the wilderness, while the Western Bulldogs have axed two premiership stars.
How AFLW’s history-maker continues to lead the way
The competition might have changed a lot since its first season but Nicola Barr is still in the thick of the AFLW action at the GWS Giants.
Dockers get ‘Turbo’ boost for Pies showdown
Fremantle will be bolstered by a former league best and fairest against Collingwood, but have the Magpies regained their winged stars?
‘Goodness me’: History made in huge AFLW win
AFLW history has been made as new recruit Chloe Molloy produced some magic to lead the Sydney Swans to their first ever win.
Irish speedster’s whirlwind rise from ‘no experience’ to debut
Just weeks after landing in Australian for the first time, Gaelic football star Niamh McLaughlin will make her AFLW debut for Gold Coast – and it’s been some journey.
AFLW teams: Pies injury shock ahead of opener
Collingwood has lost two important players to injury on the eve of the AFLW season opener against a full strength reigning premier.
New Power forward crosses SA footy divide
Ash Saint barracked for Port Adelaide, became a Crow and then crossed South Australia’s AFLW divide to return to her roots — and she’s expecting some feedback from her ex-teammates in this weekend’s Showdown.
Magpies not hurt by ‘brutally honest’ CEO
A Collingwood star has revealed how her teammates reacted to controversial comments by the club’s chief executive.
AFLW clubs try to channel Matildas
A 10-week season means one AFL team is treating its campaign like the start of a knockout tournament.
AFLW star’s horror spinal injury
A young AFLW player who feared she wouldn’t be able to walk again after a nightmare gym accident last year has made a remarkable return.
Key Crow’s shattering blow on eve of new AFLW season
Adelaide will be without one of its most important players for almost the full AFLW season after a crushing blow on the eve of the new campaign.
Former No. 1 pick closes in on return
GWS will make significant changes to its forward line without a club record-holder in 2023, including the return of a former No.1 pick.
AFLW powerhouses ready to hunt Dees
The AFLW’s two most successful sides are enjoying no longer being top dogs, as a major decision is announced on prizemoney.
Swans No.1 draft pick sidelined with injury
Sydney’s season has been hit before the first ball is bounced with inaugral no.1 draft pick Montana Ham sidelined for at least the first two matches with a foot injury.
Matildas ‘in awe’ of AFLW facilities as they gear up for semis
The Matildas have turned to the Sydney Swans to help prepare for their semi-final clash with England. The new $70 million facilities are hailed as ‘one of the best in the country’.
Big reveal in brand new AFLW fixture
The full AFLW fixture has finally been released, with the league responding to the players’ push for a longer season.
2023 AFLW fixture finally locked in
The AFL and players have come to an agreement on the length of this year’s AFLW season with round 1 less than 50 days away.
Landmark CTE case breaks new ground
A former AFLW champion has become the first female athlete to be diagnosed with CTE in a landmark case.
Big rule changes coming to AFLW
The AFL Commission has unveiled a bundle of rule changes that will affect the approaching AFLW season.
New Swan upbeat despite setback
Sydney’s boom AFLW recruit admits her move interstate hasn’t been easy, but says the Swans are building something special.
‘It’s not ideal’: AFLW great hits out at league’s unsolved issues
AFLW players hit the track on Monday as pre-season training started for 2023. But other than a rough start date, there’s no clarity on what the season will actually look like.
‘Not ideal’: Glaring issue for AFLW players
AFLW players ploughed into their pre-season on Monday without knowing the date for round 1, which has left them in a state of confusion.
AFL legend, model wife break silence on split
Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom have confirmed they are “consciously uncoupling” just a year after welcoming their second child.
Ex-footy champ’s shock split from wife
Former AFLW drawcard Moana Hope has left fans stunned after her shock news less than a year after the birth of her son.
Tayla Harris drops jaws with wild comeback
AFLW star Tayla Harris has made a thunderous return to boxing, watched on by Melbourne Demons teammates and her partner.
Sydney AFLW coach’s shock cancer diagnosis
The Swans will be without coach Scott Gowans for at least six weeks after the coach revealed his shock cancer diagnosis.
Blues will go back to basics under new coach
Carlton’s new AFLW coach says the Blues will focus on improving skills as they eye a long road back to the top rungs on the ladder.
Rare list win for Blues with star locked away
Carlton has halted a string of key departures over the off-season, with a foundation player signing a significant new contract.
The message sport stars have for their younger selves
To celebrate International Women’s Day we asked six athletes to share their vision for the future of women’s sport. Read what they had to say
Sports world react to pair’s amazing news
The sports world has shared its love for the Adelaide Crows premiership pair after they announced some amazing news.
Raids are growing the game: Goddard
Stars from the strongest AFLW sides will have to move in higher numbers to help the competition grow, says the Hawks’ coach.
Star in tears addressing bombshell Swans trade
An emotional Chloe Molloy says telling Collingwood teammates about her bombshell defection to Sydney was the toughest part of a rollercoaster decision-making process.
Sell drama or hide the truth? Risk of speaking out in women’s sport
It is time for women’s sport to be brave and stop thinking ‘what if’. Insight Sport guest editor Sharni Norder explains the dilemmas players face and why codes need to stop living in a box.
Angie Kent’s quiet romance with AFLW star
Photos have poured fuel on the burning rumours reality TV queen Angie Kent is dating an AFLW star and former Big Brother contestant.
Massive trade shake-up to spark raids
Player movement across the AFLW could explode after a significant new deal was signed on Monday.
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