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.
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‘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.
AFLW star cops disgusting sledge at training
Sarah Perkins was minding her own business at training when an older man abruptly stopped her in her tracks.
As an athlete food is your friend not your enemy
When on the sidelines and dealing with injury AFLW star Ellie Hampson thought consuming calories would hold her back – she could not have been more wrong.
Trolled while grieving dad: AFLW star’s hell
Sarah Perkins was minding her own business at training when an older man abruptly stopped her in her tracks. The vile abuse that followed has become all too common, but she won’t stand for it.
Blues want ‘relentless’ coach at helm
A Carlton star says the Blues need to be pushed further by their new coach, as the club admits it has failed to nail its AFLW program.
‘Highest risk’: Girls school’s footy ban
A girls school with a history of producing female sporting champions has revealed plans to stop its students playing footy.
‘Get serious’: Sacked coach goes nuclear
Sacked Carlton coach Daniel Harford has teed off at his former club in a scathing outburst in the wake of being let go.
AFLW pioneer makes call on future
Melbourne Demons captain Daisy Pearce, a trailblazer for AFLW, has decided whether she will play on in 2023.
Hearts break as footy legend calls time
The football community has been left in tears after an icon of the game announced an emotional exit from the game.
Cross-code switch as Magpies star joins Victory
An Irish international has returned to football on a short-term deal with Melbourne Victory after spending the past five seasons in the AFLW.
AFLW star admits to boozy jetski ride
An AFLW star has pleaded guilty to drunkenly riding a jetski while holidaying on the Gold Coast.
AFL announces huge uniform change
The AFL has announced white shorts will be scrapped, just weeks after Wimbledon made the historic call to relax its white dress policy.
‘Wow’: Delta Goodrem blows AFL fans away
Pop star Delta Goodrem has blown footy fans away after delivering an epic performance ahead of the AFLW Grand Final.
‘Pretty incredible’: AFLW star’s inspiring return
It was a longshot just to play again and now a Brisbane Lions star is eyeing off a grand final win after a miraculous injury recovery.
AFLW torched over shock Grand Final call
The AFLW has been slammed for its surprise call to hold the Grand Final at a small venue that has never hosted a game before.
Ground talk frustrates Lions star
The Lions are bemused that the “talk of the town” has been about the grand final venue rather than Brisbane reaching the decider.
‘Windy hellholes’: GF venue bests other options
Brisbane Lions boss Greg Swann has launched a staunch defence of the club’s new Springfield base, which will host the AFLW grand final.
Lions ‘miles away’ from best
The Lions are one win away from an AFLW grand final, with nerves evident in the Brisbane camp.
Family reveal AFLW star’s cause of death
Heather Anderson’s family have spoken about their “palpable” sadness after the death of the beloved army medic and former AFLW star at 28.
Star slapped down over offensive message
Richmond and AFLW player Jess Hosking has learned her fate after wearing an offensive message on her shoulder on live TV.
‘Sadness is palpable’: Family speaks after tragic death
The father of Heather Anderson says he is awe of the outpouring of support from across the country while expressing his family’s sadness after the tragedy.
Channel 7 commentator ‘shattered’ over death
Former teammates of ex-Adelaide Crows star Heather Anderson have paid tribute to the premiership winner after her shock death aged 28.
Gut-wrenching detail after AFLW star’s death
The tragic death of former AFLW star and ADF medic Heather Anderson, 28, has reignited an important conversation about military mental health.
AFLW in shock as star dies aged 28
The AFLW has been left in shock after it was revealed premiership winner Heather Anderson had passed away aged 28.
Lions wary of high-flying Crows
Ongoing talk about where the AFLW grand final will be played threatens to distract Brisbane from the task of reaching the decider.
AFLW star’s explicit remark during interview
An AFLW star let the emotion of victory pour out and get the better of her live on air – leaving viewers stunned.
Crows star to miss do-or-die semi-final
New vision of Adelaide captain Chelsea Randall’s head knock in last week’s qualifying final loss to Melbourne convinced the Crows to take a conservative approach.
Roos’ AFLW captain hops into AFL coaching
Alastair Clarkson has a new addition to his coaching team, with North Melbourne’s AFLW captain Emma Kearney accepting a development role.
Cricket call creates AFLW Grand Final farce
The Brisbane Lions may be forced to sacrifice their home ground advantage for the AFLW grand final due to a scheduling dilemma.
‘Bigger than the game’: AFL blow-up continues
It’s been labelled an AFL own goal and the critics, including the North Melbourne coach, are lining up after a finals schedule fail this weekend.
Young guns rise for All-Australian selection
The next generation of stars have been recognised in the All-Australian squad, with some well-known names also included.
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