Free entry so Lions fans can show their pride
Fans of the Brisbane Lions AFLW team will be able to show their support for free at this weekend’s home game north of the city.
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Do clubs show enough respect to AFLW players?
The results are in from a survey of AFLW players conducted earlier this year. How respected do they feel by their football clubs prior to this year’s landmark pay deal?
Dedicated coaches return for NAB League Girls
For the first time since 2020, NAB League Girls programs will have dedicated head coaches after a funding boost from the AFL.
Why it’s time Adelaide Oval had a statue of a female athlete
At Showdown 1, thousands of footy fans will file through the Oval’s gates, past statues of SA’s top footballers and cricketers – but none are of women. That must change, writes Liz Walsh.
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Late Mail: Can Crows return to the top of AFLW tree?
The Test series and BBL are still going, but the conclusion of the Australian Open means punters’ attention tends to switch to the footy season. This week’s Late Mail looks at Adelaide’s hopes in the AFLW, the Super Bowl, BBL, NBL and more.
Crows superstar Phillips goes back to basics
On the eve of a new AFLW season, Crows co-captain Erin Phillips sits down to talk motherhood, basketball coaching and going back to basics to get her body right. Plus, get to know your 2019 Crows squad.
Reporter v AFLW star in brutal training session
Herald Sun footy reporter Sam Landsberger’s one-on-one training session with AFLW star Emma Kearney started with a YouTube search for ‘sandbag squats’, and it went downhill from there. WATCH THE VIDEO
Memo to AFLW coaches: Make it entertaining
The AFL has told its women’s league coaches they have a responsibility to produce entertaining football in AFLW03 as club captains admit new rule changes could prove confusing.
When will all 18 clubs have an AFLW team?
With two new AFLW teams this year and four in 2020, the AFL is edging closer to having women’s teams linked to every club. It’s made secret of its goals and has pencilled in a date to reach the magic number of 18.
Can Mo Hope silence the critics?
Will an appearance on Australian Survivor fire up star North Melbourne recruit Mo Hope? Will Collingwood’s recruiting coup pay off? Eliza Sewell examines five of the crucial questions heading into the new AFLW season.
Does AFLW have enough talent for expansion?
From rule changes to the introduction of two new teams, AFLW will take on a different look this season. Does the competition have the depth of talent to accommodate new clubs Geelong and North Melbourne? We’re about to find out.
Hickey ready to spearhead new Cats era
Geelong’s inaugural AFLW captain Melissa Hickey feels right at home at the Cats — and not just because of her close family bond with the club. She’s found her voice as a leader, recovered from an ACL tear and is ready to make history this weekend.
AFLW captains tip Erin to dominate again
She was the standout player in the first AFLW season before injuries cruelled her second — now the league’s captains believe Crows star Erin Phillips is ready to fire again.
No love for Dogs to go back-to-back
Western Bulldogs are the reigning AFLW premiership but don’t expect them to go back-to-back, at least that’s the opinion of the 10 captains who were surveyed ahead of the season openers. Who do they think will make the Grand Final?
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