Big question mark on Pies’ AFLW premiership credentials
Collingwood is back in the top four after a big win against GWS, but a familiar problem reared its head again. Check out a full wrap of AFLW round 7 matches.
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AFLW Tackle: Important context of growing pains
When something grows too quickly, there will be pain – and that’s no different in the AFLW. But Lauren Wood has a message for those hitting out at the league’s issues.
AFLW star refuses to wear rainbow jersey
Giants forward Haneen Zreika will miss next weekend’s AFLW match against Hawthorn to avoid wearing the team’s pride jumper.
AFLW player opts out of pride round
An AFLW player of Muslim faith has made the “extremely difficult” decision not to take part in this year’s pride round.
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There’s no hiding team spirit at Crows
Crows AFLW player Marijana Rajcic says a disappointing 2018 season has given this “special team” the fire in its belly to return to its premiership-winning form.
Demoted Zielke still a Lions leader
Losing the Lions captaincy could prove to be a blessing in disguise for AFLW sensation Emma Zielke, who is stronger and fitter heading into season 2019.
Allan sad that sister act is over
As she approaches her third season in the AFLW — but remains one of the youngest on the Crows list — Sarah Allan talks defence, fitness and her sister’s leaving the club
Cats to get taste of AFLW intensity in Blues hitout
GEELONG AFLW forward Phoebe McWilliams says this week’s practice match against Carlton will provide her team’s new players with the perfect exposure to top league intensity.
Lions leader Kaslar keeping it simple
Leah Kaslar has earned the ultimate vote of confidence from her teammates, elevated to the Lions’ AFLW captaincy, but the hardworking defender won’t be making any drastic changes.
AFLW star Harris eyes world title
Tayla Harris is a formidable force in the boxing ring but trash-talk just isn’t the AFLW star’s go, admitting she’s just no good at it.
AFL makes Hall of Fame path easier for women
The AFL has made changes to the Australian Rules Hall of Fame that is set to clear the path for the first woman inductee, while the number of nominees each year is also set to rise.
Hard work pays off as Gore tops new nest of Crows
LAST week she finished Year 12. And on Tuesday South Adelaide midfielder Nikki Gore’s dream of becoming a professional footballer became a reality after being secured by the Crows as their top pick at the 2018 AFLW draft.
Take two: Outrage forces AFLW fixture rethink
LAST week AFLW players and fans were outraged after the League floated a radical fixture plan for the upcoming season. And that backlash has forced a rethink at AFL House.
AFLW struggling to attract fans
THE AFL Women’s competition has now completed two seasons but it is struggling to attract the interest of the wider football community, with the Footy Fans Survey revealing more than half don’t follow the league.
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