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How Tigers’ heist handed them draft’s biggest steal
Paige Scott’s future was in the air when they delisted themself from Essendon after a botched trade request. Every club passed them by, until Richmond pounced on the former No.8 pick.
Giant coup: Geelong draft gun striving to ‘earn respect’ at GWS
Top Geelong Falcons talent Sara Howley’s reaction said it all when she became a top five pick, as she opens up about her impending move north. Plus, a St Joseph’s star finally gets their AFLW shot.
Lappin’s women’s footy dream ahead of latest coaching gig
A vision to revolutionise the way women’s footy is played and lead his daughter into her draft year has inspired 251-game AFL star Matthew Lappin into his newest coaching role.
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47 reasons why Ash will take Centra stage on draft night
Ash Centra is best known for a 47-touch, four goal starring performance, but there’s much more to the first-round prospect. CHRIS CAVANAGH speaks to the possible No.1 pick.
Trade latest: Premiership defender requests trade to Hawthorn
With the AFLW trade period about to officially open, and the first fully national draft around the corner, clubs are in deep discussion about how to improve their lists. Here’s the latest.
Famous SA name trades tennis elite for AFLW draft dream
Roger Rasheed played a handful of SANFL games but is best known for coaching some of tennis’s greatest ever players. His daughter India is about to forge her own path in the AFLW.
Gold Coast skipper requests trade hours after club sacks coach
Just hours after sacking coach Cam Joyce, the Suns have been hit by a trade request from their captain. ELIZA REILLY and DAN CHERNY have the details.
Suns swing axe on coach after review
Gold Coast has brought an abrupt end to its AFLW senior coach’s tenure despite two years remaining on his contract.
Downside of AFLW grand final timeslot
North Melbourne’s chief executive says there’s a reason the AFL has to carefully consider whether to pursue more night-time grand finals.
Sweet AFLW moment puts AFL to shame
It’s a ceremony their male counterparts can’t get right, with this year’s first-time AFLW premiers showing them how it’s done.
Lions’ trade plans as Roo hunt begins
Brisbane’s AFLW coach remains driven to keep his side at the top of the tree, but was frank about just how far ahead the new premiers really are.
Inside story: How North built AFLW’s greatest list
When North Melbourne entered the AFLW, they didn’t pull their punches in the recruiting space. JOSH BARNES looks at how the Roos planted the seeds for an undefeated premiership season.
Roo romp: North powers to historic AFLW premiership
North Melbourne has become the first undefeated premiership side in history, capping its perfect AFLW campaign with a resounding Grand Final win over Brisbane Lions.
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