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Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner of the Bulldogs playing in 2024.

Why this former No.1 pick is going back into the draft

The AFLW trade period finished on Wednesday with some premiership-winning stars switching clubs, and a former No.1 pick having to re-enter the draft after her move to the rampant Roos fell through.

  • Roy Ward

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Blaithin Bogue and Emma Kearney celebrate their side’s thumping win.

Kangas go back-to-back to complete perfect AFLW season

North Melbourne pulled off a perfect season and become the first AFLW team to win back-to-back flags with a 40-point win over the Brisbane Lions.

Taylah Gatt brandishing her 2025 premiership medal.

The Kangaroos banned one phrase this season. On Sunday, celebrating with fans, they could finally use it

With the self-inflicted pressure of going through the AFLW season undefeated released, North Melbourne had the chance to relax and soak up the adoration of their fans.

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Emma Kearney of the Kangaroos celebrates.

‘We needed some mongrel’: The harsh moment that led to back-to-back Kangaroo flags

When North Melbourne lost to Melbourne in 2023, veteran star Emma Kearney called for a harder edge. Her teammates answered the call.

  • Danny Russell and Roy Ward
Darren Crocker, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos, Jasmine Garner of the Kangaroos and Nicole Bresnehan of the Kangaroos hold the Premiership Cup aloft.

‘We may never lose again’: Euphoric scenes as Roos win back-to-back AFLW flags, go undefeated

North Melbourne have done the remarkable, going through the entire 2025 season without dropping a game to win their second straight flag. Follow along for all the reaction.

  • Roy Ward, Danny Russell and Russell Bennett
AFLW North Melbourne player Emma Kearney

‘Tell me to retire’: How a football legend broke her own promise

If Emma Kearney becomes a three-time premiership player on Saturday night it could signal a big career change for the AFLW champion.

  • Hannah Kennelly
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North Melbourne superstar Jasmine Garner has added to her already glittering AFLW resume.

One more than Erin: North star’s stunning new AFLW mark, teammate laughs off Nasiah-like snub

North Melbourne superstar Jasmine Garner has won the AFLW MVP award for the third time, one more than one of the legends of the women’s game.

  • Hannah Kennelly
North Melbourne’s Ash Riddell won the 2025 AFLW best and fairest award.

Ash Riddell was crowned AFLW’s best and fairest. But this moment had the audience gasping

After years of being overlooked for the league’s highest accolade, Ash Riddell has finally won the AFLW’s best and fairest award.

  • Hannah Kennelly
Courtney Hodder of the Lions celebrates after kicking a goal.

‘We can challenge anyone’: Brisbane Lions roar into AFLW grand final, set sights on undefeated Roos

The undefeated Roos have claimed a place in next week’s AFLW grand final with a comeback win over Melbourne Demons in the preliminary final today. The Roos will face Brisbane Lions who defeated Carlton. Follow along for live updates.

  • Roy Ward and Hannah Kennelly
The stars of the 2025 draft.

From Gold Coast’s golden academy, to the club that didn’t pick at all: Analysing every club’s 2025 draft

All up, 60 footballers found an AFL home in the most compromised national draft in history. We look at each club’s haul and hear from recruiting and list managers to explain their strategies.

  • Marc McGowan

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