Essendon at war as Windy Hill stoush blows up
An incensed Essendon Cricket Club is considering legal action amid a growing stoush with Essendon Football Club over the use of the iconic Windy Hill.
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‘Off the charts’: AFLW prospect shatters WAFLW records
Jack Schwarze says every AFL club that misses out on Juliet Kelly will rue their mistake after the Claremont star pressed her draft claims by shattering the WAFLW disposals record.
Shock call as full AFLW fixture revealed
It’s finally arrived! See the full AFLW draw here — and there’s been a surprise decision on the number of games scheduled at major stadiums before men’s matches.
AFLW shock in fixture release
There’s a few standout omissions in the 2025 AFLW fixture that has been finally released just months out from the start of the season.
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AFLW star quits Eagles after off-field issue
Jess Hosking has walked away from football for personal reasons two weeks after it was revealed an off-field issue had put her place at West Coast in jeopardy.
Huge shift to AFLW’s Pride Round a hallmark of new fixture
The long-awaited AFLW fixture will be released this week and include a big change to the league’s Pride Round celebration. Find out what you can expect here.
Abbie’s road: Father’s challenge as McKay leads new Blues era
The McKay name is steeped in Carlton history. Now, Abbie McKay has the chance to make her own history after being elevated to the Blues’ AFLW captaincy. This is how she’ll do it.
From Basel to Brisbane: Footy’s ultimate double-life continues
Brisbane’s AFLW coach Craig Starcevich has signed on with the club — agreeing to terms from his home in Basel, Switzerland. Lauren Wood finds out how he coaches from abroad.
Off-field issue places AFLW star’s playing future in doubt
The future of current AFLW Eagle Jess Hosking is in doubt, with her position at West Coast jeopardised by an “off-field issue” as the Eagles make their return to pre-season.
More double-headers planned for early part of AFLW season
The AFLW will aim for more double-headers during the six-week crossover with the men’s season, but the fixture won’t be revealed for another month – leaving clubs and players livid.
AFLW fixture still weeks away as season nears
The AFLW season will start in 100 days but the full fixture is weeks away from being finalised although one key change has been confirmed.
Melbourne footy powerhouse in danger of folding amid exodus
Melbourne University Women’s Football Club is one of the oldest and most influential women’s clubs in the country – but yet it may have folded if not for unprecedented intervention from the league.
Slip-up, media storm, redemption: Ex-Swan on AFLW drug ban
Paige Sheppard was the first AFLW player charged with drug possession, but with best mate Lisa Steane by her side the duo has gone from delisted Swans to reborn stars in WA. She breaks her silence to Eliza Reilly.
‘Baffling’ AFLW rule leaves non-Vic clubs seething
An AFLW coach has called for change as a quirk of the competition’s lengthy off-season hands one group of clubs a distinct advantage as the 2025 season approaches.
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