Draft whispers: Full scouting notes on AFLW’s top young prospects
Want to get to know the top talent available in tonight’s AFLW Draft? Check out our full scouting reports on the best prospects, plus the latest whispers.
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AFLW No.1 pick revealed as clubs wary of go-home factor
Collingwood has settled on who it will take at No.1 in tomorrow night’s AFLW draft, but other clubs are uncertain on how to deal with top-end talent preferring not to move interstate.
The Falcons hopefuls to watch out for in the AFLW draft
While gun Geelong midfielder Sara Howley headlines this year’s AFLW chances, a number of Falcons have also put a strong case to clubs. Plus, see who else has nominated for the draft from across Geelong.
The ‘heartbeat’ Falcons captain determined to knock draft door down
In terrible conditions, and without one of her team top midfielders, a stats-filled performance from Falcons skipper Mekah Morrissy would set the scene for a strong draft year.
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AFLW Agenda: Why ‘the Teal Deal’ can topple Roos
If Port Adelaide continues to play with the flash and dare which led to its come-from-behind win over Hawthorn, there’s no reason it can’t do what no-one else has and beat North Melbourne.
Why Cats are feeling optimistic heading into 2025 AFLW season
Geelong coach Dan Lowther has declared newer expansion clubs ‘can wait’ for the ultimate success as the Cats look to rise back up the ladder in 2025. Plus, Cats boast increased AFLW membership numbers.
AFLW scraps controversial move
Several coaches were adamant their AFLW campaigns were derailed by a controversial fixture move which has been scrapped for 2025.
AFLW season start time locked in as compressed fixture axed
The AFLW’s compression experiment is officially over with the league confirming the 2025 season will start two weeks earlier to accommodate 12 games in 12 weeks.
Power to ‘throw the kitchen sink’ at Roos juggernaut
Emma Kearney is set to return on Saturday to make North Melbourne an even scarier prospect for Port Adelaide, but the Power won’t be taking a backward step.
Robbo: Hawks don’t deserve ‘broken’ $1 million trophy
Hawthorn were handed $1 million for winning the McClelland Trophy, yet both their AFL and AFLW sides were knocked out in the semi-finals. MARK ROBINSON says it’s an embarrassment.
‘Tough, ruthless’ Cat takes out maiden club championship
A former number 1 draft pick has capped her dominance in the league with her first Geelong club best and fairest award, finishing ahead of an Irish game changer.
Port’s record comeback stuns Hawks in AFLW finals classic
Port Adelaide has produced the greatest last-quarter comeback in AFLW history to stun Hawthorn and earn a preliminary final shot at flag favourite North Melbourne.
Scholz happens: Inside the world of AFLW’s next mega star
She’s only 19, but Port Adelaide’s Matilda Scholz is already the next big thing in AFLW. She chats to SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON about embracing attention, her rise to stardom and her gifted sporting family.
Fantasic four: Crows quartet to become AFLW history-makers
Stevie-Lee Thompson, Sarah Allan, Anne Hatchard and Ebony Marinoff know finals better than any other AFLW players — and on Saturday, they’ll set a record that proves that fact.
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