AFLW stars dazzle on the awards’ coral carpet
The AFLW’s biggest names are setting the coral carpet alight as the best and fairest, All Australian team and rising star are announced.
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AFLW torched over shock Grand Final call
The AFLW has been slammed for its surprise call to hold the Grand Final at a small venue that has never hosted a game before.
Ground talk frustrates Lions star
The Lions are bemused that the “talk of the town” has been about the grand final venue rather than Brisbane reaching the decider.
‘Windy hellholes’: GF venue bests other options
Brisbane Lions boss Greg Swann has launched a staunch defence of the club’s new Springfield base, which will host the AFLW grand final.
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Harford: Men think they know it all
While he has no interest at giving the AFL a crack, Daniel Harford loves coaching and getting involved in AFLW has provided him with more enjoyment than he thought possible.
Balance is just what Doc ordered for Crows
Balanced team football a key priority for the Crows as they head to Darwin to face Conference A rivals, the undefeated Fremantle, with forward Sarah Perkins dropped for the clash.
AFLW teams: Blues father-daughter to debut
Football’s first father-daughter recruit, Carlton’s Abbie McKay, will make her AFLW debut, while Collingwood will be without its best player. SEE ALL THE TEAMS
Unavailability of women’s boots linked to injury
AFLW is an expanding sport, but most of the players are still wearing men’s footy boots because footy boots for women simply don’t exist. But that’s all about to change thanks to a race to provide footwear specifically designed for the female foot.
Forth kicking goals in her new home
Adelaide’s newest recruit Renee Forth, an inaugural marquee player for GWS Giants, has faced all sorts of challenges but is finally living up to her promise in the AFLW.
Lions AFLW captain in doubt for GF rematch
Brisbane is sweating on the fitness of AFLW captain Leah Kaslar as she races the clock to recover from a calf injury in time for the Lions’ grand final rematch with the Western Bulldogs amid fears another Lion will miss the remainder of the season.
Call for action on AFLW knee injury scourge
With five AFLW players suffering season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injuries this season, a leading researcher has called for more awareness around the prevention of the horrific injury.
Harris beats charge, free to play
Carlton star forward Tayla Harris is free to take on Geelong on Saturday after the Blues successfully challenged her rough conduct charge at the AFLW tribunal. Melbourne tall Tegan Cunningham was also cleared.
Why AFL won’t back down on controversial AFLW move
The AFL has revealed why it’s standing by its conference system, despite a public outcry. But Western Bulldogs boss Debbie Lee says the league failed to factor in one big issue when splitting the expanded AFLW as debate heats up.
Riley relishes return after hard yards on fringes
She was a last-minute inclusion into the Crows outfit that was triumphant over Geelong in a dominant display at Norwood Oval and midfielder Sally Riley made sure she grabbed her opportunity with both hands.
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