Family reveal AFLW star’s cause of death
Heather Anderson’s family have spoken about their “palpable” sadness after the death of the beloved army medic and former AFLW star at 28.
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Tiger under fire from AFL for ‘offensive’ message
A Richmond midfielder has been issued an official warning from the AFL for an “offensive” message written on her strapping tape.
Star slapped down over offensive message
Richmond and AFLW player Jess Hosking has learned her fate after wearing an offensive message on her shoulder on live TV.
‘Sadness is palpable’: Family speaks after tragic death
The father of Heather Anderson says he is awe of the outpouring of support from across the country while expressing his family’s sadness after the tragedy.
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Hapless Pies smashed by Dockers
A red-hot Fremantle have showcased their burgeoning AFLW premiership credentials with a 33-point thrashing of winless Collingwood. Where can the Magpies go from here?
Powerhouse Harris lifts Blues to vital win
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How a push from her sister set Hannah on path to AFLW
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Roos on the Munn-y as Dogs dominated
Four goals to Courteney Munn and a barnstorming second term has helped North Melbourne’s AFLW side hold off a late charge from the Western Bulldogs and continue its unbeaten start to the season.
Perkins doesn’t deserve to be pounced on by trolls
Having a good old-fashioned laugh is a serious reminder that you can’t take sport too seriously all the time. But why do the trolls always take it one step further?
Randall back to boost Crows against Cats
Coming off a great win against Carlton — in which the Crows conjured up a 30-point turnaround — Adelaide will be further boosted by the return of inspirational co-captain Chelsea Randall.
Girl power drives SA’s sport revolution
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‘The Dozer’s’ new life in the big city
New baby, new wife, new city and new footy club — Britt Gibson is the AFLW’s change-management super achiever. Dubbed ‘The Dozer’, the Kangaroo star opens up on her move from a small country town to the big city.
Thompson meets Crows’ need for speed
Stevie-Lee Thompson even shocked herself that she kicked four goals in the Crows first win of AFLW03. But it’s no surprise that she’s been named back in the forward lines for the Geelong clash
Layton dropped as new Cat set to make comeback
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