Young guns rise for All-Australian selection
The next generation of stars have been recognised in the All-Australian squad, with some well-known names also included.
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Furore erupts over AFLW stadium choice
It’s been labelled an AFL own goal and the critics are lining up after an AFLW finals schedule fail this weekend.
AFLW week 2 finals: Pies survive but brutal road trip awaits
Collingwood has been forced to withstand a brutal Western Bulldogs fightback to keep their season alive. Check out their semi-final timeslot and venue in week two of the finals.
‘Elite sh*thousery’: Sneaky act stuns AFLW
The Brisbane Lions booked their place in the AFLW prelimianry finals thanks to the sneaky antics of a player who tricked the umpire.
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‘It’s bloody good to be back’, AFLW brings thrills
Footy’s back as the AFLW Round 1 produced nail-biting wins, historic firsts for Geelong, North Melbourne and Fremantle and no shortage of highlights. Re-cap all the Sunday footy action here.
Crows sweat on ‘Tex’ return after missing golden chance
The focus has sharpened on Sarah Perkins’ recovery from a back injury after Adelaide managed 1.11 in a season opener decided by a point against reigning premier Western Bulldogs.
‘Turbo’-charged Dockers beat heat, Demons
This was worthy of top-billing, with Melbourne and Fremantle going blow for blow in extreme conditions at Casey Fields. And it was the Dockers who coped best, staging a stunning comeback.
Kangaroos smash Blues in AFLW debut
AFL Women’s newcomers North Melbourne has wasted little time flexing its muscle, thrashing last year’s wooden spooners Carlton to mark its debut at North Hobart Oval.
Champion Lion returns after year from hell
One of the biggest stars of the inaugural AFLW season, Sam Virgo was hit with a setback that would force her to consider giving it all away.
#Herewegoagain: Baby no. 3 for Erin Phillips
Adelaide Crows co-captain Erin Phillips has announced she’s going to be a mum again — letting her fans know the news before the first bounce of the AFLW’s third season at Norwood.
Future stars help Cats make history
No.1 draft pick Nina Morrison had a dream debut, kicking the winning score for Geelong in a historic AFLW win. But it was a different story for star Collingwood recruit Sharni Layton.
One-der women: Cats, Dogs claim thrillers
The third AFLW season has opened with two matches decided be a total of two points. The Western Bulldogs started their premiership defence with a dramatic win against Adelaide after Geelong scored a historic victory to continue Collingwood’s AFLW curse. FOLLOW LIVE
How did the Crows blow this?
Adelaide kicked 1.11 in its AFLW season opener as a brilliant smother and two-goal cameo by Katie Brennan got the Western Bulldogs premiership defence off to the perfect start.
Less is more for Roo Kearney
Emma Kearney reveals the toll living the double life of a cross-code sportswoman was having on her but after cutting back her cricket commitments the North Melbourne skipper hopes to reap the rewards in AFLW03.
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