Gabba is Lions’ choice for AFLW decider
Cricket, a music festival and newly laid turf are making it tough for the Brisbane Lions to find a venue to host the AFLW grand final should they earn that right.
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Distressing injury spoils Bombers’ bright ending to season
A young Bomber has been taken hospital for assessement after falling awkwardly in a tackle as Essendon finished its encouraging inaugural season with another win.
AFLW tips: Who will make the finals?
There is one round left in the AFLW season, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for several clubs. Check out our experts’ tips.
Star Giant unsure if she’ll return
She came to Australia as a Gaelic football star, and now Cora Staunton is one of the best in the AFLW ahead of what could be her final game as a Giant.
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AFLW needed a ‘leg up’: Carlton star
An AFLW star has responded to criticism from former AFL legend Kane Cornes, arguing the game was crying out for a “leg up”.
Teams: Layton to make AFLW debut
Former Australian netball star Sharni Layton is now the first-choice ruck for the Collingwood AFLW club after the Pies named her to face Geelong in this weekend’s season-opener. SEE ALL THE TEAMS HERE
Giants aim high in new AFLW campaign
If the women beat the men to the Giants’ first competition flag then the club’s AFLW head coach Alan McConnell will be all smiles, one half of his twin mission accomplished.
Brazill: AFLW needs to get better, not bigger
Collingwood’s cross-code star Ash Brazill has called on the AFL to put the brakes on expanding AFLW and stick with 10 teams until the competition has more depth of talent.
Sharper skills key for Crows: Clarke
They have the inaugural league best and fairest back to full fitness and better skills will be the cornerstone for the Crows to soar again in the AFLW, says coach Matthew Clarke.
AFLW spurs boom in girls’, women’s teams
As AFLW prepares to kick off its third season, tens of thousands of girls and women are already proving the value in having a league of their own, tackling the sport with great enthusiasm.
Injured Pie turns to coaching… for now
Injured Collingwood best-and-fairest winner Chloe Molloy will spend this season in the coaches’ box during her recovery, with the club keen to ensure 2019 is not a wasted year for the AFLW rising star.
Football codes unite for Jenna’s World Cup dream
W-League club Brisbane Roar and AFLW club Adelaide have come to a compromise to give Jenna McCormick the best of both worlds as she is set to appear for the Crows on Saturday night.
Ex-Blue to make debut in Lions’ den
Former Carlton skipper Lauren Arnell’s faith in her own ability has paid off, with the experienced midfielder joining four AFLW debutants in wearing Brisbane Lions colours for the first time.
Late Mail: Can Crows return to the top of AFLW tree?
The Test series and BBL are still going, but the conclusion of the Australian Open means punters’ attention tends to switch to the footy season. This week’s Late Mail looks at Adelaide’s hopes in the AFLW, the Super Bowl, BBL, NBL and more.
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