Covid, ACL pain and pregnancy: Lions hero back after 644 days
Triple All-Australian Kate Lutkins is back for Brisbane almost two years since she last pulled on the boots. The new mum opens up on her long road back to the Lions.
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Rising Swan ready to put injuries behind her, take AFLW by storm
After becoming the No.1 draft pick for the Swans’ inaugural season, Montana Ham has had two years plagued by injury. Now her time has arrived to announce herself.
Revealed: Port’s plan to bridge gap to Crows, AFLW’s best
Port Adelaide was years behind the Crows when it launched its AFLW team. But the Power hopes a huge off-season move will help them make the big leap from bottom-four side to finals contender.
‘Still the VFL’: Outrage over AFL finals draw
Scheduling the opening round of the footy finals should be relatively simple, yet somehow AFL HQ managed to get it very wrong.
New-look Demons searching for Cats redemption
A straight sets finals exit in 2023 has Kate Hore and her new-look Melbourne side looking for AFLW Round 1 revenge against finals conquerors Geelong.
Teen Swan Telaya flying towards Paris track dream
16 year-old Sydney Swans’ AFLW academy hopeful Telaya Blacksmith is putting footy on hold momentarily to chase Paralympic glory, writes BRAYDEN MAY.
Star’s show of faith in evolving Blues
Carlton’s best ever AFLW player is likely to finish their career at the club after signing a major contract extension ahead of the season.
Tigers’ top pick primed to take AFLW by storm
Richmond’s No.1 pick Ellie McKenzie is in ominous form as the start of the new season draws closer, with predictions she is ready to fulfil her “superstar” billing.
Roos’ to lose: Captains make their AFLW awards call
If you ask the skippers across the W, it’s going to be a Roos double this year. Check out who has been backed in the annual captains survey.
AFLW stars shine at season launch
Some of the biggest names of AFLW and AFL stepped out for an all-star event at the Melbourne Town Hall as excitement builds ahead of the 2024 season.
‘Hard to believe’: Roos’ scary revelation
Rivals expect the AFLW runners-up to repeat their 2023 exploits this season, and the Kangaroos captain thinks she knows why.
‘Crucial’: Players welcome AFLW ‘smart ball’ tech
Technology which could rid the AFL of scoring errors has been given the green light for the AFLW season after a long trial period.
Brisbane skipper’s unique journey from Magnetic Island Magpies to AFLW champion
Brisbane Lions captain Breanna Koenen’s journey from the Magnetic Island Magpies to best on ground in the AFLW grand final is a quintessential example of North Queenslanders’ resilience and dedication. Read about her unique journey.
Five things we learned: Concussion concern a cruel blow for Eagle
West Coast’s prized draft pick is on track for the opening round of the AFLW season — but another rising star has had another cruel concussion setback. ELIZA REILLY wraps up the key talking points.
Surgery to sideline Cats’ star forward for early AFLW rounds
Geelong will be without its leading goal-kicker for a chuck of the upcoming AFLW season, with Chloe Scheer set to undergo surgery. Plus, two mids suffer slight setbacks.
‘Mechanisms we can pull’: How Cats plan to answer ruck questions
Geelong’s AFLW ruck stocks took a hit in pre-season through retirement and work commitments. But coach Dan Lowther has backed his program to develop an emerging ruck quickly.
AFLW players prepare to enter footy’s new tech frontier
An AFLW star says being pioneers of the league’s use of smart balls will be a “huge” step for women’s football as the AFL moves closer to confirming they will be used for the first time this season.
AFLW round-up: Key recruit’s setback, Crow inks new deal
One of the prized recruits of the AFLW off-season is racing the clock to be fit for round 1. Meanwhile, the league has locked in the date for its historic national draft.
Harris in Paris: Dees react to star’s trip just weeks out from Rd 1
Melbourne play their season opening AFLW match later this month, but Tayla Harris isn’t in the country. LAUREN WOOD asks the Dees what’s up with the star’s Olympic expedition.
Tigers AFLW captain set for historic season in charge
Richmond AFLW star Katie Brennan is set to claim a historic mantle this season after being reappointed as captain of the Tigers for another year.
Why Crows duo are the perfect Randall successors
Long-time Adelaide AFLW skipper Chelsea Randall stepped down from the position at the end of last season. Today, the Crows announced a new era of leadership.
The prison bars are back – on a new frontier
In what is being dubbed as an ‘exciting whole-of-club moment’, one of the most iconic guernseys in the game will make its AFLW debut this year. Here’s all the details.
New captain heralds ‘big shift’ at Hawks
Hawthorn is the latest AFLW team to make a leadership change, with the influence of a top rival sweeping through the club.
Dees call on Paxy to bring the fun back
One of Melbourne’s toughest on-field warriors has a softer side. Here’s what the Demons have asked of her to help spark another flag tilt.
Special honour to carry on Stynes legacy in AFLW
Jim Stynes’ legacy will be felt by AFLW players after the expansion of the community award named in honour of the VFL/AFL and Melbourne great.
Come to save us? Famous Swan in line for Pies reunion
More than two decades after leaving the Pies, a Swans great could be set to return to Collingwood in their hunt for a new AFLW coach, reports DANIEL CHERNY.
AFLW Draft: Every club’s draft haul analysed
The 2023 AFLW Draft is now complete, and as clubs turn their eyes to 2024, which teams had the best night? Our experts assess every club’s fortunes coming out of the draft.
AFLW Draft: Every nomination and full order
569 players have nominated for the upcoming AFLW Draft – see every name, who might be taken early and your club’s selections ahead of the trade period.
Inside AFLW trade chaos: 60 calls, 12 players, 24 picks
Phones were running hot for AFLW list managers as the trade period deadline rapidly approached. Here’s the inside story as to how 24 picks and 12 players found new homes in a hectic final day.
Five ways to fix AFLW: Recruiters, list managers have their say
List managers of AFLW sides have to balance draftees in state pools and national pools, a tiered salary system and don’t have access to trading future picks. Those in the know tell SAM LANDSBERGER about their solutions.
AFLW draft: Likely top-10 picks revealed
A potential father-daughter Demon, a Super Netball prospect planning to juggle two sports and a 157cm pocket rocket. Meet the top prospects in this year’s AFLW draft crop.
Kenyan-born Adelaide young gun on radar of Victorian AFLW clubs
She was born in Kenya, has won two SANFLW premierships and is one of SA’s top AFLW draft prospects. Meet Elaine Grigg.
Top Queensland draft talent hopes her heroes become teammates
Sophie Peters has been mentored by the Brisbane Lions’ best and based her game around two of their stars. On Monday night her heroes could become teammates.
The father-daughter selections that can shake up AFLW draft
Guy Rigoni was a hardworking Dee on the MCG for eight seasons and his daughter Jemma knows the grand stadium like the back of her hand as she gets ready for the AFLW draft.
Catastrophic impact of ACLs laid bare; Australians the most at-risk
Australia has the highest rates of ACL injuries in the world but a leading knee surgeon says the epidemic is preventable if proper steps are taken.
The chainsaw? AFLW clubs lining up for master Bendigo celebrator
Bendigo’s Lila Keck can play footy – but there’s something else that sets her apart from the rest of the pool. She opens up on her motivation, unique approach and what Monday’s draft means.
From benched to star: Huge boon for Sydney bolter
Laura Gardiner got traded and then became one of the best players in AFLW this season – now she’s been rewarded with a huge deal. Details here, plus the teammate that also signed on.
Deadline day stunner: How Dogs can win best draft hand in history
Wooden-spooners the Western Bulldogs are plotting a deadline day trade strategy that would deliver them the best draft hand in AFLW history.
Dees, Bombers could yet quash ‘bitter stalemate’ over AFLW star
The Demons and Bombers have been locked in tense negotiations on a move for a premiership star which has been threatening Thursday’s deadline, but will it get done?
Superstar Cat closes in on contract extension
Geelong is set to lock in its best and fairest winner to a multi-year deal after a dominant campaign in the hoops.
Pearce stays on as Channel 7 commentator despite coaching gig
Daisy Pearce will continue with her TV work as an analyst on Channel 7, juggling that commitment with her new job as the coach of West Coast’s AFLW team.
Daisy blows up life for new career move
Daisy Pearce has decided to take a huge risk in her next career move after quitting her coaching role with Geelong.
Top 50 sports women: Can anyone beat Kerr to No.1 spot?
This has been a watershed year for Australian female athletes. From the Matildas to our swimmers, they have made their mark at home and abroad. We reveal the top 50 for 2023.
Daisy’s huge next coaching move confirmed
It was always a matter of if not when Daisy Pearce would become a coach and her first appointment is set to be a real challenge.
Anderson claims top Lions’ AFLW prize
Already thrilled to have been part of this year’s premiership-winning AFLW team, Brisbane Lions midfielder Ally Anderson has been given further reason to celebrate.
Captain-coach duo recommit to Crows
In a huge boost to the Crows, AFLW coach Matthew Clarke and captain Chelsea Randall have signed on with the club. MATT TURNER has the details.
Dees raided, top-10 pick moved in AFLW trade chaos
The AFLW trade period opened on Thursday and, just 24 hours later, one of the competition’s stars requested. Plus, a top-10 pick has been traded. Get all the latest news here.
Superstar’s incredible record-setting streak
Monique Conti has played seven seasons in the AFLW and won a best and fairest every year except one in an unprecedented streak.
Fringe to AA: Trade move that sparked ex-Cat’s transformation
Laura Gardiner took her game to another level after a bold move away from her hometown of Geelong. She opens up on the trade, what changed at her new club and her All-Australian honour.
Star’s act of sheer class melts footy world
An AFLW premiership-winner produced a heartwarming act during the Brisbane Lions’ grand final medal presentations.
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