Nine years, seven Grand Finals: The rivalry where AFLW was born
Before AFLW, there was Darebin vs Diamond Creek. It was the bitter rivalry fought in Melbourne’s northern suburbs which culminated in seven Grand Final battles across nine years.
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AFLW mega track watch: The players ready to pop at your club
Position changes, injury news and the draftees who will change the AFLW – this is your one-stop shop for all the latest pre-season intel ahead of season 10.
AFLW keen on new Melbourne stadium, but won’t expand season
The AFL concedes its “breakneck-speed” expansion of the AFLW will slow – but insists there is a clear way forward for the competition.
Teenage running sensation dreams of athletics and AFLW success
A year on from becoming the first Warlpiri woman to compete at the Paralympics teenager Telaya Blacksmith is continuing her dream of competing at the top level with her sights now on the World Champs.
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Ultimate guide: Top 35 AFLW draft chances at National Champs
The next generation of talent will take centre stage when the U18 Girls AFLW National Championships kicks off on Sunday. Here are the best 35 draft-eligible players to watch.
Cats’ tall order: Inside pre-season camp, new names turning heads
Geelong’s AFLW players hit the road for pre-season camp, with several new faces already making a strong impression on their new teammates. Plus, could a second-year Cat explode in 2025?
AFLW star has gender-affirming surgery
Non-binary Hawthorn star Tilly Lucas-Rodd has spoken about undergoing gender-affirming top surgery during the AFLW off-season.
‘Ticking every box’: Cat backs injured gun to push for round 1
Geelong star Chloe Scheer missed the 2024 AFLW season through injury, and while off-season surgery has seen her start pre-season in the rehab group, a teammate has backed her in to push for an early season return.
Future pick swaps, rule changes: What’s new for AFLW 2025
AFLW clubs will soon be able to trade future picks as part of the evolution of player movement, as the league looks to reduce congestion with its latest set of rule changes for the 2025 season.
Essendon at war as Windy Hill stoush blows up
An incensed Essendon Cricket Club is considering legal action amid a growing stoush with Essendon Football Club over the use of the iconic Windy Hill.
‘Off the charts’: AFLW prospect shatters WAFLW records
Jack Schwarze says every AFL club that misses out on Juliet Kelly will rue their mistake after the Claremont star pressed her draft claims by shattering the WAFLW disposals record.
Shock call as full AFLW fixture revealed
It’s finally arrived! See the full AFLW draw here — and there’s been a surprise decision on the number of games scheduled at major stadiums before men’s matches.
AFLW shock in fixture release
There’s a few standout omissions in the 2025 AFLW fixture that has been finally released just months out from the start of the season.
AFLW star quits Eagles after off-field issue
Jess Hosking has walked away from football for personal reasons two weeks after it was revealed an off-field issue had put her place at West Coast in jeopardy.
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