How Tigers’ heist handed them draft’s biggest steal
Paige Scott’s future was in the air when they delisted themself from Essendon after a botched trade request. Every club passed them by, until Richmond pounced on the former No.8 pick.
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Giant coup: Geelong draft gun striving to ‘earn respect’ at GWS
Top Geelong Falcons talent Sara Howley’s reaction said it all when she became a top five pick, as she opens up about her impending move north. Plus, a St Joseph’s star finally gets their AFLW shot.
Lappin’s women’s footy dream ahead of latest coaching gig
A vision to revolutionise the way women’s footy is played and lead his daughter into her draft year has inspired 251-game AFL star Matthew Lappin into his newest coaching role.
Hottest young talent in years snapped up
Tales of Ash Centra’s junior footy career have become legend – so it was no surprise to see the 18-year-old selected first in the AFLW Draft.
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Pies circle breakout AFLW star
Collingwood is set for an AFLW trade coup as Carlton hardly had to pay for a rival club captain in a head-scratching deal.
Superstar Sun reveals why she chose to stay amid turbulence
Charlie Rowbottom was just about the biggest name out-of-contract in the AFLW, and just about every club picked up the phone. But she’s knocked them back – here’s why.
Why clubs still set to shop local despite draft expansion
For the first time in AFLW history, the league is set for a national draft. But most clubs are unlikely to pluck youngsters from too far afield, according to Eliza Reilly.
Better than Zippy? South Freo star rockets into top five calculations
Zippy Fish was touted as a potential No. 1 pick, but after meeting with multiple clubs there’s now there’s a new candidate to be the first Western Australian taken in this year’s AFLW draft.
Pendles advice that completed brothers’ stunning triple flag feat
The Pendlebury brothers have now all won premierships in the past 14 months. And two of them helped the youngest Pendlebury take a leap of faith which led to an AFLW flag.
‘Terrific servant’ leaves Demons in chaotic trade
An inaugural Melbourne signing will wear new colours in 2025, but what happened to the other players slated for a monster six-club deal?
‘Best fit’: Saints stick with great in key role
St Kilda says its AFLW program is heading in the right direction under a club great – urging fans to stay the course.
Dees to hit draft hard in mooted mega deal
Melbourne could enter the AFLW draft with its best ever hand but at a high cost, as more than a handful of clubs come to the trade table.
Roos star in rare air after latest gong
A North Melbourne superstar has claimed another big award, and it prompts the question once again: just what were the umpires thinking?
‘Right direction’: Women’s sports takes over
Women’s sports are now enjoying the recognition they’ve long deserved with AFLW player Éilish O’Dowd and WBBL cricketer Phoebe Litchfield among the athletes taking over the industry.
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