Heartbreak at shock death of AFLW trailblazer
Devastated friends have paid tribute to women’s football pioneer Sal Rees whose sudden death at age 58 has sparked an outpouring of emotion.
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The midfielder top Suns draftee ‘idolised’
Just days after being selected at No.2 in the AFLW draft Havana Harris is dreaming of a ‘team up’ she hopes will make the Suns shine in 2025. Find out about her AFLW goals here.
Regional Victoria pitched as home of AFLW Gather Round
The AFLW could soon have its own AFLW Gather Round and Geelong has launched its bid to host the event alongside another major regional Victorian city.
‘Couldn’t escape it’: The injury comeback Cats’ top pick faced head on
Alexis Gregor was one of the AFLW’s biggest draft bolters to land at Geelong in the top 10, despite injury robbing her of more than a year of her junior career. Plus, the Cats’ crystal clear draft strategy.
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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.
Locked in: Important Cats trio sign new deals before trade period
A reliable defender, a top 10 draft pick and a rising Irish talent have extended their stay at the Cattery.
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