Fans got their first look at Geelong’s VFLW list in a pre-season scratch match, the new-look side aided by the experience of two ex-AFLW names. Plus, a Geelong champion lines up for the opposition.
Forget Marcus, Will and Levi, there’s another 15-year-old Ashcroft sibling who is tracking toward stardom. ELIZA REILLY speaks to Lucy at a major checkpoint in her footy journey.
An unprecedented umpire shortage is looming for the AFL later this year, and it could force the league to call on some old umpiring faces to make a return.
With Japanese heritage, Mizuki and Nalu Brothwell haven’t taken the traditional journey to AFLW. But now they’re closing fast and impressing top-level clubs at Dandenong Stingrays.
While gun Geelong midfielder Sara Howley headlines this year’s AFLW chances, a number of Falcons have also put a strong case to clubs. Plus, see who else has nominated for the draft from across Geelong.
In terrible conditions, and without one of her team top midfielders, a stats-filled performance from Falcons skipper Mekah Morrissy would set the scene for a strong draft year.
She used to pester Gillon McLachlan about when an AFLW competition would be introduced. Now, Sophie McKay is preparing to live out her dream of becoming a Carlton player.
Geelong’s Sara Howley has long been talked about as the Falcons’ top AFLW hope for 2024. The first-round prospect reveals the tough lessons of her draft year and why they made her a better player.
The Gold Coast academy is once again delivering the Suns a superstar in the making, with the club to add ‘generational talent’ Havana Harris at the draft. Here’s why she’s a game changer.
An unlikely meeting at Adidas was the catalyst for Aussie volleyballer Caitie Tipping’s code switch. The in-demand tall opens up on her whirlwind year and why she chose Geelong.
After two weeks of negotiation, Tayla Harris’ future remains in doubt after the Hawks and Demons could not agree to a deal for the star forward. Recap AFLW trade deadline day here.
Triple-code sportswoman Sarah Rowe is back for a second stint in the A-League’s Women’s, but she may not be last AFLW switching codes. She explains why inside.
The biggest name of the AFLW trade period failed to get to a new home and her immediate future is now clouded.
Zippy by name, zippier by nature. Zippy Fish follows four AFL clubs, already has a resume most senior players would dream of retiring with, and looks to be a star in waiting. Eliza Reilly speaks to the young gun.
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