From hoops to hoops: Inside Cats recruit’s footy rebirth
Piper Dunlop traded one elite sport for another as Geelong plucked the rookie ruck from their VFLW side at last week’s AFLW draft. The former hooper opens up on her decision to pursue footy.
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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.
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.
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Lions’ trade plans as Roo hunt begins
Brisbane’s AFLW coach remains driven to keep his side at the top of the tree, but was frank about just how far ahead the new premiers really are.
Inside story: How North built AFLW’s greatest list
When North Melbourne entered the AFLW, they didn’t pull their punches in the recruiting space. JOSH BARNES looks at how the Roos planted the seeds for an undefeated premiership season.
Roo romp: North powers to historic AFLW premiership
North Melbourne has become the first undefeated premiership side in history, capping its perfect AFLW campaign with a resounding Grand Final win over Brisbane Lions.
WATCH: Every Kangaroos goal on way to maiden flag
North Melbourne flew out of the blocks in the opening term and never looked back on their way to premiership glory. Watch all of their goals from a historic night here.
Analysis: Crocker’s North have changed AFLW forever
North Melbourne didn’t just set AFLW records on its way to a maiden premiership. As ELIZA REILLY writes, the Roos produced a style which has changed the way AFLW is played and will be the benchmark for the future.
Every player rated: Who starred, flopped on AFLW’s biggest stage
Who stood up in the decider and who struggled to have an impact? We rate every Kangaroo and Lion from the 2024 AFLW grand final.
Roos claim revenge in unthinkable history
A year ago, North Melbourne were left heartbroken by the Brisbane Lions. 12 months later, the club has done the unthinkable.
‘Better than Katy Perry’: Aussie band stuns
The pre-game entertainment for the AFLW Grand Final has hit the right tone with an Aussie band kicking off the competition’s showpiece event.
Download your 2024 AFLW Grand Final sweep
North Melbourne or Brisbane Lions? Don’t miss the chance to get involved in this year’s AFLW Grand Final by downloading our exclusive sweep.
1-42: Every AFLW Grand Final player ranked
Will it be Jasmine Garner and Ash Riddell? How about Ally Anderson or Breanna Koenen? ELIZA REILLY ranks every player from 1-42 ahead of the AFLW Grand Final.
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