The Latest Breaking News on AFLW

'Proudest achievement': AFLW star steps down as captain

North Melbourne's only AFLW captain is standing down from the role ahead of the club's premiership defence.

AAP · Jul 8, 2025

Dalton's stellar sports career dimmed by back injury

Chloe Dalton, who has played three sports at an elite level and won an Olympic gold in sevens rugby, has been forced to retire from the AFLW due to injury.

AAP · Jun 23, 2025

Footy, rock’n’roll and the PM: how the Community Cup gained a cult following

The beloved annual event – a ‘music festival interrupted by a fairly average game of Aussie Rules’ – sees ‘cultural athletes’ limber up for a good cause

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025

Kane's role split, Hosch going in major AFL changes

After months of growing concerns about how the game is being run, the AFL has split the management of football operations into two roles.

AAP · May 29, 2025

Night and day - Magpies reflect on first AFLW game

Collingwood defender Jordy Allen says the AFLW has changed enormously since the Magpies and Carlton played the historic first match in early 2017.

AAP · May 26, 2025

'Blown away' Lions coach makes big AFLW call

AFLW mainstay Craig Starcevich doesn't think the competition is a one-horse race, despite North Melbourne's dominance over the Lions in last year's final.

AAP · May 21, 2025

Selwood fondly remembered as AFL world mourns

A minute's silence has been held before West Coast's AFL clash with St Kilda to pay tribute to Adam Selwood, who died on Saturday.

AAP · May 18, 2025

Magpie-turned-Mariner Rowe to swoop on ALW decider

Irish Collingwood AFLW star Sarah Rowe's return to soccer with Central Coast has her one game away from A-League Women silverware.

AAP · May 16, 2025

AFLW pre-season to begin before fixture release

The AFLW pre-season gets underway in less than a week but players and clubs are still waiting on a fixture to be released.

AAP · May 6, 2025

Mental health still footballers' big issue: AFLPA boss

Outgoing AFLPA chief Paul Marsh is proud of the developments in the mental health space at AFL clubs but warns the scrutiny on players is only growing.

AAP · Apr 8, 2025