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Hawthorn win soured by skipper's sickening knee injury

Hawthorn's Emily Bates went down with a knee injury in the AFLW win over the Western Bulldogs, while Sunny Lappin fired Gold Coast to victory over Collingwood.

AAP · Sep 12

AFLW premiers North re-sign key trio

Reigning AFLW premiers North Melbourne have re-signed three key players on multi-year deals.

AAP · Sep 11

Tasmania receive war chest for AFLW list build

The AFLW has confirmed the list establishment rules for incoming expansion club Tasmania, including player signing bonuses and draft concessions.

AAP · Sep 10

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Roos ask retired Pies star to help them find a coach

North Melbourne have revealed the six-person panel that will decide on the club's next senior coach, and a former Magpies star was a surprise addition.

AAP · Sep 8

AFL introduce training limits over concussion concerns

AFL clubs will be held to a weekly limit for contact training as part of a new framework introduced to reduce head injuries for the upcoming pre-season.

AAP · Sep 7

Swans culture rebuild 'actually beautiful': AFLW team

Sydney star Cynthia Hamilton believes continued support across the AFL and AFLW is a testament to the Bloods culture, believing the club is tighter than before.

AAP · Sep 7

Blood spills early as Crows ruin Hawks' AFLW homecoming

Hawthorn have been restricted to one first-half goal in their loss to Adelaide, while Carlton beat Collingwood and Melbourne downed West Coast.

AAP · Sep 6

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Dockers shake off AFLW injury blow to smash Tigers

Fremantle have pulled off a statement win against Richmond despite losing All-Australian ruck Mim Strom to injury, before Geelong smashed winless Essendon.

AAP · Sep 6

Suns cop spray en route to scrappy AFLW win over Port

Gold Coast have responded to coach Rhyce Shaw's quarter-time spray by fighting out a nail-biting three-point win over Port Adelaide.

AAP · Sep 5

Strong is the New Pretty review – Suzie Miller’s AFLW play is both shocking and crowd-pleasing

Brisbane festival The world premiere of this lightly fictionalised production by the Prima Facie playwright comes just as the AFL faces a reckoning about sexism and misogyny

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation

Playwright Suzie Miller describes Strong is the New Pretty as her state-of-the-nation play, told through the story of the AFL women's league.

AAP · Sep 4

Bates to join AFLW-100 club as Hawks come home

Hawthorn will celebrate two milestones in Sunday's AFLW match against Adelaide at their new HQ as captain Emily Bates joins a select club.

AAP · Sep 1

Swans claim AFLW an 'even comp' despite North dominance

Defending AFLW premiers North Melbourne are still undefeated, but Sydney coach Colin O'Riordan believes the ladder might not capture the whole picture.

AAP · Sep 1

Mid-season training centre move 'won't hurt' Devils

Tasmania are preparing to start their AFL and AFLW life without a new $115 million high performance training centre.

AAP · Aug 31

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AAP · Aug 30

Tigers pip Bombers in AFLW Dreamtime classic

Essendon have slumped to an 0-3 record after conceding a late goal in a heartbreaking five-point loss to Richmond in Darwin.

AAP · Aug 30

Cats defy AFLW injury carnage to see off youthful Suns

Geelong have improved to 2-1 after a fighting win over Gold Coast, while Kiara Bowers was left to rue a late miss in Fremantle's tight loss to Carlton.

AAP · Aug 30

Injuries bite as Demons, Power, Hawks win in AFLW

Melbourne have thrashed Brisbane, while Port Adelaide snatched a thrilling win over GWS and Hawthorn beat Collingwood on an AFLW weekend full of injuries.

AAP · Aug 29

Kangaroos bounce Bulldogs, Crows open AFLW account

AFLW powerhouses North Melbourne and Sydney are unbeaten after three rounds, while Adelaide logged a first win of the season.

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AAP · Aug 28

'Devastated' Kangaroos support star after neck surgery

North Melbourne midfielder Mia King is expected to make a full recovery and return to action in 2027 after undergoing spinal fusion surgery in Brisbane.

AAP · Aug 27

Vulnerable but strong: Sydney's AFLW team forge ahead

Sydney's AFLW players are bravely forging ahead through the crisis engulfing the men's team, with vulnerability proving crucial in keeping them strong.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25

The Sydney Swans scandal has left many outraged. But what happens if no police charges are laid?

Behaviour we once might have shrugged off now makes us deeply uncomfortable. But discomfort alone cannot define the standard

AAP · Aug 23

Blues injury replacement stars, Hawks surge to victory

Carlton have beaten Adelaide to continue their unbeaten start to the AFLW season, while Hawthorn overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat Port.

AAP · Aug 23

Swans win first AFL game since hotel scandal

An undermanned Sydney have beaten North Melbourne by 53 points in the Swans' first AFL game since the embattled club was rocked by sexual assault allegations.

AAP · Aug 23

Dockers see off Magpies, Demons earn big AFLW win

Fremantle are off the mark in the AFLW after beating Collingwood by 20 points, while Melbourne continued their nine-year unbeaten winning streak against GWS.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23

Sydney Swans fans turn out in record numbers for AFLW match but hundreds walk out before men’s fixture

Supporters held banners in support of women as others expressed conflicted feelings at SCG double-header

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