Marinoff stars as Adelaide down Port in AFLW Adelaide's Ebony Marinoff has starred in her side's 14-point win against Port Adelaide in their AFLW season opener. AAP · Aug 31, 2024
Hore stars, Harris injured as AFLW Dees beat Cats Melbourne have beaten Geelong by two points in their AFLW season opener, with captain Kate Hore starring but forward Tayla Harris re-injuring her shoulder. AAP · Aug 31, 2024
Wardlaw shines as Saints beat Suns in AFLW Star forward Jesse Wardlaw has dominated across the ground as well as close to goal to help fire St Kilda to a 54-point win over Gold Coast. AAP · Aug 31, 2024
Sickening clash of heads rattled Bombers in AFLW loss A nasty collision that concussed Essendon forward Amber Clarke and injured skipper Bonnie Toogood has overshadowed Fremantle's win over the Bombers. AAP · Aug 31, 2024
Records fall as Giants storm to AFLW win over Bulldogs Alyce Parker and Zarlie Goldsworthy put on a dominant display to help fire GWS to a monster 63-point AFLW victory over a new-look Western Bulldogs. AAP · Aug 31, 2024
Eagles recruit Roux to miss 3-4 weeks with broken hand West Coast will welcome back captain Emma Swanson against Essendon next week, but Roxy Roux's Eagles' debut has been put on hold with a broken hand. AAP · Aug 30, 2024
Molloy, McEvoy star as Swans beat Pies in AFLW opener Sydney co-captains Chloe Molloy and Lucy McEvoy have hit the scoreboard to guide their side to a 15-point victory over Collingwood in the AFLW season opener. AAP · Aug 30, 2024
AFL reschedules women's match for MCG double-header Western Bulldogs men's and women's teams will feature in a double-header at the MCG, with more than 90,000 fans expected for the AFL elimination final. AAP · Aug 30, 2024
AFL fan banned for life after umpire hit with bottle An AFL fan has been handed a lifetime ban from attending matches after throwing a bottle that hit the back of a goal umpire's head during a match. AAP · Aug 30, 2024
Adelaide coach Clarke forecasts tight AFLW season Adelaide coach Matthew Clarke expects the AFLW to be tighter than ever as he primes his club for their season-opener against Port Adelaide. AAP · Aug 30, 2024
Swans to unleash 'competitive beast' in AFLW opener Sydney captain Chloe Molloy is ready to get physical and play hard ball with former club Collingwood when the sides meet in the AFLW season opener. AAP · Aug 29, 2024
AFLW: new era faces great expectations as changing of the guard looms large The league has shaken up the fixture for season nine with an extra round added while a more even competition could see fresh challengers emerge The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2024
The true impact of Daisy Pearce's arrival at Eagles Emma Swanson and Daisy Pearce used to go head-to-head in AFLW midfield battles but are now relishing their partnership as West Coast captain and coach. AAP · Aug 29, 2024
GWS Giants have eyes only for Bulldogs right now Shaking off AFLW seasons past, Greater Western Sydney are fully focused on starting with a win over the Western Bulldogs in Canberra on Saturday. AAP · Aug 29, 2024
AAP · Aug 29, 2024 Starcevich simmers at premiership Lions' perception Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich reckons his perennial contenders still aren't getting the respect they're due ahead of their title defence.
The Conversation · Aug 29, 2024 Concussion risks for women footballers are greater than men: why, and what can be done? Since the inception of the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) competition in 2017, women’s football participation has increased rapidly, from about 380,000 in 2016 to around 600,000 in 2022.
AAP · Aug 29, 2024 The key challenge for AFLW as ninth season kicks off The AFLW is at a crossroads as it heads into its ninth season, with the standard of play clearly improving but crowds and TV audiences not keeping up.
AAP · Aug 28, 2024 No secret sauce as Daisy gets to work at West Coast West Coast are expected to be big improvers over the coming years under Daisy Pearce, and the rookie coach is embracing the pressure.
AAP · Aug 28, 2024 'How does Sydney do it?': Swans flex with AFLW opener Rewarded with the AFLW season opener after attracting the largest crowds last year, Sydney captain Chloe Molloy says her side will continue to push the bar.
AAP · Aug 27, 2024 Swans AFLW coach 'baffled' by Bulldogs fixture clash Swans coach Scott Gowans says the AFL missed an opportunity to help the AFLW by scheduling a fixture clash between the Western Bulldogs men's and women's sides.
AAP · Aug 26, 2024 Premiers Brisbane Lions seek to create AFLW history Brisbane captain Bre Koenen says the lure of becoming the first AFLW team to win back-to-back premierships is high on the agenda for the Lions.
AAP · Aug 26, 2024 Davey touch-and-go for AFLW opener as Magpies eye lift Collingwood captain Brianna Davey is racing the clock to be ready for round one, but is adamant she and the Magpies can have an impact this AFLW season.
AAP · Aug 22, 2024 Carlton star Darcy Vescio signs AFLW extension Carlton's AFLW games and goals record holder Darcy Vescio will remain at Ikon Park until at least the end of 2026 after signing a contract extension.
AAP · Aug 20, 2024 Demons to support stranded, injured AFLW star Purcell Melbourne midfielder Liv Purcell is recovering in Adelaide after suffering facial fractures during the Demons' AFLW pre-season game against Port Adelaide.
AAP · Aug 20, 2024 AFLW confident of regaining momentum, hitting metrics With metrics around crowd numbers and TV audiences hanging over the AFLW's head, the competition is confident it can regain momentum.