The Latest Breaking News on AFLW

After six fruitless AFLW seasons, red-hot Melbourne believe a flag is within reach as they prepare to take on North Melbourne for a spot in the grand final.

From the last line of defence to forward pressure, the Demons' AFLW game plan makes it as hard as possible for opposition teams to get a shot on goal, never mind score — and, as Gemma Bastiani writes, they are close to becoming the stingiest defence in league history.

Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich says finishing as minor premiers will count for nothing in the AFLW preliminary final against Adelaide Crows.

North Melbourne have hit form on their run to an AFLW preliminary final against a Melbourne side that will be well rested after a week off.

Kate Lutkins was best on ground for Brisbane in the 2021 AFLW grand final and her form after early return from ACL is a boost ahead of Adelaide prelim' clash.

Melbourne are still chasing an AFLW premiership despite being consistently one of the league's best teams and midfielder Karen Paxman says they have to earn it.

Adelaide are mourning the death of AFLW premiership defender Heather Anderson.

Heather Anderson, part of the Adelaide Crows' 2017 AFLW premiership side, dies "unexpectedly" at the age of 28.

Brisbane players have spoken about the reason for their fierce rivalry with Adelaide ahead of an AFLW preliminary final clash.

Why won’t head office provide venues that support players who continue to juggle jobs, family and the game they love?

Adelaide and Collingwood are playing out their AFLW semi-final after heavy storms and lightning at quarter-time caused a delay that threatened postponement.