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AFLW trailblazer Daisy Pearce retires after 2022 premiership with Melbourne Demons

The AFLW pioneer and Melbourne Demons champion announces her retirement after six seasons in the league and a premiership last season.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2023

'Content' Daisy Pearce retires from AFLW

Melbourne's trailblazing captain Daisy Pearce has announced her retirement as an AFLW player, sayng she feels content with that chapter of her life.

AAP · Jan 17, 2023

GAA star Sarah Rowe puts opponent on rear in soccer return

Mayo playmaker Sarah Rowe performed a stunning Cruyff turn in her debut for Australian A-League side Melbourne Victory last night

Irish Mirror · Jan 6, 2023

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AFLW star Rowe joins Victory, eyes WWC

Irish AFLW star Sarah Rowe has signed with Melbourne Victory as she looks to return to international soccer with Ireland ahead of the Women's World Cup.

AAP · Jan 5, 2023

‘I feel like a different person’: AFLW star opens up on trauma from lightning strike

Jessica Wuetschner was hit by lightning while working as a stevedore in 2020 and the Essendon star has gone public with her mental health struggles since

The Guardian - AU · Jan 3, 2023

Sydney Swans AFLW draft pick Alice Mitchell on the importance of regional football and equality

A move to Gunnedah to be with her partner and a spot on the Poochettes team leads to the chance to play with the Sydney Swans.

ABC News · Dec 19, 2022

AFLW pathways set to strengthen women's football competition as young players shine

Women and girls' football coaches say it is an exciting time for the sport as young players get more time on the ground thanks to strengthened AFLW pathways.

ABC News · Dec 17, 2022

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AFLNT charges players, bans spectators after grand final footy brawl in Katherine

AFLNT has concluded its probe into a violent brawl, during which three people were arrested and umpires were chased from the field after an end-of-season game.

ABC News · Dec 16, 2022

Socceroos and Matildas stars, fan groups criticise A-Leagues grand final hosting debacle

Players, fans, and media have overwhelmingly criticised the decision to centralise the A-Leagues' grand finals, which separated it from rival codes like the AFL and NRL.

ABC News · Dec 13, 2022

Netball Australia announces change to uniform guidelines aimed at inclusivity

For decades netball has been associated with pleated skirts and short dresses, but changes to the uniform guidelines that will come into effect next year hope to create a more inclusive sport.

ABC News · Dec 12, 2022

AFL warned it may have missed the boat on potential US imports as women's game continues to grow overseas

Only one US woman — Danielle Marshall — has cracked the AFLW, with player agents saying the talent gap is now too large for other Americans to join the ranks.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022

AFL ditches white shorts for female players to combat ‘period stigma’

The uniform change — which will take effect in the AFLW next season — is designed to eliminate performance anxiety faced by players during their menstrual cycles.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022

Nice: AFLW Has Officially Binned White Shorts So Players On Their Period Are More Comfortable

Bloody love it.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 8, 2022

White uniforms ditched for AFLW players

AFLW players will no longer need to wear white shorts after the league made the move to help ease anxiety for footballers who are menstruating.

AAP · Dec 8, 2022

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AAP · Dec 5, 2022

Eagles' Winder under police investigation

West Coast's Isiah Winder is under investigation over an incident in Geelong at the weekend, after the AFL/AFLPA Indigenous and multicultural players summit.

ABC News · Nov 29, 2022

After a 'messy' year and end to season seven, the time has come for the AFL to go all-in on AFLW's future

The choice to bring the season forward to August was a gamble worth taking, but the jury is out on whether the short-term pain will pay off, writes Kate O'Halloran.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022

AFLW 2022: highs and lows from a ground-breaking but at times frustrating season

A premiership first highlighted the league’s seventh campaign but there remain issues for head office to better deal with going forward

ABC News · Nov 27, 2022

Daisy Pearce revels in AFLW premiership with Melbourne, putting thoughts of retirement on the backburner

A premiership player at last, Melbourne's Daisy Pearce lets her guard down in celebration of the Demons' breakthrough AFLW flag.

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AAP · Nov 27, 2022

Relieved Pearce becomes AFLW flag winner

Daisy Pearce will enjoy the spoils of Melbourne's first AFLW premiership before the veteran women's football pioneer makes a call on her playing future.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 27, 2022

Deevine: The Melbourne Demons Have Made History By Claiming Their First AFLW Premiership

The Dees downed the Brisbane Lions by four points in a bloody nail-biting match.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2022

Melbourne win maiden AFLW premiership, defeating Brisbane in grand final thriller

Melbourne Demons 2.7 (19) defeated Brisbane Lions 2.3 (15), sending Dees captain Daisy Pearce out a winner in possibly her last game

AAP · Nov 27, 2022

Demons upset Lions for AFLW premiership

Melbourne have claimed their first AFLW premiership, upsetting the Brisbane Lions by four points in a low-scoring epic in the second grand final of 2022.

ABC News · Nov 27, 2022

Melbourne outlasts Brisbane Lions in AFLW grand final to claim historic premiership

Led by inspirational captain Daisy Pearce, Melbourne is crowned AFLW premiers after prevailing by four points in a nail-biting grand final against the Brisbane Lions in Springfield.

AAP · Nov 26, 2022

Lions try to brush off AFLW favourites tag

Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich has attempted to brush off his side's favourite status ahead of the AFLW grand final against Melbourne.

AAP · Nov 26, 2022

Young gun Grider a Lions 'jet' in AFLW GF

Brisbane defender Natalie Grider is only 22 but ahead of the AFLW decider veteran Lions teammate Kate Lutkins says she's playing with maturity beyond her years.

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