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'I had no choice': concussion forces AFLW great to quit

One of the AFLW's most decorated players has been forced to retire because of ongoing concussion issues.

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Kangas, Demons players dominate Australia's AFLW squad

North Melbourne and Melbourne players dominate Australia's 25-strong squad for the inaugural international clash against Ireland.

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AFL:Cop that: Lemon-throwing fan handed lengthy AFL ban

A football fan has been suspended for five years from all AFL and AFLW games after throwing a lemon at star West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey.

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AFL:Cop that: Lemon-thrower handed lengthy AFL ban

A football fan has been suspended for five years from all AFL and AFLW games after throwing a lemon at star West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey.

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Cop that: Lemon-throwing fan handed lengthy AFL ban

A football fan has been suspended for five years from all AFL and AFLW games after throwing a lemon at star West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey.

AAP

AFL:AFLW fixtures in spotlight on men's grand-final weekend

The AFL has scheduled six AFLW matches in Victoria around the men's grand final, as part of a 2026 season fixture that culminates in a decider in late November.

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AFLW fixtures in spotlight on men's grand-final weekend

The AFL has scheduled six AFLW matches in Victoria around the men's grand final, as part of a 2026 season fixture that culminates in a decider in late November.

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Saints, Blues to open AFLW season in double-header

St Kilda and Carlton will open the 2026 AFLW season in the first of four double-headers featuring both women's and men's games this year.

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Port premiership coach joins Hawthorn's AFLW program

Hawthorn's AFLW program has received a massive boost after appointing 2004 Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams as the new head of development.

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Change in Sportsbet policy engulfs AFL identities amid scrutiny of gambling links

A subtle tweak of policy by Sportsbet has embroiled a three-time premiership captain and an emerging female voice who judged last year’s Norm Smith medal

The Guardian - AU

Dockers suffer huge blow as star AFLW forward cut down

Aine Tighe has been placed on Fremantle's inactive list for the entire 2026 AFLW campaign after failing to recover from a lingering knee injury.

AAP

When insurers walk away from concussion risk, who protects athletes?

A recent move from a leading insurance provider has made it more difficult for AFL and AFLW players to access brain injury insurance.

The Conversation

Double headers return as AFLW ponders Gather Round

Double headers are back in AFLW and a women's footy Gather Round could be on the way as the league works to improve crowds and engagement.

AAP

AFL scratching its head on decline in Indigenous participation as weight of history takes toll

The league, clubs and AFLPA need to be more consolidated on why the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men’s players has dropped

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'Most stringent': AFL trumpets illicit drugs revamp

The AFL says its new illicit drugs policy, which includes bi-annual hair-testing of all players, is the most stringent in Australian sport.

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Evolving AFL looks to embrace larger cultural mix

Essendon's Jayden Nguyen is one of four new cultural diversity ambassadors who will help the AFL attract a wider cultural mix of players and fans to the game.

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Irish champion calls for International Rules return

Retired Irish star Zach Tuohy insists International Rules would have significant support from players if AFL and GAA officials committed to reviving the series.

The Conversation

NRL and AFL wage growth is off the charts – what about other Australian athletes?

Elite athletes can earn huge money from playing contracts, prize money, sponsorship, endorsements, appearance fees and media work.

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Port appoint ex-Blues assistant as head AFLW coach

Port Adelaide have settled on a replacement for Lauren Arnell as their AFLW head coach, with a Carlton identity appointed to the role.

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'Additional safeguard': AFL makes concussion changes

Independent doctors at AFL and AFLW games will have greater powers regarding concussed players under a new protocol change.

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AFLW players' off-season concession in rep footy bid

AFLW players are eyeing a role in future representative showcases following the successful return of men's State of Origin.

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'I can't give what is needed': Port's AFLW coach quits

Port Adelaide's AFLW coach has quit, with Lauren Arnell stepping down to spend more time with her family.

The Guardian - AU

Piastri intrigue, Picklum magic and Gout goes global: reflections on a year of Australian sport

Australians shone on the global stage in 2025, while there was more myth-making and dynasties born closer to home

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List, draft concessions for AFLW Devils revealed

The AFL commission has released list build rules and concessions for the Tasmania Devils women's team ahead of their entry in 2028.

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Swans create Irish history with new AFLW coach

Sydney's new AFLW coach Colin O'Riordan will create history as the first Irish person to lead a men's or women's AFL team.

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