'So concerning': sport champ reveals teen drop-out rate A study has revealed almost one in two children drop out of team sports by their mid-teens, with a lack of confidence stemming from coaching a big factor. AAP · Aug 28, 2025
AFLW great lauds Brown for revealing his sexuality An AFLW star is among many to praise former West Coast utility Mitch Brown for being the first AFL player to publicly say he is bisexual. AAP · Aug 27, 2025
Eagles making the most of extended AFLW road trip West Coast are staying in Melbourne between two AFLW games in Victoria and coach Daisy Pearce and midfielder Dana Hooker believe it can have massive benefits. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
Indigenous Round a crucial part of AFLW: players Indigenous Round should just be the first step in supporting more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to reach the AFLW, says Kirby Bentley. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
Bombers AFLW star banned over dangerous tackle Essendon face the prospect of being without one of their best players through suspension for games against Richmond and Geelong. AAP · Aug 25, 2025
Flag dream over for Demons star after knee injury Olivia Purcell's hunt for another AFLW premiership with Melbourne is over after the star on-baller tore her anterior cruciate ligament. AAP · Aug 25, 2025
Crows seal statement win to celebrate star's milestone Adelaide have celebrated club great Chelsea Randall's 75th game by seeing off Geelong to claim their first win of the AFLW season. AAP · Aug 24, 2025
Garner reaches new heights as Kangaroos smash Power Jasmine Garner has shone brightest as North Melbourne's stars ran riot in a 72-point thumping of Port Adelaide to extend their AFLW unbeaten streak. AAP · Aug 24, 2025
Bulldogs' young pups storm past Tigers in AFLW The Western Bulldogs have fought past Richmond to claim an impressive 21-point win and strike a blow to the Tigers' AFLW finals hopes. AAP · Aug 24, 2025
McDonagh the hero as Hawks survive Blues scare Fired by a late goal from Aine McDonagh, Hawthorn have survived a late scare to pip Carlton in a low-scoring arm wrestle. AAP · Aug 23, 2025
Hodder stars as Lions bounce back to smash Dockers Brisbane have responded to their shock opening-round AFLW loss - thrashing Fremantle by 70 points away from home. AAP · Aug 23, 2025
'Hope for the best': star's injury sours Dees' AFLW win Melbourne's all-Australian midfielder Olivia Purcell was forced from the game with a knee injury in their 74-point demolition of St Kilda. AAP · Aug 23, 2025
Molloy magic: AFLW star produces record-equalling haul Sydney star Chloe Molloy has equalled a goalkicking AFLW record to help fire the Swans to a monster 82-point win over Gold Coast. AAP · Aug 23, 2025
Magpies claim first AFLW win in nearly a year Collingwood, who collected the wooden spoon in the 2024 AFLW season, have dug deep to defeat GWS and record their first win in nearly a year. AAP · Aug 23, 2025
AAP · Aug 18, 2025 Fish frenzy as AFLW 'super draft' hype gathers steam Sydney's Zippy Fish is equalling records and Ash Centra is developing a cult following at Collingwood - a new generation of AFLW talent has arrived.
AAP · Aug 17, 2025 Saints have plenty to crow about after AFLW boilover St Kilda have pulled off a brilliant upset 22-point win over Adelaide, beating the AFLW powerhouse for the first time.
AAP · Aug 17, 2025 Hawks lay down their marker with thrilling first-up win Hawthorn have held on in dramatic fashion to claim an impressive four-point win over Brisbane in a superb start to their AFLW campaign.
AAP · Aug 16, 2025 Star Demon hits top gear in dominant win over Bulldogs Left smarting after missing out on finals last year, an Olivia Purcell-powered Melbourne outclassed the Western Bulldogs to start their AFLW campaign.
AAP · Aug 16, 2025 Lift-off for new-look Bombers in win over Giants Essendon have steamrolled the Giants to make an ideal start to the AFLW season, with Bonnie Toogood and debutant Holly Ridewood each kicking two goals.
AAP · Aug 15, 2025 Chloe Molloy shines on AFLW return as Swans beat Tigers Sydney have kicked off their AFLW campaign with a spirited win over Richmond thanks to starring performances from Chloe Molloy and debutant Zippy Fish.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2025 Morning Mail: Coalition’s ‘Willy Wonka’ summit complaint, property investor splurge, Trump hopes for Putin deal Opposition compares roundtable to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; US president talks up peace prospects before summit
AAP · Aug 14, 2025 'Going to tear it apart': More to come from young Pie No.1 draft pick Ash Centra only showed glimpses of her brilliance on her AFLW debut but Collingwood's coach feels the teenager could tear the competition apart.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2025 Carlton’s new generation shine in AFLW opening round win against Collingwood It wasn’t the 25,000 crowd of the 2017’s famous first game, but there are signs the competition is recovering from some lost years
AAP · Aug 14, 2025 Debutant almost outshines Roberts as Eagles soar to win West Coast's bid to make the AFLW finals for the first time is off to a flying start after they cruised to a 15-point win over Gold Coast.
AAP · Aug 14, 2025 Blues want to keep AFLW opener after impressive win Carlton celebrated the start of the 10th AFLW season with a 24-point win over Collingwood, and they would love to keep hold of the season opener.