My last dance is irrelevant, says Crows AFLW coach Matthew Clarke says the fact it's his last season as Adelaide's AFLW coach is irrelevant. AAP · Aug 14, 2025
Goldilocks plan to push AFLW appeal beyond kick-to-kick at suburban grounds Finding venues that are just the right size is key as the competition tries to rediscover its early momentum heading into a 10th season The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2025
Blues-Magpies rivalry set to heat up in AFLW opener Collingwood finished with the AFLW wooden spoon last year, but the arrival of No.1 draft pick Ash Centra could help them make a rapid rise up the table. AAP · Aug 13, 2025
Turfed: Muddy square forces Eagles' AFLW venue change Badly damaged turf in the centre square has forced a venue change ahead of West Coast Eagles' AFLW opener. AAP · Aug 12, 2025
Suns job has 'invigorated' me: ex-Kangaroos coach Shaw Rhyce Shaw reckons his return to head coaching has invigorated him after the former North Melbourne mentor initially hesitated to take the Suns' AFLW role. AAP · Aug 12, 2025
AFLW is not a side project for players who thrive on consistency and certainty As the inaugural No 1 draft pick I’ve seen first hand how the league has evolved as shifting schedules and split priorities continue to bring their own challenges The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2025
Back to the future for inaugural AFLW stars Inaugural AFLW stars Brit Bonnici and Darcy Vescio are excited to take the competition back to where it started with a Carlton-Collingwood opener at Ikon Park. AAP · Aug 11, 2025
Bring it on: AFLW champions ready to be the hunted The Kangaroos say they are ready to defend their AFLW title and know the other teams will give them special attention this season. AAP · Aug 5, 2025
AFL urged to lock in women’s grand final at its own 53,000-capacity Marvel Stadium Leading figures in the AFLW have urged officials to think big around the venue for November’s grand final, and prioritise women’s football over concerts The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2025
Demons' AFL instability won't affect us: AFLW skipper Melbourne have been rocked by the sacking of AFL coach Simon Goodwin, but AFLW captain Kate Hore has played down any effect on the club's women's team. AAP · Aug 5, 2025
Why AFLW is worth every cent of a $50m-per-year loss The AFLW is losing money at a rapid rate, but West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says the benefits far outweigh the costs. AAP · Jul 31, 2025
Wooden-spoon Eagles to link up with a smart Daisy chain West Coast's request for a priority pick is controversial, but coach Andrew McQualter believes the club deserves a helping hand. AAP · Jul 31, 2025
Approach to AFLW’s 10th season suggests some remain unconvinced of its value Qualified support for the women’s code from Seven comes as AFL House seeks to accelerate growth and address negative perceptions The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025
AFL boss backs continued investment in AFLW Ahead of its 10th season, amid stagnating crowds and ratings, the AFLW remains an investment "absolutely worth making", says AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon. AAP · Jul 29, 2025
AAP · Jul 23, 2025 Bulldogs in double injury blow ahead of AFLW start Western Bulldogs captain Deanna Berry will miss the start of the AFLW season alongside Isabelle Pritchard after the star duo suffered injuries during training.
AAP · Jul 21, 2025 Blackburn's pride at inclusion among Bulldogs' greats AFLW stalwart Ellie Blackburn was the only woman picked in the Western Bulldogs' official list of their 25 greatest players of the last century.
AAP · Jul 21, 2025 Politics, election makes devil's brew of Tassie stadium The quest for a Tasmanian AFL team is linked to the island's complex political situation, with an early election not doing the club any favours.
AAP · Jul 21, 2025 Crows star Marinoff eyes unprecedented AFLW milestone Adelaide's Ebony Marinoff and Brisbane's Ally Anderson are set to become the first AFLW players to reach a century of games in the women's competition.
AAP · Jul 14, 2025 Garner takes reins for Kangaroos' AFLW flag defence North Melbourne have announced gun midfielder Jasmine Garner as captain for their AFLW premiership defence after Emma Kearney stood down.
AAP · Jul 9, 2025 Harris ready to fire in Dees' Tayla-made AFLW flag bid Tayla Harris has recovered from the latest in a series of shoulder injuries and is set to feature when Melbourne kick off their AFLW season next month.
AAP · Jul 8, 2025 AFLW star backs league's growth in face of huge losses AFLW star Kate Hore has urged league officials and sponsors to stay the course, insisting the women's competition will only improve in future seasons.
AAP · Jul 8, 2025 'Proudest achievement': AFLW star steps down as captain North Melbourne's only AFLW captain is standing down from the role ahead of the club's premiership defence.
AAP · Jul 3, 2025 Pagan revs up North in pre-game centenary ceremony Two-time North Melbourne premiership coach Denis Pagan has addressed some home truths in a pre-game speech as the Kangaroos mark their AFL centenary.
AAP · Jun 24, 2025 Money worries top Super Netball player concerns: survey The first anonymous survey of Super Netballers, conducted by the Australian Netball Players' Association, has found money their biggest challenge.
AAP · Jun 23, 2025 Dalton's stellar sports career dimmed by back injury Chloe Dalton, who has played three sports at an elite level and won an Olympic gold in sevens rugby, has been forced to retire from the AFLW due to injury.