AFLW premiers North re-sign key trio Reigning AFLW premiers North Melbourne have re-signed three key players on multi-year deals. AAP · Sep 11
Sydney AFLW defender suffers dreaded knee injury Sydney defender Brenna Tarrant's AFLW season is over after the Swan ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament. AAP · Sep 11
Tasmania receive war chest for AFLW list build The AFLW has confirmed the list establishment rules for incoming expansion club Tasmania, including player signing bonuses and draft concessions. AAP · Sep 10
Strong is the New Pretty: Suzie Miller’s new play celebrates the women who fought for a place in AFL Kicking off the Brisbane Festival, Suzie Miller’s new play Strong is the New Pretty celebrates the blood, sweat and tears that helped create the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) competition. The Conversation · Sep 7
AFL introduce training limits over concussion concerns AFL clubs will be held to a weekly limit for contact training as part of a new framework introduced to reduce head injuries for the upcoming pre-season. AAP · Sep 7
Swans culture rebuild 'actually beautiful': AFLW team Sydney star Cynthia Hamilton believes continued support across the AFL and AFLW is a testament to the Bloods culture, believing the club is tighter than before. AAP · Sep 7
Blood spills early as Crows ruin Hawks' AFLW homecoming Hawthorn have been restricted to one first-half goal in their loss to Adelaide, while Carlton beat Collingwood and Melbourne downed West Coast. AAP · Sep 6
Dockers shake off AFLW injury blow to smash Tigers Fremantle have pulled off a statement win against Richmond despite losing All-Australian ruck Mim Strom to injury, before Geelong smashed winless Essendon. AAP · Sep 6
Suns cop spray en route to scrappy AFLW win over Port Gold Coast have responded to coach Rhyce Shaw's quarter-time spray by fighting out a nail-biting three-point win over Port Adelaide. AAP · Sep 5
Strong is the New Pretty review – Suzie Miller’s AFLW play is both shocking and crowd-pleasing Brisbane festival The world premiere of this lightly fictionalised production by the Prima Facie playwright comes just as the AFL faces a reckoning about sexism and misogyny The Guardian - AU · Sep 5
Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation Playwright Suzie Miller describes Strong is the New Pretty as her state-of-the-nation play, told through the story of the AFL women's league. AAP · Sep 4
Bates to join AFLW-100 club as Hawks come home Hawthorn will celebrate two milestones in Sunday's AFLW match against Adelaide at their new HQ as captain Emily Bates joins a select club. AAP · Sep 1
Swans claim AFLW an 'even comp' despite North dominance Defending AFLW premiers North Melbourne are still undefeated, but Sydney coach Colin O'Riordan believes the ladder might not capture the whole picture. AAP · Sep 1
Mid-season training centre move 'won't hurt' Devils Tasmania are preparing to start their AFL and AFLW life without a new $115 million high performance training centre. AAP · Aug 31
AAP · Aug 30 Tigers pip Bombers in AFLW Dreamtime classic Essendon have slumped to an 0-3 record after conceding a late goal in a heartbreaking five-point loss to Richmond in Darwin.
The Canberra Times · Aug 30 Giant heartbreak: AFLW thriller at Manuka Oval leaves GWS devastated The Giants were in a winning position, but fell at the end.
AAP · Aug 30 Cats defy AFLW injury carnage to see off youthful Suns Geelong have improved to 2-1 after a fighting win over Gold Coast, while Kiara Bowers was left to rue a late miss in Fremantle's tight loss to Carlton.
AAP · Aug 30 Injuries bite as Demons, Power, Hawks win in AFLW Melbourne have thrashed Brisbane, while Port Adelaide snatched a thrilling win over GWS and Hawthorn beat Collingwood on an AFLW weekend full of injuries.
AAP · Aug 29 Kangaroos bounce Bulldogs, Crows open AFLW account AFLW powerhouses North Melbourne and Sydney are unbeaten after three rounds, while Adelaide logged a first win of the season.
AAP · Aug 28 AFLW confirms first Friday night grand final The AFLW grand final will be played on Friday, November 27, meaning the league avoids clashing with two big events on the following day.
AAP · Aug 28 'Devastated' Kangaroos support star after neck surgery North Melbourne midfielder Mia King is expected to make a full recovery and return to action in 2027 after undergoing spinal fusion surgery in Brisbane.
AAP · Aug 27 Vulnerable but strong: Sydney's AFLW team forge ahead Sydney's AFLW players are bravely forging ahead through the crisis engulfing the men's team, with vulnerability proving crucial in keeping them strong.
AAP · Aug 23 Blues injury replacement stars, Hawks surge to victory Carlton have beaten Adelaide to continue their unbeaten start to the AFLW season, while Hawthorn overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat Port.
AAP · Aug 23 Dockers see off Magpies, Demons earn big AFLW win Fremantle are off the mark in the AFLW after beating Collingwood by 20 points, while Melbourne continued their nine-year unbeaten winning streak against GWS.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23 Sydney Swans fans turn out in record numbers for AFLW match but hundreds walk out before men’s fixture Supporters held banners in support of women as others expressed conflicted feelings at SCG double-header