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Dockers captaincy shock as injured star voted in

Ange Stannett is Fremantle's new AFLW captain, despite being unable to lead on the field after being ruled out for the 2024 season with a knee injury.

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Will changes to Australian broadcast rules make sport free for all? TV networks say no

Labor’s plan aims to broaden the scheme that gives free-to-air broadcasters first dibs on big events such as the Olympics. But the channels themselves say it’s not enough

The Guardian - AU

AFLW moves to national draft ahead of 2025 season

The AFLW will hold a maiden national draft after the introduction of relocation allowances and minimum two-year contracts for draftees in the women's game.

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The Sydney Swans Tried To Recreate The Women’s Weekly Duck Cake And Ew Brother, What’s That

The Sydney Swans AFL and AFLW teams have attempted to recreate the infamous Australian Women's Weekly duck cake for their 150th birthday.

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Changing academy picks system this year 'folly': Swans

Sydney chief executive Tom Harley has strongly defended the four northern player academy programs and warned against changing AFL draft rules this year.

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AFLW players set for earlier Hall of Fame nods

The Australian Football Hall of Fame has opened the door for AFLW players to be inducted just one year after their retirement.

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Pitch invader banned for life from AFL/AFLW games

A fan who ran onto Marvel Stadium during Sunday's Collingwood-North Melbourne game and tried to re-enter the venue is banned for life from AFL and AFLW games.

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Former Docker Cuthbertson named Port's new AFLW skipper

New Port Adelaide skipper Janelle Cuthbertson says it's an honour and a privilege to be voted into the leadership role by her teammates.

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Lutkins back at Lions den in hunt for more AFLW flags

Brisbane have kicked off their AFLW pre-season campaign, and they'll have the returning Kate Lutkins on board for their premiership defence.

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AFLW's western derby to be held at Optus Stadium

Daisy Pearce's first Western Derby as coach will be held at the 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium as West Coast and Fremantle look to break records.

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Collingwood fan banned after touching West Coast player

A Collingwood fan has been banned from attending AFL or AFLW games for the rest of the year after reaching over the boundary to touch a West Coast player.

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Good news for banned Sydney Swans forward Hamilton

Banned Sydney Swans forward Lexi Hamilton has received a welcome boost in the AFLW.

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Dockers AFLW pair struck down by knee injuries

Fremantle's Ange Stannett will miss the entire 2024 AFLW season after the vice-captain and Serena Gibbs sustained knee injuries.

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AFLW targeting growth under new boss Emma Moore

Crowds, fan engagement and television audiences will be on the agenda for new AFLW general manager Emma Moore when she takes up the role in July.

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Eagles AFLW recruit out for season with ligament tear

Matilda Sergeant will miss the entire AFLW season after the West Coast recruit ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament at training.

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'Embarrassed' Swans AFLW players given two-game ban

Sydney Swans AFLW players Alexia Hamilton and Paige Sheppard have been suspended for two games after being caught with illicit drugs at a hotel last year.

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AFL outlines its response after Shane Tuck inquest

Introducing independent doctors and limiting contact training are among the AFL's responses to a coroner's report on the death of former footballer Shane Tuck.

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'I am extremely embarrassed': Canberra AFLW star learns fate after drug charges

Both AFLW players were given conditional release orders.

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Swans AFLW players charged over illicit drug possession

A pair of Sydney Swans women's players were charged by police late last year for possessing an illicit substance, after their AFLW season had ended.

The Guardian - AU

AFL announces Tasmania Devils will be new team’s name as playing kit unveiled

The league’s announcement event did not address doubts about whether a Tasmanian side would ever take field

The Guardian - AU

Georgia Amoore: the girl from Ballarat taking US college basketball by storm

Standing at just 5ft 6in, Virginia Tech’s diminutive three-point specialist with a deadly step-back shooting action could be the next big thing

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AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level

AFL and AFLW players will continue to abide by the league's 12-day concussion protocols, but younger players will be treated more conservatively.

The Guardian - AU

Young Matildas player Grace Wilson becomes first professional Australian footballer to come out as non-binary

The Adelaide United goalkeeper says they had a ‘phenomenal reaction’ from their team at the A-League Women’s club

AAP

Crows' Clarke steps down as ruck coach to focus on AFLW

Adelaide's AFL ruck coach Matthew Clarke is stepping down from the role to focus solely on coaching the Crows in the AFLW.

AAP

Laidley misses out to Hyett as Bulldogs' AFLW coach

Former professional golfer and Melbourne assistant Tamara Wyett is now an AFLW senior coach, beating Danielle Laidley to the Western Bulldogs role.

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