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Blues aim to buck poor form with new AFLW coach

Carlton VFL assistant coach Mathew Buck will take over the Blues' AFLW side, following their 14th-place finish and the axing of Daniel Harford.

AAP

The case for banning Daisy Pearce from AFL changerooms doesn’t stack up

Australian rules football continues to question the validity and integrity of the women who’ve always been part of it

The Guardian - AU

Cora Staunton announces retirement from AFLW

The Mayo native retires following six seasons with the GWS Giants.

Irish Mirror

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Not all pregnancies are being treated equally in Super Netball

The Super Netball league was the first club sport in Australia to introduce a parental policy for its players but — as negotiations kick-off for the sport's next collective bargaining agreement — there is one key component that needs to be revisited.

ABC News

AFLW footballer Deni Varnhagen returns to Crows training after failed vaccination legal challenge

After more than a year on the sidelines, AFLW player and nurse Deni Varnhagen will return to active elite football, months after she failed in a bid to challenge the South Australian vaccine mandate for healthcare workers.

ABC News

Walker becomes a Bomber as Carlton secure top-10 pick

Carlton's Brooke Walker has joined AFLW rivals Essendon as the Blues traded her for a top-10 pick in the upcoming draft.

AAP

Saints land AFLW leading goalkicker Jesse Wardlaw

Seven players have moved across five AFLW clubs in a trade headlined by Brisbane star Jesse Wardlaw joining St Kilda.

AAP

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Why do sports keep changing their rules? We count 4 main reasons

The Australian Football League’s 2023 season is kicking off with changes afoot. Three rule changes, in fact, which may either please or infuriate commentators and fans.

The Conversation

How sporting structures are designed for men by men, and how leading women want to change that in the next decade

Australia is in the midst of what has been dubbed the "green and gold decade" leading up to the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics. Here's what three of the country's most powerful women in sport want to see happen before then.

ABC News

Saints AFLW spearhead Greiser traded to Tigers

Richmond have snapped up St Kilda forward Caitlin Greiser via a three-way trade that sent Tiger Harriet Cordner to Carlton and Blue Natalie Plane to the Saints.

AAP

AFL concussion class action kicks off as league announces $25 million study of long-term health impacts

Former Geelong star Max Rooke will be lead plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit against the AFL brought by players who claim to have been permanently damaged by concussions and other head knocks.

ABC News

AFL won't yet commit to AFLW players' full-time dream

AFLW players are eager for full-time professionalism but AFL officials are yet to declare their desire for the women's competition to reach that point.

AAP

Ex-Pies skipper Chiocci joins Saints in three-club deal

A bumper three-club trade between Collingwood, St Kilda and North Melbourne that includes Magpies skipper Steph Chiocci has kicked off the AFLW trade period.

AAP

Annual million-dollar prize for AFL's champion club

The AFL will crown a 'champion club' across the men's and women's competitions from this year, with the winner receiving $1 million and the McClelland Trophy.

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AFL captains agree on Brisbane Lions as the only lock-in for finals, but Geelong Cats are the most likely to make grand final

The 18 AFL captains have their say on the 2023 season and they only agree on one side as a lock-in to make finals, but it's not the team that's most-favoured to make the grand final in September.

AAP

Wardlaw, Pullar add to Lions' list of AFLW outs

The hits keep coming for Brisbane's AFLW list, with key pair Jesse Wardlaw and Lulu Pullar confirming their desire to be traded ahead of next season.

AAP

Lions, rivals wait on AFLW compensation picks

AFLW clubs who lost players during the priority signing period will likely receive compensation in the form of additional picks to be used at this year's draft.

AAP

Carlton suffer more AFLW blues as McEvoy joins Swans

Lucy McEvoy has left Carlton for Sydney in the AFLW's latest priority signing period move as the Blues look for a new coach and head of women's football.

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Hawks confirm Brisbane flag pair as boom AFLW recruits

Brisbane premiership duo Emily Bates and Greta Bodey will join Hawthorn for season eight of the AFLW competition in a huge boost to the expansion side.

ABC News

Former Collingwood AFLW player Emma Grant lodges court claim against Magpies over concussion duty of care

Emma Grant was a foundation player and vice-captain with the Magpies before a concussion forced her into premature retirement.

The New Daily

Star AFLW forwards Chloe Molloy, Ash Woodland find new homes

Talented forwards Chloe Molloy and Ash Woodland have found new homes on the opening day of the AFLW priority sign-and-trade period.

AAP

Swans recruit Chloe Molloy in new AFLW feathers

Two-times All-Australian Chloe Molloy's move from Collingwood to Sydney has been made official on the opening day of the AFLW priority sign and trade period.

AAP

Pies lose AFLW midfield gun thanks to new trade rules

Sydney will gain a much-needed boost to their AFLW squad with Collingwood star Chloe Molloy set to defect to the Swans.

Newcastle Herald

AJ back at Magic, AFLW player Sarah Halvorsen returns in NPLW Northern NSW signing news

The competition kicks off on March 5.

AAP

Coach Burke adds another two years to Bulldogs contract

Western Bulldogs coach and St Kilda legend Nathan Burke has signed a new full-time contract with the club, keeping him at the helm for the next two years.

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