The Latest Breaking News from AFLW

Tigers beat Magpies, Bulldogs post AFLW win over Suns

Richmond have kicked off their AFLW season with a comfortable win over Collingwood, while the fast-starting Bulldogs beat the Suns on enemy territory.

AAP · Aug 15

Commanding Kangas crush Cats to kick off AFLW defence

AFLW juggernauts North Melbourne have shaken off a new-look Geelong with ease to kick off their latest premiership defence with an ominous 73-point thumping.

AAP · Aug 15

New-look Geelong ready for ominous North AFLW test

Geelong will again open their AFLW campaign against all-conquering North Melbourne, but are keen to prove a point under new coach Mick Stinear.

AAP · Aug 14

With a little bravery and big swings, women’s sport can enjoy more magical crowd moments

The AFLW could borrow some of the gumption from a North American ice hockey league to grow Australian rules football’s elite women’s competition

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.

AAP · Aug 4

Irrepressible North Melbourne want more in AFLW

North Melbourne have gone unbeaten for the past two AFLW seasons but captain Jasmine Garner believes the Kangaroos can still reach another level.

AAP · Aug 3

AFLW stars want league to seize fresh momentum

After the success of the exhibition match between Australia and Ireland, AFLW players want the momentum to drive into the regular sport.

AAP · Aug 3

AFLW All-Stars and Ireland delight a different type of sports crowd: ‘There’s nothing quite like it’

There was a carnival atmosphere as a packed North Sydney Oval witnessed the first international women’s Australian rules game

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2

Australia too good but Ireland re-match looms for AFLW

Australia have charged to a 50-point win over Ireland in the first women's Australian rules international with a future game in Ireland looking likely.

AAP · Aug 1

Morning Mail: Democracy under threat, governor general warns, Europe to boycott Fifa, fires force Clooneys to evacuate

Australia faces ‘catastrophe’ unless people show more understanding of the constitution, Sam Mostyn says; world football splits over selloff plan

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30