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Port appoint ex-Blues assistant as head AFLW coach

Port Adelaide have settled on a replacement for Lauren Arnell as their AFLW head coach, with a Carlton identity appointed to the role.

AAP · Mar 11

'Additional safeguard': AFL makes concussion changes

Independent doctors at AFL and AFLW games will have greater powers regarding concussed players under a new protocol change.

AAP · Mar 5

AFLW players' off-season concession in rep footy bid

AFLW players are eyeing a role in future representative showcases following the successful return of men's State of Origin.

AAP · Feb 17

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'I can't give what is needed': Port's AFLW coach quits

Port Adelaide's AFLW coach has quit, with Lauren Arnell stepping down to spend more time with her family.

AAP · Jan 27

Piastri intrigue, Picklum magic and Gout goes global: reflections on a year of Australian sport

Australians shone on the global stage in 2025, while there was more myth-making and dynasties born closer to home

The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2025

List, draft concessions for AFLW Devils revealed

The AFL commission has released list build rules and concessions for the Tasmania Devils women's team ahead of their entry in 2028.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

Swans create Irish history with new AFLW coach

Sydney's new AFLW coach Colin O'Riordan will create history as the first Irish person to lead a men's or women's AFL team.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

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Top AFLW pick wants to take Tigers to promised land

Richmond traded up to pick No.1 to snag Olivia Wolmarans in the AFLW draft and the power forward wants to repay the Tigers' faith by taking them to the top.

AAP · Dec 15, 2025

Tigers snap up power forward with prized top draft pick

West Australian key forward Olivia Wolmarans is the top of the 2025 AFLW draft class after being selected by Richmond with the prized No.1 pick.

AAP · Dec 15, 2025

How Richmond traded up for the No.1 AFLW draft pick

After a horror AFLW season that ended with the sacking of their coach and football boss, Richmond will enter the draft with the prized No.1 pick.

AAP · Dec 14, 2025

How Gold Coast convinced AFLW superstar to join Suns

After three premierships across 10 seasons with Adelaide, AFLW star Anne Hatchard is ready to help Gold Coast charge up the ladder.

AAP · Dec 11, 2025

Collingwood staffer quits after alcohol-fuelled event

A staff member at Collingwood has quit the AFL powerhouse after an alcohol-fuelled incident on a camp in the Northern Territory.

AAP · Dec 11, 2025

The 'beer deal' to stop rivals drafting No.1 AFLW pick

The manager of former No.1 AFLW draft pick Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner has warned clubs to let North Melbourne take her following a failed move to the Kangaroos.

AAP · Dec 10, 2025

North confident of getting young gun after failed trade

Riding high on a 27-game winning streak and two straight AFLW premierships, North Melbourne have failed to secure young gun Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner.

AAP · Dec 10, 2025

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AAP · Dec 9, 2025

'Extensive experience': Cats land AFLW coaching great

Geelong have pulled off an AFLW coup, luring one of the league's most respected and successful figures as their new coach.

AAP · Dec 9, 2025

Key AFLW trade period deals to go down to wire

Several major AFLW deals are set to go down to the wire on the final day of trade period, including Sydney's move for Brisbane star Taylor Smith.

AAP · Dec 8, 2025

Dockers secure Zanker in bumper AFLW trade with Demons

Melbourne's Eden Zanker, one of the AFLW's leading forwards, is headed to Fremantle after a trade was confirmed following weeks of speculation.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

'Work starts now': Devils ramp up after stadium tick

The Tasmania Devils have declared the real work starts now after a late-night stadium approval vote secured their AFL and AFLW licence.

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AAP · Dec 5, 2025

Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after 'historic' vote

A contentious billion-dollar stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has passed parliament but the next focus is whether the project can be built on time.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

Carlton make brutal call on former AFLW captain

Former Carlton captain Kerryn Peterson sat out the 2025 AFLW season after having her first child and the Blues have made a brutal call on the defender.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

Struggling Richmond make tough call on AFLW coach

Richmond coach Ryan Ferguson has been sacked, just three months after being re-signed, following a review of the Tigers' AFLW program.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

Ex-Hawks captain requests trade to AFLW battlers

Former Hawthorn captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd wants to play for a fourth AFLW club, asking the Hawks for a trade.

AAP · Dec 2, 2025

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.

AAP · Dec 1, 2025

Bulldogs' top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos

North Melbourne's domination of the AFLW is set to be given another boost, with a No.1 draft pick confirming she wants to head to North.

AAP · Nov 30, 2025

'Enjoy the journey': philosophy key to Kangas' success

One of North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker's simple instructions to his players was crucial to keeping them grounded during a record-breaking AFLW season.

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