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Buried snag a secret to fun-loving Blues' success

Carlton haven't lost since star Mimi Hill buried a sausage outside Princes Park and they want to keep riding their fun wave in the AFLW preliminary final.

AAP · Nov 17, 2025

Lion faces up to Carlton challenge ahead of AFLW prelim

Brisbane's Belle Dawes has fired back at Carlton young gun Sophie McKay to continue the playful banter ahead of their AFLW preliminary final.

AAP · Nov 17, 2025

Blues barge into AFLW prelim after hammering Hawks

Not even a second-quarter lapse could prevent Carlton from setting up a preliminary final date with Brisbane, after emphatically downing Hawthorn.

AAP · Nov 15, 2025

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Demons knock out Crows, advance to AFLW prelim final

Kate Hore booted three goals and Tahlia Gillard produced two super chasedown tackles as Melbourne reached the final four by defeating Adelaide.

AAP · Nov 15, 2025

Blues wary of wounded Hawks in AFLW semi-final

Hawthorn appear to be limping towards another straight-sets exit from the AFLW finals, but Carlton coach Mathew Buck is not taking the Hawks lightly.

AAP · Nov 14, 2025

Crows peaking at right time ahead of AFLW semi: coach

Adelaide are hitting their straps, but coach Matthew Clarke knows there are multiple reasons to be worried about the threat posed by AFLW rivals Melbourne.

AAP · Nov 14, 2025

Crows 'back of the pack' as Dees regroup for finals

Out to claim their first AFLW finals victory in three years, Melbourne coach Mick Stinear believes heavyweights Adelaide are finally showing vulnerabilities.

AAP · Nov 12, 2025

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The celebration that caused a Carlton 'heart attack'

Carlton dynamo Sophie McKay's eye-catching "fake hammy" celebration was adored by AFLW fans, but not so by her father, Blues great Andrew.

AAP · Nov 11, 2025

Rewarding mediocrity or providing new hope? AFL confirms divisive finals wildcard plan

The AFL has defended its decision to expand the finals series to 10 clubs with the introduction of a divisive ‘wildcard round’ from next season

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2025

AFLW to face more crossover with men's comp: Dillon

AFL chief Andrew Dillon says the women's competition will face more crossover with the men's league with the introduction of two more men's finals next year.

AAP · Nov 10, 2025

St Kilda demolished in disappointing AFLW finals debut

St Kilda's AFLW finals debut has ended in disaster, thumped by perennial powerhouse Adelaide in a one-sided elimination final at Norwood Oval.

AAP · Nov 9, 2025

Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals 'monkey'

The Brisbane Lions have qualified for a sixth-straight AFLW preliminary final, overcoming a slow start to down Melbourne by 13 points at Ikon Park.

AAP · Nov 9, 2025

Young gun powers Carlton to AFLW finals triumph

Carlton have slammed through six third-quarter goals to shock West Coast in their AFLW elimination final amid heavy rain at Ikon Park.

AAP · Nov 8, 2025

Hawks count injury cost of AFLW qualifying final loss

Hawthorn will sweat the fitness of Kaitlyn Ashmore and Aine McDonagh ahead of a semi-final, with the star duo hurt in a finals loss to North Melbourne.

AAP · Nov 7, 2025

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AAP · Nov 7, 2025

Ruthless Roos hammer goalless Hawks in qualifying final

Reigning AFLW premiers North Melbourne will host a preliminary final in a fortnight, after defeating a goalless Hawthorn in a qualifying final.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

North address Hawks' AFLW snubbing of star Garner

North Melbourne have addressed Hawthorn's post-game snubbing of superstar Jasmine Garner's 100th game that Hawks coach Daniel Webster conceded was a mistake.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

'No idea': Tasmania Devils boss on stadium vote result

The chief executive of the Tasmania Devils remains uncertain if state parliament will vote for a stadium vital for entry to the AFL and AFLW.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

The tweak AFLW premiership captains want league to make

North Melbourne premiership captain Emma Kearney and West Coast coach Daisy Pearce have called for second-tier competitions to align with the AFLW.

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AAP · Nov 6, 2025

Swans coach pays price for shock AFLW defeat

A shock final-round loss to lowly Essendon has contributed to Sydney's inaugural AFLW coach Scott Gowans leaving the Swans.

AAP · Nov 5, 2025

AFLW not ready for Marvel Stadium grand final

Ikon Park is set to host this year's AFLW grand final, with league boss Emma Moore commenting on when the league's showpiece could again return to stadiums.

AAP · Nov 5, 2025

St Kilda ace cleared to play in AFLW elimination final

St Kilda have cleared a dual club champion to play in the club's first-ever AFLW final, against the Crows in Adelaide.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2025

AFLW finals: how the challengers shape up in their bid to end Kangaroos’ supremacy

It seems like a near-impossible task, but of the seven other finalists, which are best placed to cause an upset?

AAP · Nov 3, 2025

Hurt of other team's triumphs drove Blues forward

Carlton's Darcy Vescio and Gab Pound watched other teams play finals on their home deck and it was motivation to help the Blues end a five-year drought.

AAP · Nov 2, 2025

Fremantle's AFLW season ends, Crows to continue

Adelaide star Anne Hatchard has kicked the decisive goal in her 100th AFLW game as the Crows beat Fremantle by 12 points to secure a finals spot.

AAP · Nov 2, 2025

St Kilda stumble into maiden AFLW finals appearance

St Kilda have endured a nightmare last game before the finals, suffering a 45-point defeat to the Western Bulldogs and losing star Jaimee Lambert to injury.

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