The Latest Breaking News from Bec Goddard

Hawthorn appoint Daniel Webster as new AFLW coach

Hawthorn's new AFLW coach Daniel Webster says he is honoured and humbled to be given the role and feels privileged to be part of the "brown and gold family".

AAP · Feb 5, 2024

'I've done my bit': award-winning Goddard reveals next steps

The retired AFLW didn't want to fall out of love with footy.

The Canberra Times · Dec 15, 2023

AFLW's first flag coach Goddard announces retirement

Bec Goddard, the AFLW's first premiership coach at Adelaide in 2017, has announced her retirement from the role after two seasons in charge at Hawthorn.

AAP · Nov 17, 2023

Coaches call for medi-sub rule in AFLW

AFLW coaches and players have called for the medi-sub rule to be used in the women's game amid injury carnage in the opening rounds of the season.

AAP · Sep 8, 2022

AFLW rides emotional wave as Essendon, Hawthorn, Sydney and Port Adelaide join competition

With 18 teams in the competition, AFLW is now complete. Kate O'Halloran reviews the highlights of an emotional round one and talks to Sophie Locke about honouring her mum.

ABC News · Aug 28, 2022

AFLW coaches demand more Marvel games

Essendon and Hawthorn have produced some entertaining football under the Marvel Stadium roof, prompting their coaches to call for more AFLW games at the venue.

AAP · Aug 27, 2022

Fleming, Locke the pick of young Hawks

Jasmine Fleming and Sophie Locke have made AFLW rivals take notice with superb displays for Hawthorn's young team in their round-one encounter with Essendon.

AAP · Aug 27, 2022

Essendon win clash of newcomers in AFLW

Bonnie Toogood and Maddy Prespakis starred as Essendon marked their first AFLW appearance with a 26-point win over fellow expansion side Hawthorn.

AAP · Aug 27, 2022

Hawks hatred for Bombers transfers to AFLW

Hawthorn and Essendon will make their AFLW debuts when they lock horns in Saturday night's clash at Marvel Stadium.

AAP · Aug 26, 2022

Hawks finding their purpose in AFLW

Hawthorn skipper Tilly Lucas-Rodd has emphasised the need for her side to unite around a common purpose ahead of their first AFLW season.

AAP · Aug 22, 2022