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
Port wingman Karl Amon to join Hawthorn Port Adelaide wingman Karl Amon will join Hawthorn during the free agency period, giving Hawthorn's rebuild another important boost. AAP · Aug 26, 2022
New AFLW era starts in Sydney with dream debut for Swan 'fan favourite' Cynthia Hamilton Sydney's coach believes lifelong Swans fan Cynthia Hamilton, and her red and white helmet, is likely to become a fan favourite. ABC News · Aug 25, 2022
How drawn matches evolved throughout the history of Australian Rules Football and contributed to the fabric of the game While the draw is essentially dead in AFL finals, the tied matches of the early days contributed to the very fabric of Australian Football, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson. ABC News · Aug 25, 2022
Skill, determination and tactics you won't want to miss: The players to watch in AFLW season seven Eighteen teams, a pay rise and more contact time. These are the players to watch as AFLW season seven is set to go to a whole new level, Gemma Bastiani writes. ABC News · Aug 24, 2022
AFLW players excited for 18-team era The AFLW season will kick-off on Thursday just 138 days after the last grand final, with the addition of four new teams to make the competition whole at 18. AAP · Aug 24, 2022
New-look AFLW presents opportunity in season seven but jury is out on changes Amid broader growth of the women’s game, the new campaign kicks off in winter and with a full compliment of teams The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022
Bombers seek ruthless edge in AFLW debut Inaugural Essendon AFLW co-captain Bonnie Toogood says the club wants to present a "physical and ruthless" challenge in their first AFLW season. AAP · Aug 22, 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
AFL Round-Up: Agony for Carlton and Brisbane, ecstasy for Collingwood as unforgettable 2022 regular season reaches thrilling conclusion One of the most enthralling home and away seasons in AFL history ends with a weekend of relief, heartbreak and intrigue, setting the scene for a September to remember. We digest the week that was. ABC News · Aug 21, 2022
Bulldogs beat Hawks, keep AFL hopes alive The Western Bulldogs have finished strongly to beat Hawthorn by 23 points in Launceston, lifting the club into eight position pending other results. AAP · Aug 21, 2022
Collingwood denies Carlton AFL finals berth as Western Bulldogs go through, Sydney Swans finish third The Blues fall short of reaching their first final series since 2013 by one point after the Magpies launch a stunning fightback, while the Bulldogs advance courtesy of their win over the Hawks, and the Swans confirm third spot on the ladder. ABC News · Aug 21, 2022
Tough guys, nude pioneers and a ‘bogan’ in Bollywood: nine sports stars who became actors Former AFL star Shane Crawford has some big boots to fill as he enters the world of acting The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2022
Bulldogs chase backdoor AFL finals entry The Western Bulldogs will need to beat Hawthorn in Tasmania before hoping Carlton lose to Collingwood to reach this year's AFL finals. AAP · Aug 19, 2022
AAP · Aug 19, 2022 Blues opt to play it safe with Hewett Carlton will welcome back Zac Williams and Adam Cerra against Collingwood, but George Hewett is being held back.
ABC News · Aug 19, 2022 How North Melbourne won and Essendon lost in the hunt for Alastair Clarkson Results are not guaranteed at North Melbourne now they have Alastair Clarkson on deck, but the club has finally made the rest of the league notice them after years of an Arden Street slumber, writes Kyle Pollard.
ABC News · Aug 18, 2022 Alastair Clarkson reveals reason for taking North Melbourne AFL coach job Four-time Hawthorn premiership coach Alastair Clarkson says he is looking forward to helping North Melbourne rebuild as its coach.
AAP · Aug 18, 2022 Wounded star Bontempelli to lead Bulldogs Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has declared wounded captain Marcus Bontempelli a certain starter for Sunday's do-or-die clash with Hawthorn.
AAP · Aug 16, 2022 Bulldog Cordy free to play against Hawks Zaine Cordy is free to play against Hawthorn this weekend after being cleared of any wrong doing at the tribunal for his bump on youngster Tanner Bruhn.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2022 ‘Unprecedented’ demand for AFLW tickets prompts change to 53,000-capacity venue Inaugural match between Essendon and Hawthorn shifted after tickets for the original venue sold out within 24 hours
AAP · Aug 15, 2022 AFL greats expect tribunal to clear Cordy Western Bulldogs defender Zaine Cordy is tipped to be cleared by the AFL tribunal over the bump that left GWS youngster Tanner Bruhn concussed.
AAP · Aug 15, 2022 Hawthorn accused of misconduct, hypocrisy The Hawthorn Football Club has been accused of unlawful discrimination by a former staff member, who says she was forced to resign.
ABC News · Aug 14, 2022 AFL Round-Up: Epic wins for Melbourne and Sydney — and heartbreak for Carlton — set the scene for a grand finale Heroes and heartbreak were the order of the day in round 22 and, with finals just a game away, this remarkable home-and-away season is about to reach its crescendo. We digest the week that was.
ABC News · Aug 14, 2022 Bombers-Hawks AFLW match moved to Docklands following 'unprecedented' ticket demand After the initial ticket allocation was exhausted, the historic AFLW match between the Bombers and Hawks is moved to one of the league's premier venues.
AAP · Aug 14, 2022 Richmond to enter AFL finals with belief Richmond have secured their spot in the AFL finals, with rivals inside the top-eight wary of the team that has won three of the past five premierships.