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Cats defy AFLW injury carnage to see off youthful Suns

Geelong have improved to 2-1 after a fighting win over Gold Coast, while Kiara Bowers was left to rue a late miss in Fremantle's tight loss to Carlton.

AAP · Aug 30

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

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Hawks, new-look Demons ready to make AFLW statements

Melbourne are determined to start a new era in perfect style while Hawthorn have a point to prove when they meet in the AFLW first round.

AAP · Aug 12

'What the fans want': AFLW defends historic match venue

While the AFLW is set to play five double-headers, they have defended their venue choice for the inaugural international between Australia and Ireland.

AAP · Jul 21

'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

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 8, 2025

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Dees join new coach hunt as Stinear steps down

Mick Stinear has left his post as Melbourne AFLW coach after 10 seasons in charge, having led the Demons to the 2023 premiership.

AAP · Nov 24, 2025

Demons coach and star to mull big calls on AFLW future

Mick Stinear has yet to decide about his AFLW future with Melbourne in the aftermath of finals heartbreak, as Geelong and Sydney look for a new coach.

AAP · Nov 22, 2025

Demons up against the odds in AFLW finals

The first to fall in a historic winning streak, Melbourne are looking to end defending premiers North Melbourne's reign and reach another AFLW grand final.

AAP · Nov 21, 2025

No fear for Kangaroos as Demons look to end streak

Melbourne must end North's unprecedented winning streak to reach the AFLW grand final, with the season's top-two sides set to meet in a preliminary final.

AAP · Nov 19, 2025

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

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

Harris ready to fire in Dees' Tayla-made AFLW flag bid

Tayla Harris has recovered from the latest in a series of shoulder injuries and is set to feature when Melbourne kick off their AFLW season next month.

AAP · Jul 9, 2025

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AAP · Oct 24, 2024

Demons won't let AFLW finals hopes go without a fight

Melbourne will have to win their final game of the AFLW regular season and hope other results go their way in order to make finals.

AAP · Sep 20, 2024

Dees out to rediscover AFLW flow after 'Roos thrashing

Melbourne coach Mick Stinear is confident his side can snap a two-game losing streak and turn their AFLW season around when they take on Fremantle.

AAP · Aug 31, 2024

Demons AFLW star Harris to have shoulder scans

Melbourne AFLW star Tayla Harris suffered a "flare-up" of her left shoulder against Geelong but coach Mick Stinear says the Demons didn't risk her.

AAP · Nov 19, 2023

Demons find straight-sets AFLW finals exit 'confusing'

Defending premiers Melbourne have been left gutted after they just failed to pull of a comeback semi-final win over Geelong, ending their season.

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AAP · Nov 8, 2023

Lions' only AFLW coach Starcevich extends for two years

Craig Starcevich, one of only two inaugural AFLW coaches still in charge of their teams, has extended with Brisbane for another two years.

AAP · Nov 5, 2023

Demons far from invincible in wide-open AFLW flag race

Reigning premiers Melbourne are beatable and first-time finalists Sydney are daring to dream of possibilities during the AFLW finals series.

AAP · Sep 22, 2023

Hanks leads Demons to AFLW thrashing of Hawks

Reigning AFLW premiers Melbourne have defeated Hawthorn by 59 points to maintain their undefeated start to the season.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2023

AFLW trailblazer Daisy Pearce retires from playing ahead of move into men’s coaching

Daisy Pearce, one of the brightest stars and most influential names in AFLW history, has confirmed the end of her playing days

ABC News · Nov 27, 2022

Daisy Pearce revels in AFLW premiership with Melbourne, putting thoughts of retirement on the backburner

A premiership player at last, Melbourne's Daisy Pearce lets her guard down in celebration of the Demons' breakthrough AFLW flag.

AAP · Nov 27, 2022

Relieved Pearce becomes AFLW flag winner

Daisy Pearce will enjoy the spoils of Melbourne's first AFLW premiership before the veteran women's football pioneer makes a call on her playing future.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 27, 2022

Deevine: The Melbourne Demons Have Made History By Claiming Their First AFLW Premiership

The Dees downed the Brisbane Lions by four points in a bloody nail-biting match.

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