'A bloody good job': Gather Round set to stay in SA Geelong coach Chris Scott has praised Gather Round after his team played for the first time on Sunday at suburban Norwood Oval. AAP · Apr 12
Richards leads Bulldogs inclusions for big Hawks clash The ladder-leading Western Bulldogs have made four changes for their big Norwood Oval match on Saturday against Hawthorn. AAP · Apr 9
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
Crows bounce back with strong win over West Coast Finals-bound Adelaide avoided back-to-back AFLW defeats when Ebony Marinoff led a dominant performance against West Coast at Norwood Oval. AAP · Oct 11, 2025
Lions break Adelaide hearts in AFLW thriller The Brisbane Lions kicked three unanswered goals in the final quarter to steamroll Adelaide in a titanic AFLW tussle at Norwood Oval. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Giants too good as Saints stumble in AFL's Gather Round GWS have killed off St Kilda with an eight-goal third term, winning by 28 points on Sunday at Norwood Oval as Giants captain Toby Greene starred. AAP · Apr 13, 2025
In-form Darcy a major challenge for surging Lions Brisbane star Josh Dunkley says regardless of Norwood Oval's dimensions, Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy presents a stern AFL challenge. AAP · Apr 11, 2025
Crows star Hatchard overcomes illness for AFLW finals Adelaide will welcome Fremantle to their Norwood Oval home for an AFLW semi-final clash, with star Anne Hatchard set to cause trouble after overcoming illness. AAP · Nov 15, 2024
Saints hold on for gripping comeback win over Tigers St Kilda first overcame a dire opening half and then held on grimly in the last few minutes for a seven-point win over Richmond at Norwood Oval. AAP · Apr 7, 2024
Lions show pride, maul Roos for first AFL win The Brisbane Lions killed the contest against North Melbourne with a seven-goal opening quarter in the Gather Round twilight game at suburban Norwood Oval. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Swan Smith excited for "home" AFLW semi against Crows Sydney key forward Bella Smith is preparing for a return to her former home ground as the Swans gear up for their AFLW semi against Adelaide at Norwood Oval. AAP · Nov 15, 2023
Local venues to lobby after Gather Round success Inner-suburban Norwood Oval and the Mt Barker ground in the Adelaide Hills were big features of Gather Round, which will stay in South Australia. AAP · Apr 16, 2023
Himmelberg the hero as Giants beat Hawks in thriller Two pivotal plays from Harry Himmelberg at either end of the ground have secured GWS a two-point win over Hawthorn at Norwood Oval. AAP · Apr 16, 2023
Aish has happy homecoming in Fremantle's Norwood win Fremantle midfielder James Aish apparently has a perfect record at Norwood Oval, a ground where his family is revered as Redlegs royalty. AAP · Apr 14, 2023
AAP · Apr 14, 2023 Walters shines after racism abuse as Dockers win After he and teammate Nathan Wilson were racially abused during the week, Fremantle star Michael Walters played a key role in their AFL win over Gold Coast.
ABC News · Apr 14, 2023 Sydney Swans stop AFL slide, heap more pain on Richmond; Fremantle down Suns The Sydney Swans run away from the injury-hit Richmond Tigers late on at Adelaide Oval, after Fremantle complete a comeback win over Gold Coast.
ABC News · Apr 12, 2023 Can the AFL's Gather Round reconnect with suburban and country footy more successfully than previous attempts? With games being played at Norwood Oval and the minuscule Mt Barker Oval, the professionalised AFL is nodding towards its origins in paddocks and fields in regional towns.
ABC News · Mar 6, 2022 Adelaide Crows hang on to beat Collingwood by two points as Brisbane Lions, Carlton record AFLW triumphs Adelaide defeats Collingwood by two points in a tense contest at Norwood Oval, while the Brisbane Lions beat the Kangaroos by six goals, and Carlton registers a 30-point triumph over Gold Coast.
ABC News · Jan 29, 2022 Adelaide Crows remain undefeated after win over Melbourne Demons, Brisbane Lions hold off Geelong in AFLW The Cats fall just two points short of upsetting the reigning premiers the Lions, while Adelaide remains undefeated after claiming a 14-point victory over Melbourne at Norwood Oval.