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AFLW pre-season to begin before fixture release

The AFLW pre-season gets underway in less than a week but players and clubs are still waiting on a fixture to be released.

AAP · May 6, 2025

Mental health still footballers' big issue: AFLPA boss

Outgoing AFLPA chief Paul Marsh is proud of the developments in the mental health space at AFL clubs but warns the scrutiny on players is only growing.

AAP · Apr 8, 2025

Adelaide's dual premiership AFLW coach Clarke to quit

Dual AFLW premiership coach Matthew Clarke will step down as Adelaide's coach at the end of next season.

AAP · Apr 3, 2025

Tayla Harris ready to shine after injury, trade drama

Melbourne forward Tayla Harris has moved on from her failed AFLW trade and is firmly focused on returning strong after her shoulder surgery.

AAP · Feb 19, 2025

AFL players' millionaires club continues to boom

The AFL now boasts 25 players earning at least $1 million per season, up from 19 in 2023, as the league's coffers recover from COVID-19.

AAP · Feb 10, 2025

Former North coach Shaw signs as Suns' AFLW boss

Former North Melbourne AFL coach Rhyce Shaw has been appointed Gold Coast's new AFLW mentor.

AAP · Jan 21, 2025

Maddi Levi: ‘I’m not the only one who suffers with self-doubt’

Australian cross-code athlete’s own expectations weigh heavy even as she soars to greater heights as World Rugby’s sevens player of the year

The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2024

Magpies set to take Victorian No.1 pick in AFLW draft

The 2024 AFLW draft will be the first fully national version, rather than state-based, but Collingwood are set to pick Victorian Ash Centra first in any case.

AAP · Dec 15, 2024

Harris set to stay with Demons after trade falls over

Hawthorn and Melbourne couldn't reach an AFLW trade agreement on Tayla Harris, who is instead set to remain with the Demons.

AAP · Dec 11, 2024

Hawks mull over Harris trade as Demons offer extension

The busiest club in the penultimate day of the AFLW trade period, Hawthorn are still mulling over a trade for Melbourne premiership forward Tayla Harris.

AAP · Dec 10, 2024