MYSTERIOUS: 32 - What They Never Told You

AFL strikes $2.2 billion pay deal with players

The AFL has struck an historic $2.2 billion pay deal with players featuring significant wage rises for men's and women's footballers and a longer AFLW season.

AAP · Sep 21, 2023

AFLW players happy with conservative season expansion

The AFLW season will gradually increase across the course of the new collective bargaining agreement but will max out at 14 regular-season games at most.

AAP · Sep 21, 2023

Lions' eyes on AFLW leaders after Sydney belting

Brisbane have continued their strong AFLW form with a 55-point victory over Sydney but next face a bigger test against ladder leaders North Melbourne.

AAP · Sep 17, 2023

Contact sports can contribute to chronic brain trauma. It’s time to face to up to it and address the risks

Senate recommendations must go beyond concussion and look into the risk of the brain disease from environmental exposure

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023

AFLW returns with hint of a more settled competition as rule changes make impact

The opening round of the 2023 season brought surprise wins, more goals and encouraging signs for some teams

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023

Fresh faces and record trades set up exciting AFLW season of surprises

Second year of all 18 teams could see levelling of the playing field and end dominance of Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023

AFLW needs to aim higher than riding wave of Matildas momentum

For women’s sport to benefit after the World Cup, leagues have to show commitment to the product beyond symbolic gestures

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2023

Ash Brazill embracing last hurrah at Netball World Cup

Announcing her retirement from netball, veteran Ash Brazill is relishing playing in her first, and last, World Cup as part of the Diamonds squad in Cape Town.

AAP · Jul 17, 2023

AFLW players agree on 10-round regular season in 2023

AFLW players will continue to push for an extended competition after agreeing to play a 10-round season and four weeks of finals in 2023.

AAP · Jul 17, 2023

‘Culture of silence’: AFL and AFLW players fearful of speaking out on racism, report finds

Players Association report found there is still often a lack of clear or fair process for dealing with human rights issues

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2023