Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

DARK SECRETS: 14 - The Real Truth

Crocker wants bigger venue for AFLW semi

The AFLW semi-final between North Melbourne and Richmond has sold out inside 15 minutes, leading Darren Crocker to question why a bigger venue wasn't used.

AAP

Bates misses out on All-Australian squad

While Emma Kearney's All-Australian streak could continue, reigning AFLW best and fairest winner Emily Bates has been overlooked in the initial squad of 42.

AAP

AFLW semi-finals clash with Matildas match

The AFLW have scneduled the two semi-finals for next Saturday afternoon, meaning a direct clash with the Matildas' friendly against Sweden.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

North hold on to end Cats' AFLW season

North Melbourne's defence has stood firm against repeated Geelong attacks to win their elimination AFLW final by two points.

AAP

Kearney, Rennie return for North in AFLW

Captain Emma Kearney and Kim Rennie are big inclusions for North Melbourne, while Geelong have named star Georgie Prespakis for their AFLW elimination final.

AAP

Tigers snare AFLW double chance with draw

Richmond have drawn with North Melbourne to take fourth spot in the AFLW and set up a qualifying final against Brisbane.

AAP

These AFLW club members support more than one team, and it's changing the way they view the game

Fearn Harrison is a proud member of five AFLW clubs, and she's not the only one supporting multiple teams. Many fans are finding themselves watching the women's game, thanks to a feeling of acceptance and inclusion.

ABC News

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Luckless AFLW Bulldog's season over

Western Bulldogs forward Kirsten McLeod's season is over after she suffered a broken fibula and a syndesmosis injury against West Coast.

AAP

Kangas on fire in AFLW win over Magpies

North Melbourne have given themselves a huge boost of confidence ahead of the AFLW finals, posting an impressive 32-point win over Collingwood.

AAP

Hawthorn review could go ahead without First Nations families' participation, lawyer says

The lawyer representing a First Nations family who allege mistreatment by Hawthorn, says their "traumatised" clients may not participate in the AFL's independent investigation.

ABC News

Ex-Hawk Anderson axed by Kangaroos

Jed Anderson, Atu Bosenavulagi, Kayne Turner and Josh Walker have all been cut from North Melbourne's primary AFL list ahead of the national draft.

AAP

Horne-Francis 'never settled at North'

No.1 draft pick Jason Horne-Francis might have stayed at North Melbourne had coach Alastair Clarkson's future been more certain, the player's manager says.

AAP

I wasn't perfect at North: Horne-Francis

Prized Port Adelaide recruit Jason Horne-Francis believes being back home around family and friends will help him become the best player he can be.

AAP

Kangaroos defend AFL draft, trade strategy

North Melbourne list boss Brady Rawlings says the Kangaroos never saw signs of potential homesickness in Jason Horne-Francis before drafting the teenager.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Scoreboard not our focus: AFLW Swans

Sydney may have kicked off their first AFLW season with six successive defeats, but co-captain Lauren Szigeti insists the scoreboard is not the team's priority.

AAP

Roos post record AFLW win over ex-coach

North Melbourne have shot from eighth to fifth on the AFLW table after crushing Sydney by 66 points at Punt Road Oval.

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous players allegedly abused at Hawthorn should receive compensation and public apology, review recommends

Internal cultural review published by News Corp Australia states ‘allegations of abuse, racial vilification and bullying’ could amount to human rights violations

AAP

Distressed Clarkson fears for fair process

Alastair Clarkson has hinted he might take legal action to protect his reputation if the investigation into racism allegations levelled against him aren't just.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

No bad blood with North Melbourne: Gowans

There is no bad blood between Sydney Swans AFLW coach Scott Gowans and former side North Melbourne, who axed him as their mentor in 2020.

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane Lions stand behind senior coach Chris Fagan amid Hawthorn inquiry

Club’s chairman says AFL investigation into allegations of misconduct at Hawthorn Football Club will provide ‘procedural fairness’

AAP

Hawks racism claims 'harrowing': AFL chair

AFL chairman Richard Goyder has promised a just outcome from an investigation into "harrowing" claims of historic racism at Hawthorn.

The Independent UK

AFL investigating ‘harrowing’ allegations of bullying of Indigenous players at Hawthorn

One former player claims coaches urged him to have his partner’s pregnancy aborted

ABC News

Alastair Clarkson 'shocked' by Hawthorn allegations as AFL launches independent investigation

Former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson says he refutes "any allegation of wrongdoing or misconduct" regarding claims about the club's treatment of First Nations players.

ABC News

No club can claim immunity from racism, but Hawthorn has a messy history with its Indigenous players

There are few Australian football clubs who could claim immunity from racially prejudiced pasts, but Hawthorn's history is scattered with dire examples of hurtful moments. Warning: This story contains racist images.

AAP

Roos hold firm against late Cats AFLW push

North Melbourne's record in Tasmania has improved to 10-0 after they held off a fast-finishing Geelong to post a 12-point AFLW victory.

1 … 13 14 15 16

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.