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Swans hand Lions more AFLW misery, Suns storm home

Sydney have survived an almighty scare to inch Brisbane closer to a seven-year low while Gold Coast rallied to shore up their spot inside the AFLW's top eight.

AAP · Sep 27

Kangaroos bounce back in AFLW romp over Demons

North Melbourne have returned to the winners' list and the top of the AFLW ladder after fighting back to thump previously unbeaten Melbourne by 31 points.

AAP · Sep 25

Surging Eagles, accurate Bulldogs, Blues grab AFLW wins

Essendon have slumped to a 0-7 record after their final-quarter fightback against West Coast fell short, while the Bulldogs beat Port to move to 5-2.

AAP · Sep 25

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Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giant AFLW scare

Gold Coast have mixed style with substance to entrench themselves inside the AFLW's top eight, while Richmond hung tough to beat a resurgent GWS.

AAP · Sep 20

Demons claim top spot, Geelong forward scores screamer

Melbourne have kept their perfect start to the AFLW season intact, while Geelong stormed home to claim their fifth straight victory.

AAP · Sep 19

Lions give Kangaroos a fright in tight AFLW GF re-match

Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich feels his team are closing the gap on North Melbourne after giving the defending premiers an almighty fright.

AAP · Aug 22

Swans down Crows in AFLW thriller, Lions, Power win

A Swans debutant has kicked a last-minute sealer to help lift her side to a thrilling victory over Adelaide, while Brisbane crushed Essendon at Windy Hill.

AAP · Aug 16

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Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

The Brisbane Lions will meet North Melbourne in the AFLW decider for a third straight season after a crushing 35-point preliminary final defeat of Carlton.

AAP · Nov 22, 2025

North survive Dees thriller to reach AFLW grand final

North Melbourne have punched their ticket to an AFLW grand final after Blaithin Bogue played a starring role in a sensational comeback win over Melbourne.

AAP · Nov 22, 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

Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals 'monkey'

The Brisbane Lions have qualified for a sixth-straight AFLW preliminary final, overcoming a slow start to down Melbourne by 13 points at Ikon Park.

AAP · Nov 9, 2025

Hawks count injury cost of AFLW qualifying final loss

Hawthorn will sweat the fitness of Kaitlyn Ashmore and Aine McDonagh ahead of a semi-final, with the star duo hurt in a finals loss to North Melbourne.

AAP · Nov 7, 2025

Zanker bags four against Cats as Demons nab second spot

Eden Zanker has kicked four goals but Kate Hore copped a late hit to the head as Melbourne posted a 14-point win over Geelong.

AAP · Nov 1, 2025

Eagles soar into AFLW finals after Swans major choke

Essendon have snapped an eight-game losing streak and given West Coast a gift that will be forever remembered after stunning Sydney by three points.

AAP · Nov 1, 2025

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AAP · Nov 1, 2025

Suns rise to end tough AFLW season with upset win

Gold Coast have slotted three late goals to finish a tough AFL season on a high, upsetting Richmond by 14 points at Ikon Park.

AAP · Oct 31, 2025

Blues beat Eagles in the wet to end AFLW finals drought

Tara Bohanna has played a starring role to fire Carlton to a 20-point win over West Coast and send the Blues back to finals for the first time since 2020.

AAP · Oct 26, 2025

Lightning hits as Pies beat Suns in wooden spoon bout

Nell Morris-Dalton has kicked a career-high three goals, including two crunch majors in the final term, to lead Collingwood to victory over Gold Coast.

AAP · Oct 25, 2025

Demons stumble as Lions put hands up in race for second

Sophie Conway has starred with 27 disposals and two goals as Brisbane posted their sixth win on the trot with a nine-point triumph over Melbourne.

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AAP · Oct 25, 2025

Dockers record big win as AFLW finals chase heats up

Aisling McCarthy has starred as Fremantle easily took care of Richmond to remain in the hunt for an AFLW finals spot.

AAP · Oct 25, 2025

Pluck of the Irish helps Hawks hammer hapless Bombers

Ireland's Aine McDonagh kicked three goals and equalled the record for the least games taken to kick 50 AFLW goals as Hawthorn shored up a spot in the top four.

AAP · Oct 25, 2025

Recalled forward reignites Swans' bid for finals berth

Sydney forward Rebecca Privitelli's three-goal haul against West Coast has helped the Swans remain in the hunt for an AFLW finals spot.

AAP · Oct 19, 2025

Bulldogs thrash Suns to keep AFLW finals hope alive

The Western Bulldogs' AFLW season has a pulse with two games to go after a 66-point win over Gold Coast kept them in the finals race.

AAP · Oct 19, 2025

Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers

Brisbane have gone up a couple of gears after quarter time and Essendon could not go with them, as the Lions romped to a big AFLW win despite missing two stars.

AAP · Oct 18, 2025

Saints beat Blues despite flurry of late injuries

St Kilda are almost certainly finals-bound, but were left counting the cost on the injury front in their spirited 13-point win over Carlton.

AAP · Oct 18, 2025

Dockers keep AFLW finals hopes alive with narrow win

Fremantle have stayed in the hunt for an AFLW finals berth after lifting their goal-kicking accuracy in the final quarter to beat the Giants by seven points.

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