Back to the future for inaugural AFLW stars Inaugural AFLW stars Brit Bonnici and Darcy Vescio are excited to take the competition back to where it started with a Carlton-Collingwood opener at Ikon Park. AAP · Aug 11, 2025
Bring it on: AFLW champions ready to be the hunted The Kangaroos say they are ready to defend their AFLW title and know the other teams will give them special attention this season. AAP · Aug 5, 2025
AFL urged to lock in women’s grand final at its own 53,000-capacity Marvel Stadium Leading figures in the AFLW have urged officials to think big around the venue for November’s grand final, and prioritise women’s football over concerts The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2025
Demons' AFL instability won't affect us: AFLW skipper Melbourne have been rocked by the sacking of AFL coach Simon Goodwin, but AFLW captain Kate Hore has played down any effect on the club's women's team. AAP · Aug 5, 2025
Why AFLW is worth every cent of a $50m-per-year loss The AFLW is losing money at a rapid rate, but West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says the benefits far outweigh the costs. AAP · Jul 31, 2025
Wooden-spoon Eagles to link up with a smart Daisy chain West Coast's request for a priority pick is controversial, but coach Andrew McQualter believes the club deserves a helping hand. AAP · Jul 31, 2025
Approach to AFLW’s 10th season suggests some remain unconvinced of its value Qualified support for the women’s code from Seven comes as AFL House seeks to accelerate growth and address negative perceptions The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025
AFL boss backs continued investment in AFLW Ahead of its 10th season, amid stagnating crowds and ratings, the AFLW remains an investment "absolutely worth making", says AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon. AAP · Jul 29, 2025
Bulldogs in double injury blow ahead of AFLW start Western Bulldogs captain Deanna Berry will miss the start of the AFLW season alongside Isabelle Pritchard after the star duo suffered injuries during training. AAP · Jul 23, 2025
Blackburn's pride at inclusion among Bulldogs' greats AFLW stalwart Ellie Blackburn was the only woman picked in the Western Bulldogs' official list of their 25 greatest players of the last century. AAP · Jul 21, 2025
Politics, election makes devil's brew of Tassie stadium The quest for a Tasmanian AFL team is linked to the island's complex political situation, with an early election not doing the club any favours. AAP · Jul 21, 2025
Crows star Marinoff eyes unprecedented AFLW milestone Adelaide's Ebony Marinoff and Brisbane's Ally Anderson are set to become the first AFLW players to reach a century of games in the women's competition. AAP · Jul 21, 2025
Garner takes reins for Kangaroos' AFLW flag defence North Melbourne have announced gun midfielder Jasmine Garner as captain for their AFLW premiership defence after Emma Kearney stood down. AAP · Jul 14, 2025
Harris ready to fire in Dees' Tayla-made AFLW flag bid Tayla Harris has recovered from the latest in a series of shoulder injuries and is set to feature when Melbourne kick off their AFLW season next month. AAP · Jul 9, 2025
AAP · Jul 8, 2025 AFLW star backs league's growth in face of huge losses AFLW star Kate Hore has urged league officials and sponsors to stay the course, insisting the women's competition will only improve in future seasons.
AAP · Jul 8, 2025 'Proudest achievement': AFLW star steps down as captain North Melbourne's only AFLW captain is standing down from the role ahead of the club's premiership defence.
AAP · Jul 3, 2025 Pagan revs up North in pre-game centenary ceremony Two-time North Melbourne premiership coach Denis Pagan has addressed some home truths in a pre-game speech as the Kangaroos mark their AFL centenary.
AAP · Jun 24, 2025 Money worries top Super Netball player concerns: survey The first anonymous survey of Super Netballers, conducted by the Australian Netball Players' Association, has found money their biggest challenge.
AAP · Jun 23, 2025 Dalton's stellar sports career dimmed by back injury Chloe Dalton, who has played three sports at an elite level and won an Olympic gold in sevens rugby, has been forced to retire from the AFLW due to injury.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025 From the Pocket: Australian football is notably richer when it’s open to everyone Inducting Erin Phillips and Daisy Pearce into Hall of Fame was in stark contrast to the sentiment of previous decades
AAP · Jun 10, 2025 Farmer made legend, eight footy hall of fame inductees Erin Phillips and Daisy Pearce are the first AFLW players to join the Australian Football Hall Of Fame as SA great Ken Farmer was made a legend.
AAP · Jun 10, 2025 AFLW marquee stars inducted to hall of fame Daisy Pearce and Erin Phillips are the first AFLW players to join the Australian Football Hall Of Fame as South Australian great Ken Farmer was made a legend.
AAP · Jun 8, 2025 Women's trailblazer among batch of feted sports figures Nicole Livingstone says being a women's sport trailblazer is only part of the reason she's feted in the King's Birthday Honours.
AAP · Jun 3, 2025 AFL's illicit drugs code remains work in progress The AFL's revised illicit drugs policy will be the responsibility of Laura Kane, whose football operations portfolio has been split in two.
The Conversation · Jun 2, 2025 As the NRL edges into Darwin, does the AFL need to be more proactive in the NT? The Northern Territory government recently announced the Dolphins, the NRL’s newest team that entered the league in 2023, would play a home game at TIO Stadium in Darwin every year from 2026 to 2028.