AFLW players' fixture pleas fall on deaf ears The AFL Players Association has expressed concern over elements of the new AFLW fixture, revealing key requests had been overlooked by league officials. AAP · May 30, 2025
Carlton's new AFLW captain follows famous father Carlton have chosen a favourite daughter to captain them this upcoming AFLW season, replacing pregnant defender Kerryn Peterson. AAP · May 27, 2025
Night and day - Magpies reflect on first AFLW game Collingwood defender Jordy Allen says the AFLW has changed enormously since the Magpies and Carlton played the historic first match in early 2017. AAP · May 26, 2025
'Blown away' Lions coach makes big AFLW call AFLW mainstay Craig Starcevich doesn't think the competition is a one-horse race, despite North Melbourne's dominance over the Lions in last year's final. AAP · May 21, 2025
Magpie-turned-Mariner Rowe to swoop on ALW decider Irish Collingwood AFLW star Sarah Rowe's return to soccer with Central Coast has her one game away from A-League Women silverware. AAP · May 16, 2025
AFL 26 Trailer and Loyalty Rewards Revealed Big Ant Studios and Nacon have released the official trailer for AFL 26 and announced some loyalty rewards for those who played AFL 23. As a way of saying thanks for the continued support, returning players will receive a few bonuses in the new game. Operation Sports · May 7, 2025
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
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
Erin Phillips: ‘I wanted to do something that gave me joy again’ After 22 years of elite-level sport, the sportswoman reflects on a career of breakthroughs, being a girl in a man’s world and the joy of acceptance and progress The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2025
‘The growth there is enormous’: future of AFL is women’s competition, says Andrew Dillon The head of the AFL has identified the women’s competition as the single biggest opportunity for growth within the code’s landscape The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025
Time for northern clubs to earn their keep as AFL seeks return on investment The league has reason to hope GWS and Gold Coast can lay down a marker in non-traditional markets while Brisbane defend their crown in 2025 The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 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
How the AFL and NRL have crept into cricket’s traditional summer timeslot Most of Australia has four seasons each year. The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025
AAP · Jan 21, 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.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 28, 2024 Which sport won 2024? Australian audiences feast on free-to-air despite streaming boom Matildas ratings bonanza gives way to AFL and NRL blockbuster events in 2024 as more Australians move from traditional TV to online viewing
AAP · Dec 16, 2024 Magpies take Centra with No.1 pick in AFLW draft Victorian midfielder-forward Ash Centra has been chosen by Collingwood as the No.1 pick in the first national AFLW draft, while Gold Coast took Havana Harris.
AAP · Dec 15, 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 11, 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 10, 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 6, 2024 Mithen lands at Suns but Tayla Harris still in limbo Tayla Harris's bid to land at Hawthorn is up in the air after the Melbourne forward wasn't part of a six-club mega deal finalised on Friday.
AAP · Dec 6, 2024 Saints great Dal Santo handed AFLW extension Nick Dal Santo has signed a two-year contract extension to coach St Kilda's AFLW team until at least the end of 2026, as they chase a maiden finals appearance.
AAP · Dec 5, 2024 AFLW star Garner ties Kangas record with latest honour AFLW star Jasmine Garner has joined AFL games record-holder Brent Harvey as the only North Melbourne players to have won five club best-and-fairest awards.
AAP · Dec 4, 2024 Pies, Hawks keen to lure off-contract Dees star Harris High-profile Melbourne talent Tayla Harris is set to headline the AFLW trade period, with Hawthorn and Collingwood vying for the All-Australian's services.
AAP · Dec 2, 2024 Suns sack AFLW coach Joyce, captain Bohanna wants trade Gold Coast captain Tara Bohanna is expected to return home to Victoria after requesting a trade, just hours after the Suns sacked AFLW coach Cameron Joyce.