Dockers captaincy shock as injured star voted in Ange Stannett is Fremantle's new AFLW captain, despite being unable to lead on the field after being ruled out for the 2024 season with a knee injury. AAP · Jul 3, 2024
Will changes to Australian broadcast rules make sport free for all? TV networks say no Labor’s plan aims to broaden the scheme that gives free-to-air broadcasters first dibs on big events such as the Olympics. But the channels themselves say it’s not enough The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2024
AFLW moves to national draft ahead of 2025 season The AFLW will hold a maiden national draft after the introduction of relocation allowances and minimum two-year contracts for draftees in the women's game. AAP · Jun 20, 2024
The Sydney Swans Tried To Recreate The Women’s Weekly Duck Cake And Ew Brother, What’s That The Sydney Swans AFL and AFLW teams have attempted to recreate the infamous Australian Women's Weekly duck cake for their 150th birthday. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 20, 2024
Changing academy picks system this year 'folly': Swans Sydney chief executive Tom Harley has strongly defended the four northern player academy programs and warned against changing AFL draft rules this year. AAP · Jun 19, 2024
AFLW players set for earlier Hall of Fame nods The Australian Football Hall of Fame has opened the door for AFLW players to be inducted just one year after their retirement. AAP · Jun 19, 2024
Pitch invader banned for life from AFL/AFLW games A fan who ran onto Marvel Stadium during Sunday's Collingwood-North Melbourne game and tried to re-enter the venue is banned for life from AFL and AFLW games. AAP · Jun 18, 2024
Former Docker Cuthbertson named Port's new AFLW skipper New Port Adelaide skipper Janelle Cuthbertson says it's an honour and a privilege to be voted into the leadership role by her teammates. AAP · Jun 17, 2024
Lutkins back at Lions den in hunt for more AFLW flags Brisbane have kicked off their AFLW pre-season campaign, and they'll have the returning Kate Lutkins on board for their premiership defence. AAP · Jun 3, 2024
AFLW's western derby to be held at Optus Stadium Daisy Pearce's first Western Derby as coach will be held at the 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium as West Coast and Fremantle look to break records. AAP · May 31, 2024
Collingwood fan banned after touching West Coast player A Collingwood fan has been banned from attending AFL or AFLW games for the rest of the year after reaching over the boundary to touch a West Coast player. AAP · May 14, 2024
Good news for banned Sydney Swans forward Hamilton Banned Sydney Swans forward Lexi Hamilton has received a welcome boost in the AFLW. AAP · May 14, 2024
Dockers AFLW pair struck down by knee injuries Fremantle's Ange Stannett will miss the entire 2024 AFLW season after the vice-captain and Serena Gibbs sustained knee injuries. AAP · May 11, 2024
AFLW targeting growth under new boss Emma Moore Crowds, fan engagement and television audiences will be on the agenda for new AFLW general manager Emma Moore when she takes up the role in July. AAP · Apr 16, 2024
AAP · Mar 28, 2024 Eagles AFLW recruit out for season with ligament tear Matilda Sergeant will miss the entire AFLW season after the West Coast recruit ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament at training.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 'Embarrassed' Swans AFLW players given two-game ban Sydney Swans AFLW players Alexia Hamilton and Paige Sheppard have been suspended for two games after being caught with illicit drugs at a hotel last year.
AAP · Mar 25, 2024 AFL outlines its response after Shane Tuck inquest Introducing independent doctors and limiting contact training are among the AFL's responses to a coroner's report on the death of former footballer Shane Tuck.
AAP · Mar 25, 2024 Swans AFLW players charged over illicit drug possession A pair of Sydney Swans women's players were charged by police late last year for possessing an illicit substance, after their AFLW season had ended.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2024 AFL announces Tasmania Devils will be new team’s name as playing kit unveiled The league’s announcement event did not address doubts about whether a Tasmanian side would ever take field
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2024 Georgia Amoore: the girl from Ballarat taking US college basketball by storm Standing at just 5ft 6in, Virginia Tech’s diminutive three-point specialist with a deadly step-back shooting action could be the next big thing
AAP · Mar 6, 2024 AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level AFL and AFLW players will continue to abide by the league's 12-day concussion protocols, but younger players will be treated more conservatively.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2024 Young Matildas player Grace Wilson becomes first professional Australian footballer to come out as non-binary The Adelaide United goalkeeper says they had a ‘phenomenal reaction’ from their team at the A-League Women’s club
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 Crows' Clarke steps down as ruck coach to focus on AFLW Adelaide's AFL ruck coach Matthew Clarke is stepping down from the role to focus solely on coaching the Crows in the AFLW.
AAP · Feb 16, 2024 Laidley misses out to Hyett as Bulldogs' AFLW coach Former professional golfer and Melbourne assistant Tamara Wyett is now an AFLW senior coach, beating Danielle Laidley to the Western Bulldogs role.
AAP · Feb 9, 2024 Work begins on Hawthorn's new $100 million home Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited the site of Hawthorn's new base, which the Hawks also hope to use for AFLW matches in 2025.