Australia too good but Ireland re-match looms for AFLW Australia have charged to a 50-point win over Ireland in the first women's Australian rules international with a future game in Ireland looking likely. AAP · Aug 1
Morning Mail: Democracy under threat, governor general warns, Europe to boycott Fifa, fires force Clooneys to evacuate Australia faces ‘catastrophe’ unless people show more understanding of the constitution, Sam Mostyn says; world football splits over selloff plan The Guardian - AU · Jul 30
Players done waiting for once-in-a-decade showdown The teams have been selected, the group chats created, scruples about the venue hashed out, so now Australia and Ireland are ready to rumble. AAP · Jul 30
AFLW All-Stars game offers a chance to celebrate how Irish players have shaped the game Forty-six Irish players are on current AFLW lists and Saturday’s sold-out game provides a unique opportunity to highlight their influence The Guardian - AU · Jul 30
Kearney's future a mystery after missing historic clash AFLW all-time great Emma Kearney will miss Australia's clash with Ireland, raising retirement speculation for the North Melbourne star. AAP · Jul 30
Double-headers dominate final AFL fixtures An MCG double-header and AFLW games before the men dominate the AFL's fixture release for round 23 and 24. AAP · Jul 29
'Huge' international clash for Irish who call AFLW home Gripes about the venue won't minimise the Australia-Ireland show-stopper AFLW fans have waited nearly a decade for, the teams' superstar captains say. AAP · Jul 25
'What the fans want': AFLW defends historic match venue While the AFLW is set to play five double-headers, they have defended their venue choice for the inaugural international between Australia and Ireland. AAP · Jul 21
'I had no choice': concussion forces AFLW great to quit One of the AFLW's most decorated players has been forced to retire because of ongoing concussion issues. AAP · Jun 29
Kangas, Demons players dominate Australia's AFLW squad North Melbourne and Melbourne players dominate Australia's 25-strong squad for the inaugural international clash against Ireland. AAP · Jun 23
AFL:Cop that: Lemon-throwing fan handed lengthy AFL ban A football fan has been suspended for five years from all AFL and AFLW games after throwing a lemon at star West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey. AAP · Jun 11
AFL:Cop that: Lemon-thrower handed lengthy AFL ban A football fan has been suspended for five years from all AFL and AFLW games after throwing a lemon at star West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey. AAP · Jun 11
Cop that: Lemon-throwing fan handed lengthy AFL ban A football fan has been suspended for five years from all AFL and AFLW games after throwing a lemon at star West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey. AAP · Jun 11
AFL:AFLW fixtures in spotlight on men's grand-final weekend The AFL has scheduled six AFLW matches in Victoria around the men's grand final, as part of a 2026 season fixture that culminates in a decider in late November. AAP · May 21
AAP · May 21 AFLW fixtures in spotlight on men's grand-final weekend The AFL has scheduled six AFLW matches in Victoria around the men's grand final, as part of a 2026 season fixture that culminates in a decider in late November.
AAP · May 18 Saints, Blues to open AFLW season in double-header St Kilda and Carlton will open the 2026 AFLW season in the first of four double-headers featuring both women's and men's games this year.
AAP · May 14 Port premiership coach joins Hawthorn's AFLW program Hawthorn's AFLW program has received a massive boost after appointing 2004 Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams as the new head of development.
The Guardian - AU · May 7 Change in Sportsbet policy engulfs AFL identities amid scrutiny of gambling links A subtle tweak of policy by Sportsbet has embroiled a three-time premiership captain and an emerging female voice who judged last year’s Norm Smith medal
AAP · Apr 29 Dockers suffer huge blow as star AFLW forward cut down Aine Tighe has been placed on Fremantle's inactive list for the entire 2026 AFLW campaign after failing to recover from a lingering knee injury.
The Conversation · Apr 15 When insurers walk away from concussion risk, who protects athletes? A recent move from a leading insurance provider has made it more difficult for AFL and AFLW players to access brain injury insurance.
AAP · Apr 9 Double headers return as AFLW ponders Gather Round Double headers are back in AFLW and a women's footy Gather Round could be on the way as the league works to improve crowds and engagement.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 27 AFL scratching its head on decline in Indigenous participation as weight of history takes toll The league, clubs and AFLPA need to be more consolidated on why the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men’s players has dropped
AAP · Mar 26 'Most stringent': AFL trumpets illicit drugs revamp The AFL says its new illicit drugs policy, which includes bi-annual hair-testing of all players, is the most stringent in Australian sport.
AAP · Mar 18 Evolving AFL looks to embrace larger cultural mix Essendon's Jayden Nguyen is one of four new cultural diversity ambassadors who will help the AFL attract a wider cultural mix of players and fans to the game.
AAP · Mar 17 Irish champion calls for International Rules return Retired Irish star Zach Tuohy insists International Rules would have significant support from players if AFL and GAA officials committed to reviving the series.