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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

The true impact of Daisy Pearce's arrival at Eagles

Emma Swanson and Daisy Pearce used to go head-to-head in AFLW midfield battles but are now relishing their partnership as West Coast captain and coach.

AAP · Aug 29, 2024

No secret sauce as Daisy gets to work at West Coast

West Coast are expected to be big improvers over the coming years under Daisy Pearce, and the rookie coach is embracing the pressure.

AAP · Aug 28, 2024

Eagles keen to nail 'bullseye' under Daisy Pearce

West Coast co vice-captain Bella Lewis says the arrival of new coach Daisy Pearce has sparked hope the club can reach the AFLW finals for the first time.

AAP · Aug 5, 2024

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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

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

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 28, 2024

AFLW great Daisy Pearce to coach Eagles women

AFLW great Daisy Pearce will coach the West Coast women in a major coup for the struggling Eagles.

AAP · Dec 11, 2023

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Birch AFLW move looms as teammates traded to Hawks

AFLW rivals have started to raid Melbourne with Eliza West and Casey Sherriff traded to Hawthorn and Libby Birch poised to head to North Melbourne.

AAP · Dec 8, 2023

The case for banning Daisy Pearce from AFL changerooms doesn’t stack up

Australian rules football continues to question the validity and integrity of the women who’ve always been part of it

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023

Afternoon Update: Dutton ramps up Indigenous voice debate; Qantas flight mayday; and a BBC porn prank

Opposition leader accuses PM ‘very tricky’ for refusing to rule out legislating the voice, while a flight from Auckland lands safely in Sydney after a reported engine failure mid-flight

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2023

AFLW trailblazer Daisy Pearce retires from playing ahead of move into men’s coaching

Daisy Pearce, one of the brightest stars and most influential names in AFLW history, has confirmed the end of her playing days

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2023

AFLW trailblazer Daisy Pearce retires after 2022 premiership with Melbourne Demons

The AFLW pioneer and Melbourne Demons champion announces her retirement after six seasons in the league and a premiership last season.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2023

'Content' Daisy Pearce retires from AFLW

Melbourne's trailblazing captain Daisy Pearce has announced her retirement as an AFLW player, sayng she feels content with that chapter of her life.

AAP · Jan 17, 2023

AFLW pathways set to strengthen women's football competition as young players shine

Women and girls' football coaches say it is an exciting time for the sport as young players get more time on the ground thanks to strengthened AFLW pathways.

ABC News · Dec 17, 2022

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022

AFLW 2022: highs and lows from a ground-breaking but at times frustrating season

A premiership first highlighted the league’s seventh campaign but there remain issues for head office to better deal with going forward

ABC News · Nov 27, 2022

Daisy Pearce revels in AFLW premiership with Melbourne, putting thoughts of retirement on the backburner

A premiership player at last, Melbourne's Daisy Pearce lets her guard down in celebration of the Demons' breakthrough AFLW flag.

AAP · Nov 27, 2022

Relieved Pearce becomes AFLW flag winner

Daisy Pearce will enjoy the spoils of Melbourne's first AFLW premiership before the veteran women's football pioneer makes a call on her playing future.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2022

Melbourne win maiden AFLW premiership, defeating Brisbane in grand final thriller

Melbourne Demons 2.7 (19) defeated Brisbane Lions 2.3 (15), sending Dees captain Daisy Pearce out a winner in possibly her last game

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AAP · Nov 26, 2022

Lions try to brush off AFLW favourites tag

Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich has attempted to brush off his side's favourite status ahead of the AFLW grand final against Melbourne.

AAP · Nov 25, 2022

Lions, Demons guided by their AFLW coaches

Melbourne's Mick Stinear and the Brisbane Lions' Craig Starcevich are the only AFLW coaches remaining from inaugural season of the competition in 2017.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022

Daisy Pearce: the face of a generation intent on breaking AFLW premiership duck

Win Sunday’s grand final against Brisbane or not, Pearce’s position as a women’s football great is already secure

AAP · Nov 21, 2022

Daisy Pearce uncertain over AFLW future

Melbourne captain Daisy Pearce will embark on a coaching career when her AFLW playing days are over but hasn't yet made a decision on when that will be.

AAP · Nov 19, 2022

Dees hold off North to reach AFLW decider

North Melbourne threw everything at Melbourne but couldn't capitalise on their chances, with the Demons grinding out a 17-point AFLW preliminary final win.

AAP · Nov 15, 2022

Demons dream of AFLW breakthrough

Melbourne are still chasing an AFLW premiership despite being consistently one of the league's best teams and midfielder Karen Paxman says they have to earn it.

ABC News · Oct 23, 2022

Grand final win caps off epic year for WA footy player, coach and new mum Rennie Meadmore

Rennie Meadmore gave birth to her first child in April, was back coaching a week later, and by the end of the season was playing in a premiership-winning team.

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