Demons, Swans sweat on injuries ahead of AFLW finals
Melbourne captain Kate Hore hurt her shoulder and Sydney's Caitlin Reid was taken to hospital after a nasty collision ahead of the AFLW finals.
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Swans withstand Wharfie Time ahead of AFLW finals
After a nasty injury to Caitlin Reid and Fremantle sounding Wharfie Time, finals-bound Sydney have won by a point on the back of Chloe Molloy's big game.
Gold Coast win but miss double chance in finals
Several veterans who have played for the entirety of the AFLW's decade-long journey have taken to the field one last time in the last home and away round.
Roos seal AFLW minor premiership as Blues star injured
North Melbourne have become the first team to claim three straight AFLW minor premierships while the league conceded that one of their umpires made an error.
Triple premiership coach makes call on AFL future
Brisbane's triple premiership coach Chris Fagan has settled on his AFL future, taking a new role at Carlton.
In-demand Giant makes call on his AFL future
GWS star Tom Green has been a major target for Tasmania and the star midfielder has made a call on his future.
‘Upset and hurt’: Swans icon on making retirement call
Retiring Sydney stalwart Dane Rampe said he had grappled with leaving the embattled AFL club, confessing he was left hurt and upset by the Pullman Hotel saga.
Grudge matches galore as AFL releases fixtures for 2027
Sydney have received plenty of prime-time slots for 2027, but the round-eight match when they face their former star Nick Blakey shapes as the spiciest.
Cameron rapt post-surgery as Greene arrives at Cats
Keen fisherman Jeremy Cameron has been enjoying the taste of a dangerous catch as things start looking up for the Geelong star after a tough AFL season.
Tigers, Blues unhappy as AFL confirms round-one games
Richmond and Carlton have made their feelings clear after the AFL confirmed they wouldn't be the first MCG game of the season.
‘Rough idea’: Gawn hails Demons’ brutal AFL list calls
At 35, Melbourne captain Max Gawn hopes he will end his storied AFL career with the Demons, but is mindful that Jack Viney would have wanted the same thing.
Butters reunion, grudge matches headline Gather Round
Zak Butters and the Western Bulldogs will face Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval during next year's Gather Round, while there are plenty of grudge matches.
‘Very hard’: Suns coach surprised as player forced off
Gold Coast player Dekota Baron was forced out of Saturday's AFLW win over Richmond in unusual circumstances after her nasty head knock.
Demons beat Bulldogs as Suns stay in AFLW top-four mix
Melbourne's grinding win over the Western Bulldogs and Gold Coast's desperate late defence against Richmond have big AFLW top-four ramifications.
Cats win bruising AFLW clash with Dockers as Lions roar
Geelong have secured the AFLW finals double chance, but there were plenty of injury concerns out of their bruising home win on Saturday over Fremantle.
GWS stun Hawks in AFLW thriller, Swans pummel Magpies
GWS have snapped their eight-match losing run with a thrilling one-point win over Hawthorn, while Collingwood smashed Sydney by 51 points.
Finals hopes dim for Eagles, Port after AFLW defeats
Brisbane have shaken up the AFLW's top-eight race, while Geelong's minor premiership hopes remain intact after a big win over West Coast.
Irish sisters stun Suns and shake up AFLW finals footy
It's a game of snakes and ladders in the AFLW as teams vie for a top-eight spot on the cusp of the finals series.
‘Pretty unstoppable’: Demons secure finals football
Melbourne have bounced back into form to take down the Tigers and put themselves in a strong position as finals football approaches.
AFL warns players ahead of hair tests for drugs
There was a sting in the tail for players on Friday as the AFL confirmed Lachie Cowan's two-game ban for his illicit drug use.
AFL to suspend Cowan for two games, Hayward cleared
The AFL is set to confirm on Friday that Lachie Cowan has been banned for two games after he needed hospital treatment last Sunday morning.
Triple Tiger flag winner joins Dockers, Mzungu promoted
Fremantle have rejigged their coaching set-up following the exit of Jaymie Graham to North Melbourne, with a three-time Richmond flag winner joining the ranks.
Coleman to call back Bombers icon after missed calls
Keidean Coleman has revealed Essendon turned to club royalty in their successful pitch, while a new West Coast recruit is already wooing Sydney's Chad Warner.
Eyes on Nas re-signing as Magpies ‘go again’ for stars
With the AFL trade period over, re-signing Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is a priority for St Kilda as Collingwood wait in the wings for Gold Coast's Matt Rowell.
AFL stadium builder named, final cost could blow out
The preferred builder, which has built venues in New Zealand and Queensland, has been announced for Tasmania's new 23,000-seat stadium.
Young Crow left in lurch as AFL trade deadline passes
Nick Murray has been stranded at Adelaide as Keidean Coleman, Jack Viney and Trent Rivers found new homes at the death in the AFL trade period.
‘Very comfortable’: Roos defend trade for ‘sorry’ Swan
After pulling off one of their biggest trades, North Melbourne won't say if Nick Blakey gave assurances about his role in the Pullman Hotel scandal.
McVeigh’s dream team builds as Bombers poach assistant
Daniel Pratt hopes to play a key role in a special new era at Essendon after being lured to the Bombers as a senior assistant coach under Mark McVeigh.
New Dog Butters mulled making AFL exit public in-season
After his mega move to the Western Bulldogs, Zac Butters has declared he sees a future where AFL players publicly confirm their intention to leave in season.
Lions defender keen to join Bombers, Suns snare duo
Defender Keidean Coleman wants to leave Brisbane for Essendon, while Hawthorn have shipped off Sam Butler and Aidan Schubert to Gold Coast.
Roos defeat Dockers, Blues down Swans in Sydney
North Melbourne are on top of the ladder and Carlton are lurking just outside the top four after the two teams posted strong AFLW wins on Sunday.