Ratten reunites with Clarkson at Kangaroos
Six weeks after he was sacked by St Kilda, Brett Ratten has joined Alastair Clarkson at North Melbourne as a part-time assistant coach.
Australian rules football
Stubborn Lutkins to play 50th in AFLW GF
Brisbane defender Kate Lutkins says great support and her stubbornness helped her recovery from a torn ACL at the start of 2022 to make the AFLW grand final.
How Wardlaw became Lions AFLW whiz
Brisbane forward Jesse Wardlaw will play the AFLW grand final against Melbourne on a high after her dedication to become the comp's leading goal scorer.
Demons’ old hands steering AFLW flag bid
Melbourne coach Mick Stinear and five of his players remain from the inaugural AFLW season, hoping to lead the club to its first women's premiership.
AFLW star Anderson’s nod to Lions history
Brisbane Lions midfielder Ally Anderson is aiming to replicate the feats of Jason Akermanis and Simon Black after snaring the AFLW's best and fairest award.
Gillon McLachlan to steer AFL into 2023
Gillon McLachlan will remain as AFL CEO until April 2023, with the league now hopeful of appointing his replacement early in the new year.
Potential No.1 pick would embrace GWS move
GWS are set to pounce for Aaron Cadman with the first live pick of the AFL draft, with the key forward adamant he is up for a move away from Victoria.
Bates’ loyalty to Lions leads to AFLW GF
Brisbane Lions star Emily Bates was headhunted to leave the club at the start of 2022 after a stellar season, but a player pact to stay together has paid off.
Lions adopt Waugh footing for AFLW decider
Brisbane Lions winger Sophie Conway says her team is not satisfied with what they have achieved this year and have a ruthless mindset ahead of the AFLW decider.
Lions’ Anderson stuns with AFLW award
Brisbane onballer Ally Anderson has surprised everyone - including herself - by winning the AFLW best-and-fairest award.
AFLW star Purcell relishing time at Demons
Dual All-Australian midfielder Olivia Purcell feared she might not play AFLW in 2022, instead she is preparing for her second grand final in seven months.
Starcevich the Lions king for AFLW decider
Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich has been hailed by key defender Shannon Campbell as the side's rock ahead of the grand final against Melbourne.
AFLW winner Anderson targets grand final
AFLW best and fairest winner Ally Anderson wants to set the award aside as she prepares for Brisbane's home grand final against Melbourne.
Lions on red alert for Harris in AFLW GF
Brisbane Lions defender Shannon Campbell says former teammate Tayla Harris will be out to prove a point for Melbourne when the sides clash in the AFLW decider.
Dees star Harris clear for AFLW decider
A shoulder injury won't stop Melbourne forward-ruck Tayla Harris competing in Sunday's AFLW grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
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.
Lions take aim at AFLW GF venue critics
Brighton Homes Arena has come in for some criticism over its new playing surface but the Brisbane Lions believe they have the best AFLW venue in the country.
Family ties inspire AFLW star Lily Mithen
Laurie Mithen was a five-time VFL flag hero for Melbourne and AFLW star Lily Mithen hopes to add another premiership piece to the family legacy.
Dees hold off North to reach AFLW decider
Melbourne will take on minor premiers Brisbane in the AFLW grand final after grinding out a 17-point win over North Melbourne at Ikon Park.
Harris under AFLW grand final injury cloud
Melbourne's Tayla Harris hurt her left shoulder in a marking contest but is expected to be fit for the AFLW grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
Demons happy to enter Lions’ new AFLW den
Melbourne coach Mick Stinear has no issue with playing at Brisbane's new venue, which will host its first competitive fixture with the AFLW grand final.
Lions survive prelim, eye second AFLW flag
Brisbane will boast vast grand final experience and surprise home ground advantage for the AFLW decider that will be played at their new Springfield base.
Bates powers Lions to fourth AFLW decider
Brisbane's dominant first half has helped them to a 23-point defeat of Adelaide in Friday's AFLW preliminary final on the Gold Coast.
Kennett cops blame for Hawks’ funding hole
Victoria's state government is withholding $15m in funding for Hawthorn's new headquarters and outgoing Hawks president Jeff Kennett admits he is to blame.
Lions lure Irishman McKenna to AFL club
Irish speedster Conor McKenna has decided to come out of AFL retirement to play with the Brisbane Lions, turning down interest from Essendon and St Kilda.
Demons equipped to snare elusive AFLW flag
After six fruitless AFLW seasons, red-hot Melbourne believe a flag is within reach as they prepare to take on North Melbourne for a spot in the grand final.
Lions lock in AFLW final in Springfield
Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich is confident the fresh surface at their new Springfield headquarters will hold up in next Sunday's AFLW grand final.
Kangas relish continuity in AFLW finals
North Melbourne have hit form on their run to an AFLW preliminary final against a Melbourne side that will be well rested after a week off.
Lions yet to peak as Crows loom: Coach
Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich says finishing as minor premiers will count for nothing in the AFLW preliminary final against Adelaide Crows.
Hawks players back big AFL youth focus
The departure of Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O'Meara emphasised Hawthorn's AFL focus on youth, which had been a feature of Sam Mitchell's first season as coach.
Kangaroos ready to spar with Demons
North Melbourne have made an against-the-odds run deep into the AFLW finals and skipper Emma Kearney backs her Kangaroos to mix it with high-flyers Melbourne.