Gabba off table, Lions in AFLW scramble
Cricket authorities have shut the door on any prospect of the Gabba hosting the AFLW grand final, leaving Brisbane scrambling for a potential venue.
Cricket authorities have shut the door on any prospect of the Gabba hosting the AFLW grand final, leaving Brisbane scrambling for a potential venue.
While Emma Kearney's All-Australian streak could continue, reigning AFLW best and fairest winner Emily Bates has been overlooked in the initial squad of 42.
Four players and their families have agreed to be involved with an investigation into the Hawthorn racism allegations, according to a report.
Captain Emma Kearney and Kim Rennie are big inclusions for North Melbourne, while Geelong have named star Georgie Prespakis for their AFLW elimination final.
Four Indigenous families say they will take part in an investigation into racism at Hawthorn if the AFL admits to its own failings on the subject.
Melbourne have survived an early onslaught from reigning premiers Adelaide to storm home and win their AFLW qualifying final by 21 points at Ikon Park.
The AFL has confirmed some complainants to have made explosive historical allegations about racism at Hawthorn will take part in the independent investigation.
The Brisbane Lions have stormed into a home AFLW preliminary final after a commanding 17-point win against Richmond at Metricon Stadium.
North Melbourne's defence has stood firm against repeated Geelong attacks to win their elimination AFLW final by two points.
The Western Bulldogs kicked the only two goals of the last quarter, but Collingwood held on to win their AFLW elimination final by five points.
A look at week one of the AFLW finals, with Melbourne, Brisbane, North Melbourne and Collingwood winning as Geelong and the Western Bulldogs were eliminated.
The AFLW have scneduled the two semi-finals for next Saturday afternoon, meaning a direct clash with the Matildas' friendly against Sweden.
After three barren seasons, Richmond have stormed into the AFLW top four and midfielder Monique Conti has been a massive reason for their breakout run of form.
Adelaide have named captain Chelsea Randall to return from injury in a massive boost for their Friday night AFLW qualifying final against Melbourne.
Brisbane unwittingly did Melbourne a favour when they beat them earlier this AFLW season, as it made the Demons emphasise their team defence.
North Melbourne midfielder Jasmine Garner has won her second AFLW coaches' award, beating Monique Conti and Georgie Prespakis for the honour.
It remains unclear where the AFLW grand final will be played if minor premiers Brisbane host the match, with obvious venues potentially unavailable.
The immediate priority for new North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson will be mounting a defence against racism charges.
A woman involved in the Hawthorn racism allegations says she won't take part in the investigation, slamming the AFL's process in a statement through lawyers.
GWS have given stalwart Tanya Hetherington a fitting farewell with a scintillating start and a hard-fought 12-point AFLW win over Gold Coast.
Richmond have drawn with North Melbourne to take fourth spot in the AFLW and set up a qualifying final against Brisbane.
Melbourne have made a pre-finals statement, holding West Coast goalless to win by 78 points and missing the AFLW minor premiership by just one point.
Adelaide have overcome a spirited St Kilda challenge to secure a 16-point triumph and set up a likely AFLW grand final rematch against Melbourne next week.
Geelong went within five points of the AFLW's highest score, but Georgie Prespakis was injured in their 75-point thrashing of bottom side Sydney.
Port Adelaide expect boom recruit Jason Horne-Francis to be ready for the start of next AFL season after he underwent leg surgery.
The Western Bulldogs have left it late to edge ahead of Carlton and seal eighth spot on the AFLW ladder in the last home-and-away round.
The Brisbane Lions have all but locked up the AFLW minor premiership, outplaying Collingwood in a 55-point win on the Gold Coast.
North Melbourne have confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson will start as planned on November 1 as an investigation looks at historic racism allegations at Hawthorn.
Two-time Brownlow Medallist Robert Harvey will return to St Kilda as an assistant coach, reuniting with head mentor Ross Lyon.
Brisbane have approved Chris Fagan's return to AFL coaching ahead of the independent investigation into historic racism claims at Hawthorn.
Former players who participated in the AFL's concussion research project have received an apology from the league after an independent review into the study.