Howarth inks two-year deal with forward-thinking Pies
Gold Coast AFLW star Kalinda Howarth has signed a two-year deal with Collingwood, leaving room for young Brisbane midfielder Ella Smith to join the Suns.
Australian rules football
Membrey, King set to rekindle Saints partnership
Tim Membrey and Max King rarely played together for St Kilda last season but are on track to resume their dangerous attacking partnership in 2024.
Demons will grow from AFL finals failure, says Goodwin
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and chief executive Gary Pert were among the speakers at the AFL club's annual members forum, with plenty to discuss.
Bulldogs land Laloifi, Gavalas in three-club trade
The rebuilding Western Bulldogs have landed veteran Carlton defender Mua Laloifi and versatile midfield-forward Ellie Gavalas as part of a three-club trade.
AFL rivals Magpies, Tigers to open pre-season series
Collingwood will get their AFL premiership defence under way when they open the pre-season series with a match against rivals Richmond at Ikon Park.
Tarni Brown leaves Pies for Blues in bumper AFLW trade
Former Collingwood midfielder Tarni Brown was one of three AFLW players traded in a four-club deal that involved pick swaps ahead of next week's draft.
Cripps sees Silvagni role in Blues’ AFL flag pursuit
Third-generation Carlton player Jack Silvagni's position came under threat last season but captain Patrick Cripps believes his teammate has a key role to play.
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.
AFL concussion rules need to shift after Tuck’s death
A coroner's findings into the death of former Richmond player Shane Tuck includes multiple recommendations to the AFL over concussion.
New Port skipper Rozee leans on cricket hero Head
Connor Rozee has signed an eight-year contract extension with Port Adelaide as he takes over the captaincy from retired defender Tom Jonas.
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.
United milestone man Goulding still finding new tricks
Melbourne United games record holder Chris Goulding will make his 250th appearance for the NBL club in Sunday's home clash with the Brisbane Bullets.
Achilles injury confirmed for North AFLW star Bruton
Scans have confirmed North Melbourne star Jenna Bruton partially ruptured her achilles early in the Kangaroos' AFLW grand-final loss to the Brisbane Lions.
AFL concussion report from 1993 central to class action
A major concussion class action against the AFL relies on a medical report from the code in the '90s, as new details of Max Rooke's injuries were revealed.
Career would be empty without AFL Swans flag: Adams
Sydney has recruited to harness an AFL premiership window and Taylor Adams is hopeful of finally hoisting the cup aloft at his new side.
Lions thrive on underdog tag to claim second AFLW flag
The Brisbane Lions have won their second AFLW grand final after wounded forward Dakota Davidson's late cameo inspired a 17-point win over North Melbourne.
Coach Crocker vows North will be stronger for AFLW pain
North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker believes his Kangaroos can take solace from premiers Brisbane following their grand final defeat.
Lions coach Starcevich happy with AFLW flag, spectacle
Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich says the club's second AFLW premiership is greatly satisfying because of the attractive football his side played.
North look to build list depth to win AFLW premiership
North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney wants more players stepping up in big moments as they aim to rebound from their AFLW grand final defeat.
Lions’ pressure too hot for North in AFLW decider
Small forward Courtney Hodder laid 18 tackles as the Brisbane Lions set a new AFLW record with 110 in their grand final win over North Melbourne.
Roar power as Brisbane Lions have their day in the sun
Brisbane Lions forward Dakota Davidson kicked two crucial final-quarter goals to help her side to a 17-point win over North Melbourne in the AFLW grand final.
‘Not a scratch’: Davidson injury break key to AFLW flag
All-Australian forward Dakota Davidson beat the odds to play a key role in the Brisbane Lions' AFLW grand final win over North Melbourne.
AFLW pioneers continue to kick goals as sport surges
With the AFLW coming to the end of its eighth campaign, the league's trailblazers are continuing to play their part in pushing the sport forward.
Lions storm home to defeat North in AFLW grand final
The Brisbane Lions have won their second AFLW grand final after wounded forward Dakota Davidson's late cameo inspired a 17-point win over North Melbourne.
Surburban grounds or stadiums? Debate over AFLW venues
The AFLW season window has already changed once but it might need to move again if the competition wants to host grand finals in stadiums.
Lions forward Davison trains ahead of AFLW grand final
Brisbane Lions forward Dakota Davidson has again trained, quelling any doubts over her injured knee ahead of the AFLW grand final.
North Melbourne embracing AFLW grand-final hype
North Melbourne are embracing the hype and history within the club ahead of their historic AFLW grand-final appearance against the Brisbane Lions.
Finals triumphs give North belief in AFLW flag quest
It's two down, one to go for North Melbourne on their mission to topple the AFLW's established 'big three' on the path to a long-awaited premiership.
Magpies forward McStay to miss 2024 with knee injury
Collingwood forward Daniel McStay is set to miss the 2024 AFL season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee at training.
Martin weathers blows to reach AFLW grand final
North Melbourne's Niamh Martin is sporting a couple of painful reminders from the AFLW preliminary final as she prepares for the season's showpiece game.
Lions name injured Davidson in AFLW grand final squad
Injured forward Dakota Davidson, a key to the Brisbane Lions' AFLW premiership hopes, has been named in their squad for the grand final against North Melbourne.