Snapshot of week one in the AFLW finals
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.
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AFLW semi-finals clash with Matildas match
The AFLW have scneduled the two semi-finals for next Saturday afternoon, meaning a direct clash with the Matildas' friendly against Sweden.
Conti, Tigers knew AFLW finals would come
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.
Crows captain Randall named for AFLW final
Adelaide have named captain Chelsea Randall to return from injury in a massive boost for their Friday night AFLW qualifying final against Melbourne.
Team defence driving hot Demons in AFLW
Brisbane unwittingly did Melbourne a favour when they beat them earlier this AFLW season, as it made the Demons emphasise their team defence.
Garner beats Conti for AFLW coaches award
North Melbourne midfielder Jasmine Garner has won her second AFLW coaches' award, beating Monique Conti and Georgie Prespakis for the honour.
AFLW yet to decide grand final venues
It remains unclear where the AFLW grand final will be played if minor premiers Brisbane host the match, with obvious venues potentially unavailable.
Clarkson awaits date to address AFL panel
The immediate priority for new North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson will be mounting a defence against racism charges.
Woman says AFL racism inquiry ‘unsafe’
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.
Giants in stirring AFLW victory over Suns
GWS have given stalwart Tanya Hetherington a fitting farewell with a scintillating start and a hard-fought 12-point AFLW win over Gold Coast.
Tigers snare AFLW double chance with draw
Richmond have drawn with North Melbourne to take fourth spot in the AFLW and set up a qualifying final against Brisbane.
Demons narrowly miss top spot in AFLW
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.
Crows see off pre-finals scare from Saints
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.
Nervous wait for rampant Cats in AFLW
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’s Horne-Francis has leg surgery
Port Adelaide expect boom recruit Jason Horne-Francis to be ready for the start of next AFL season after he underwent leg surgery.
Bulldogs beat Blues, seal AFLW finals spot
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.
Lions romp by Pies to take top AFLW spot
The Brisbane Lions have all but locked up the AFLW minor premiership, outplaying Collingwood in a 55-point win on the Gold Coast.
Clarkson to start as planned at North
North Melbourne have confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson will start as planned on November 1 as an investigation looks at historic racism allegations at Hawthorn.
Harvey to reunite with Lyon at Saints
Two-time Brownlow Medallist Robert Harvey will return to St Kilda as an assistant coach, reuniting with head mentor Ross Lyon.
Lions clear Fagan for AFL coaching return
Brisbane have approved Chris Fagan's return to AFL coaching ahead of the independent investigation into historic racism claims at Hawthorn.
Players ‘let down’ in AFL concussion study
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.
‘Emotional’ Ross Lyon returns to St Kilda
Ross Lyon has been appointed for a second stint as St Kilda's senior coach, 11 years after walking out on the AFL club.
Adelaide close in on top-four AFLW berth
Danielle Ponter has lit up Unley Oval with two goals and two magnificent runs as Adelaide all but booked a top-four AFLW berth after holding off Geelong.
Suns beat Blues, still in AFLW finals race
Kalinda Howarth and Charlie Rowbottom impressed as Gold Coast overcame a goalless first half to post an important 27-point win over Carlton.
Kangas on fire in AFLW win over Magpies
North Melbourne have given themselves a huge boost of confidence ahead of the AFLW finals, posting an impressive 32-point win over Collingwood.
McLeod injury sours Dogs’ AFLW win
Kirsten McLeod returned for her first AFLW game since March last year but suffered an ankle injury in the Western Bulldogs' 32-point win over West Coast.
Lions roaring toward AFLW finals
Brisbane underlined that they are a major player in the race for the AFLW premiership with a dominant performance against Hawthorn.
Paxman stars as Dees belt Bombers in AFLW
Only percentage separates Melbourne from Brisbane at the top of the AFLW ladder after the Demons crushed Essendon by 41 points.
Saints set to confirm Ross Lyon’s return
Ross Lyon is expected to sign a three-year deal with St Kilda to return as senior coach, with confirmation imminent from the AFL club.
Dogs eye berth in open AFLW finals series
The Western Bulldogs are well placed to claim the last AFLW top-eight spot entering a bumper final round of the home-and-away season.
Doubts over AFL’s Hawthorn racism inquiry
Parties who have levelled racism allegations against Hawthorn are yet to confirm they will participate in the AFL's investigation into the matter.