Gold Coast fight back, end AFLW drought
Gold Coast have kicked the last five goals of a low-scoring game to beat West Coast and score their first AFLW win since round six, 2020.
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COVID to test AFLW squad mentality: Demons
Melbourne coach Mick Stinear says COVID-19 absences will test the depth and squad mentality of AFLW teams this season.
AFLW Lions and Bulldogs hit by COVID-19
The AFLW teams of the Western Bulldogs and Brisbane Lions have been struck by COVID-19, forcing the league into a late fixture switch.
Lutkins joins star AFLW knee casualties
Brisbane key defender Kate Lutkins has joined Isabel Huntington and Bri Davey as high-profile AFLW players to suffer season-ending ACL injuries in round one.
Magpies and Dogs stars suffer ACL tears
Isabel Huntington and Bri Davey have been dealt the devastating news that they've torn their ACL, and Kate Lutkins might have suffered the same fate.
Three AFLW stars await knee scan results
Isabel Huntington, Bri Davey and Kate Lutkins - three of the AFLW's best players - suffered knee injuries in round one.
GWS star injured in AFLW win over Suns
GWS forward Cora Staunton has booted two second-half goals to help lift her side to a 15-point AFLW victory over Gold Coast.
Three AFLW stars nursing knee injuries
AFLW star Isabel Huntington, who has already undergone two knee reconstructions, was injured again as the Western Bulldogs lost to Melbourne.
Key injuries hit Lions’ AFLW campaign
Brisbane stars Kate Lutkins and Dakota Davison picked up concerning injuries in their AFLW season-opening loss to Adelaide.
Crows triumph in AFL grand final rematch
Adelaide proved too strong for defending champions Brisbane in an AFLW round-one clash between last season's grand finalists.
Freo, Eagles brace for long AFLW road trip
The AFLW squads of West Coast and Fremantle are preparing for an extended stint on the road due to Western Australia's hard border.
Demons keen to add AFLW glory to AFL flag
Melbourne skipper Daisy Pearce says her team is determined to lead the club to AFLW glory this year following the Demons' drought-breaking AFL flag.
AFLW players bracing for COVID chaos
Brisbane Lions captain Breanna Koenen says her team are hungry to snare back-to-back AFLW flags after last year's stunning success.
WA hard border forces AFLW fixture change
Adelaide will get an early chance to exact revenge on Brisbane after the grand final rematch was brought forward to round one of the AFLW season.
Bulldogs ace Smith returns to AFL training
Western Bulldogs ace Bailey Smith, a week after taking leave for personal reasons, has returned to training with his AFL club.
New clubs given OK for AFLW player raids
AFLW expansion clubs Essendon, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Sydney are eyeing off rivals' elite talent as their inaugural squads begin to take shape.
AFL releases 2022 pre-season schedule
The AFL has locked in its 2022 pre-season schedule, with each club to get two hit-outs against league opponents before the home-and-away season begins.
Wildcat Law offered fine over NBL headbutt
Perth Wildcats import Vic Law has three days to decide whether to appeal his $1000 fine from the NBL for headbutting Brisbane's Deng Deng.
Dogs star Smith takes leave from AFL
The Western Bulldogs are supportive of midfield star Bailey Smith's decision to take indefinite personal leave from the AFL club.
Skipper Steele signs long-term Saints deal
Star midfielder Jack Steele has committed to St Kilda until the end of 2027 by signing a fresh long-term contract with the AFL club.
Browne to take over as Magpies president
Jeff Browne is set to be confirmed as Collingwood president after his ticket won election to the club's board.
Mackie steps up as Cats’ AFL list manager
Geelong premiership hero Andrew Mackie is their new list manager, while veteran Stephen Wells continues as the Cats' recruiting boss.
Bombers aim for AFL flag in five years
Essendon are the latest club to unveil their long-term plan, declaring they aim to win their 17th premiership in the next five seasons.
Age no barrier in Cats firing: Hawkins
Tom Hawkins is confident age won't be a factor as Geelong attempt to make their mark on 2022, while he has high hopes for his partnership with Jeremy Cameron.
Dockers re-sign coach Longmuir until 2024
Fremantle have backed young coach Justin Longmuir for the long-term, extending his contract until the end of the 2024 AFL season.
Possible president elected to Hawks board
Former Australian Super boss Ian Silk has been elected to Hawthorn's board and shapes as a possible future president of the AFL club.
Murphy slams Malthouse’s Carlton tenure
Former Carlton captain Marc Murphy says he endured a strained relationship with Mick Malthouse during the latter's time as coach of the AFL club.