Lions coach tips Hodder to fire in AFLW
Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich feels livewire star Courtney Hodder is priming herself for another big finish to an AFLW campaign.
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Lions thrash Gold Coast in AFLW drubbing
Brisbane have narrowly missed breaking the record for the highest AFLW score, defeating Gold Coast 12.13 (85) to 2.4 (16) in a 69-point QClash thrashing.
North’s vaccine doubt on Anderson in AFL
North Melbourne captain Jack Ziebell doesn't know if Jed Anderson will return to club as the AFL's vaccination deadline looms for West Coast's Jack Darling.
AFL protocols force Crows to cancel trial
The Adelaide Crows have cancelled an internal trial match because too many players are unavailable through AFL health and safety protocols.
Bulldogs AFLW youngster suffers ACL injury
Western Bulldogs youngster Aurora Smith has endured a nightmare AFLW debut, with scans revealing she tore her ACL in a thrilling upset of Adelaide.
Magpie Pendlebury ponders AFL retirement
Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury is contemplating the idea of his 17th AFL season being his last as the Magpies begin a new era under coach Craig McRae.
Bombers stars Stringer and Shiel sidelined
Essendon stars Jake Stringer and Dylan Shiel have missed the AFL club's intra-club hit-out through injury.
D-Day looms for Jack Darling’s AFL career
West Coast are nervously waiting to find out if star AFL forward Jack Darling will get the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming weeks.
AFL cops big financial hit during COVID-19
The AFL has revealed it spent $76 million during the past two seasons to keep its competition running during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Port Adelaide records bumper AFL profit
Port Adelaide have thrived through COVID-19, reporting a record $4.2 million profit last year as the AFL club qualified for another preliminary final.
Sam Walsh to miss a month of AFL season
Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first month of the AFL season as they begin life under new coach Michael Voss.
Eagle Cripps to miss start of AFL season
West Coast small forward Jamie Cripps will be sidelined for the early stages of the 2022 AFL season after undergoing surgery on a torn pectoral muscle.
Nankervis surprised at Tigers captain call
Premiership stars Dylan Grimes and Toby Nankervis will lead Richmond as co-captains this AFL season, taking the reins from Trent Cotchin.
Molloy inspires Magpies in belting Eagles
Powerful performances from Chloe Molloy and Brittany Bonnici have lifted Collingwood to a much-needed 24-point AFLW win over West Coast.
Inaccurate Brisbane pip St Kilda in AFLW
The Brisbane Lions have overcome inaccurate kicking at goal and a brave St Kilda unit to extend their AFLW winning streak to four.
Suns in AFLW finals race after edging Cats
From wooden spooners to genuine finals contenders, Gold Coast continue to make strides in the AFLW after defeating Geelong by 11 points at Metricon Stadium.
AFLW locks in updated fixture
The updated AFLW fixture for rounds seven and eight was confirmed on Friday, with extra matches to be played across the two weeks.
Crows’ Keays added to AFL leadership group
Adelaide have added Ben Keays and Reilly O'Brien to their leadership group for the looming AFL season, with Rory Sloane to continue as captain.
Gold Coast’s King to miss AFL season
Gold Coast have suffered a massive blow ahead of the AFL season with star forward Ben King ruled out for the year after tearing his ACL.
McGowan defends WA allowing AFLW games
Western Australia premier Mark McGowan is confident other sporting codes will soon join the AFLW in hosting matches in Perth again.
Suns fear star Ben King has torn ACL
Gold Coast star Ben King has his fingers crossed after undergoing scans on a potential ACL injury after hurting his right knee in training.
Lions strive to better AFL finals record
Brisbane midfielder Jarryd Lyons believes a renewed focus on the mental side of the game will help the Lions overcome their poor recent AFL finals record.
Gawn backs under-fire Dees coach Goodwin
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he will continue to socialise with AFL premiership-winning coach Simon Goodwin.
Georgiades prepared for Power lead role
Port Adelaide are hopeful Charlie Dixon will be ready for round one of the AFL season, but they have several replacement options if he is still sidelined.
AFL finalises exemptions to enter WA
The AFL has secured exemptions for women's teams Carlton and Collingwood to play in Perth despite Western Australia's continued hard border stance.
Demons defend premiership coach Goodwin
Melbourne president Kate Roffey says reigning AFL premiership coach Simon Goodwin rejected accusations of bullying after a club review in 2020.
AFL confirms 2022 practice match schedule
Adelaide and Port Adelaide are the only two teams being asked to travel interstate for AFL practice matches later this month.
Sam Walsh signs long-term Blues deal
Star midfielder Sam Walsh has joined fellow leaders Patrick Cripps and Jacob Weitering in committing his AFL future to Carlton, signing a new four-year deal.
Leader Macrae wants to be Bulldog for life
Star midfielder Jack Macrae, who is out of contract this year, has been named vice-captain in a new-look Western Bulldogs leadership group for 2022.
‘Brave’ Suns take steps forward in AFLW
Gold Coast were far from disheartened by their AFLW loss to Melbourne, seeing it as a step forward in their development as they aim for a finals berth.
Dees hit back in AFLW, injuries cost Suns
Melbourne have bounced back from their first loss of the AFLW season with a 12-point win over Gold Coast at Casey Fields.