Top AFLW pick wants to take Tigers to promised land
Richmond traded up to pick No.1 to snag Olivia Wolmarans in the AFLW draft and the power forward wants to repay the Tigers' faith by taking them to the top.
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‘Extensive experience’: Cats land AFLW coaching great
Geelong have pulled off an AFLW coup, luring one of the league's most respected and successful figures as their new coach.
North confident of getting young gun after failed trade
Riding high on a 27-game winning streak and two straight AFLW premierships, North Melbourne have failed to secure young gun Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner.
The ‘beer deal’ to stop rivals drafting No.1 AFLW pick
The manager of former No.1 AFLW draft pick Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner has warned clubs to let North Melbourne take her following a failed move to the Kangaroos.
‘A genuine crack’: Gawn makes AFL Origin call to arms
Melbourne captain Max Gawn has wanted a State Of Origin return for several years and says it's now on the players to make it work.
Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts
AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son Tom is a convicted rapist, it can be revealed after a suppression order on his identity was lifted.
How Gold Coast convinced AFLW superstar to join Suns
After three premierships across 10 seasons with Adelaide, AFLW star Anne Hatchard is ready to help Gold Coast charge up the ladder.
‘So evil’: woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court
Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, barely reacted as his victim laid out her pain in a statement to the court.
Gold Coast pull off bombshell trade for AFLW superstar
Gold Coast's bold bid to rise up the AFLW ladder has landed Adelaide superstar Anne Hatchard in one of the biggest moves in the competition's history.
‘Doof doof to strangers’: how young Lion set tone
Darcy Wilmot, who has two premierships and 14 finals appearances in his 83-game career, has extending his Brisbane Lions contract until 2029.
Wannabe impresses at Port in bid for AFL lifeline
Port Adelaide forward Jack Lukosius says a player out of the AFL system for a year is impressing in a bid to win a list spot.
Dockers secure Zanker in bumper AFLW trade with Demons
Melbourne's Eden Zanker, one of the AFLW's leading forwards, is headed to Fremantle after a trade was confirmed following weeks of speculation.
Larkey to take over from Simpkin as Kangaroos captain
Nick Larkey, North Melbourne's co-vice captain this season, is about to be confirmed as their new captain after a vote among players.
Key AFLW trade period deals to go down to wire
Several major AFLW deals are set to go down to the wire on the final day of trade period, including Sydney's move for Brisbane star Taylor Smith.
Ex-Hawks captain requests trade to AFLW battlers
Former Hawthorn captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd wants to play for a fourth AFLW club, asking the Hawks for a trade.
Struggling Richmond make tough call on AFLW coach
Richmond coach Ryan Ferguson has been sacked, just three months after being re-signed, following a review of the Tigers' AFLW program.
Star Lions recruits on track to start AFL flag defence
Star recruits Oscar Allen and Sam Draper are on track to be fit for the start of the Brisbane Lions' AFL premiership defence, coach Chris Fagan says.
Carlton make brutal call on former AFLW captain
Former Carlton captain Kerryn Peterson sat out the 2025 AFLW season after having her first child and the Blues have made a brutal call on the defender.
Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after ‘historic’ vote
A contentious billion-dollar stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has passed parliament but the next focus is whether the project can be built on time.
‘Work starts now’: Devils ramp up after stadium tick
The Tasmania Devils have declared the real work starts now after a late-night stadium approval vote secured their AFL and AFLW licence.
Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia
After facing AFL premiership players in court, a former player agent has been fined $4500 for selling fraudulent memorabilia from the 2021 grand final.
Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote
The future of a contentious stadium and an AFL licence will be decided during a parliamentary debate that could stretch over days.
Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light
A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.
‘Injury-riddled’ Worpel happy to be home in Geelong
New Geelong recruit James Worpel believes he would have been good enough to play midfield at Hawthorn, but couldn't resist an offer to join the Cats.
‘Massive load’: Cox to benefit from extra Swans support
Dean Cox endured a tough initiation to senior coaching but Sydney star Isaac Heeney believes the Swans boss will benefit from some key appointments in 2026.
Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick
Tasmania's parliament has voted to approve a new waterfront stadium, which paves the way for the Devils to join the AFL and AFLW competitions in 2028.
Eagles draftee Lindsay wants to carry on Selwood legacy
First-round draft pick Josh Lindsay wants to carry on the legacy of the late Troy Selwood after the former Lion helped him realise his AFL dream.
‘Selfish’ Lions shelve title talk in three-peat chase
They've won the past two AFL premierships and Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is in no mood for sharing as they aim to repeat club history.
‘Often imperfect’: North prepare for AFLW grand final
AFLW best-and-fairest winner Ash Riddell says North Melbourne's narrow preliminary final win over Melbourne was a good reminder about the Kangaroos' strengths.
Massive grand final selection call looms at North
Mia King shapes as the burning selection question as North Melbourne hunt an AFLW flag, with Emma Kearney noting "heartbreak" is inevitable in grand final week.
AFLW great Kearney yet to make call on playing future
North Melbourne veteran Emma Kearney has said playing in a third premiership this Saturday could "potentially'" affect her call on continuing next season.