Kangaroos closer to history after Crows demolition job
North Melbourne have held Adelaide goalless in the first half to set up an emphatic victory, extending their AFLW winning streak to 22 matches.
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Flops or fouls? Phoenix import cops it from Glory
New Wellington import Ifeanyi Eze looks set to take the A-League by storm this season, but it didn't take long for him to get under the skin of Glory fans.
Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers
Brisbane have gone up a couple of gears after quarter time and Essendon could not go with them, as the Lions romped to a big AFLW win despite missing two stars.
Bulldogs thrash Suns to keep AFLW finals hope alive
The Western Bulldogs' AFLW season has a pulse with two games to go after a 66-point win over Gold Coast kept them in the finals race.
Bombers unmoved as Hawks table Merrett offer
Hawthorn have made an offer for Essendon captain Zach Merrett and Sydney are pitching their bid for Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow.
Devils applaud ‘positive step’ for potential AFL coach
Nathan Buckley has received backing from Tasmania to take on a surprise assistant coaching job as he remains favourite to become the Devils' first AFL coach.
‘Not ideal’: fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade
Zach Merrett is staying at Essendon and Charlie Curnow will leave Carlton for Sydney after a tense end to the AFL trade period on Wednesday night.
Flanders deal could help Suns secure Petracca
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Clayton Oliver is proving hard to contact, while Sam Flanders and Oscar Allen are on the move.
Stadium pitch ramped up as do-or-die vote nears
A state faces "severe reputational damage" if a proposed $1.1 billion stadium isn't built as part of a deal for AFL and AFLW teams.
Cats fined for third-party deals after AFL audit
Geelong have been fined $77,500, with $40,000 of the penalty suspended, after a five-year AFL audit into their third-party deals.
AFLW star calls for ‘punching down’ celebrations to end
Carlton's AFLW pioneer Darcy Vescio has called for players to stop "punching down" when dressing up for Mad Monday celebrations.
McRae wants changes to Brownlow, Collingwood voting
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has explained his eyeybrow-raising comments about star player Nick Daicos at the club's best-and-fairest night.
Kangaroos dynasty beckons as AFLW faces new top order
AFLW boss Emma Moore says undefeated North Melbourne aren't being viewed as a red flag in a lop-sided league, believing the competition's top-order is changing.
Curnow attracts monster draft picks offer from Cats
As Jamarra Ugle-Hagan had a medical on Thursday, Geelong made it clear they are willing to go big as they try to lure Charlie Curnow from Carlton.
Blues shut down Geelong’s trade advance for superstar
Carlton have no intention of entertaining Geelong's offer of three first-round draft picks for contracted star forward Charlie Curnow.
Kangaroos consider making play for ‘shattered’ Giant
Leek Aleer is "shattered" with having his planned trade to St Kilda aborted by the Saints, but several clubs are considering making a play for the GWS defender.
Bulldogs put battling Bombers to the sword in AFLW
Battling Essendon have slumped to their sixth consecutive AFLW defeat, suffering a 57-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.
Daicos addresses trade rumours, Pies controversy
Contracted superstar Nick Daicos has sent out a special message to Collingwood fans in response to rumours implicating him in the AFL trade period.
Hawks gun backs Merrett’s right to push for AFL trade
Hawthorn's Tom Barrass has backed Essendon star Zach Merrett's right to push for a move in the AFL trade period, urging the industry to embrace player movement.
Key forward fires Hawks past Suns into AFLW’s top two
Hawthorn have beaten the Gold Coast Suns by 23 points, with key forward Aine McDonagh kicking three goals, to leap into second place on the AFLW standings.
Lions continue hot form with clinical win over Port
In captain Bre Koenen's 100th game, the Brisbane Lions secured a 29-point win over Port Adelaide with Courtney Hodder again impressing.
Rampant North close in on remarkable winning record
North Melbourne are closing in on a long-standing men's record after outlasting plucky Richmond by 36 points in Libby Birch's 100th AFLW game.
Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears
While Gold Coast have high draft picks to help secure Christian Petracca, it remains unclear whether Zach Merrett or Charlie Curnow will find new homes.
Dockers pip Demons but Aine Tighe suffers injury scare
Fremantle forward Aine Tighe went off with a knee issue in her first match back from an ACL reconstruction as the Dockers beat Melbourne by five points.
Curnow tours Swans HQ as clock ticks on AFL trades
The futures of several big names remain unclear, two days out from the AFL trade deadline, with no public movement on Charlie Curnow or Zach Merrett.
Cats’ Stewart opens up on AFL grand final heartbreak
Tom Stewart missed Geelong's grand final defeat to Brisbane under concussion protocols in an incident that ignited debate around a bye leading into the decider.
Suns firm on Humphrey amid Petracca, Ugle-Hagan pursuit
Gold Coast are adamant Bailey Humphrey is going nowhere during the AFL trade period as they chase Christian Petracca and weigh a move for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.
Magpies confident Hill can return to dazzling best
Collingwood are confident gun forward Bobby Hill can put a challenging 2025 AFL season behind him and return to form next season.
Bombers didn’t offer more cash to unhappy captain
Essendon are maintaining their hardline stance on Zach Merrett and insist they didn't attempt to sweeten their captain's current contract.
Demon exodus: star mid told to explore trade options
Clayton Oliver is the latest big name set to leave Melbourne, but new coach Steven King is upbeat Christian Petracca will remain at the AFL club.
Merrett wins best and fairest, but Bombers exit looms
Essendon captain Zach Merrett is keen to leave for Hawthorn and has all but farewelled the Bombers after winning a sixth best and fairest award.