AFLW’s first flag coach Goddard announces retirement
Bec Goddard, the AFLW's first premiership coach at Adelaide in 2017, has announced her retirement from the role after two seasons in charge at Hawthorn.
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Hatchard stars as Adelaide trounce Sydney in AFLW semi
Adelaide, inspired by record-breaking feats from midfield ace Anne Hatchard, have thrashed Sydney by 67 points in their AFLW semi-final.
Demons no longer untouchable in AFLW flag race: Geelong
Fresh off a dominant 18-point elimination-final win, Geelong believe they are capable of beating anyone for a flag including defending premiers Melbourne.
Swan Smith excited for “home” AFLW semi against Crows
Sydney key forward Bella Smith is preparing for a return to her former home ground as the Swans gear up for their AFLW semi against Adelaide at Norwood Oval.
North skipper Kearney craves second AFLW premiership
North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney says the Kangaroos' thumping qualifying final win over Melbourne was the best of her storied AFLW career.
Belief high for Swans ahead of Crows AFLW finals clash
Riding the momentum of four consecutive wins, Sydney are confident they can upset AFLW heavyweights Adelaide.
AFL opening round locked in for Queensland, NSW
The Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast, Sydney and GWS will host big Victorian clubs in the AFL's inaugural 'opening round' schedule in 2024.
Swans to keep a lid on ahead of AFLW finals Suns clash
Sydney co-captain Chloe Molloy is urging her side to stay grounded amid the hype of their first-ever AFLW finals appearance.
Brisbane pip Adelaide in AFLW qualifying final thriller
The Brisbane Lions have kicked the last three goals of the game to down Adelaide by two points in an AFLW qualifying final thriller.
Swans shine and down Suns in AFLW finals debut
Laura Gardiner was prolific in the midfield and Chloe Molloy kicked three goals as Sydney made a dream AFLW finals debut, beating Gold Coast by 17 points.
Molloy, Swans inspired in AFLW by ‘why not us?’ mindset
Sydney know they will start underdogs in the AFLW semi-final against minor premiers Adelaide - and they couldn't care less.
Dees, Dons to battle local clubs in AFL’s Gather Round
Adelaide and Port Adelaide will host blockbuster fixtures against Melbourne and Essendon to kick off 'Gather Round' in round four of the 2024 AFL season.
North upset reigning premiers Melbourne in AFLW
North Melbourne were outstanding in their AFLW qualifying final, keeping Melbourne goalless for three quarters and winning by 41 points.
Tiger great Rance reunites with Hardwick at Gold Coast
Retired Richmond great Alex Rance has joined Gold Coast and his former coach Damien Hardwick as a part-time leadership consultant.
Crows were boring in AFLW finals loss, says Marinoff
Adelaide midfielder Ebony Marinoff says the Crows were guilty of boring ball use in their upset AFLW qualifying loss to Brisbane.
AFL legend Ron Barassi farewelled at MCG
A crowd of thousands has farewelled the late Ron Barassi at a state memorial at the MCG, many of them wearing Melbourne's red-and-blue colours as a tribute.
Legal system ‘earthquake’ as AFL club to pay out $6m
A jury has awarded a child abuse survivor almost $6 million, finding the AFL's Western Bulldogs were negligent in giving a pedophile special access to the boy.
Gowans proud of high-flying Swans heading into finals
Sydney coach Scott Gowans admits he didn't expect his side to play finals this year, but believes his side can go further in November.
Lions’ only AFLW coach Starcevich extends for two years
Craig Starcevich, one of only two inaugural AFLW coaches still in charge of their teams, has extended with Brisbane for another two years.
Legend Phillips to present AFLW grand final medal
As the AFLW considers how to honour her outstanding playing career, newly-retired great Erin Phillips will present the best-afield medal at the grand final.
Brisbane’s Heslop cops equal-longest AFLW suspension
Brisbane defender Dee Heslop has copped the equal-longest suspension in AFLW history, her three-game ban potentially ruling her out of the entire finals series.
Crows snare AFLW minor premiership with win over Eagles
Adelaide have booted five goals in the space of six minutes to set up a 26-point win over West Coast in 35-degree heat in Perth.
Lions dethrone Dees to clinch AFLW double-chance
Brisbane have pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the AFLW season, handing defending premiers Melbourne a 25-point loss to seal a top-four spot.
Saints miss top eight despite Blues triumph
Despite triumphing by 20-points over Carlton, St Kilda continue the chase for their first-ever AFLW finals series, having lost their top-eight spot to Sydney.
Demons far from invincible in wide-open AFLW flag race
Reigning premiers Melbourne are beatable and first-time finalists Sydney are daring to dream of possibilities during the AFLW finals series.
Week one of the AFLW finals confirmed
Week one of the AFLW finals will feature first-timers Sydney and Essendon away to Gold Coast and Geelong, along with a pair of blockbuster qualifying finals.
Six stars to return for AFLW pacesetters Adelaide
The AFLW's minor premiers Adelaide expect six mainstays to return for their qualifying final against the Brisbane Lions.
Lions pair Heslop, Mullins offered AFLW suspensions
Brisbane pair Dee Heslop and Charlotte Mullins could miss the Lions' AFLW elimination final against Adelaide due to suspension.
Pride on the line for Lions ahead of Demons AFLW clash
With a top-four finish at risk, Brisbane are bent on flipping the script when they go into a grand-final rematch against Melbourne.
No Rowbottom, no worries: Suns seal AFLW finals berth
Despite losing midfield powerhouse Charlie Rowbottom to injury, Gold Coast have clinched their first AFLW finals appearance since 2020 by defeating Essendon.
Damien Oliver steers Kalapour into Melbourne Cup field
Kris Lees's Kalapour has won the Lexus Archer Stakes under legendary jockey Damien Oliver to earn a ticket into the $8 million Melbourne Cup.