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.
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Pride on the line for Lions ahead of Demons AFLW clash
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No Rowbottom, no worries: Suns seal AFLW finals berth
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Oliver didn’t want to leave Dees, ready to knuckle down
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AFLW superstar Erin Phillips ends storied sport career
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Carlton recruit avoids cocaine possession conviction
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Former footy club president denies knowing about abuse
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Suns veteran Casboult to play on for 14th AFL season
Veteran Gold Coast forward Levi Casboult has earned another contract extension and will play under new Suns coach Damien Hardwick in 2024.
Magpies AFLW star Schleicher out for season with injury
Collingwood star Ruby Schleicher's AFLW season has been cut short to just two games after scans revealed a significant knee injury for the dual All-Australian.
Oliver, Smith put on notice as Demons defend culture
Clayton Oliver's long-term future at Melbourne remains on shaky ground following a tough year on and off the field for the star midfielder.
Hawks’ Bates, Bodey shut down Power in AFLW
A super performance in midfield by Emily Bates and four goals by Greta Bodey has steered Hawthorn to an eight-point AFLW win over Port Adelaide.
Saints tame Lions to keep AFLW finals campaign on track
St Kilda are still a chance of making the AFLW finals after claiming a 21-point win over fourth-placed Brisbane.
Demons close on McClelland Trophy after Freo win
Melbourne are within touching distance of the McClelland Trophy and a $1 million prize after beating Fremantle by 33 points in the AFLW.
Flag-chasing Kangaroos keen for something to Crow about
North Melbourne are determined to make a statement against AFLW powerhouse Adelaide, following defeats to fellow premiership contenders Brisbane and Melbourne.
Dockers could pounce after Suns axe Jeremy Sharp
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Suns defeat Giants, look set for AFLW finals place
Gold Coast have one foot in the AFLW finals after a comfortable 31-point win over Greater Western Sydney to claim their first-ever victory against the Giants.
Collingwood beat Geelong for fourth straight AFLW win
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Dockers spoil Saints finals hopes with AFLW win
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Eagles pull off upset win against Bombers in AFLW
West Coast have claimed their second win of the AFLW season by defeating Essendon by four points.
Tigers beat Hawks to stay in AFLW finals race
Richmond have pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback to score an 11-point AFLW win over Hawthorn in Cairns.
Goldsworthy steers Giants to AFLW triumph over Blues
A bag of five goals from 18-year-old Zarlie Goldsworthy has led Greater Western Sydney to a thrilling two-point triumph over AFLW finals hopefuls Carlton.
Lions end Crows’ unbeaten run in AFLW thriller
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Port Adelaide, Gold Coast share spoils in AFLW thriller
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Demons quash Kangaroos to go top of AFLW ladder
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Dees primed for win over Kangaroos in AFLW flag defence
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Kangaroos, Demons still after Eagles’ No.1 draft pick
West Coast hold the No.1 draft pick and first dibs on teen sensation Harley Reid but will continue fielding trade offers from rival clubs.