‘Tough, resilient’ Lions enjoy grand final underdog tag
The Brisbane Lions enter their seventh AFLW grand final in 10 seasons as the underdogs against a rampaging North Melbourne side on a 26-game winning streak.
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Kangaroos hold hope for future AFLW grand final shift
Ikon Park will host this year's AFLW grand final but North Melbourne's captain and coach would love to see Marvel Stadium packed out for future season deciders.
Title town: Lions tap into Broncos’ success in flag bid
The Brisbane Lions have a secret weapon in their bid to confirm the Queensland capital as football's "title town" with victory in the AFLW grand final.
‘Really difficult’: Crocker opens up on selection call
Just because Mia King was at long odds to force an AFLW grand final recall doesn't mean it was an easy decision for North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker.
AFLW have-nots receive league boost on grand final eve
Three of the AFLW's worst-performing clubs will receive boosts to their lists, with the help announced the day before the grand final.
‘It was a shock’: Cox opens up on Magpies exit
New Fremantle recruit Mason Cox is excited about his upcoming chapter at the Dockers, but he hasn't quite gotten closure on his exit from Collingwood.
History beckons as Kangaroos keep their eyes on prize
Only the Brisbane Lions stand in the way of North Melbourne becoming the first team to win back-to-back AFLW premierships.
Kangas find grandest way to complete perfect AFLW year
North Melbourne have become the first team to win back-to-back AFLW premierships, completing a perfect season with victory over Brisbane in the grand final.
‘Painful viewing’: crucial errors to haunt Lions
Twin 50-metre penalties against Shannon Campbell were among the key errors that cost Brisbane dearly in their AFLW grand final loss to North Melbourne.
North flag star Sheerin reveals Neale inspiration
Eilish Sheerin turned to hyperbaric oxygen therapy as part of her rehabilitation from a hamstring injury before starring in North Melbourne's AFLW premiership.
‘Enjoy the journey’: philosophy key to Kangas’ success
One of North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker's simple instructions to his players was crucial to keeping them grounded during a record-breaking AFLW season.
Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote
Fans and opponents of a new AFL stadium have held rallies on the same piece of turf ahead of a vote in parliament that will determine whether it goes ahead.
Lions keep focus narrow as AFL pre-season starts
Brisbane captain Harris Andrews said the last thing on his mind as he started pre-season training on Monday was the motivation of trying for a three-peat.
New Cat Buckley still dreams of top AFL coaching job
The dream of being an AFL head coach again still burns for former Collingwood mentor Nathan Buckley, and drove his call to accept an assistant role at Geelong.
‘A bit disappointing’: new Crow on Lions trade impasse
Callum Ah Chee says being forced into the pre-season draft to move from Brisbane to Adelaide wasn't ideal after a trade stalemate between the AFL clubs.
Bulldogs’ top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos
North Melbourne's domination of the AFLW is set to be given another boost, with a No.1 draft pick confirming she wants to head to North.
Big-stage Dooley wants to add to Lions’ Irish legacy
Neasa Dooley won an All-Ireland title in front of 45,000 fans at Croke Park and wants to taste the same success in her first AFLW season with Brisbane.
Origin-bound Daicos leans on past Pies heartbreak
Nick Daicos will play for Victoria in State of Origin then turn his focus to taking Collingwood back to the top of the AFL.
Bombers among clubs set to shape next AFL draft
Leading draft prospects Lachy Dovaston, Xavier Taylor and Sam Grlj are all ready to make their mark when their AFL chance comes.
Eagles eye chance to turbocharge rebuild at AFL draft
West Coast have the first two live picks of the AFL draft and it shapes as a golden opportunity for the Eagles to kick start their recharge.
‘They can’t kick a footy’: Lions have point to prove
Brisbane's pride of AFLW Lions are keen to prove they can play with control as well as chaos and book a fourth-straight grand final berth.
No fear for Kangaroos as Demons look to end streak
Melbourne must end North's unprecedented winning streak to reach the AFLW grand final, with the season's top-two sides set to meet in a preliminary final.
‘I’m Batman’: Duursma eyes Eagles double-act with Reid
Victorian teenager Willem Duursma will join West Coast after being selected with the No.1 pick at the AFL national draft.
Pickett joins Indigenous greats as No.12 draft pick
Latrelle Pickett was stunned when his cousin Kysaiah - also a No.12 selection - presented him with his Melbourne guernsey at the AFL draft.
Egos on the hook: North’s biggest threats in AFLW hunt
With Melbourne the final hurdle en route to an AFLW grand final, coach Darren Crocker has revealed what North Melbourne's two biggest threats are.
It’s elementary – Cats feel more need for Holmes speed
Hunter Holmes will join his older brother Max at Geelong, one of several familiar family names to feature on night two of the AFL draft.
The Irish connection that helped Blues snag AFLW star
Gaelic football star Erone Fitzpatrick heeded Zach Tuohy's advice on a unique road from Ireland to an AFLW preliminary final, weathering a big setback en route.
Demons up against the odds in AFLW finals
The first to fall in a historic winning streak, Melbourne are looking to end defending premiers North Melbourne's reign and reach another AFLW grand final.
Crows land flag star as players earn AFL lifelines
Adelaide couldn't satisfy Brisbane in their AFL trade negotiations for Callum Ah Chee, but have finally landed their target through the pre-season draft.
North survive Dees thriller to reach AFLW grand final
North Melbourne have punched their ticket to an AFLW grand final after Blaithin Bogue played a starring role in a sensational comeback win over Melbourne.
Demons coach and star to mull big calls on AFLW future
Mick Stinear has yet to decide about his AFLW future with Melbourne in the aftermath of finals heartbreak, as Geelong and Sydney look for a new coach.