Port stun Hawks in one-point AFLW semi-final thriller
Port Adelaide will face North Melbourne in next week's AFLW preliminary final after coming from behind to stun Hawthorn by one point.
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Crows trounce Dockers, storm into AFLW prelim
A second-quarter blitz kicking into the wind has helped Adelaide cruise past Fremantle and into another AFLW preliminary final.
Port embrace ‘test of maturity’ in AFLW semi-final
Port Adelaide have never beaten Hawthorn in the AFLW, but they'll have to do just that in a semi-final at Ikon Park if they want to reach a preliminary final.
Brazill returns for Dockers, Hawks unchanged
Ash Brazill is set to return in Fremantle's semi-final against Adelaide, while Hawthorn duo Jas Fleming and Ainslie Kemp have been cleared of serious injury.
AFL fixture: five blockbuster must-watch games in 2025
The Sydney Swans will get an early shot at revenge when they host the Brisbane Lions at the SCG in March, a rematch of this year's one-sided grand final.
Hawks handed prime slots in AFL’s 2025 fixture
Sam Mitchell's Hawthorn were dubbed the Hollywood Hawks last season and now they have been rewarded with plenty of spotlight in the 2025 AFL fixture.
Lions’ Dawes cleared by tribunal, free for AFLW prelim
Brisbane have succeeded in appealing Belle Dawes' one-match suspension for charging, with the midfielder free to play in the Lions' AFLW preliminary final.
AFL primed for 23 Thursday night matches for 2025
Thursday night AFL matches will be played more than ever before in 2025, featuring in 23 of 25 rounds in the home-and-away season.
North skipper Kearney’s AFLW All-Australian streak ends
North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney has missed out on an All-Australian nod for the first time in her AFLW career, while Hawthorn dominated the extended squad.
Freo forward Mulholland ruled out of AFLW semi-final
Fremantle will be without a concussed Amy Mulholland for their semi-final against Adelaide, while coach Lisa Webb remains confident about Ash Brazill's return.
Lions to challenge Dawes ban ahead of AFLW prelim
Brisbane are appealing midfielder Belle Dawes' one-match ban that currently rules the two-time AFLW premiership player out of the Lions' home preliminary final.
McQualter backs Eagles star Reid to rise to challenge
Harley Reid faces fresh challenges in his second AFL season but new West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has high expectations for the young star.
Hawks, Hinkley set for rematch to end Gather Round
Next year's Gather Round will end with one of the season's most eagerly anticipated games - a rematch of Port Adelaide and Hawthorn's fiery semi-final.
Port power past Richmond in AFLW elimination final
Matilda Scholz, Abbey Dowrick and Ash Saint all starred as Port Adelaide ended Richmond's AFLW season with an emphatic 24-point elimination final win.
Lions fight past Hawks into AFLW prelim final
Reigning AFLW premiers Brisbane have beaten Hawthorn by six points at Ikon Park to proceed directly to a home preliminary final.
Prespakis injured as Dockers eliminate Bombers in AFLW
Fremantle have set up a semi-final against the Crows in Adelaide next week after defeating Essendon in a hard-fought contest on Saturday.
Hawthorn firing for Brisbane AFLW qualifying final
Hawthorn are primed for an upset against Brisbane in their qualifying final after an extraordinary season of transformation under new coach Daniel Webster.
Lions, Queensland cricket plea for new Brisbane stadium
Queensland Cricket and AFL club Brisbane hope to speak with the premier after sending a letter asking to back a new stadium ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
Kearney remains sidelined for North ahead of AFLW final
North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney remains out with her serious hamstring injury as the Kangaroos make one change for their AFLW qualifying final.
Fortress Alberton holds no fears for ‘hardened’ Tigers
Richmond will play an AFLW game in Adelaide for the first time this Sunday when they take on Port Adelaide at Alberton in an elimination final.
Phillips expects Ponter to play in AFLW final
AFLW premiership cup ambassador Erin Phillips says Adelaide star Danielle Ponter will most likely play in their qualifying final against North Melbourne.
AFLW confirms night grand final, end to condensed draw
The AFLW grand final on November 30 will start at 7.45pm, while the league will not have a condensed fixture next season.
Kangaroos captain Kearney nears AFLW return for finals
North Melbourne's hamstrung captain Emma Kearney and Fremantle's Ash Brazill are among the notable players in the mix to return in week one of the AFL finals.
Luckless Bombers star Toogood out of AFLW finals
Essendon captain Bonnie Toogood's AFLW season is over due to a serious ankle injury.
Hawks snare $1m prize money with AFLW win over Tigers
Hawthorn have overcome a final-quarter deficit to post a 23-point win over Richmond that helped secure the club $1 million in prize money.
Lions confident Conway will be ready for AFLW finals
Brisbane star Sophie Conway left the field with a shoulder injury in the last quarter of their 27-point win over St Kilda, a week out from the AFLW finals.
Roos thrash Suns to claim AFLW minor premiership
North Melbourne will enter the AFLW finals high on confidence after Alice O'Laughlin's career-high four goals led her side to a 63-point win over Gold Coast.
Drugs ban: Joel Smith suspended until 2028 AFL season
The AFL has given Joel Smith a four-year drugs ban, effectively ending a career that has unravelled after he tested positive for cocaine in 2023.
Tim Membrey officially a Pie, Martin joins Cats
Former St Kilda forward Tim Membrey has joined Collingwood on a two-year deal, while Jack Martin has linked up with Geelong.
Demons change AFL assistant coaches after review
Melbourne have overhauled senior coach Simon Goodwin's assistants as a result of a review into the embattled AFL club's football department.
Parkin stands by Blues’ Voss whom he sacked at Brisbane
Coaching great David Parkin is confident Michael Voss is the man to lead Carlton back to AFL premiership glory.