Hawks count injury cost of AFLW qualifying final loss
Hawthorn will sweat the fitness of Kaitlyn Ashmore and Aine McDonagh ahead of a semi-final, with the star duo hurt in a finals loss to North Melbourne.
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Young gun powers Carlton to AFLW finals triumph
Carlton have slammed through six third-quarter goals to shock West Coast in their AFLW elimination final amid heavy rain at Ikon Park.
Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals ‘monkey’
The Brisbane Lions have qualified for a sixth-straight AFLW preliminary final, overcoming a slow start to down Melbourne by 13 points at Ikon Park.
AFL to go ahead with divisive new finals system
AFL teams ranked ninth and 10th will be in contention to win the premiership from next season with a wildcard round to be introduced.
AFL defends finals wildcard as critics question move
Despite pushback from fans and past players, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says clubs have responded positively to the league's wildcard finals shake-up.
Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season
Essendon kicked off their pre-season without Zach Merrett, who is set to be replaced as captain after his failed attempt to leave for Hawthorn.
The tweak AFLW premiership captains want league to make
North Melbourne premiership captain Emma Kearney and West Coast coach Daisy Pearce have called for second-tier competitions to align with the AFLW.
Port appoint ex-Essendon coach as football boss
Port Adelaide have named ex-Essendon coach Ben Rutten their new football boss in the latest appointment in an off-field shake-up at Alberton.
AFL premiership stars to defend brawl charges in court
AFL veterans Steven May and Dion Prestia have been charged by police but deny any involvement in a brawl in a Victorian coastal town last December.
Crunch comes for batch of AFLW clubs in finals hunt
West Coast's hopes of reaching the AFLW finals for the first time hinge on one of many key clashes in the last home-and-away round.
Killer Kangaroos thrash Hawks to make AFLW history
Tahlia Randall kicked four goals as North Melbourne set an Australian rules football record by defeating Hawthorn for their 24th consecutive victory.
Suns rise to end tough AFLW season with upset win
Gold Coast have slotted three late goals to finish a tough AFL season on a high, upsetting Richmond by 14 points at Ikon Park.
Zanker bags four against Cats as Demons nab second spot
Eden Zanker has kicked four goals but Kate Hore copped a late hit to the head as Melbourne posted a 14-point win over Geelong.
Lions beat Pies, seal Demons qualifying final clash
Brisbane have scored a 20-point win over Collingwood to claim third place on the AFLW ladder and tee up an away qualifying final against Melbourne.
AFLW not ready for Marvel Stadium grand final
Ikon Park is set to host this year's AFLW grand final, with league boss Emma Moore commenting on when the league's showpiece could again return to stadiums.
‘Answer is yes’: Dew wants head coach job, but not yet
Stuart Dew says he wants another AFL head coaching job, but not yet after returning to Port Adelaide as a senior assistant coach.
Pluck of the Irish helps Hawks hammer hapless Bombers
Ireland's Aine McDonagh kicked three goals and equalled the record for the least games taken to kick 50 AFLW goals as Hawthorn shored up a spot in the top four.
Dockers record big win as AFLW finals chase heats up
Aisling McCarthy has starred as Fremantle easily took care of Richmond to remain in the hunt for an AFLW finals spot.
Demons stumble as Lions put hands up in race for second
Sophie Conway has starred with 27 disposals and two goals as Brisbane posted their sixth win on the trot with a nine-point triumph over Melbourne.
AFLW minor premiers North equal historic winning streak
Ash Riddell, Jas Garner and Emma King starred as North Melbourne sealed the AFLW minor premiership and equalled the AFL's consecutive wins record.
Lightning hits as Pies beat Suns in wooden spoon bout
Nell Morris-Dalton has kicked a career-high three goals, including two crunch majors in the final term, to lead Collingwood to victory over Gold Coast.
Hawks at peace with failed Merrett move on historic day
Hawthorn have put the Zach Merrett transfer saga to bed on a day when the iconic statue of John Kennedy Snr found a new home away from their Waverley base.
Why the Curnow trade was “bittersweet” for Swans coach
Sydney coach Dean Cox has explained why the trade that secured Charlie Curnow from Carlton was bittersweet for the Swans.
‘Outrageous success’: Cats speak after Smith warning
Geelong coach Chris Scott remains unmoved on Bailey Smith's off-field and social media behaviour, even after the club received a formal warning from the AFL.
‘Big change’: Allen opens up on moving from West Coast
Star Brisbane recruit Oscar Allen says the departure of key people at West Coast who had supported him contributed to him leaving the Eagles for the Lions.
Kangaroos axe former No.3 draft pick, ex-Docker
Will Phillips, a former No.3 draft pick who inherited the number of North Melbourne legend Brent Harvey, has been axed by the struggling Kangaroos.
Saints did Giants young gun ‘dirty’, says GWS skipper
GWS captain Toby Greene is happy to see young gun Leek Aleer remain in Sydney, despite a failed trade to St Kilda leaving the defender "rattled".
Power stun Crows as Tahau sets AFLW goalkicking record
Port Adelaide have beaten fierce foes Adelaide for the first time in the AFLW with Indy Tahau setting a goalkicking record.
Ugle-Hagan thanks Bulldogs after trade to Suns
Former No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan wishes his time at the Western Bulldogs ended differently after being traded to Gold Coast.
Premiership winner’s manager seethes after failed trade
Dual Brisbane Lions premiership player Callum Ah Chee's proposed move to Adelaide has failed, prompting a furious reaction from his manager.
Deadline: what happened on the last day of AFL trades
While Charlie Curnow headlines the players who have found new AFL clubs, several others ended the AFL trade period having to stay put.