AFLW pioneers continue to kick goals as sport surges
With the AFLW coming to the end of its eighth campaign, the league's trailblazers are continuing to play their part in pushing the sport forward.
Australian rules football
‘Not a scratch’: Davidson injury break key to AFLW flag
All-Australian forward Dakota Davidson beat the odds to play a key role in the Brisbane Lions' AFLW grand final win over North Melbourne.
Roar power as Brisbane Lions have their day in the sun
Brisbane Lions forward Dakota Davidson kicked two crucial final-quarter goals to help her side to a 17-point win over North Melbourne in the AFLW grand final.
Impatient coach Adem Yze wants Tigers to excite fans
Adem Yze is chasing instant success in his first senior coaching role after taking the reins at Richmond and has demanded his players take the game on in 2024.
New Tigers coach Adem Yze leaves contract call to Dusty
Adem Yze won't force a contract decision out of Richmond star Dustin Martin, whose AFL future remains uncertain entering the final year of his existing deal.
AFL urged to deny academy tweaks from ‘whingeing Vics’
Greg Swann, CEO of the Brisbane Lions, has called on the AFL to stand firm despite unhappy Victorian clubs pitching for changes to northern academies.
Doubts allayed as Lions return to familiar territory
Ally Anderson admits disappointing early season performances left her with doubts, before the Brisbane Lions stormed into another AFLW decider.
North star Garner brushes off top AFLW award snub
Star North Melbourne midfielder Jasmie Garner is unfazed by again being snubbed by umpires for the AFLW's best-and-fairest award.
Kangaroos keen to bring AFLW flag joy to Arden St
The excitement from North Melbourne fans is infectious, Lulu Pullar says, as the Kangaroos prepare for their AFLW grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
AFLW players join coaches in honouring North’s Garner
North Melbourne star Jasmine Garner has taken out the AFLW players association MVP award for a second time.
Lion Hodder granted permission to fly in AFLW final
Courtney Hodder's aerial antics have earned her a place in AFLW folklore while Brisbane teammate Dakota Davidson is pushing to join her in the grand final.
Conti backs Tigers to make speedy AFLW finals return
AFLW best-and-fairest winner Monique Conti is confident Richmond can rebound quickly after this season's frustrations.
AFLW grand final to stay at Ikon despite quick sellout
A speedy sellout at Ikon Park will not be enough for the AFLW grand final between North Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions to be moved to Marvel Stadium.
AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone announces surprise exit
AFLW general manager of women's football Nicole Livingstone will depart the role following Sunday's grand final between North Melbourne and Brisbane.
Jeremy Sharp, Lachlan Bramble handed fresh AFL chances
Fremantle and the Western Bulldogs have picked up cast-offs Jeremy Sharp and Lachlan Bramble respectively, while Marty Hore has returned to Melbourne.
Recruits Hollands, Fantasia determined to boost Carlton
Carlton coach Michael Voss insists Elijah Hollands is prepared to work hard to earn respect in the AFL following the Blues recruit's two-game drug ban.
Recruit Doedee hopeful of playing best footy with Lions
Brisbane's reputation for helping injury-prone players achieve their best played a major role in recruit Tom Doedee switching from Adelaide to the Lions.
Hardwick relishes Suns dropping ‘bomb’ on Richmond
New Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick says the opening round clash against his old club Richmond next year will be a great way to start the season.
Hardwick defends four Suns tyros amid draft drama
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says current rules that allowed the Suns first dibs in the draft on four local academy stars are for the good of the AFL
Injured Lions forward Davidson to push for AFLW decider
Brisbane forward Dakota Davidson will train later this week in an attempt to prove she has overcome her knee injury and is right to go for the AFLW grand final.
North’s Emma Kearney extends AFLW All-Australian streak
North Melbourne AFLW captain Emma Kearney has earned a record eighth All-Australian berth, while Zarlie Goldsworthy won the Rising Star award.
Tigers superstar Conti storms to AFLW best and fairest
Richmond superstar Monique Conti has won the AFLW best-and-fairest award after finishing seven votes ahead of her closest rivals for league's highest honour.
Humphrey’s hard yards pay off in race for Suns midfield
Gold Coast Suns rising star Bailey Humphrey has smashed his own personal run records after fixing a flaw in the off-season as he targets more midfield minutes.
Lions won’t test Scheer’s injured arm in AFLW prelim
Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich has laughed off a suggestion the Lions could test out the injured arm of Geelong's Chloe Scheer in their AFLW preliminary final.
AFLW star Jasmine Garner inks new Kangaroos deal
North Melbourne have locked away Jasmine Garner for at least the next four AFLW seasons after the prolific midfielder signed a contract extension.
Crows coach tips tight AFLW prelim final against Roos
Adelaide coach Matthew Clarke expects a tight AFLW preliminary final against North Melbourne.
Lions fend off plucky Cats, advance to AFLW decider
The Brisbane Lions have held on for a thrilling four-point win over Geelong to advance to their fifth AFLW grand final.
Lions sweat on fitness of Davidson for AFLW grand final
Brisbane Lions forward Dakota Davidson will be given every opportunity to prove her fitness for the AFLW grand final after hurting a knee against Geelong.
Roos win by one point to reach first AFLW grand final
North Melbourne have beaten Adelaide by one point in a pulsating preliminary final and will host Brisbane in next Sunday's AFLW grand final.
Two narrow finals losses cruel Crows in AFLW
Adelaide coach Matthew Clarke was left lamenting two tight losses that left them just short of reaching their fifth AFLW grand final.
Crocker backs Garner to keep focus on AFLW grand final
North Melbourne star Jasmine Garner is expected to poll well in Monday night's AFLW best and fairest award ahead of the grand final against Brisbane.