Lions roar in Melbourne on the way to AFLW prelim
Brisbane defeats Melbourne for the first time in AFLW finals, as the Lions win on the road to clinch a preliminary final spot.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-09/aflw-finals-demons-lions-crows-st-kilda/105989048
Austin honours late cousin as Blues sweep to AFLW finals win
Carlton stuns West Coast with a dominant AFLW finals win, as Mia Austin honours her late cousin Ben with an emotional goal at Princes Park.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-08/carlton-west-coast-aflw-final/105987988
Austin honours late cousin as Blues sweep to AFLW finals win
Carlton stuns West Coast with a dominant AFLW finals win, as Mia Austin honours her late cousin Ben with an emotional goal at Princes Park.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-08/carlton-west-coast-aflw-final/105987988
Hawks faced with fresh injury concerns ahead of sudden-death AFLW semi
Injury-ravaged Hawthorn is counting the cost of its heavy loss to North Melbourne in the opening AFLW qualifying final.
Kangaroos dominate goalless Hawks in first AFLW qualifying final
North Melbourne registers its 25th consecutive win with a 39-point drubbing of Hawthorn in the first AFLW qualifying final.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-07/kangaroos-defeat-hawks-aflw-qualifying-final/105986600
Pearce scoffs at 'the Daisy effect', but its impact is loud and clear
By Bridget McArthur
With her West Coast AFLW side on the cusp of its first finals appearance, coach Daisy Pearce reflects on the huge strides the women's game has made since her own playing days.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-07/how-the-daisy-pearce-effect-is-helping-aflw-shine/105980538
Kangaroos respond after Hawks' apparent snub of Garner milestone
Hawthorn players were noticeably absent from the guard of honour for North star Jasmine Garner after her 100th AFLW game, but the reigning champs are not too fussed about it.
Sydney Swans part ways with inaugural AFLW coach after missing finals
The Sydney Swans are in need of a new AFLW head coach after parting ways with Scott Gowans.
Sophie comes from a famous football family. Yet she almost didn't play
By Marnie Vinall
Despite coming from a family with a strong pedigree for football, one of the AFLW's best new talents almost gave it up. Now, she is enjoying putting on a show.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-05/sophie-mckay-carlton-blues-aflw-eve-of-finals/105969480
Dees defender says Roos 'haven't proven themselves' against every team
By Marnie Vinall
North Melbourne may be undefeated for the second home and away season in a row, but a star Melbourne player says the short AFLW season means they haven't proven themselves against everyone.
Lions storm into third on AFLW ladder with win over Collingwood
The Brisbane Lions have extended their AFLW winning streak to seven games, defeating Collingwood in Melbourne.
Houghton achieves AFLW milestone in Power's thrashing of Giants
Port Adelaide spearhead Gemma Houghton becomes the first player to reach 100 AFLW career goals, kicking truly after the siren in the Power's 57-point demolition of GWS.
'No stadium, no team': AFL refuses to budge on Hobart project
By Jano Gibson
A group of Tasmanian politicians opposed to the proposed Hobart stadium has failed to convince the AFL to abandon the contentious project during a meeting in Melbourne.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-29/afl-meeting-over-hobart-macquarie-point-stadium/105903358
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'Most that's been on the line for many clubs': AFLW heads into final round
By Marnie Vinall
The final round of the AFLW home and away season promises to be nervous watching for more than half the competition's fans as eleven sides battle for seven finals spots up for grabs.
Back surgery ends AFLW season for Swans star Molloy
Sydney will be without co-captain Chloe Molloy for the rest of the AFLW season in a major setback as their finals hopes hang in the balance.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-28/back-surgery-ends-aflw-season-for-swans-star-molloy/105942446
Watching North Melbourne's dominance 'a privilege not a punishment'
By Marnie Vinall
While some suggest that this year's AFLW premiers being all but known has caused some to lose interest, commentators say North Melbourne's dominance is inspirational.
AFLW minor premier North equals historic winning streak
North Melbourne equals the VFL/AFL record for consecutive wins and claims the AFLW minor premiership with a 46-point drubbing of St Kilda.
Key forward helped off the ground as Swans keep AFLW finals hopes alive
The Sydney Swans beat the West Coast Eagles by 17 points to keep their hopes of playing in this year's AFLW finals series alive.
Power stun Crows as Tahau breaks AFLW goal-kicking record
Indy Tahau breaks the AFLW home-and-away season goal-kicking record in Port's breakthrough seven-point defeat of Adelaide.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-24/aflw-port-adelaide-beats-adelaide-crows/105932808
Taylor Swift, Bunny the dog and tackling gendered violence: Inside Carlton Respects
By Marnie Vinall
Carlton defender Harriet Cordner says sport has a key role to play in challenging gendered stereotypes in society, particularly given its reach within communities.
