Fremantle have won through to the AFLW semi-finals after a thrilling 10-point triumph over Essendon on Saturday evening. In front of a record crowd of 4934 at Fremantle Oval, the Dockers kicked the only two goals in the final term to seal the 5.6 (36) to 4.2 (26) win. Gabby O’Sullivan was the hero with … Read more
Essendon have secured an AFLW finals berth and ended Melbourne’s season in the process after posting a 36-point victory over Carlton. The Bombers overcame the early loss of star forward Bonnie Toogood to an ankle injury to post the 9.6 (60) to 3.6 (24) win at Ikon Park on Saturday. Melbourne’s 47-point win over Collingwood … Read more
Essendon and Richmond have played out a thrilling draw in the inaugural AFLW Dreamtime in Darwin clash on Saturday night. Both sides had their chances in the final quarter, but neither could find the winning moment with the scores locked at 6.6 (42) apiece. During the thrilling closing stages, Essendon ruck Steph Wales suffered a … Read more
After a difficult week in the spotlight, GWS coach Cam Bernasconi says he is proud of his side’s performance despite a 37-point AFLW loss to Hawthorn. The Giants capped a disappointing week with a 9.7 (61) to 3.6 (24) loss to the Hawks at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday. The side’s preparation for their week-eight fixture … Read more
AFLW All Australian turned popular commentator Kate McCarthy is on the mend after being hospitalised with a heart scare. The ex-Brisbane Lions player enjoyed a busy weekend featuring on Channel 7’s AFL grand final coverage before celebrating her former club’s premiership victory on Saturday and a thrilling two-point AFLW win on Sunday. But the 31-year-old’s … Read more
West Coast coach Daisy Pearce was happy to cop a “Gatorade shower” after watching her side blow a big lead before fighting back to snatch a dramatic one-point AFLW win over Richmond. The Eagles led 33-9 early in the third term of Friday night’s match, but four unanswered goals from Richmond put the visitors in … Read more
The Seven Network has unveiled its AFLW commentary team for 2024 alongside a brand-new footy show, Talking W. The new season begins this Friday night with Sydney and Collingwood under lights at North Sydney Oval, live and free from 7pm AEST on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus. Scroll down to see Seven’s AFLW Round 1 … Read more
The AFLW has ditched its state-based draft and shifted to a nationwide model in a bid to spread talent evenly across the competition. For the first time since the inaugural 2016 draft, AFLW hopefuls will now be available to be selected by any of the 18 clubs in December following Thursday’s announcement. Clubs were previously … Read more
Cross-code couple Jacqui Yorston and Tanah Boyd have revealed they are having a baby. AFLW player Yorston and NRL star Boyd wowed their fans, friends and family when they went public with the news and a gender reveal on Wednesday. The loved-up couple posted a short video of the gender reveal on Instagram, and laughed … Read more
Retired premiership captains Joel Selwood and Erin Phillips will join the AFL’s football operations department next year under new GM of footy Laura Kane. The pair will specifically focus on the on-field football product and player engagement in what will be part-time roles. The appointments continue a shakeup of the AFL’s football department under Kane, … Read more
