Young Eagle Lauren Wakfer finds wings with Rising Star nod
West Coast Eagles ruck Lauren Wakfer had a heartbreaking injury in her debut season for the side last year, seeing her spend it in rehab after a knee reconstruction, watching …
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Why female protection in contact sport is so important
The rise of participation for women in sports like AFLW, cricket, boxing and basketball has extreme lasting health benefits for society and the individuals at large, but with the rapid …
Unorthodox in-flight entertainment stuns Western Bulldogs’ Rylie Wilcox
An exciting plane ride home after a narrow four-point loss to the Gold Coast Suns has given young Western Bulldog Rylie Wilcox a spring in her step. During the team …
Brisbane Lions’ thrilling AFLW comeback maintains winning streak over North Melbourne
The Brisbane Lions’ undefeated AFLW record over North Melbourne remains intact after they stormed home for an enthralling two-point victory. Down by 18 points at halftime, the Lions kicked four …
The Irish wave taking over the Sydney Swans: ‘Chance to grow’
The affiliation between Gaelic football in Ireland and the AFL has been long-running, and so it has extended to the AFLW too. With more Irish players than ever in the …
Player wages sky rocket in monster new AFL collective bargaining agreement, Gillon McLachlan announces
The AFL has struck a $2.2 billion pay deal with players which includes longer contracts for first-round draftees and massive wage rises for women’s players. The average wage of AFLW …
Daughter of Australian cricket legend Damien Fleming making AFLW waves for Hawthorn
Jasmine Fleming is sporting royalty, but as the daughter of Australian cricket star Damien, she’s carving her own way in the sporting world with Hawthorn’s AFLW side. Fleming has been …
Snake catcher goes viral after calmly saving AFLW game between GWS Giants and Richmond
A venomous snake delayed the start of an AFLW game in Blacktown by half an hour as players from the GWS Giants and Richmond waited for a snake catcher to …
AFLW star Moana Hope has been her sister’s carer for 13 years. Here’s what she wants you to know
Recently, something happened to former AFLW star Moana Hope’s sister Vinny that had quite literally never happened before. A staff member spoke directly to her, rather than to Moana. Vinny …
Unbeaten Kangaroos and Cats set to meet in a replay of AFLW elimination final thriller
The North Melbourne Kangaroos edged past Geelong by just two points in last year’s elimination final. Now, in season eight, both sides remain undefeated as they prepare to face off …