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Inside Chloe Molloy’s injury rehab and return to AFLW – picture essay

The Sydney Swans star says ‘nothing prepares you’ for a torn ACL. She speaks about the challenges of her gruelling recovery – and what she learned along the way

The Guardian - AU

'So concerning': sport champ reveals teen drop-out rate

A study has revealed almost one in two children drop out of team sports by their mid-teens, with a lack of confidence stemming from coaching a big factor.

AAP

Carlton’s new generation shine in AFLW opening round win against Collingwood

It wasn’t the 25,000 crowd of the 2017’s famous first game, but there are signs the competition is recovering from some lost years

The Guardian - AU

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Goldilocks plan to push AFLW appeal beyond kick-to-kick at suburban grounds

Finding venues that are just the right size is key as the competition tries to rediscover its early momentum heading into a 10th season

The Guardian - AU

AFLW is not a side project for players who thrive on consistency and certainty

As the inaugural No 1 draft pick I’ve seen first hand how the league has evolved as shifting schedules and split priorities continue to bring their own challenges

The Guardian - AU

AFL urged to lock in women’s grand final at its own 53,000-capacity Marvel Stadium

Leading figures in the AFLW have urged officials to think big around the venue for November’s grand final, and prioritise women’s football over concerts

The Guardian - AU

Approach to AFLW’s 10th season suggests some remain unconvinced of its value

Qualified support for the women’s code from Seven comes as AFL House seeks to accelerate growth and address negative perceptions

The Guardian - AU

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Politics, election makes devil's brew of Tassie stadium

The quest for a Tasmanian AFL team is linked to the island's complex political situation, with an early election not doing the club any favours.

AAP

Footy, rock’n’roll and the PM: how the Community Cup gained a cult following

The beloved annual event – a ‘music festival interrupted by a fairly average game of Aussie Rules’ – sees ‘cultural athletes’ limber up for a good cause

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Australian football is notably richer when it’s open to everyone

Inducting Erin Phillips and Daisy Pearce into Hall of Fame was in stark contrast to the sentiment of previous decades

The Guardian - AU

Tassie AFL mascot's devilish name nods to British slang

Standing six feet tall and boasting fearsome teeth and a scraped knee, Tasmania's AFL mascot has won over some but been likened by others to a pinata.

AAP

‘The growth there is enormous’: future of AFL is women’s competition, says Andrew Dillon

The head of the AFL has identified the women’s competition as the single biggest opportunity for growth within the code’s landscape

The Guardian - AU

Maddi Levi: ‘I’m not the only one who suffers with self-doubt’

Australian cross-code athlete’s own expectations weigh heavy even as she soars to greater heights as World Rugby’s sevens player of the year

The Guardian - AU

North Melbourne fans rediscover winning feeling with AFLW pioneers

Kangaroos faithful have endured years of misery with the men’s team but now have a taste of premiership success following a dominant women’s side

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The Guardian - AU

North Melbourne crush Brisbane by 30 points in grand final to win first AFLW premiership

Kangaroos crowned 2024 premiers after beating Lions 6.3 (39) to 1.3 (9) with Jasmine Garner awarded best on ground medal

The Guardian - AU

‘Little things matter’: the black book that holds the secrets to Lions’ AFLW success

There is strength in Brisbane’s collective as they head into a sixth grand final, even if they are considered underdogs against North Melbourne

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Without more investment and better leadership, the AFLW risks slipping back into the shadows

The AFL Women’s (AFLW) league was launched in 2017 as the Australian Football League (AFL) responded to growing demand for a professional platform for women in Australian rules football.

The Guardian - AU

AFLW upstarts Hawthorn put ruckus behind them and turn focus to Port Adelaide

The AFLW’s emerging powers meet this weekend in a finals clash that is amplified by a heated all-in shoving match last week

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GPS tracking is everywhere in pro sports but many AFLW players are uncomfortable with it

The 2024 AFLW season kicked off last week, continuing the growth of a variety of sports that were once considered only for men.

The Guardian - AU

AFLW: new era faces great expectations as changing of the guard looms large

The league has shaken up the fixture for season nine with an extra round added while a more even competition could see fresh challengers emerge

The Conversation

Concussion risks for women footballers are greater than men: why, and what can be done?

Since the inception of the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) competition in 2017, women’s football participation has increased rapidly, from about 380,000 in 2016 to around 600,000 in 2022.

AAP

Tasmania's AFL stadium design world first cricket plans

Concept drawings of Tasmania's 23,000-seat roofed multipurpose stadium on Hobart's waterfront have been released with the state's timber featured in the design.

The Guardian - AU

Will changes to Australian broadcast rules make sport free for all? TV networks say no

Labor’s plan aims to broaden the scheme that gives free-to-air broadcasters first dibs on big events such as the Olympics. But the channels themselves say it’s not enough

The Guardian - AU

Treated as ‘product’: new AFL and AFLW players shown how to cope with gambling fallout

About 100 young athletes learn their contractual responsibilities and how wagering companies operate in session organised by the players association

AAP

Site chosen for Tasmanian AFL team's $70m training base

Parklands on Hobart's eastern shore have been chosen as the site of a $70 million high-performance training centre for the Tasmanian AFL club.

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