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Carlton star Darcy Vescio signs AFLW extension

Carlton's AFLW games and goals record holder Darcy Vescio will remain at Ikon Park until at least the end of 2026 after signing a contract extension.

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Demons to support stranded, injured AFLW star Purcell

Melbourne midfielder Liv Purcell is recovering in Adelaide after suffering facial fractures during the Demons' AFLW pre-season game against Port Adelaide.

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AFLW confident of regaining momentum, hitting metrics

With metrics around crowd numbers and TV audiences hanging over the AFLW's head, the competition is confident it can regain momentum.

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Wood re-signs as Essendon coach in AFLW first

Essendon coach Natalie Wood has re-signed until the end of 2026 and is due to become the first woman to coach more than four AFLW seasons.

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AFLW seasons over for Bulldog, Tiger after ACL tears

The dreaded ACL tear has struck again ahead of the AFLW season, with Richmond's Montana McKinnon and Western Bulldog Mua Laloifi suffering the injury.

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This AFLW Ad Featuring Darcy Moore & Darcy Vescio Will Get You Hyped For The Upcoming Season

Time to gear up for the AFLW 'cos the big bosses dropped a sweet ad featuring Darcy Moore and Darcy Vesico for the upcoming season.

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Eagles keen to nail 'bullseye' under Daisy Pearce

West Coast co vice-captain Bella Lewis says the arrival of new coach Daisy Pearce has sparked hope the club can reach the AFLW finals for the first time.

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Pioneers in Paris: Rio golden girls eye legacy moment

Tim Walsh's Olympic rugby sevens team set the wheels in motion for female contact sport in Australia and will have a chance to write a final chapter in Paris.

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Brisbane cop huge fine over AFL concussion rules breach

The AFL has fined the Brisbane Lions $40,000, with $10,000 suspended, for breaching the concussion guidelines regarding their handling of Harris Andrews.

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NRLW players push for longer season, then more teams

The NRL is set to sell broadcast rights to the NRLW for the first time in the 2028 deal, with professional contracts, season length and teams all up for debate.

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AFLW star Blackburn loses Bulldogs captaincy to Berry

Western Bulldogs captain Ellie Blackburn will hand over her captaincy to Deanna Berry after five seasons as the club continues its AFLW rebuild.

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'We go pretty hard': Lions' AFLW pre-season warning

Defending AFLW premiers Brisbane Lions want to raise the bar this season and captain Bre Koenen has the black eye to prove it.

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Dockers captaincy shock as injured star voted in

Ange Stannett is Fremantle's new AFLW captain, despite being unable to lead on the field after being ruled out for the 2024 season with a knee injury.

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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

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AFLW moves to national draft ahead of 2025 season

The AFLW will hold a maiden national draft after the introduction of relocation allowances and minimum two-year contracts for draftees in the women's game.

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The Sydney Swans Tried To Recreate The Women’s Weekly Duck Cake And Ew Brother, What’s That

The Sydney Swans AFL and AFLW teams have attempted to recreate the infamous Australian Women's Weekly duck cake for their 150th birthday.

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Changing academy picks system this year 'folly': Swans

Sydney chief executive Tom Harley has strongly defended the four northern player academy programs and warned against changing AFL draft rules this year.

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AFLW players set for earlier Hall of Fame nods

The Australian Football Hall of Fame has opened the door for AFLW players to be inducted just one year after their retirement.

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Pitch invader banned for life from AFL/AFLW games

A fan who ran onto Marvel Stadium during Sunday's Collingwood-North Melbourne game and tried to re-enter the venue is banned for life from AFL and AFLW games.

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Former Docker Cuthbertson named Port's new AFLW skipper

New Port Adelaide skipper Janelle Cuthbertson says it's an honour and a privilege to be voted into the leadership role by her teammates.

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Lutkins back at Lions den in hunt for more AFLW flags

Brisbane have kicked off their AFLW pre-season campaign, and they'll have the returning Kate Lutkins on board for their premiership defence.

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AFLW's western derby to be held at Optus Stadium

Daisy Pearce's first Western Derby as coach will be held at the 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium as West Coast and Fremantle look to break records.

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Collingwood fan banned after touching West Coast player

A Collingwood fan has been banned from attending AFL or AFLW games for the rest of the year after reaching over the boundary to touch a West Coast player.

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Good news for banned Sydney Swans forward Hamilton

Banned Sydney Swans forward Lexi Hamilton has received a welcome boost in the AFLW.

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Dockers AFLW pair struck down by knee injuries

Fremantle's Ange Stannett will miss the entire 2024 AFLW season after the vice-captain and Serena Gibbs sustained knee injuries.

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