2025 AFLW Draft review: Melbourne
MELBOURNE was one win away from another AFL Women’s Grand Final, and while the Demons lost a key forward over the off-season and are searching for a new coach, were able to bring in a pair of National Academy members and proven ball-winners at high-value selections. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFLW Draft Guide […]
2025 AFLW Draft – Pick by Pick
THE 2025 AFLW Draft has concluded, with another crop of young stars taking the step into the premier women’s competition in Australia, and there were some surprising selections on the night. With plenty of speculation around the top selection from a talented 2025 crop, the Richmond Tigers ended up bolstering their forward line with the […]
2025 AFLW Draft Preview: Melbourne
MELBOURNE was a quarter off making another AFLW Grand Final this season, narrowly going down to eventual premiers North Melbourne in the preliminary final. The Dees lost a couple of key pieces but grabbed a top 10 pick for the incumbent coach to maximise next season after inaugural mentor Mick Stinear stepped down to be […]
2025 AFLW Trade wrap: Day 6
IT WAS quite on the trade front across Day 6 as just two official deals were made ahead of a massive deadline day. While just two players moved clubs, there were other delisted free agent signings as well as a number of Irish talents recruited onto various lists. >> AFLW TRADE: Day 1 wrap | […]
2025 AFLW Trade wrap: Day 5
A MASSIVE day five of AFL Women’s Trade action saw some big names switch clubs, and other teams position themselves further up the draft order both in 2025 and 2026. We recap each deal that went down. >> AFLW TRADE: Day 1 wrap | Day 2 wrap | Day 3-4 wrap MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 Port […]
Stinear departs after 10 memorable seasons
MELBOURNE premiership coach Mick Stinear announced he would be stepping down from the Dees after a decade in the role. One of only two foundation coaches remaining in the league – with Brisbane’s Craig Starcevich – Stinear won a premiership and guided the Dees to a top four finish in an incredible eight seasons. Stinear […]
2025 AFLW Finals preview: North Melbourne vs. Melbourne
ARGUABLY the game of the year takes place tomorrow afternoon at Ikon Park when North Melbourne takes on Melbourne in a first-against-second preliminary final. Though touted to meet in the grand final, a qualifying loss to the Lions meant the Dees faced the Roos a week early, and a spot in the grand final is […]
Stinear praises group contribution in semi success
WHILE the immediate focus post-game for the Dees after their 11-point semi-final win over Adelaide was on the performance of skipper Kate Hore (26 disposals, seven marks and three goals), coach Mick Stinear said it was a true team effort despite her herculean outing. “She said before the game ‘there’s no way we’re losing this’ […]
2025 AFLW Finals preview: Melbourne vs. Adelaide
MELBOURNE will have the opportunity to face North Melbourne for the first time in season 2025 if the wounded Dees can get over the top of Adelaide this weekend. In coach Mick Stinear‘s 100th AFLW game, the Demons will face off against the Crows who have peaked at the right time of year. IN A […]
2025 AFLW Finals preview: Melbourne vs. Brisbane
A BLOCKBUSTER second qualifying final awaits tomorrow with two of the more successful sides in AFL Women’s history going head-to-head. Considered the two threats to North Melbourne’s flag hopes, the winner will gain a substantial advantage by avoiding the Kangaroos prior to the grand final, while the loser is put on a crash course with […]
