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2025 AFL Draft Preview: Hawthorn
AFTER failing to land a major trade coup in Essendon captain Zach Merrett, Hawthorn is left with a pair of first round selections heading into the National Draft. The Hawks made a splash with two finals wins from eighth this year, and now have the opportunity to add to their exciting young list. >> 100+ […]
Crows coach keen for Dees “challenge”
ADELAIDE farewelled its home fans ahead of a stint on the road after booking its place in a massive semi-final against Melbourne. The Crows produced a “pretty complete” performance during their win over first-time finalists St Kilda at Norwood Oval, coming away with an 8.12 (60) to 2.4 (16) victory. “We had a little patch […]
2025 AFL Draft Preview: GWS GIANTS
HAVING achieved finals finishes in all three seasons under Adam Kingsley to date, Greater Western Sydney (GWS) is well poised to bolster its ‘Orange Tsunami’ style at the upcoming draft. The Giants lay claim to a first round selection and may only strike once, doing so around midway through night one. >> 100+ PROFILES: View […]
Efficiency and stoppage craft the key to Lions’ win
FOR the second time in three weeks, Brisbane was forced to come from behind against Melbourne to surge to victory and secure itself an all-important home preliminary final. The Lions did not have to fight back from as much as their Round 11 deficit, but still trailed by two goals at quarter time without kicking […]
“Lots of positives” for Hawks despite defeat
HAWTHORN coach Daniel Webster conceded his side was just beaten by a better outfit and that the brown and gold could take “lots of positives” out of the 39-point AFL Women’s qualifying final defeat to North Melbourne. The Roos kicked away in the final stanza with three goals to nil, but ultimately the Hawks were […]
2026 AFL Academy squad announced
THE 2026 AFL Academy squad has been announced, featuring 25 of the nation’s brightest 2008-born prospects. A total of 13 Under 16 All-Australians from last year have been inducted to the elite program, including captain of said side, Cody Walker, a father-son candidate set to land at Carlton. >> SCROLL to see the full squad […]
Roos pass Hawks’ pressure test
NORTH Melbourne stormed past Hawthorn for the second successive week, overcoming a highly contested and heavy defensively-focused game to knock off the brown and gold by 39 points and reach another AFL Women’s Preliminary Final. The Roos made it 25 straight wins and 27 games undefeated with no sign of slowing down after the 5.12 […]
2026 AFLW Academy Girls squad announced
NEXT year’s 2026 AFL Women’s Academy has been announced with 25 promising bottom-age players included amongst the group. Seven of the eight states or territories are represented with eight Victorians leading the way. After Victoria, the growing talent in NSW/ACT was rewarded with five players, while South Australia and Queensland (four), Western Australia (three) and […]
Dees deliver in last round for home final
MELBOURNE stuck fat during a tough Round 12 encounter against Geelong to stamp its ticket to a home qualifying final next weekend. The Demons shook off a determined Cats outfit with a five goals to two third term proving the difference in the game. With not much separating the sides otherwise, Geelong booted 4.8 to […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 12
JUST eight sides remain in the competition after the last round of AFLW action. Here’s what the 18 AFL Women’s coaches had to say following their respective Round 12 matches.
