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AFLW have-nots receive league boost on grand final eve

AFLW have-nots receive league boost on grand final eve

Three of the AFLW's worst-performing clubs will receive boosts to their lists, with the help announced the day before the grand final.

'Tough, resilient' Lions enjoy grand final underdog tag

'Tough, resilient' Lions enjoy grand final underdog tag

'Tough, resilient' Lions enjoy grand final underdog tag

'Tough, resilient' Lions enjoy grand final underdog tag

The Brisbane Lions enter their seventh AFLW grand final in 10 seasons as the underdogs against a rampaging North Melbourne side on a 26-game winning streak.

Title town: Lions tap into Broncos' success in flag bid

Title town: Lions tap into Broncos' success in flag bid

Title town: Lions tap into Broncos' success in flag bid

Title town: Lions tap into Broncos' success in flag bid

The Brisbane Lions have a secret weapon in their bid to confirm the Queensland capital as football's "title town" with victory in the AFLW grand final.

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Kangas play safe with AFLW grand final selection call

Kangas play safe with AFLW grand final selection call

North Melbourne have made a huge call on midfielder Mia King, who overcame a knee injury to put herself in the mix for AFLW grand final selection.

Experts defend no-stadium call ahead of crucial vote

Experts defend no-stadium call ahead of crucial vote

Politicians who will soon decide whether to approve a divisive stadium have quizzed a planning commission that recommended the project not go ahead.

Hawthorn ruck recommits with new rule set to open doors

Hawthorn ruck recommits with new rule set to open doors

The scrapping of the AFL substitute rule could provide more opportunities for the likes of back-up ruckman Ned Reeves, who has signed a new deal with Hawthorn.

Irish influence prompts talk of AFLW international game

Irish influence prompts talk of AFLW international game

Ireland had a record five players in this season's AFLW All-Australian team, and there's growing enthusiasm for a representative game against Australia.

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Why big-moments Lion could break open grand final

Why big-moments Lion could break open grand final

Why big-moments Lion could break open grand final

Why big-moments Lion could break open grand final

Key forward Dakota Davidson will be crucial to Brisbane's hopes of beating North Melbourne in the AFLW grand final and her teammates are backing her to deliver.

Lobb backs Bulldogs' revamped defence in AFL finals bid

Lobb backs Bulldogs' revamped defence in AFL finals bid

Lobb backs Bulldogs' revamped defence in AFL finals bid

Lobb backs Bulldogs' revamped defence in AFL finals bid

The Western Bulldogs lost some experienced defenders after narrowly missing the AFL finals last season and Rory Lobb is determined to shoulder a heavier load.

Cats recruit reunites with Bucks, eyes Smith link

Cats recruit reunites with Bucks, eyes Smith link

Cats recruit reunites with Bucks, eyes Smith link

Cats recruit reunites with Bucks, eyes Smith link

Geelong draftee Hunter Holmes has detailed his "full-circle" moment with Nathan Buckley and is eager to link up with Cats superstar Bailey Smith.

'No one's safe': big-hearted Lion on the hunt

'No one's safe': big-hearted Lion on the hunt

'No one's safe': big-hearted Lion on the hunt

'No one's safe': big-hearted Lion on the hunt

Courtney Hodder, once on track to become a rugby union star, is a proven big-game performer for the Brisbane Lions.

AFLW grand final history beckons for North's Birch

AFLW grand final history beckons for North's Birch

AFLW grand final history beckons for North's Birch

AFLW grand final history beckons for North's Birch

If North Melbourne cap their perfect season by beating Brisbane on Saturday night, Libby Birch will become the AFLW's first four-time premiership player.

'Not the right person': Merrett gives up AFL captaincy

'Not the right person': Merrett gives up AFL captaincy

'Not the right person': Merrett gives up AFL captaincy

'Not the right person': Merrett gives up AFL captaincy

Essendon will announce a new captain after Zach Merrett stood down from the role in the aftermath of his dramatic failed move to Hawthorn.

More charges laid over suspicious Brownlow betting

More charges laid over suspicious Brownlow betting

More charges laid over suspicious Brownlow betting

More charges laid over suspicious Brownlow betting

A fifth man has been charged over an alleged suspicious Brownlow Medal betting ring, which included a former AFL umpire who is facing additional charges.

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AFLW great Kearney yet to make call on playing future

North Melbourne veteran Emma Kearney has said playing in a third premiership this Saturday could "potentially'" affect her call on continuing next season.

Garner gets one back on teammate as AFLW players' best

North Melbourne captain Jasmine Garner has won her third AFLW MVP, pipping Kangaroos teammate Ash Riddell for the record-breaking honour.

'Often imperfect': North prepare for AFLW grand final

AFLW best-and-fairest winner Ash Riddell says North Melbourne's narrow preliminary final win over Melbourne was a good reminder about the Kangaroos' strengths.

'Selfish' Lions shelve title talk in three-peat chase

They've won the past two AFL premierships and Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is in no mood for sharing as they aim to repeat club history.

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Eagles draftee Lindsay wants to carry on Selwood legacy

First-round draft pick Josh Lindsay wants to carry on the legacy of the late Troy Selwood after the former Lion helped him realise his AFL dream.

Lions ready to handle North's superstar double act

Brisbane's midfielders are ready to take it up to North Melbourne superstars Ash Riddell and Jasmine Garner in the AFLW grand final.

Kangaroos star Ash Riddell wins AFLW best-and-fairest

North Melbourne's Ash Riddell has earned reward for a record-breaking season by winning the AFLW best-and-fairest award.

Dees join new coach hunt as Stinear steps down

Mick Stinear has left his post as Melbourne AFLW coach after 10 seasons in charge, having led the Demons to the 2023 premiership.

Nic Nat on hand to help out West Coast's prized unicorn

West Coast hope Cooper Duff-Tytler will become a star ruckman of the competition, and Nic Naitanui could play a role in helping get him there.

Big-name recruit can be Swans' missing piece: captain

Sydney captain Callum Mills has praised the side's big off-season recruit, Charlie Curnow, saying Ollie Florent and Will Hayward had to move aside.

Rozee eyes wins to boost hopes of Port keeping Butters

Port Adelaide are desperately seeking on-field improvement under new coach Josh Carr as they attempt to re-sign star midfielder Zak Butters.

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