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The celebration that caused a Carlton 'heart attack'

The celebration that caused a Carlton 'heart attack'

Carlton dynamo Sophie McKay's eye-catching "fake hammy" celebration was adored by AFLW fans, but not so by her father, Blues great Andrew.

AFL defends finals wildcard as critics question move

AFL defends finals wildcard as critics question move

AFL defends finals wildcard as critics question move

AFL defends finals wildcard as critics question move

Despite pushback from fans and past players, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says clubs have responded positively to the league's wildcard finals shake-up.

Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season

Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season

Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season

Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season

Essendon kicked off their pre-season without Zach Merrett, who is set to be replaced as captain after his failed attempt to leave for Hawthorn.

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Richmond to host 'home' AFL games in Tasmania

Richmond to host 'home' AFL games in Tasmania

Richmond will play a home game in Tasmania for the next two AFL seasons in a multi-million deal.

AFLW to face more crossover with men's comp: Dillon

AFLW to face more crossover with men's comp: Dillon

AFL chief Andrew Dillon says the women's competition will face more crossover with the men's league with the introduction of two more men's finals next year.

AFL to go ahead with divisive new finals system

AFL to go ahead with divisive new finals system

AFL teams ranked ninth and 10th will be in contention to win the premiership from next season with a wildcard round to be introduced.

St Kilda demolished in disappointing AFLW finals debut

St Kilda demolished in disappointing AFLW finals debut

St Kilda's AFLW finals debut has ended in disaster, thumped by perennial powerhouse Adelaide in a one-sided elimination final at Norwood Oval.

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Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals 'monkey'

Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals 'monkey'

Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals 'monkey'

Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals 'monkey'

The Brisbane Lions have qualified for a sixth-straight AFLW preliminary final, overcoming a slow start to down Melbourne by 13 points at Ikon Park.

Young gun powers Carlton to AFLW finals triumph

Young gun powers Carlton to AFLW finals triumph

Young gun powers Carlton to AFLW finals triumph

Young gun powers Carlton to AFLW finals triumph

Carlton have slammed through six third-quarter goals to shock West Coast in their AFLW elimination final amid heavy rain at Ikon Park.

Hawks count injury cost of AFLW qualifying final loss

Hawks count injury cost of AFLW qualifying final loss

Hawks count injury cost of AFLW qualifying final loss

Hawks count injury cost of AFLW qualifying final loss

Hawthorn will sweat the fitness of Kaitlyn Ashmore and Aine McDonagh ahead of a semi-final, with the star duo hurt in a finals loss to North Melbourne.

Ruthless Roos hammer goalless Hawks in qualifying final

Ruthless Roos hammer goalless Hawks in qualifying final

Ruthless Roos hammer goalless Hawks in qualifying final

Ruthless Roos hammer goalless Hawks in qualifying final

Reigning AFLW premiers North Melbourne will host a preliminary final in a fortnight, after defeating a goalless Hawthorn in a qualifying final.

North address Hawks' AFLW snubbing of star Garner

North address Hawks' AFLW snubbing of star Garner

North address Hawks' AFLW snubbing of star Garner

North address Hawks' AFLW snubbing of star Garner

North Melbourne have addressed Hawthorn's post-game snubbing of superstar Jasmine Garner's 100th game that Hawks coach Daniel Webster conceded was a mistake.

'No idea': Tasmania Devils boss on stadium vote result

'No idea': Tasmania Devils boss on stadium vote result

'No idea': Tasmania Devils boss on stadium vote result

'No idea': Tasmania Devils boss on stadium vote result

The chief executive of the Tasmania Devils remains uncertain if state parliament will vote for a stadium vital for entry to the AFL and AFLW.

The tweak AFLW premiership captains want league to make

The tweak AFLW premiership captains want league to make

The tweak AFLW premiership captains want league to make

The tweak AFLW premiership captains want league to make

North Melbourne premiership captain Emma Kearney and West Coast coach Daisy Pearce have called for second-tier competitions to align with the AFLW.

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'He hasn't been kicked out': Port coach on flag captain

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says his premiership teammate and sacked board member Warren Tredrea hasn't been "kicked out" of the AFL club.

Swans coach pays price for shock AFLW defeat

A shock final-round loss to lowly Essendon has contributed to Sydney's inaugural AFLW coach Scott Gowans leaving the Swans.

AFLW not ready for Marvel Stadium grand final

Ikon Park is set to host this year's AFLW grand final, with league boss Emma Moore commenting on when the league's showpiece could again return to stadiums.

St Kilda ace cleared to play in AFLW elimination final

St Kilda have cleared a dual club champion to play in the club's first-ever AFLW final, against the Crows in Adelaide.

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Fremantle's AFLW season ends, Crows to continue

Adelaide star Anne Hatchard has kicked the decisive goal in her 100th AFLW game as the Crows beat Fremantle by 12 points to secure a finals spot.

St Kilda stumble into maiden AFLW finals appearance

St Kilda have endured a nightmare last game before the finals, suffering a 45-point defeat to the Western Bulldogs and losing star Jaimee Lambert to injury.

Lions beat Pies, seal Demons qualifying final clash

Brisbane have scored a 20-point win over Collingwood to claim third place on the AFLW ladder and tee up an away qualifying final against Melbourne.

Zanker bags four against Cats as Demons nab second spot

Eden Zanker has kicked four goals but Kate Hore copped a late hit to the head as Melbourne posted a 14-point win over Geelong.

Suns rise to end tough AFLW season with upset win

Gold Coast have slotted three late goals to finish a tough AFL season on a high, upsetting Richmond by 14 points at Ikon Park.

Port star becomes first AFLW player to big milestone

Star Port Adelaide forward Gemma Houghton has become the first AFLW player to kick 100 career goals, reaching the milestone in unforgettable fashion.

Killer Kangaroos thrash Hawks to make AFLW history

Tahlia Randall kicked four goals as North Melbourne set an Australian rules football record by defeating Hawthorn for their 24th consecutive victory.

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