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Blues beat Eagles in the wet to end AFLW finals drought

Blues beat Eagles in the wet to end AFLW finals drought

Tara Bohanna has played a starring role to fire Carlton to a 20-point win over West Coast and send the Blues back to finals for the first time since 2020.

Port Adelaide sack premiership captain from club board

Port Adelaide sack premiership captain from club board

Port Adelaide sack premiership captain from club board

Port Adelaide sack premiership captain from club board

Warren Tredrea, Port Adelaide's only AFL premiership captain, has been sacked by the club's board for refusing to apologise in an anti-Semitic controversy.

'It could have been handled better'; new Blues on trade

'It could have been handled better'; new Blues on trade

'It could have been handled better'; new Blues on trade

'It could have been handled better'; new Blues on trade

Carlton recruits Will Hayward and Ollie Florent have opened up on their trades from Sydney, believing the moves could have been handled better.

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AFLW trailblazer out to find future Indigenous stars

AFLW trailblazer out to find future Indigenous stars

Aliesha Newman's AFLW career is set to end, but the Giants forward is vowing to stay close to the game as she looks to build Indigenous talent pathways.

Former club soccer boss joins Bombers board

Former club soccer boss joins Bombers board

Essendon have gone outside the AFL to fill the casual vacancy on their board following the dramatic resignation of president David Barham.

Crunch comes for batch of AFLW clubs in finals hunt

Crunch comes for batch of AFLW clubs in finals hunt

West Coast's hopes of reaching the AFLW finals for the first time hinge on one of many key clashes in the last home-and-away round.

AFL premiership stars to defend brawl charges in court

AFL premiership stars to defend brawl charges in court

AFL veterans Steven May and Dion Prestia have been charged by police but deny any involvement in a brawl in a Victorian coastal town last December.

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Rule changes to shorten AFL games, cut time-wasting

Rule changes to shorten AFL games, cut time-wasting

Rule changes to shorten AFL games, cut time-wasting

Rule changes to shorten AFL games, cut time-wasting

Seven rules changes, including last disposal out of bounds between the arcs, could shorten games from the start of the 2026 AFL season.

'Frank chat': anti-stadium MPs meet AFL executives

'Frank chat': anti-stadium MPs meet AFL executives

'Frank chat': anti-stadium MPs meet AFL executives

'Frank chat': anti-stadium MPs meet AFL executives

The AFL have hosted a meeting with four anti-stadium politicians ahead of a crucial vote that will determine the future of the Tasmanian Devils.

Carlton culture coup: Boak joins for leadership role

Carlton culture coup: Boak joins for leadership role

Carlton culture coup: Boak joins for leadership role

Carlton culture coup: Boak joins for leadership role

Several clubs had sought to recruit retired Port Adelaide great Travis Boak, who will join Carlton in a part-time culture and leadership role.

Former Cats chair set to take over as head of AFL

Former Cats chair set to take over as head of AFL

Former Cats chair set to take over as head of AFL

Former Cats chair set to take over as head of AFL

The AFL commission has settled on its preferred next chairman, with the appointment set to be made official at its March annual general meeting.

'Get on with it': star Swan out for rest of AFLW season

'Get on with it': star Swan out for rest of AFLW season

'Get on with it': star Swan out for rest of AFLW season

'Get on with it': star Swan out for rest of AFLW season

While co-captain Chloe Molloy needs season-ending back surgery, Sydney could regain another key player for their pivotal game against Essendon.

Port appoint ex-Essendon coach as football boss

Port appoint ex-Essendon coach as football boss

Port appoint ex-Essendon coach as football boss

Port appoint ex-Essendon coach as football boss

Port Adelaide have named ex-Essendon coach Ben Rutten their new football boss in the latest appointment in an off-field shake-up at Alberton.

'Answer is yes': Dew wants head coach job, but not yet

'Answer is yes': Dew wants head coach job, but not yet

'Answer is yes': Dew wants head coach job, but not yet

'Answer is yes': Dew wants head coach job, but not yet

Stuart Dew says he wants another AFL head coaching job, but not yet after returning to Port Adelaide as a senior assistant coach.

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'Yes or no?': stadium rallies before crucial vote

Thousands of people are expected to flock to opposing stadium rallies before a do-or-die vote in parliament on the project's future.

Delisted Swans veterans Rampe, Lloyd to go again

Sydney have delisted Dane Rampe and Jake Lloyd, but the veteran pair are set to be re-drafted by the Swans as rookies.

Storm stops play before Blues close on AFLW finals

Melbourne's inclement spring weather intervened before Carlton improved their finals chances with an easy win over GWS.

Lightning hits as Pies beat Suns in wooden spoon bout

Nell Morris-Dalton has kicked a career-high three goals, including two crunch majors in the final term, to lead Collingwood to victory over Gold Coast.

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AFLW minor premiers North equal historic winning streak

Ash Riddell, Jas Garner and Emma King starred as North Melbourne sealed the AFLW minor premiership and equalled the AFL's consecutive wins record.

Like a swimming pool: Cats sink Dogs in the puddles

Georgie Prespakis has thrived in the wet as Geelong held off a frenetic late comeback from the Western Bulldogs to post a season-saving 11-point win.

Demons stumble as Lions put hands up in race for second

Sophie Conway has starred with 27 disposals and two goals as Brisbane posted their sixth win on the trot with a nine-point triumph over Melbourne.

Pluck of the Irish helps Hawks hammer hapless Bombers

Ireland’s Aine McDonagh kicked three goals and equalled the record for the least games taken to kick 50 AFLW goals as Hawthorn shored up a spot in the top four.

Dockers record big win as AFLW finals chase heats up

Aisling McCarthy has starred as Fremantle easily took care of Richmond to remain in the hunt for an AFLW finals spot.

Recalled forward reignites Swans' bid for finals berth

Sydney forward Rebecca Privitelli's three-goal haul against West Coast has helped the Swans remain in the hunt for an AFLW finals spot.

Power stun Crows as Tahau sets AFLW goalkicking record

Port Adelaide have beaten fierce foes Adelaide for the first time in the AFLW with Indy Tahau setting a goalkicking record.

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