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Shierlaw stars in AFLW as 'Roos thump Bombers

Shierlaw stars in AFLW as 'Roos thump Bombers

Star forward Kate Shierlaw has kicked three goals to fire North Melbourne to a commanding 51-point victory over Essendon in the AFLW.

Bannan's four-goal bag helps in-form Demons beat Tigers

Bannan's four-goal bag helps in-form Demons beat Tigers

Bannan's four-goal bag helps in-form Demons beat Tigers

Bannan's four-goal bag helps in-form Demons beat Tigers

Melbourne have posted their fourth win on the trot and kept their finals hopes alive with an impressive 13-point AFLW win over Richmond.

Freo improve derby record to 7-0 with win over Eagles

Freo improve derby record to 7-0 with win over Eagles

Freo improve derby record to 7-0 with win over Eagles

Freo improve derby record to 7-0 with win over Eagles

Fremantle remain in the hunt for a top-four berth, but West Coast's AFLW finals hopes are over after the Dockers posted a 23-point western derby win.

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Demons' Oliver out to atone for 'stinker' AFL season

Demons' Oliver out to atone for 'stinker' AFL season

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver is eager to bounce back next season after a difficult year, having seen a possible trade to Geelong fall through.

Suns rise to eclipse Swans for first win of AFLW season

Suns rise to eclipse Swans for first win of AFLW season

Jacqueline Dupuy has launched Gold Coast to their first AFLW victory of the season after kicking a late goal in their four-point win over Sydney.

'Emotional toll': AFLW Giants lose after men's scandal

'Emotional toll': AFLW Giants lose after men's scandal

GWS coach Cam Bernasconi has revealed the emotional toll the men's post-season function debacle has taken on the AFLW side after a 37-point loss to Hawthorn.

Port beat Saints to move into AFLW top eight

Port beat Saints to move into AFLW top eight

Port Adelaide have scored a 15-point AFLW home win over St Kilda to leapfrog them into eighth spot and bring up a fourth straight victory.

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AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for child sexual abuse

AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for child sexual abuse

AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for child sexual abuse

AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for child sexual abuse

Champion footballer Carl Ditterich, who played 285 VFL games across the 1960s and '70s, will stand trial accused of sexually abusing a girl almost 40 years ago.

GWS players banned, fined by AFL over function debacle

GWS players banned, fined by AFL over function debacle

GWS players banned, fined by AFL over function debacle

GWS players banned, fined by AFL over function debacle

GWS forward Jake Riccardi is among players who have been banned, while the AFL has also fined senior teammates over their function debacle last month.

Dogs belt Blues, end AFLW goal drought

Dogs belt Blues, end AFLW goal drought

Dogs belt Blues, end AFLW goal drought

Dogs belt Blues, end AFLW goal drought

The Western Bulldogs have responded to a 21-day goalless drought by pouring in their highest score of the AFLW season to run away with a big win over Carlton

Ex-Dog Bailey Smith ready to embrace life as a Cat

Ex-Dog Bailey Smith ready to embrace life as a Cat

Ex-Dog Bailey Smith ready to embrace life as a Cat

Ex-Dog Bailey Smith ready to embrace life as a Cat

Bailey Smith's last-minute trade move to Geelong has come as a big relief for the former Western Bulldogs star, and he's keen to make a big impact at the Cats.

New Eagles coach Andrew McQualter locks in assistants

New Eagles coach Andrew McQualter locks in assistants

New Eagles coach Andrew McQualter locks in assistants

New Eagles coach Andrew McQualter locks in assistants

West Coast have lured Marco Bello from Adelaide to become the club's new forwards coach in what represents Andrew McQualter's first appointment.

Magpies captain Davey to miss rest of the AFLW season

Magpies captain Davey to miss rest of the AFLW season

Magpies captain Davey to miss rest of the AFLW season

Magpies captain Davey to miss rest of the AFLW season

Collingwood's horror run of AFLW injuries continues, with skipper Brianna Davey ruled out for the rest of the season with a stress reaction in her left leg.

Starcevich defends under fire Hyett after Dogs flop

Starcevich defends under fire Hyett after Dogs flop

Starcevich defends under fire Hyett after Dogs flop

Starcevich defends under fire Hyett after Dogs flop

Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich has come out in defence of peer Tam Hyett after the Western Bulldogs came under fire for their dour AFLW loss to Essendon.

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Daisy-led Eagles keen to bust AFLW derby hoodoo

West Coast have never beaten Fremantle in an AFLW western derby, but they now have Daisy Pearce as coach and will fancy their chances of causing an upset.

Dockers thinking big in AFL after recruiting Bolton

Fremantle are bullish about next season in the wake of recruiting Shai Bolton and are also confident they can attract Chad Warner if he wants to return to WA.

Taranto, Hopper living through Tigers transformation

Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper will help guide a big crop of draftees at rebuilding Richmond - a much different scenario to when they arrived two years ago.

Smith to Cats as flurry of deals ends AFL trade period

The Western Bulldogs and Geelong have agreed on a last-minute deal that sends Bailey Smith to the Cats as AFL trade period ended with a flurry of late moves.

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Hartley rocked by death of Tigers recruiter Toce

Richmond are in mourning following the death of recruiting manager Chris Toce, who passed away following a private cancer battle.

GWS players investigated over distressing allegations

The AFL could hand down suspensions and fines after allegations of inappropriate behaviour were levelled against a number of GWS players.

Shai Bolton's Fremantle move keeping it in the family

Two-time Richmond premiership winner Shai Bolton says he's looking forward to regularly playing in front of family and friends after moving to Fremantle.

Giants facing AFL sanction over post-season function

GWS players face potential AFL sanctions after an anonymous tip-off about an end-of-season function, with the league saying their probe is in its final stages.

Houston deal done, Eagles defend trading No.3 pick

The first two big deals of the AFL trade period have been confirmed, with Carlton securing the No.3 pick before Dan Houston completed his move to Collingwood.

Magpies exodus continues as Brendon Bolton joins Saints

Former Carlton coach Brendon Bolton has joined St Kilda's coaching panel for 2025, continuing a worrying exodus at Collingwood.

Pause put on three-way AFL trade featuring Houston

The first big deal of the AFL trade period was stopped on Monday night, with Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston still in limbo as Wednesday's deadline looms.

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