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Gold Coast's McLaughlin banned for one game in AFLW

Gold Coast's McLaughlin banned for one game in AFLW

Niamh McLaughlin faces a one-game suspension after she was charged with rough conduct for her dangerous tackle on Brisbane forward Sophie Conway.

Weitering signs extension to stay in AFL's Blue heaven

Weitering signs extension to stay in AFL's Blue heaven

Weitering signs extension to stay in AFL's Blue heaven

Weitering signs extension to stay in AFL's Blue heaven

All-Australian defender Jacob Weitering has shown his determination to be a one-club player by signing a long-term contract extension with Carlton.

Marinoff stars as Crows feast on struggling Giants

Marinoff stars as Crows feast on struggling Giants

Marinoff stars as Crows feast on struggling Giants

Marinoff stars as Crows feast on struggling Giants

Adelaide have kicked 11 unanswered goals to post an easy 64-point victory over GWS, giving their percentage an important boost as the top-four race heats up.

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Bombers, Demons could further muddy AFL trade waters

Bombers, Demons could further muddy AFL trade waters

It has emerged that Melbourne could snare Essendon's No.9 draft pick as the Bombers try to ensure they recruit top academy prospect Isaac Koko.

Garner stars with three goals as Roos crush Swans

Garner stars with three goals as Roos crush Swans

North Melbourne have reclaimed top spot on the AFLW ladder with a 60-point win over Sydney, but Irish defender Erika O'Shea suffered a painful ankle injury.

Demons stay in AFLW finals hunt with win over Saints

Demons stay in AFLW finals hunt with win over Saints

Melbourne have led from the start to beat St Kilda by 14 points at Moorabbin and stay in the hunt for the AFLW top eight.

Lions hold off spirited Suns for seventh straight win

Lions hold off spirited Suns for seventh straight win

Reigning premiers Brisbane had a rare goal-less AFLW quarter, but kicked one in the final term to hold off a spirited challenge from winless Gold Coast.

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Final-minute frenzy: Blues stun Freo in AFLW boilover

Final-minute frenzy: Blues stun Freo in AFLW boilover

Final-minute frenzy: Blues stun Freo in AFLW boilover

Final-minute frenzy: Blues stun Freo in AFLW boilover

Fremantle's top-four AFLW hopes have been dealt a massive blow after they suffered an upset four-point home loss to Carlton.

Free-scoring Hawks dent Eagles' AFLW finals hopes

Free-scoring Hawks dent Eagles' AFLW finals hopes

Free-scoring Hawks dent Eagles' AFLW finals hopes

Free-scoring Hawks dent Eagles' AFLW finals hopes

The Hawks are perched on top of the AFLW ladder after they belted West Coast by 66 points, putting a big dent in the Eagles' finals hopes.

Geelong's finals hopes over as Tigers snatch thriller

Geelong's finals hopes over as Tigers snatch thriller

Geelong's finals hopes over as Tigers snatch thriller

Geelong's finals hopes over as Tigers snatch thriller

Richmond have given their AFLW top-four hopes a mighty boost after kicking two late goals to snatch a seven-point victory over Geelong.

Essendon grind out win to go seventh in AFLW

Essendon grind out win to go seventh in AFLW

Essendon grind out win to go seventh in AFLW

Essendon grind out win to go seventh in AFLW

Essendon have jumped two places to seventh on the AFLW ladder with a 23-point win over a Western Bulldogs side who set a couple of unwanted scoring records.

Hawks, Blues shake up AFL trade period with picks swap

Hawks, Blues shake up AFL trade period with picks swap

Hawks, Blues shake up AFL trade period with picks swap

Hawks, Blues shake up AFL trade period with picks swap

Hawthorn have sent their No.14 draft pick to Carlton in a deal that has significant implications for the AFL trade period, with several players in limbo.

Port beat Collingwood, move into AFLW top eight

Port beat Collingwood, move into AFLW top eight

Port beat Collingwood, move into AFLW top eight

Port beat Collingwood, move into AFLW top eight

Gemma Houghton's super goal and Matilda Scholz's mark for the ages has highlighted Port Adelaide's hard-fought AFLW win over Collingwood at Alberton.

Saint has AFLW tribunal win ahead of Demons clash

Saint has AFLW tribunal win ahead of Demons clash

Saint has AFLW tribunal win ahead of Demons clash

Saint has AFLW tribunal win ahead of Demons clash

Jaimee Lambert will play in S Kilda's big AFLW home game against Melbourne after the Saints successfully took her one-game ban to the tribunal.

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Bombers says Stringer yet to request AFL trade to GWS

Essendon say their veteran forward Jake Stringer has not yet told them he wants a trade to GWS, who are keen to recruit him.

Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs

Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.

Demons shock 'shabby' Crows in AFLW thriller

Adelaide have been left to rue a shoddy start and some poor goalkicking, allowing Melbourne to pull off one of the upsets of the AFLW season in Norwood.

Dockers step up pursuit of Bolton, all eyes on Stringer

Fremantle's bid to secure contracted Richmond gun Shai Bolton is heating up while Essendon forward Jake Stringer could be off to GWS.

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Star Saints mid Lambert to challenge one-match AFLW ban

Two-time All-Australian Jaimee Lambert will front up at the AFLW Tribunal to challenge her one-match ban for a dangerous tackle.

Swans lose All-Australian midfielder to hand injury

Sydney midfielder Laura Gardiner has been sidelined indefinitely after suffering a hand injury in their round-six loss to Geelong, while Montana Ham is a test.

Jake Waterman re-signs with West Coast until 2029

Geelong and Melbourne were among the clubs keen to lure Jake Waterman their way, but the key forward says he always had his heart set on staying at West Coast.

Ex-Magpie football boss Wright to be Carlton's next CEO

AFL powerhouses Carlton have announced former Collingwood football boss Graham Wright as their next chief executive officer, in a massive coup.

Collingwood president Browne stepping down

Collingwood president Jeff Browne has confirmed he won't be seeking re-election as he focuses on his health.

Saints cruise past Giants but coach not talking finals

St Kilda have snapped a three-game losing streak with an impressive 34-point win over GWS in Frankston but coach Nick Dal Santo isn't talking finals yet.

John Worsfold back in Eagles nest as head of football

West Coast club legend John Worsfold says he's looking forward to returning to the AFL club after being named as the Eagles' head of football.

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