Blues hold out Sydney in AFLW thriller;Dees defeat Geelong for 14 wins on the trot

Blues hold out Sydney in AFLW thriller;Dees defeat Geelong for 14 wins on the trot

Carlton notched their third win of the season in thrilling fashion,outlasting a daring Sydney to close out Friday’s AFLW double-header at Ikon Park.

  • byMarnie Vinall

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AFLW round five teams:Demons blow after Harris hamstring injury

AFLW round five teams:Demons blow after Harris hamstring injury

Melbourne star Tayla Harris has been sidelined for the unbeaten Demons’ AFLW clash against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday evening after straining a hamstring.

Saint-sational Sunday:St Kilda storm home to down Magpies,notch first win of season

Saint-sational Sunday:St Kilda storm home to down Magpies,notch first win of season

St Kilda kicked five unanswered goals in the final quarter to claim their first win of the AFLW season with a come-from-behind 12-point victory over Collingwood.

How AFL players’ union resolved its differences with its women players

How AFL players’ union resolved its differences with its women players

An uneasy relationship between the AFLPA and AFLW players had to be resolved to level the playing field for the women’s competition.

  • byCaroline Wilson
How doing the Kokoda Track taught a premiership player about mental resilience

How doing the Kokoda Track taught a premiership player about mental resilience

Meals at the end of each day on the gruelling trek in Papua New Guinea tasted better than the beers post-premiership win.

  • byMarnie Vinall
‘I would love to coach again’:Laidley’s dreams for her footy future
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‘I would love to coach again’:Laidley’s dreams for her footy future

Former AFL coach Danielle Laidley has detailed what her potential return to football might look like.

  • byMarnie Vinall
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Cruel bounce of the ball,Phillips sealer break St Kilda hearts in AFLW thriller

Cruel bounce of the ball,Phillips sealer break St Kilda hearts in AFLW thriller

Port Adelaide fought back from 20 points down to beat St Kilda by eight points and claim their first win of the AFLW season.

  • byAnna Harrington
From brain and knee injuries to a milestone:How this Pies star got to 50 games

From brain and knee injuries to a milestone:How this Pies star got to 50 games

After two emotional returns to footy,AFLW stalwart Brit Bonnici will run out for her 50th game on Sunday against Gold Coast.

  • byMarnie Vinall
‘Because of them’:Dees outlast Dogs to retain Hampson–Hardeman Cup,while honouring women’s footy pioneers
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‘Because of them’:Dees outlast Dogs to retain Hampson–Hardeman Cup,while honouring women’s footy pioneers

Melbourne have retained the Hampson–Hardeman Cup for a 10th time in 14 meetings after beating the Western Bulldogs,while a red-bellied black snake delayed the start of the Tigers’ win over the Giants.

  • byMarnie Vinall,Scott Spits andAAP
Swapping sides:10 years on from historic match,Dees-Dogs rivalry thrives

Swapping sides:10 years on from historic match,Dees-Dogs rivalry thrives

Paxy Paxman and Ellie Blackburn are as synonymous with Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs as any player/club combination in the AFLW.

  • byRoy Ward
AFLW 2023 round three expert tips and teams

AFLW 2023 round three expert tips and teams

All the ins and outs for round three of the AFLW competition,and how the experts see all the games playing out.