Let's go girls: Players return to clubs as AFLW pre-season starts
After a long off-season, AFLW players return to their clubs on Monday for the official start of pre-season.
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11th May 2026
Hand surgery not set to derail Pies skipper's pre-season
Ruby Schleicher is adamant a hand injury won't impede her start to the AFLW pre-season.
New voice, same focus: Fresh start fuels renewed optimism for Demons
Melbourne is embracing a fresh era under new coach Tom Wilson, who took the reins from premiership mentor Mick Stinear.
7th May 2026
Sydney venue leads race to host landmark AFLW Origin clash
North Sydney Oval is tipped to be the home of this year's historic match between Australia and Ireland.
6th May 2026
Blues boss leaves the club just days before start of pre-season
Carlton's Head of AFLW, Ash Naulty, has left the club.
Once afraid to wear what she wanted, this Eagle is now modelling just that
Once afraid to wear what she wanted to wear out of fear of being perceived as too masculine, West Coast's Amy Franklin is making sure no one else has to feel that way.
4th May 2026
Who did your club choose? Every pick from the AFLW Pre-Season Draft
Eleven new players have joined the AFLW competition. Gemma Bastiani takes a look at what they can bring to your club.
Every pick of the first AFLW Pre-Season Draft
The AFLW's first Pre-Season Draft was held on Monday night.
VFLW premiership coach joins Tigers' coaching ranks
Brett Gourley joins Richmond as a full-time senior assistant in its new-look AFLW program.
Who's hanging up the boots? Your club's retiring players
Check out the latest retirees as they are announced.
1st May 2026
Full preview: AFLW pre-season draft order, players to watch
A Queensland prospect is shaping up to be the top pick in Monday's pre-season draft, while the draft order has been locked in.
Former Roos captain to coach VFLW side
Emma Kearney will take the reins of North Melbourne's VFLW side after the departure of coach Brett Gourley.
30th April 2026
What AFLW history can tell us about Monday's pre-season draft
Ahead of the AFLW's first pre-season draft on Monday, Gemma Bastiani looks at the players who have made the most of a similar opportunity.
29th April 2026
From Malaysia with love: How German-speaking Saints ruck found footy
Emmelie Fiedler defied both language and geography to land in the AFLW.
26th April 2026
Gun mid named best afield as top prospects prove too strong for Blues VFLW
Scout Semple won the best on ground medal in the AFLW Academy's 46-point win over Carlton VFLW.
23rd April 2026
Best of the best crowned at end of U16 Championships
The All-Australian team from the Marsh AFL National Under-16 Girls Championships has been named.
22nd April 2026
AFLW team of the decade: Who makes the cut?
A lot has changed in the past 10 years of the AFLW competition - but these players are the best of the best.
Eagle moved to inactive list after announcing pregnancy
West Coast will take two list spots to May 4th's AFLW Pre-Season Draft.
20th April 2026
Around the state leagues: Future draftees shine, former AFLW players star
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
18th April 2026
The AFLW stars part of the next wave of potential senior coaches
Current AFLW players are making their mark in the coaching ranks.
16th April 2026
Explainer: How AFLW's first pre-season draft will work as nominations open
The AFLW's first pre-season draft will be held next month.
15th April 2026
Stars of the future to face new VFLW test ahead of draft
The Marsh AFLW Academy will play against a VFLW side as preparations for the draft evolve.
Darwin sleepover club: The players who cross the country to build community
Dom Carbone's love of community football has been embraced by her super-flying sleepover club.
12th April 2026
SA's new AFLW coaches took different paths but bring same passions to their clubs
Ryan Davis and Glenn Strachan are just two of five new coaches on the AFLW scene next season.
10th April 2026
Beaches, wineries and the arts: What AFLW's new coaches love about South Australia
The new coaches of Adelaide and Port Adelaide aren't native South Australians, but they're adjusting to life in the city of churches just fine.
9th April 2026
Historic first as AFLW gears up for inaugural International Rules game
Some of the best women's talent from Australia and Ireland will square off in at least one fixture on Australian shores in either June or July.
Giants bolster coaching stocks with addition of ex-Lions premiership skipper
Emma Zielke joins Greater Western Sydney as its first full-time AFLW assistant coach, leading forwards and player development.
AFLW confirms big fixture shift for start of 2026 season
The 2026 AFLW fixture is set to feature four games played at AFL venues on the same day as men's matches.
AFLW guide to Gather Round: Players' picks for a perfect weekend
Players share their top tips on the best beaches, food spots and must-do experiences to make the most of Gather Round in Adelaide.
8th April 2026
Tagged shortlisted for Best Sport Podcast at Australian Audio Awards
THE AFL Digital Network's player-led vodcast Tagged has been shortlisted for Best Sport Podcast - Major at the 2026 Australian Audio Awards.
The new way AFLW clubs can lock away players beyond CBA's end
A new mechanism is allowing clubs are able to sign AFLW players beyond 2027.
7th April 2026
Fit for purpose: Bulldogs embrace comfort with player-led uniform design
Bulldogs players worked with the club's new supplier to design a more comfortable, better-fitting uniform tailored specifically for women.
House rules: The star Crow taking next-gen players under her wing
The end of one era means the start of another for both Adelaide and Ebony Marinoff's house.
4th April 2026
Mick Stinear was reluctant to leave the Dees. One off-hand comment changed his mind
It was a move that seemed obvious to everyone else, but new Geelong AFLW coach Mick Stinear was reluctant to leave Melbourne.
2nd April 2026
Future father-daughter draftees to be in action at U16 Championships
A partial floating fixture will be used as the best young talent takes to the field through the next two weeks.
1st April 2026
Hawks welcome back former assistant in sole coaching change
Ben Cavarra will return to Hawthorn's AFLW side as forwards coach.
31st March 2026
Salary cap introduced to AFLW as League announces revamped team
Laura Kane will head a bolstered AFLW administration team that will include former Queensland boss Trish Squires.
30th March 2026
Crows nab highly rated Lions W boss to lead women's program
One of the architects of Brisbane's AFLW dynasty is joining Adelaide as the club's new women's football boss.
28th March 2026
AFLW Draft prospects to watch: Tall forwards abound in Class of 2026
Sarah Black looks at the leading prospects to be selected early at this year's draft.
27th March 2026
A call went out, five players answered. How this junior program hit the jackpot
Ashburton's junior girls program has attracted five AFLW stars to help guide the next generation of players.
24th March 2026
Important Bombers leader to remain on inactive list
Bess Keaney will remain on the inactive list for the Bombers.
'We'll make it work': Why Cats were willing to wait for AFLW footy boss
It was a long but rewarding road to becoming Geelong's general manager of women's football for Dom Condo.
20th March 2026
How Roo's spectacular catch almost got her caught out
Tess Craven thought she'd have a few quiet games of cricket over summer but a social media post blew the secret.
19th March 2026
Back for Mua: Veteran relishing being fully fit for once
After several pre-seasons scuppered by injury, Mua Laloifi is raring to go for 2026.
17th March 2026
Four rule alterations announced ahead of 2026 AFLW season
Four rule alterations have been confirmed for the 2026 AFLW season.
16th March 2026
Lions appoint veteran sports administrator as new women's footy boss
Danielle Smith has been appointed as Brisbane's new head of women's footy, replacing the departing Bree Brock.
14th March 2026
Double-headers, big stadiums back on AFLW fixture agenda
The League has plenty to consider ahead of next season as clubs submit fixture requests.
13th March 2026
Date for inaugural AFLW pre-season draft locked in
The AFLW pre-season draft will be held virtually on May 4.
12th March 2026
How women's footy is helping to spread the AFL gospel in Europe
More than 150 players and officials gathered for the annual Gallia Cup in France last weekend, as women's footy continues to take hold in Europe.
The Midas touch: North hasn't lost since she walked through the door
Erin Lorenzini doesn't take the credit, but her role at North Melbourne has been huge in the Roos' success.
11th March 2026
Power set to raid Blues for new senior AFLW coach
Port Adelaide is eyeing a Carlton assistant coach to replace departed senior coach Lauren Arnell.
Lappin it up: Lions great's daughter on pressure, passion and premierships
Meg Lappin is following in her father Nigel's footsteps, making the move up to Brisbane with twin sister Ally in tow.
10th March 2026
Clubs to play up to SIX practice games in major pre-season shake-up
An expanded pre-season schedule has been pitched to clubs as an opportunity to assist the development of players who may not play during the season.
8th March 2026
Unlike her 327-game brother, this AFLW pioneer never pulled on a jumper
Aysha Ward has worked her way up from Essendon intern to a position in the club's executive team.
Three incredible women who have fought to rise to the top of the AFLW
Dom Condo, Erin Lorenzini and Aysha Ward are all on different, but successful, AFLW journeys.
6th March 2026
It's always Sunny: How Gold Coast became a destination club
After years in the footy wilderness, Gold Coast is finally retaining - and attracting - players across both programs.
27th February 2026
'Dream come true': How Crows star is giving back to Indigenous girls
Danielle Ponter has had a busy summer with a new contract, a wedding to plan and an important coaching role.
25th February 2026
From the ruck to the runway, Scholz right at home as footy and fashion collide
Power star Matilda Scholz joined several AFL and AFLW players at the Melbourne Noir show at the Melbourne Fashion Festival.
24th February 2026
Dees appoint interim head of women's footy as changes continue
Shae Sloane has been appointed as the Demons' interim head of women's football.
20th February 2026
Tigers set to appoint Ranges premiership coach to lead turnaround
Eastern Ranges premiership coach Jarrad Donders is set to take the helm at the Tigers.
Premiership assistant turns down rival approaches, lands new role at Roos
Rhys Harwood will remain at the Roos despite interest from rival clubs.
18th February 2026
AFLW players keen for their own version of AFL Origin
Despite falling in the AFLW off-season, players are keen to be part of future representative footy showcases.
Who's played the most games at your club? Some might surprise you
We take a look at which players have pulled on the jumper the most times for each club.
14th February 2026
From Fish to Kearney, what AFLW Origin teams would look like
Sarah Black assesses what AFLW Origin teams would look like for Victoria and Western Australia.