How the Swans 'outcoached' Dogs with one Molloy masterstroke
Sydney's bold decision to move Chloe Molloy into defence to stifle the Dogs' attack has been praised by Kate McCarthy.
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9th November 2026
MATCH REVIEW: Double trouble for Swan, Blue fined for rough conduct
The match review for week one of the AFLW finals is in.
All eyes on Cats-Swans as million-dollar race nears climax
Geelong or Sydney are the teams in the box seat to take out the McClelland Trophy, while another two sides are still a mathematical chance.
League's former AFLW boss Emma Moore to step away from footy
Former General Manager of AFLW Emma Moore is set to leave the AFL.
Irish Lion edges out livewire mid to earn maiden club champion award
Orla O'Dwyer has earned her first club champion award, with Belle Dawes finishing runner-up.
8th November 2026
Suns optimistic after young gun's injury scare, Hawks' confidence building
Suns coach Rhyce Shaw has provided an update after young gun Ava Usher hurt her knee.
Hawks break hoodoo as huge injury concern adds to Suns' loss
After successive straight sets exits, Hawthorn has secured its first AFLW finals win.
SEMI-FINALS FIXTURE: Venues, times, ticket details for week two
The schedule for the second week of the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series has been locked in.
Swans' decisive Molloy ploy a week in the planning
Moving the league's leading goalkicker into defence was a pre-determined elimination-final strategy.
Super Swans master conditions to end Dogs' season
Sydney is heading to the semi-finals after downing the Western Bulldogs in often wet and windy weather.
Dog days are over: How Blackburn lost it all and started again
Ellie Blackburn was captain and playing footy, then suddenly she was neither.
How the Hawks' new Wiz found her way to her true home
Poppy Stockwell's journey started at state-level cricket then went via Fremantle before arriving at Hawthorn.
7th November 2026
'Fingers crossed': Roos remain hopeful after star's injury scare
Alice O'Loughlin will potentially require scans after appearing to hurt her knee during Saturday's win over Carlton.
Roos cruise to fifth straight prelim with Blues blowout
North Melbourne went goalless in the first term before turning on the jets.
'Not on her': Cats coach backs Scheer after costly miss, Dees find belief
Geelong is lamenting a second-half collapse as Melbourne savours the belief and momentum gained from a remarkable comeback.
Dees stage epic comeback to stun Cats, book preliminary final spot
Geelong's Chloe Scheer missed a heartbreaking set shot with 15 seconds remaining.
Lightning delays Cats v Demons AFLW qualifying final
The start of the opening match of the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series has been pushed back.
She's the brains behind the nation's greatest sporting team, and she’s now at the Blues
She's the brains - and brawn - behind Australia's all-conquering women's cricket team, and now Belinda Clark is bringing her magic to Carlton.
'It'll be a bit weird': Stinear faces his (old) Demons
The Geelong coach will face his former side for the first time in a huge qualifying final.
Eagles star wins third straight club champion award after outstanding season
Ella Roberts claimed the Eagles' club champion award for the third straight year.
6th November 2026
AFLW TEAMS: Swan's surprise return, big Dogs boost, Suns change FIVE
The teams are in for Sunday's elimination finals.
Former Rising Star winner, nominee among four Crows delistings
Adelaide has made four delistings just a week after missing AFLW finals for the first time since 2020.
Inaugural Saint one of two delistings as St Kilda looks to bounce back
St Kilda has reacted to a disappointing season, delisting Darcy Guttridge and Rene Caris.
'We're one club': O'Riordan backs Swans processes after latest culture question
Sydney's AFLW coach says all arms of the organisation are united ahead of review.
'Damn, this girl is loud!': The Ava Usher you don’t see on social media
Gold Coast rose from last on the ladder to fifth in 2026, and Ava Usher's infectious energy is a big reason why.
Two ACL injuries, a world away from home: What fuels Fitzpatrick's fire
Erone Fitzpatrick on the resilience she built through two ACL injuries and a world away from home.
5th November 2026
AFLW TEAMS: Dees load up, Blue dropped, Suns gun returns
The teams are in for the qualifying finals on Saturday, plus Sunday's squads for the elimination finals.
Bombers cut trio after two-win season
Essendon has made its first list changes following a 2-10 campaign.
AFLW FW1 preview: Who wins and why? A look ahead to every final
Grudge matches and history beckons for several teams. Our finals guide is here.
AFLW ALL-AUSTRALIAN SQUAD: Cats dominate, three first-year players named
The 2026 All-Australian squad has been announced.
From 'dark times' to finals: The lessons behind Suns' rise
Coach Rhyce Shaw said the club learnt a lot from its bottom-of-the-table finish in 2025.
Roos superstar makes history with fourth coaches' award
Jasmine Garner has taken out the coaches' award as the best player of 2026.
Blues coach extends contract ahead of blockbuster clash against Roos
Carlton has announced a big boost for Saturday's qualifying final against North Melbourne.
Levelling up: How Georgie Prespakis went from good to great
Georgie Prespakis has rocketed into the league's elite, and those closest to her explain how.
Demons dynamo on Paxy, Pearce and proving her worth ahead of 100th
Tyla Hanks tells Gemma Bastiani about her journey from raw draftee to one of the AFLW's best players.
The eight players who could shape the AFLW finals series
Each team's most influential player ahead of the AFLW finals series.
Backyard or backline, this Sun won't back down to siblings or stars
Round 12 Rising Star Georja Davies' childhood was the perfect training ground for a future football gun.
4th November 2026
Eagles farewell four after disappointing 2026 season
West Coast has delisted four players after the 2026 AFLW season.
'We like the signs': Star Roo on finals form, Bruton's milestone
Jasmine Garner says teammates like Emma Bruton allow her to stand out as North aims at three peat.
Gun Crow on trade radar, Schleicher talks begin, Cat rewarded
Check out all the latest trade and contract news from around the AFLW.
'A reality to the ladder': Kane satisfied that AFLW strugglers are facing their challenges
While some clubs have finished another poor season Laura Kane says they are addressing their positions.
Swans' star forward says Sydney carrying 'real momentum' into Dogs clash
The League's leading goalkicker Chloe Molloy says her side can reverse early-season result.
House of the rising Suns: The moment Hatchard knew Gold Coast was special
Anne Hatchard didn't expect much when she joined the Suns. It didn't take long for that to change.
3rd November 2026
AFLW injury list, FW1: Blues lose key midfielder, handful in mix for Dees
Check out how the AFLW finalists are tracking ahead of the first week of finals.
What's driving Miss Daisy? The young Sun with a point to prove
Daisy D'Arcy has signed on at the Suns for another two years.
Roo-print: How to topple the AFLW juggernaut
Current and former AFLW coaches and players reveal six ways to beat North Melbourne as it chases a third-straight flag.
Chloe Molloy gets asked what's changed this year. The star's answer is revealing
Swans star Chloe Molloy tells AFL.com.au the changes she made to hit top form in 2026.
2nd November 2026
Suns cap remarkable rebuild with fourth Rising Star nom
Georja Davies is the Telstra AFLW Rising Star nominee for round 12.
Ex-Sun could be key to ending Hawks’ finals drought
The Wrap looks at how Hawthorn’s star recruit can be deployed against her former side.
Match review: Power star, Saints mid fined for melee
The match review for round 12's AFLW games is in.
Hawks, Blues AFLW coaches close in on contract extensions
Hawthorn and Carlton are closing in on re-signing their AFLW coaches amid a number of changes in the coaching landscape.
AFLW Pack & Play: The AFL's newest mini-game returns
AFLW Pack & Play has launched for the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series.
Morrison: Cats ‘unlocked’ what was always there
Co-captain Nina Morrison says Geelong’s record season doesn't come as a surprise.
New rival emerges to challenge Cats in race for $1 million McClelland Trophy
Geelong still leads the race for the McClelland Trophy but a finals contender shapes as the best chance to steal the $1m prize.
1st November 2026
AFLW FINALS FIXTURE: Two QF games for one ticket, Swans and Suns to host
The schedule for the first week of the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series has been locked in.
Molloy heroics lift Swans to one-point win over Dockers
Chloe Molloy claimed the AFLW Leading Goalkicker Award in Sydney's narrow win.
Swans star breaks record to win goalkicking award
Swans star Chloe Molloy continued her fine form to win the AFLW's Leading Goalkicker Award.
Outgoing Pies coach with 'no energy left', Wood hopeful of another opportunity
Sam Wright and Natalie Wood coached their last games in charge of Collingwood and Essendon respectively.
Demons provide update after injury scare for star
Demons star Kate Hore received a heavy bump during the win over the Crows.
Demons seal third spot with commanding Crows win
Kate Hore left the field late in the game with a painful shoulder injury.
Bombers overcome Magpies to send Wood out with a win
The Bombers finished their season with a hard-fought win over the Magpies.
Suns survive Giants comeback, miss top four by a whisker
Gold Coast needed to score one more point against GWS to finish ahead of Carlton in the top four.
Scans confirm extent of star Eagle's knee injury
Ella Roberts is set for a stint on the sidelines after scans confirmed the extent of her knee injury.
For Eva a Giant of the game: Retiring legend on loss, losing and leadership
An emotional Alicia Eva opens up on why she stayed at GWS and what the future holds.
Swans' song: The mantra that has transformed 'selfless' Sydney
A change in mantra has seen several Swans transform their games this year.
The off-season change that has helped star Docker flip the script
A breakthrough off-season has helped Dockers midfielder Gabby Newton maintain her strong form.
31st October 2026
Hawks lock in last finals spot as Eagles sweat on Roberts injury
Hawthorn has qualified for finals, while a knee injury to Ella Roberts came as an extra blow to West Coast.
Roberts sent for scans after injuring knee against Hawks
Ella Roberts left the field in the hands of medical staff during the opening minutes on Saturday's game.
Blues steal a thriller from Lions' grasp, keep top-four chances alive
Brisbane looked like causing an upset before last-quarter heroics from Sophie McKey got Carlton the win.
Blow for Blues on eve of finals as star mid ruled out mid-game
Claudia Whitfort has been ruled out of the remainder of Saturday's game.
Roos thump Tigers to complete hat trick of minor premierships
North Melbourne has finished on top of the ladder after the home and away.
Port keeps slim finals chance alive with thrilling win over Saints
Port Adelaide has kept its slim finals chances alive, likely condemning St Kilda to the wooden spoon in the process.
Power cut: Port's finals push on hold as lightning halts clash against Saints
Extreme weather has swept across RSEA Park on Saturday afternoon.
League hits Suns with penalty after mishandling Baron head knock
Gold Coast has been handed a $10,000 suspended fine for sending young forward back on after knock.
A crowded field or an obvious choice? Your club's best BnF chance
With the home and away season nearly over, we take a look at who's likely to take out your club's best and fairest award.
'Shock' and Dawes: Lions' energiser bunny on life outside the eight
Belle Dawes' role as the energy-bringer has been necessary in 2026 as the Lions find themselves in unfamiliar territory.
30th October 2026
Cats lock in top-two finish with clinical win over Dogs
Jackie Parry kicked five goals as Geelong soared to its 11th win in a row.
WHO WINS R12? Joel's big call, battle of the cellar-dwellars
Our footy experts have made the call on AFLW round 12.
AFLW TEAMS: Big Pies blow, Bombers' boost for coaches' final game
The teams are in for Sunday's matches in AFLW round 12.
Pioneer and W icon calls it a day, set to chase new dreams
Three-club player Sabrina Frederick has announced her retirement after starting in the AFLW's inaugural season.
Fish market: Zippy returns to familiar waters in quasi Freo audition
Fremantle will get a close-up look at Zippy Fish when the Swan plays against the Dockers on Sunday.
Struggling trio in race for much-coveted pick, Lions set for strong draft hand
With Tasmania set to cause havoc in the draft, three teams can still claim the wooden spoon – and No.1 pick – this year.
Big Cat finding her feet after a rough introduction
Time in the ruck as well as down forward has seen Chantal Mason become a key part of Geelong's rise.
AFLW R12 preview: Finals spots on the line in blockbuster finish to season
The home and away season ends with plenty still up for grabs. Here's who and what to watch in every match, plus our tips.
29th October 2026
AFLW TEAMS: Dogs rest veteran, double Dees blow, Roos' boost
The teams for AFLW's Friday and Saturday round 12 matches are in, plus the squads for Sunday's games.
Dropped Saints duo 'learned a lesson', interim coach denies change in standards
St Kilda interim coach Matt Brewer has denied suggestions he's raised standards among the playing group following the departure of coach Nick Dal Santo.
'It's been unbelievable': AFLW favourite calls time on rollercoaster career
An AFLW favourite, Giant Izzy Huntington is retiring.
Record set to fall again as goalkicking race goes down to the wire
The race to win the AFLW's goalkicking crown is set to come down to the wire.
28th October 2026
The verdict is in: Crows vice-captain learns her fate at AFLW Tribunal
Crow Eloise Jones faced the Tribunal on Wednesday.
Giants eye key Blue, rivals circle Dogs skipper, Devils chase Rising Star fancy
Check out all the latest trade and contract news from around the AFLW.
Pies announce external review into AFLW program after horror season
Collingwood has announced an independent review into its AFLW program after a one-win season that saw the resignation of its senior coach.
Better the Devil you know: Why re-signed Lions coach turned down Tasmania
Lions coach Craig Starcevich has explained why he decided to re-sign with Brisbane.
'Gap is closing': Why O'Riordan believes Swans are ready to challenge
Sydney coach Colin O'Riordan is confident his team can compete with the league's best as it prepares for finals.
The advice that's taken star Sun's game to another level in 2026
Niamh McLaughlin is playing her best footy this season, and it came down to a simple message from the coach.
Tasmanian talent, Talent League B&F headline Academy squad
The 2027 AFL National Academy Girls squad has been announced.
The coaching contenders with four AFLW jobs up for grabs
With four coaching jobs available, Sarah Black looks at who could be in the mix.
Who finishes where? The final-round equation for every AFLW contender
Sarah Black runs through all the permutations ahead of the last home and away round of the season.
27th October 2026
AFLW injury list, R12: Top Dog to miss, Suns duo out with concussion
Check out how your AFLW team is tracking ahead of round 12.
Suns issued 'please explain' over handling of young forward's concussion
A "please explain" has been sent to the Suns over Dekota Baron's concussion.
Rising Star hopes dashed as Suns young gun fails in Tribunal bid
Ava Usher will be unavailable for Gold Coast's final home and away match.