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AFLW Ladder 2023 Round 3: Exceptional Performances Light Up AFLW’s Third Round
The third round of the AFLW season was nothing short of spectacular, with players from various teams stepping up and delivering remarkable performances. Jasmine Ferguson from North Melbourne was a defensive powerhouse against Geelong, effectively neutralizing Chloe Scheer and allowing her only three disposals and a single point. Emma Kearney, also from North Melbourne, was […]
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A Showcase of Future AFLW Stars: AFL Academy Girls versus U23 All-Stars
The Australian football community is abuzz with excitement as the 2023 AFL Academy Girls squad prepares to represent the nation in an epic clash against the Under 23 All-Stars team. The event is slated to take place at the famed Marvel Stadium on Sunday, June 18, providing a thrilling prelude to the Round 14 AFL […]
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Blues Welcome Four New AFLW Talents
The Carlton Football Club has welcomed four new talented players to their women’s team. Lulu Beatty, Madeline Hendrie, Mariana Anthony, and Chloe Wrigley will be joining the club in the 2023 AFLW Supplementary Draft. Beatty, a young defender, has been highly regarded for her work rate and football IQ. The 18-year-old currently plays for the […]
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Bombers Bid Farewell to Five
Essendon Football Club has announced that AFLW players Eloise Ashley-Cooper, Caitlin Sargent, Jorja Borg, Megan Ryan, and Federica Frew won’t be offered contracts for the 2023 season. Ashley-Cooper, a key player in the Bombers’ 2022 VFLW Premiership side, had earned her AFLW spot after three successful years at the state league level. Unfortunately, a season-ending […]
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Carlton signs Hill to another year
The Carlton Football Club has commenced day one of the AFLW Sign and Trade Period by announcing that reigning Best and Fairest winner, Mimi Hill, has signed a one-year contract extension. Embed from Getty Images The 20-year-old had already committed to playing in season eight but extended her contract until at least the end of […]
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Shierlaw joins Roos in 3-way trade
On day one of the 2023 AFLW Sign and Trade Period, the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos announced the acquisition of key forward Kate Shierlaw, following her impressive Season 7 campaign with St Kilda, where she kicked 13 goals, won her first Best and Fairest award, and secured a spot in the All-Australian squad. Rhys Harwood, […]
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Saints foundation members ask to be traded
Two of St Kilda Football Club’s AFLW players, Kate Shierlaw and Tarni White, have expressed their desire to be traded to other clubs during this year’s trade period. Embed from Getty Images Shierlaw and White were both original members of the Saints, joining the team ahead of its inaugural season in 2020. According to Head […]
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AFLW Priority Signing Period summary – all the moves
The AFLW Sign and Trade Period commences on Friday 10 March (12pm) and closes on Monday 20 March (5pm). Players signed during the PSP: Essendon: Brooke Brown Signed from North Melbourne Football Club Key defender 24 career matches Formerly played with North Melbourne (VFLW), Launceston (Tasmanian State League), and Ulverstone (Tasmanian State League) Hawthorn: Greta Bodey […]
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Lions pair ask to be traded
In a move that has caught many Brisbane Lions fans off-guard, Jesse Wardlaw and Lulu Pullar have informed the club of their desire to be traded to other AFLW clubs. The news has left Lions management searching for suitable options for the pair. Embed from Getty Images Wardlaw was drafted by the Lions at pick […]
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North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos Bid Farewell to Versatile Defender Brooke Brown
North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos have confirmed the departure of defender Brooke Brown. The talented former basketballer, touch rugby player, and track and field athlete played 24 games over three seasons with the club after making her debut in Round 4, 2021. Embed from Getty Images Starting her career as a ruck/forward, Brown found her place […]
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Carlton loses McEvoy under new Expansion Rules
Carlton Football Club has confirmed that Lucy McEvoy will depart the team through the AFLW Priority Signing Period (PSP). The departure comes as a result of new rules announced last week that permit the four recent AFLW expansion sides to recruit established players who have played three or more seasons without needing to facilitate a […]
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Saying Goodbye to Two Loyal SUNS
The Gold Coast SUNS have made the difficult decision to not offer contracts to defender Jade Pregelj and small forward Tori Groves-Little for the upcoming AFLW season. Pregelj, a foundation player for the club, played 19 games over four seasons and was previously a member of the SUNS leadership group. Meanwhile, SUNS Academy product Groves-Little […]
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Cuthbertson departs Fremantle as part of Priority Signing Period
Former Fremantle AFLW player Janelle Cuthbertson has announced her departure from the club as part of the AFL Women’s Priority Signing Period. Cuthbertson was selected at pick 81 in the 2019 AFLW Draft and went on to play 24 games over four seasons with the club. Embed from Getty Images Head of AFLW Bob Murphy […]
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Molloy signs Swans deal
Embed from Getty Images Chloe Molloy has announced her commitment to the Sydney Swans in a long-term deal ahead of the club’s second season in the competition. Molloy, 24, has been a standout player since making her debut for Collingwood in 2018, winning the AFLW Rising Star award, the Magpies’ Best and Fairest, earning two […]
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Geelong adds new star
Embed from Getty Images Geelong Football Club has added another star to its lineup with the appointment of Daisy Pearce as part of the AFL’s Women’s Coach Acceleration Program. The program, which was launched by the AFL in 2021, is aimed at creating legitimate coaching pathways for women in the sport. Pearce, a former AFLW […]
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Crows coaching news
Adelaide has announced its coaching staff for the 2023 AFLW season, with Marijana Rajcic and Riley Knight joining the team as assistant coaches. The new additions will work with Senior Coach Matthew Clarke, as well as assistants Courtney Cramey and Emma Sampson. Rajcic, a two-time premiership player, retired from AFLW last month and will now […]
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Pies lose Rising Star
Chloe Molloy has informed Collingwood Football Club that she will be leaving the team to join another AFLW team. Molloy was selected as the third overall pick in the 2017 AFLW Draft and had a standout debut season in 2018, winning both the AFL Women’s Rising Star Award and the Collingwood Best and Fairest Award. […]
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AFL and AFLPA settle on player movement terms
The AFL and AFLPA have reached a heads of agreement (HOA) for the player movement period ahead of the 2023 AFLW Season. The agreement outlines the terms for a Priority Signing Period (PSP) and a Sign and Trade Period. The PSP will take place from March 1st to March 8th and will allow the four […]
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Bulldogs assistant coach moves on to Freo
Lisa Webb, former assistant coach of the Western Bulldogs, is moving on to her next challenge, the club announced this morning. She has accepted the position of AFLW head coach at the Fremantle Football Club. Embed from Getty Images Webb joined the Bulldogs in season seven, bringing with her over a decade of coaching experience. […]
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Carlton football GM departs following internal review
Statement from the club: The Club can confirm General Manager of Women’s Football Brett Munro has departed IKON Park. Following the completion of the independent review conducted into the Blues’ AFLW program, further discussions were had with Munro, where he was informed his contract would not be renewed. “Brett Munro has shown unquestionable dedication to […]
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Carlton’s AFLW Review complete
The Carlton Football Club has released the outcome of an independent review into its AFLW program. Read the full Club Statement >> The review was commissioned to identify barriers to on-field success and improve overall performance, and was led by Errol Amerasekera, Director of Bluestone Edge Consulting. Despite the AFLW program having a big year […]
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AFLW Tribunal – Players cop sanctions
Sanctions accepted: Tahlia Gillard, Melbourne has accepted a reprimand for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Teah Charlton, Adelaide Crows, during the fourth quarter of the AFLW Finals Week One match between Melbourne and the Adelaide Crows played at IKON Park on Friday 4th November, 2022. Stella Reid, Richmond, has accepted a reprimand for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Shannon Campbell, Brisbane Lions, during […]
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AFLW Match Review Panel – Tayla goes to the Tribunal
The AFL advises Melbourne’s Tayla Harris has elected to challenge her charge through a written submission to the Tribunal with the outcome to be communicated tomorrow, Thursday November 3. All other players accepted their sanctions from the Match Review of Round Ten of the 2022 NAB AFLW Season Seven. AFL Tribunal (Financial Sanction), Wednesday November […]
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AFLW Rd 3 – Indigenous rounds; local derbys
The full fixture for Round Three of the 2022 NAB AFLW Season Seven has been confirmed. The huge weekend of AFLW will see the Queensland clash between the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast SUNS take place at The Gabba at 4.40pm AEST on Saturday September 10. The state-based rivalry between Sydney and the GWS […]
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AFLW Season 7 Fixture Released – Expansion Complete!
Full Fixture here: https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/2022-aflw-fixture.1320218/https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/aflw-season-seven.1320247/ Blockbuster opening round: Traditional season opener between Carlton and Collingwood at Ikon Park, Grand Final rematch at Norwood Oval, and Essendon and Hawthorn playing their first AFLW game at the historic ETU Stadium. All 18 clubs will host an Indigenous Round clash, with celebrations spread across Rounds 3 and 4. There […]
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AFL Round 3 and AFLW Prelim Tribunal
No tribunal for the AFL tonight. GWS GIANTS’ Harry Himmelberg and Sydney Swans’ Sam Wicks have elected to challenge their respective charges through a written submission to the Tribunal. Outcome released tomorrow, Wednesday April 6. All other players accepted their sanctions from the MRP in round 3. Harry Himmelberg, GWS GIANTS, has been charged with Striking Sam […]
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AFLW posts record club memberships: 90 percent increase
The support for elite women’s football has reached new heights, with AFLW club membership numbers almost doubling over the last year to surpass 48,000 for the first time. A total of 48,712 football fans across the country became a member of their favourite AFLW club this season, breaking the previous record of 25,782 set in […]
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AFLW All-Australian Team 2021
A total of six debutantes were named on Tuesday night in the AFLW All-Australian team, selected by media identities, AFL and AFLW officials, and past AFLW players. Talk W Awards in our Womens Footy Forum » Collingwood led the way with four players named in the team, including Brittany Bonnici and Ruby Schleicher who each […]
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The AFLW 22UNDER22 List
Carlton’s AFLW future is bright, with five players representing the navy blue in the second iteration of the AFL Players’ Association’s AFLW 22Under22 squad. Despite missing out on a finals berth, young stars Madison Prespakis, Grace Egan, Georgia Gee, Lucy McEvoy and Abbie McKay feature among the initial 40-person squad, which highlights the competition’s best young talent. […]
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The chat, the teams, the dates – AFLW Finals Week 1
The Chat Check out the BigFooty AFLW Forum finals thread: https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/finals-week-1-2021-aflw-season.1260279/unread The Matches Saturday, April 3 Melbourne vs. Fremantle Casey Fields (SEVEN) 1:05pm 1:05pm Collingwood vs. North Melbourne Victoria Park (SEVEN) 3:10pm 3:10pm Crowds will be permitted at all matches in Week One of the Finals Series unless otherwise advised. Tickets for matches in Week […]
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2021 W Awards: Tuesday 20th April
The 2021 W Awards will be held on the evening of Tuesday, 20 April 2021, hosted by Fox Footy’s Sarah Jones and featuring Katherine Loughnan. The W Awards will recognise the league Best and Fairest, NAB AFLW Rising Star, All Australian Team, Four’N Twenty Mark of the Year, and rebel Goal of the Year. Can […]
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AFLW Round 9 Chat, Ladder, Fixture, and TV times
Catch up on all of your AFLW Round 9 chat in the thread: https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/round-9-discussion-2021-aflw-season.1259437/ Fixture and TV Friday, Mar 26 STADIUM (NETWORK) EDT LOCAL Western Bulldogs vs. Richmond Victoria University Whitten Oval (VIC) (Foxtel) 5:10pm 5:10pm Saturday, Mar 27 North Melbourne vs. Fremantle Arden Street (VIC) (Seven) 1:10pm 1:10pm Melbourne vs. Brisbane Lions Casey Fields […]
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AFLW Teams Round 6 – Fan lockout!
Friday, March 13 Geelong v North Melbourne, GMHBA Stadium, 7.10pm AEDT GEELONG B: M.Brown 19, M.McMahon 24 HB: M.Keryk 45, M.McDonald 11, M.Hickey – C 18 C: N.Morrison 9, R.Webster 21, S.Van De Heuvel 27 HF: R.Garing 12, P.McWilliams 23, D.Higgins 2 F: R.Cranston 30, J.Ivey 5 Foll: A.O’Connor 14, J.Crockett-Grills 6, O.Purcell 16 I/C: […]
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AFLW – Round 4 teams – Erin’s back!
Talk AFLW on the Round 4 Thread >> Friday, February 28 Collingwood v Melbourne, Marvel Stadium, 5.35pm AEDT COLLINGWOOD B: A.Porter 9 S.Livingstone 12 HB: L.Butler 23 S.D’Arcy 4 R.Schleicher 18 C: S.Rowe 7 M.Cann 25 S.Chiocci – C 17 HF: S.Dargan 46 A.Brazill 10 B.Davey 3 F: S.Layton 1 C.Molloy 2 Foll: E.Fowler 15 B.Bonnici 8 J.Allen 6 I/C: A.Sheridan 14 […]
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AFLW Round 3 Teams and Tips
Teen Wolf’s Tips Read TW’s Round 3 tips here. ST KILDA v MELBOURNE Moorabbin, Friday, 21 Feb, 7:10pm (local time) St Kilda B: T.White 29, T.Luke 22 HB: H.Priest 14, A.Brown 2, T.Lucas-Rodd 18 C: N.Exon 15, J.Sedunary 10, M.McDonald 1 HF: C.Munn 13, K.McCarthy 9, C.Greiser 17 F: K.Shierlaw 12, G.Patrikios 21 Foll: R.Watt […]
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AFLW Round 2 Teams
WESTERN BULLDOGS v MELBOURNE, Whitten Oval, Friday, 14 February, 7:40pm (local time) Western Bulldogs B: A.Gogos 36, L.Spark 11 HB: K.Herron 31, E.Gamble 14, N.Ferres 16 C: B.Hunt 21, K.Lamb 27, G.Lagioia 12 HF: G.Newton 5, B.Toogood 8, K.McLeod 6 F: E.Georgostathis 17, D.Berry 7 Foll: K.Rennie 24, E.Blackburn 2, A.McCarthy 15 I/C: E.Brown 9, […]
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AFLW Teams Round 5: #1 Pick and Leading Goal Scorer Return in 2019
All the ins and outs from the women’s league
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AFLW Teams Round 4: Father-Daughter Debut, Pies Drop Four
The ins and out of the women’s league
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AFLW Season Three About to Launch
The third season of women’s Australian Football League (AFLW) is about to get underway with two new teams taking part – North Melbourne and Geelong. AFLW is still relatively new having started just three years ago in 2017. It began with just eight teams taking part, so this season’s addition will take the total number […]
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Stream Every AFLW Game Live
SIGN UP AND BE WATCHING THE ACTION IN MINUTES AT KAYO SPORTS The third installment of the NAB AFLW kicks off on February 2 and Kayo, Australia’s new multi-sport streaming service, will have every game plus the Grand Final LIVE. The 2019 season will run for seven rounds, with the preliminary finals taking place on […]