North Melbourne may be undefeated for the second home and away season in a row, but a star Melbourne player says the short AFLW season means they haven't proven themselves against everyone.
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Port Adelaide dismisses Warren Tredrea from board of directors
AFL great Warren Tredrea has been dismissed from the board of the Port Adelaide Football Club, the Power has confirmed.
'We want you gone': Ex-Swans hurt by brutal talks before Blues move
Will Hayward and Ollie Florent were both locked into long-term deals with Sydney before being told they needed to leave while holidaying in South America.
AFL players charged over alleged involvement in Boxing Day brawl
Dion Prestia and Steven May are charged by police over their alleged involvement in a brawl in a Victorian coastal town last December.
'Most that's been on the line for many clubs': AFLW heads into final round
The final round of the AFLW home and away season promises to be nervous watching for more than half the competition's fans as eleven sides battle for seven finals spots up for grabs.
'No stadium, no team': AFL refuses to budge on Hobart project
A group of Tasmanian politicians opposed to the proposed Hobart stadium has failed to convince the AFL to abandon the contentious project during a meeting in Melbourne.
Last disposal rule headlines AFL's seven changes for 2026 season
The AFL confirms the arrival of the last disposal rule as one of seven rule changes aimed at making umpires' jobs easier while shortening the length of games.
Watching North Melbourne's dominance 'a privilege not a punishment'
While some suggest that this year's AFLW premiers being all but known has caused some to lose interest, commentators say North Melbourne's dominance is inspirational.
Two phone calls confirm footy fan's suspicion about how ex tracked her down
Two years after she took out a domestic violence order against her ex-partner, Aurora realised he was working 10m from her reserved seat at the Gabba — she believes he accessed her details by calling the club’s membership line.
Taylor Swift, Bunny the dog and tackling gendered violence: Inside Carlton Respects
Carlton defender Harriet Cordner says sport has a key role to play in challenging gendered stereotypes in society, particularly given its reach within communities.
Scott says Geelong's recruitment of Bailey Smith is an 'outrageous success'
Geelong and Victoria coach Chris Scott gets on the offensive about his star midfielder Bailey Smith while urging fans and pundits not to over-react when State of Origin returns next year.
'Footy fatigue' leaves AFLW struggling for attention after men's season
One of the biggest challenges the AFLW faces is end-of-year "footy fatigue", according to diehard fans and industry insiders.
Victoria and WA coaches announced ahead of AFL State of Origin match
Chris Scott and Dean Cox are appointed as the AFL State of Origin coaches for next February's standalone exhibition match in Perth.
Tigers say longer AFLW season would help ‘all of us to get better’
After a 0-7 start to the season, Richmond are starting to notch wins on the board. But it's too late for much momentum to build in the short women's season.
Collingwood cult hero not offered new contract
Mason Cox, the first American to become an AFL regular, confirms he will not be with the Magpies in 2026.
Merrett trade saga shows it is time to stop using first-round picks to judge deals
The AFL trade period offered three different test cases on just how much value a first-round pick holds during negotiations. Two stars got their moves, while one was left stranded.
Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics for Merrett
Essendon chief executive Craig Vozzo says the club was surprised Hawthorn waited until late in the AFL trade period to make an offer for their captain, Zach Merrett.
Which team 'won' the AFL trade period — and does free agency need a fix?
It was one of the more chaotic AFL trade periods on record as picks and players moved all over the place — but who came out ahead the most?
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Five quick hits: Agents fume and clubs feud as AFL trade period ends in drama
The AFL trade period's deadline day delivered more drama than ever — with a manager blowing up and a Hawks star suggesting Essendon is 'Alcatraz' on a social media post.
Merrett deal spectacularly collapses on deadline day as Curnow gets to Swans
The clock runs out on deadline day of the AFL trade period, with Hawthorn failing to seal a deal for Zach Merrett, while the Swans hand over a raft of picks to clinch a move for Charlie Curnow.
Frustration mounts over AFLW being used as a 'trial run' for new rules
Collingwood's Tarni White says it feels as though the women's competition is being used as a trial run for new rules before they are implemented into the men's league.