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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Priya Bowering of the Cats poses during the 2025 AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Tasmania celebrates AFLW Draft hat-trick as three locals picked

A draft hat-trick has put Tasmanian football on the map as three Devils Girls stars secured spots with AFL powerhouses in Monday’s selections.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Georja Davies, Alannah Welsh, Ava Usher, Sunny Lappin and Dekota Baron of the Suns pose during the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Once in a lifetime’: Suns hit draft jackpot — again

Just months after a record-breaking men’s draft haul, Gold Coast has taken a phenomenal eight Academy guns — six in the first 15 picks — to confirm their place as AFL draft kings.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Chloe Bown of the Crows poses during the 2025 AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Crows pounce in what could be draft’s biggest win

One of the most complete players in this year’s AFLW Draft pool, Chloe Bown was long viewed as a pick 1 chance – but she slid and the Crows were waiting. See how both SA clubs fared.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: First round picks (Top Row L-R) Maggie Johnstone of the Bombers, Dekota Baron of the Suns, Chloe Bown of the Crows, Alex Neyland of the Swans, Georja Davies of the Suns, Sophie Eaton of the Power, Priya Bowering of the Cats, Sunny Lappin of the Suns, Chloe Baker-West of the Demons, (Bottom Row L-R) Evie Cowcher of the Cats, Alannah Welsh of the Suns, Scarlett Johnson of the Giants, Olivia Wolmarans of the Tigers, Kiera Yerbury of the Giants, Ava Usher of the Suns and Imogen Trengove of the Magpies pose during the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Steals, sliders and bolters: Verdict on each club’s AFLW draft haul

See the verdict on every club’s haul from the AFLW draft and who’s walking away as a winner — plus who picked up future stars for a bargain.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Pick three Kiera Yerbury of the Giants, pick one Olivia Wolmarans of the Tigers and pick two Scarlett Johnson of the Giants pose during the 2025 AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Every pick: Family tears, wild mates and a surprise at No. 1

From a special Lappin family moment to a pile on at a local footy club and a surprise pick 1, the 2025 AFLW Draft had it all. See every selection and all the video celebration.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Jess Hosking (L) and Sarah Hosking of the Tigers arrive ahead of the 2025 W AFLW Awards at Centrepiece on November 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

‘World implodes’: Jess Hosking opens up about leaving AFLW

AFLW star Jess Hosking sacrificed weddings, birthdays and funerals for sport now faces her biggest challenge yet — discovering who she is without football.

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 4 , 2024. AFL . Western Bulldogs captains run at the MCG. Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner of the Western Bulldogs clears by hand . Pic: Michael Klein

What‘s Weston-Turner’s fate? The draft bluffing game over ex-No.1

Where does Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner end up? She’s been forced back into the draft but is determined to be at North. Go inside the bravado, bluster and a ‘beer deal’ all designed to smooth her path to becoming a Roo.

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AFLW Phantom Draft: How the top 20 picks could fall, when bids land

It’s been tipped to be one of the more unpredictable AFLW Drafts in years – but ELIZA REILLY has her ear on the ground. Here’s how the top 20 could play out on Monday night.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Georgia Tyrrell of Victoria Country during the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Girls match between Victoria Country and Victoria Metro at RSEA Park on July 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Riley Lockett/AFL Photos)

Falcon fought to prove draft value – and the personal turmoil that drove it

Left unhappy after a tough bottom-age campaign had her off the draft radar, Geelong Falcons captain Georgia Tyrrell has been nothing if not persistent in her bid to prove herself this year.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Ava Usher of the Suns in action during the AFL National Championships U16 Girls match between Gold Coast Suns Academy and Sydney Swans Academy at Bond University on April 11, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)

Future Olympian, teen prodigy: Ava Usher’s bumpy road to AFLW

Ava Usher could have been a WNBA star or Olympic swimmer, but after spending two years on the sidelines with a knee injury, she’s set to be one of the first names read out in Monday’s AFLW draft.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Scarlett Johnson of the Knights in action during the 2025 Coates Talent League Girls Round 01 match between the Northern Knights and the Oakleigh Chargers at Highgate Recreation Reserve on April 06, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rob Lawson/AFL Photos)

Late mail: The go-home concerns set to shape AFLW Draft

Armed with picks two and three, the Giants will have a big say on the first round of the AFLW Draft – but there is some late intel that could sway their decision. Get the latest whispers here.

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Mischa Barwin Devils academy player with the cup. AFLW Premiership Cup in Hobart as part of it's national tour. Picture: Jonathan Laird

Analysis: The Tasmanian AFLW Draft prospects ready to step up

A handful of Tassie talents have put their names up in lights before the AFLW Draft on Monday night. We analyse the state’s best hopes who can realise a childhood dream.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Olivia Wolmarans of the AFL National Academy celebrates a goal during the Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Girls match between AFL National Academy Girls and U23 All Stars at Whitten Oval, on June 08, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘It’s instinct’: Meet the ‘unicorn’ who can do what no-one else can

Olivia Wolmarans does things on the field no-one can believe — least of all her. With overhead marking, pace on the lead, and running power she’ll give defenders nightmares for years.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Tayla McMillan of the AFL National Academy runs with the ball during the Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Girls match between AFL National Academy Girls and U23 All Stars at Whitten Oval, on June 08, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

From starting her own women’s team to a top draft contender

Tayla McMillan took matters into her own hands when there was no girls team at her local club. Now an Eastern Ranges premiership skipper, she’s eyeing the top few picks of the AFLW Draft.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner of the Bulldogs is tackled during the 2025 AFLW Round 06 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions at Whitten Oval on September 21, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Every club graded: Ex-No. 1 pick left in limbo after AFLW trade period

The Western Bulldogs have blamed North Melbourne for the deal over Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner collapsing before the AFLW trade deadline. See every move made during the trade period here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Mick Stinear, Senior Coach of the Demons during the 2025 AFLW First Preliminary Final match between the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and the Melbourne Demons at Ikon Park on November 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Cats lock in flag coach as new AFLW leader after leaving rival

A premiership coach has been appointed as Geelong’s new coach after departing a club last month. He is eager to begin an exciting chapter, but is ‘forever grateful’ for his former side.

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Every name: Local stars among 668 AFLW Draft nominees

The AFLW Draft is fast approaching and the full nominations list is in. Who’s on it? And who’s a chance of getting picked? SEE THE FULL LIST.

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Gun mids, goalkicking forwards: The top 35 AFLW Draft prospects

The AFLW draft is fast approaching and while Gold Coast Academy prospects are tipped to dominate the pointy end, there’s still plenty of stars on offer around Australia. Get all the intel and full profiles on this year’s top draft prospects.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Stella Huxtable of the All-Stars runs out onto the field during the Marsh AFL National Academy match between the AFL National Academy Girls and the All-Stars at RSEA Park on April 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos)

How surf lessons inspire Falcons’ draft hopeful to ‘keep going’

She’s the daughter of a Mathieson medallist and the younger sister of a rising pro surfer, but Stella Huxtable is ready to forge her own path at this month’s national AFLW draft.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Anne Hatchard of the Crows handballs whilst being tackled during the AFLW Round 8 match between Richmond Tigers and Adelaide Crows at Ikon Park on October 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Suns ignite trade period as Crow defects, Tigers win No.1 pick race

Richmond has out-bid several clubs for Gold Coast’s No.1 pick as the Suns prepare to bring in up to six top 10 academy guns. Plus, two Dees head west and the Blues brought in two stars. See the full wrap.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Kerryn Peterson of the Blues in action during the round five AFLW match between Carlton Blues and Sydney Swans at Ikon Park, on September 29, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Blues’ ruthless call likely to cause pregnancy policy rethink

Carlton’s controversial list call on its former captain is set to bring the AFLW’s pregnancy policy under a microscope. Plus, the Giants are playing hardball with the Blues on a wantaway defender.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Anne Hatchard of the Crows marks the ball against Sarah Lampard of the Demons during the AFLW Semi Final match between Melbourne Demons and Adelaide Crows at Ikon Park on November 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Star Crow open to rival club’s audacious trade play

In a bombshell move that is set to shake up the AFLW trade period, a rival club is eyeing triple-premiership Crow Anne Hatchard. Here’s how – and why – a shock deal could happen.

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Nick Watson and Keeley Sherar. Picture: Jonathan Di Maggio

‘Wizard’ Watson reveals romance with AFLW star

Hawthorn cult figure Nick Watson and Carlton star Keeley Sherar had kept their relationship under wraps before making their public debut at the Blues’ best and fairest.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Ryan Ferguson, Senior Coach of the Tigers speaks to the team during the AFLW Round 10 match between Collingwood Magpies and Richmond Tigers at Victoria Park on October 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Tigers sack coach, footy boss in brutal AFLW review fallout

After winning just two games this season, there was a full scaled independent review of Richmond’s AFLW program – and the findings have triggered some big calls.

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Port Adelaide's new head of AFLW Dan Merrett. Photo: Matt Sampson

Port Adelaide appoints new AFLW boss after major shake-up

Port Adelaide has elevated assistant coach Dan Merrett to lead its AFLW program following a major reshuffle of the club’s football department structure.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Zoe Prowse of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFLW Second Semi Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Adelaide Crows at Ikon Park on November 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Emerging Crow finds new club as premiership Lion asks out

Gun Brisbane forward Taylor Smith has lodged a trade request — and now her suitor faces a challenge to make the move happen. Meanwhile, the Crows have officially lost a rising star.

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Ultimate guide: Every player linked to each club in AFLW trade week

With season 2025 done, the AFLW’s trade period is upon us. We’ve got the ultimate guide to who’s linked where and all the big moves that could happen.

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Southport Sharks coach Ryan Davis with major sponsor Bruce Coulson from Kool Kids Training College. Pic: Supplied.

Crows lock in new AFLW coach

Adelaide has found their replacement for two-time AFLW premiership coach Matthew Clarke. Simeon Thomas-Wilson has the details.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Jasmine Garner, Darren Crocker and Kim Rennie of the Kangaroos embrace during the 2025 AFLW Grand Final match between the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and the Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park on November 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The vision and pre-game address which inspired Roos to ‘lean in’

It was a glimpse into the future that Darren Crocker held on to for the entire AFLW season, only to use at the perfect time. Go inside the speech that spurred North Melbourne to the flag.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Sarah Allan and Adelaide Crows after the siren during the 2025 AFLW Second Semi Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Adelaide Crows at Ikon Park on November 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Crows’ No. 1 pick play, Clarke exit, trade bait — but this no rebuild

Adelaide’s head of women’s footy reveals the club’s stance on the No. 1 draft pick and delves into their list needs and trade bait — adamant that the Crows are rejuvenating, not rebuilding.

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