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AFLW Draft Prospect Chloe Bown. Friday, December 12. 2025. Picture: David Crosling

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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner of the Bulldogs marks the ball during the round eight AFLW match between Carlton Blues and Western Bulldogs at Ikon Park, on October 17, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Bravado, bluster and a ‘beer deal’: Weston-Turner’s plan to be a Roo

The failed deal between the Bulldogs and Roos will send Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner back to the draft. But she’s adamant no other club will take her. Here’s how the former No. 1 pick intends to slide to pick 37.

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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)

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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 - OCTOBER 01: Jasmine Garner of the Kangaroos runs with the ball during the round five AFLW match between North Melbourne Tasmania Kangaroos and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Arden Street Ground, on October 01, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

The new-found drive pushing Roos star to greatness

Before being drafted, Jasmine Garner had never been into a gym before. But there came a time when she realised talent just wasn’t enough. She opens up on the pain driving her – and the Roos.

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Retired Fever star Verity Simmons is weighing up a shock code switch to the AFLW. Picture: Getty Images

Netball war claims first victim as Simmons quits for AFLW

Verity Simmons concedes “not getting paid for eight weeks” was a factor in her decision to quit netball for a shot at AFLW, writes ELIZA REILLY.

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Anna-Rose Kennedy and Aishling Moloney. AFLW Cats Media Day.

AFLW prelim teams, tips: Cats pull selection stunners

Geelong has named star forward Chloe Scheer just two weeks after she fractured her collarbone – but that’s not the only surprise. See all the preliminary final teams.

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Thursday NOVEMBER 23 2023 Adelaide AFLW forward Caitlin Gould who used to be a state volleyballer at Glenelg beach. Picture:Roy VanDerVegt

How Crows star’s ‘wild’ ride took another sharp turn

After turning her back on a US volleyball scholarship, Caitlin Gould followed a friend out to play footy. A year later, she was drafted. This season, everything changed again.

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Sydney's Ally Morphett celebrates kicking a goal during the AFLW Round 1 Sydney Derby match between the Sydney Swans and GWS Giants at North Sydney Oval on September 3, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Swans star turns down one of AFLW’s richest deals

Sydney ruck Ally Morphett has turned down the chance to become one of the AFLW’s best-paid players, instead committing her future to the Swans.

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Courtney Rowley is set to undergo surgery next week on a torn anterior cruciate ligament she suffered in round 10. Picture: Getty Images

Young Eagles star set for ACL surgery

West Coast midfielder Courtney Rowley is set to undergo surgery next week on a torn anterior cruciate ligament she suffered in round 10, writes ELIZA REILLY.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 14: Lisa Webb, Senior Coach of the Dockers looks on before the 2023 AFLW Round 07 match between the Geelong Cats and Walyalup (The Fremantle Dockers) at GMHBA Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Finals, forwards and Turbo: Webb’s Freo burning questions

How far away is a finals return? How can the second-worst forward line in the AFLW be improved? And what areas of the list need work? ELIZA REILLY asks Fremantle coach Lisa Webb the burning questions after her debut season.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 12: Chloe Scheer of the Cats waves to fans after winning the AFLW Second Elimination Final match between Geelong Cats and Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium, on November 12, 2023, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

‘Genuine chance’: Star Cat on the cusp of unlikely return

Geelong has plenty of momentum behind it heading into an AFLW preliminary final against Brisbane and the Cats’ hopes could be set for a significant boost.

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Ahead of AFL Women's indigenous round this weekend. Mia King from North Melbourne with the specially designed Sherrin football by female artist Gabriel Stengle. Tidna Parntu means Australian Rules Football in Kaurna Country. Picture: David Caird .

Launceston gun re-signs with Roos

Launceston gun Mia King isn’t going anywhere after re-signing with AFLW heavyweights North Melbourne for three years. Read why she thinks long term deals will be commonplace under the new CBA

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: Darcy Moloney of the Cats reacts during the 2023 AFLW Second Semi Final match between The Melbourne Demons and The Geelong Cats at IKON Park on November 19, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The themes that underlined Geelong’s AFLW stunner

Geelong is into an AFLW preliminary final after a thrilling win over Melbourne which was based around the team’s continued growth, pressure and ability to seize the moment.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: Amy McDonald of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFLW Second Semi Final match between The Melbourne Demons and The Geelong Cats at IKON Park on November 19, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Straight sets stunner: Was this the greatest ever AFLW game?

Geelong has held its nerve under almighty pressure to deny a fast-finishing Melbourne in one of the greatest ever AFLW games. Recap the thrilling finish.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Chelsea Randall of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFLW First Semi Final match between The Adelaide Crows and The Sydney Swans at Norwood Oval on November 18, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Inspired Crows run rampant in prelim warning to Roos

Adelaide has stormed into a fifth AFLW preliminary final, leaving Sydney in its dust with a second-half blitz on Saturday night – and North Melbourne should be worried.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 12: Maddison Gay of the Demons kicks the ball during the 2023 AFLW Second Qualifying Final match between The Melbourne Demons and The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos at IKON Park on November 12, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Demons determined not to make it two straight-sets exits in a year

The Demons turned their attention quickly to the next challenge at hand – a knockout final against Geelong – determined not to follow the men’s team to a straight-sets finals exit.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 12: Nina Morrison of the Cats is tackled by Georgia Gee of the Bombers during the AFLW Second Elimination Final match between Geelong Cats and Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium, on November 12, 2023, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

Cats ready to serve it up to ‘vulnerable’ Dees

Geelong’s midfield is pumped full of confidence and has seen the cracks in the Melbourne side it will meet in a semi-final, but can they send another Demons team out in straight-sets?

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Former Swan and now assistant coach Colin OÃRiordan with Scott Gowans during the Sydney Swans AFLW training session at Henson Park ahead of their Semi Final this week where they take on Adelaide for a spot in the Prelims. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Secret weapon inspiring the Swans’ AFLW finals charge

The Swans haven’t found themselves short of inspiration during their remarkable AFLW turnaround. But a 34-game AFL player-turned-coach has become the master orator inspiring them to “run through walls”.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 28: Eliza West of the Demons celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFLW Round 09 match between The Melbourne Demons and The Fremantle Dockers at Casey Fields on October 28, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFLW teams, tips: Dees recall on-baller after shock axing

Melbourne has recalled a shock omission from its qualifying final loss as its AFLW premiership hopes go on the line this weekend. See the full teams and expert semi-final tips.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 07: Bec Goddard, coach of the Hawks addresses their players at three quarter time during the West Coast Eagles and Hawthorn Hawks AFLW practice match at Mineral Resources Park on August 07, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFLW coach quits in shock move

Just days after Nathan Burke was let go by the Bulldogs, a fourth AFLW coaching job is vacant after Bec Goddard sensationally quit the Hawks.

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Sydney's Chloe Molloy fends off Collingwood's Sophie Casey during the AFLW Pride Round match between the Sydney Swans and Collingwood at Henson Park on October 29, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

College, boats and the bedroom door note behind Molloy’s switch

After years planning and huge sacrifices, Chloe Molloy was finally about to realise her US college scholarship basketball dream. The only problem was, she now had a different dream.

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15-11-2023 AFLW Geelong Cats players Jacqueline Parry and Chantel Emonson ahead of their semi-final against Melbourne. Picture: Brad Fleet

The keys to Geelong AFLW star’s improvement

One of Geelong’s most improved AFLW players has given an insight to what has been key to her improvement as she prepares to face her former side in Sunday’s semi-final.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Nathan Burke, Senior Coach of the Western Bulldogs looks on during the 2023 AFLW Round 06 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Carlton Blues at Whitten Oval on October 06, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Who needs a job’: Burke’s Tattslotto quip post sacking

After a one win season, the Western Bulldogs have parted ways with senior coach Nathan Burke. But the Australian football Hall of Fame member showed he hasn’t lost his sense of humour.

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Sydney Swans player Sofia Hurley ahead of their AFLW Semi Final this week where they take on Adelaide for a spot in the Prelims. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

How the Swans became a defensive powerhouse

It was one of their biggest areas of concern in their inaugural season, but the Sydney Swans have quickly become the best defensive team in the competition.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 12: Kate Hore (left) and Tayla Harris of the Demons look dejected after a loss during the 2023 AFLW Second Qualifying Final match between The Melbourne Demons and The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos at IKON Park on November 12, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Robbo: Have we seen the best of Tayla Harris?

A change of role has meant Tayla Harris’ has been a shadow of her former self on-field this AFLW season. At 26 and at her third club, have we seen the best of the one-time drawcard?

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. November 12, 2023. AFLW. Qualifying final. Melbourne vs North Melbourne at Ikon Park, Carlton. Alice OÃLoughlin of the Kangaroos gets tackled by Melbournes Eliza McNamara . Pic: Michael Klein

AFL clarifies confusion around AFLW grand final hosting rights

Following the losses of home and away top seeds Melbourne and Adelaide, the AFL has stepped in to clarify confusion around who will host the eventual decider.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 12: Chloe Scheer of the Cats looks dejected after sustaining an injury during the AFLW Second Elimination Final match between Geelong Cats and Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium, on November 12, 2023, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

Injury verdict in for Cats superstar ahead of crunch final

Scans are in for Geelong superstar Chloe Scheer after she suffered a shoulder injury in Geelong’s elimination final win. And the diagnosis is better than first feared.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 11: The Crows look dejected after a loss during the 2023 AFLW First Qualifying Final match between The Adelaide Crows and The Brisbane Lions at Norwood Oval on November 11, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Crows aim to right wrongs of Lions defeat in prime time final

The Crows couldn’t make their home ground advantage count against the Lions, but will attempt to do so in prime time against Sydney. Check out the AFLW finals fixture here.

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