Blues overtake the Cats to claim second AFLW win in a row
Carlton have won their second game in a row after comfortably defeating Geelong to claim a 24-point victory at Ikon Park.
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Records fall as Giants storm to AFLW victory over Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs' rebuilding efforts in the AFLW faced their first obstacle with a clear 63-point defeat against Greater Western Sydney. Tam Hyett's tenure as Bulldogs coach began with a defeat after the Giants scored nine unanswered goals to triumph 10.12 (72) to 1.3 (9) in windy conditions at Manuka Oval on Saturday.
AFLW Western Derby: The most important duel was moved from Optus Stadium due to pitch renovations
Optus Stadium's under-fire pitch has led to a rescheduling of the AFLW derby, with the October game between West Coast and Fremantle being moved to another venue due to reconstruction work. The derby – scheduled to be the only meeting between the WA rivals this season – will now be played at Leederville Oval.
Smart Balls will be used in the AFLW season to assist in scoring – an important step towards use in the AFL
After thousands of hours of testing, including during games, smart ball technology is finally being used, which could help the AFL avoid scoring errors.
SPECIAL REPORT: Western Australian reporter Caitlin Bassett spends 24 hours at AFLW headquarters in Fremantle
Just weeks before the start of a season in which Fremantle's AFLW team is desperate to get back to the finals, they invited The West Australian reporter Caitlin Bassett to join them as dockers for a day.
AFLW: Fremantle Dockers training game postponed due to lightning strikes
Perth's wild weather has had an early impact on a weekend of sport in WA, with Fremantle's AFLW practice match against Collingwood temporarily suspended following lightning strikes near Fremantle Oval.
AFLW: West Coast Eagles top draftee Jessica Rentsch secures first round debut after solid performance
The West Coast's top AFLW draft pick has a good chance of making a first-round debut after an impressive performance in the Eagles' final pre-season clash. The Eagles lost their second competitive game under new coach Daisy Pearce against St. Kilda by 3.5 (23) to 8.7 (55).
AFLW: Four key takeaways from West Coast Eagles' pre-season loss to St Kilda Saints
West Coast lost to St Kilda in their final AFLW warm-up game. Here are our four key takeaways ahead of the Eagles' season opener.
West Coast Eagles sign WAFLW stars Jayme Harken and Tess Lyons ahead of AFLW season
West Coast has signed two local stars ahead of the 2024 AFLW season: Jayme Harken and Tess Lyons join the club as injured replacements. Fresh from winning his WAFLW championship title with Claremont, Harken joins the Eagles as a two-time Dhara Kerr Medallist and also won the Lou Knitter Medal for the best runner on … Read more
AFLW 2024: Fremantle Dockers set no cap on what can be achieved at the start of the season
Fremantle have stated there is no ceiling for the AFLW team this year as they chase their first title in their ninth season. The Dockers officially opened their season in the heart of Fremantle on Sunday, with each player being presented with their sweater by family and friends after a smoking ceremony.