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AFLW moves to national draft ahead of 2025 season

The AFLW will hold a maiden national draft after the introduction of relocation allowances and minimum two-year contracts for draftees in the women's game.

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AFLW players set for earlier Hall of Fame nods

The Australian Football Hall of Fame has opened the door for AFLW players to be inducted just one year after their retirement.

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Former Docker Cuthbertson named Port's new AFLW skipper

New Port Adelaide skipper Janelle Cuthbertson says it's an honour and a privilege to be voted into the leadership role by her teammates.

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Lutkins back at Lions den in hunt for more AFLW flags

Brisbane have kicked off their AFLW pre-season campaign, and they'll have the returning Kate Lutkins on board for their premiership defence.

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AFLW's western derby to be held at Optus Stadium

Daisy Pearce's first Western Derby as coach will be held at the 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium as West Coast and Fremantle look to break records.

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Collingwood fan banned after touching West Coast player

A Collingwood fan has been banned from attending AFL or AFLW games for the rest of the year after reaching over the boundary to touch a West Coast player.

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Bulldogs youngster forced to retire through concussion

Western Bulldogs first-year player Aiden O'Driscoll has been forced into premature retirement through concussion, without playing a game for the AFL club.

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Melbourne's Brown, coaches laud AFL action on violence

Melbourne forward Ben Brown and a range of coaches have welcomed the AFL's decision to take a stance against domestic violence ahead of games.

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AFLW targeting growth under new boss Emma Moore

Crowds, fan engagement and television audiences will be on the agenda for new AFLW general manager Emma Moore when she takes up the role in July.

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Dumont leads Mariners past Victory, into ALW semis

Former Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Casey Dumont was the hero, making two penalty shoot-out saves and scoring to lead Central Coast to an elimination final win.

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'Embarrassed' Swans AFLW players given two-game ban

Sydney Swans AFLW players Alexia Hamilton and Paige Sheppard have been suspended for two games after being caught with illicit drugs at a hotel last year.

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AFL outlines its response after Shane Tuck inquest

Introducing independent doctors and limiting contact training are among the AFL's responses to a coroner's report on the death of former footballer Shane Tuck.

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AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level

AFL and AFLW players will continue to abide by the league's 12-day concussion protocols, but younger players will be treated more conservatively.

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Meat the coach: Dimma's Suns AFL rebuild takes hold

Damien Hardwick's arrival at the Suns has encouraged structural change on and off the field as they chase a maiden finals campaign in their 14th AFL season.

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Work begins on Hawthorn's new $100 million home

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited the site of Hawthorn's new base, which the Hawks also hope to use for AFLW matches in 2025.

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Brisbane Lions slapped with AFLW concussion breach

The Brisbane Lions have been fined $20,000 after committing a non-deliberate breach of the AFLW's concussion rules during last season's grand final.

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Treated as ‘product’: new AFL and AFLW players shown how to cope with gambling fallout

About 100 young athletes learn their contractual responsibilities and how wagering companies operate in session organised by the players association

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Pies appoint ex-ballet employee Wright as AFLW coach

Former North Melbourne utility Sam Wright says it's an honour to be named Collingwood's new AFLW coach.

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Site chosen for Tasmanian AFL team's $70m training base

Parklands on Hobart's eastern shore have been chosen as the site of a $70 million high-performance training centre for the Tasmanian AFL club.

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Bulldogs pick forward Weston-Turner first in AFLW draft

Wooden spooners Western Bulldogs, who remain without a coach, have selected three players among the first six picks of the AFLW draft.

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Hodder commits as Lions retain AFLW championship core

Courtney Hodder headlines a trio of fresh signings for AFLW premiers Brisbane, who will defend their title with an unfamiliar stability in their roster.

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Lamb leaves Bulldogs in mammoth 11-club AFLW trade

AFLW clubs have pulled off an 11-way swap on the last trading day, with Port Adelaide securing the signature of All-Australian midfielder Kirsty Lamb.

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Demons will grow from AFL finals failure, says Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and chief executive Gary Pert were among the speakers at the AFL club's annual members forum, with plenty to discuss.

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Bulldogs land Laloifi, Gavalas in three-club trade

The rebuilding Western Bulldogs have landed veteran Carlton defender Mua Laloifi and versatile midfield-forward Ellie Gavalas as part of a three-club trade.

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Tarni Brown leaves Pies for Blues in bumper AFLW trade

Former Collingwood midfielder Tarni Brown was one of three AFLW players traded in a four-club deal that involved pick swaps ahead of next week's draft.

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