AFLW
- ROUND TWO
- AFL 2025
Dons captain cops hefty ban for dangerous tackle; crushing blow for Dees star: What you might have missed
Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round two. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.
- Hannah Kennelly and Russell Bennett
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Disappointed, frustrated: Crows veteran speaks out on Rankine’s ban
Chelsea Randall is one of the most respected figures at the Adelaide Crows. Also openly gay, she spoke out about her thoughts on clubmate Izak Rankine’s ban for directing a homophobic slur at a rival.
- Steve Barrett
- AFLW ROUND ONE
- AFL 2025
‘I don’t recommend it’: Harris back and joking after hospital visit; Big names attempt the ‘Centra’
Melbourne star Tayla Harris suffered an eye injury in Melbourne’s win over the Dogs but she is raring to get back out there in round two, promising to wear a ski mask and helmet if that’s what it takes. Meanwhile, some of the biggest names in football had a crack at the tricky skill Ash Centra showed off on Thursday night.
- Hannah Kennelly, Roy Ward and Melissa Coulter Ryan
There are plenty of shows talking footy – this one takes on the AFLW
Broadcaster and former player Kate McCarthy says the time is right to build on the momentum of the women’s game.
- Bridget McManus
‘Marrickville isn’t western Sydney’: Calls for AFLW Giants to return to the west
This year, the Greater Western Sydney Giants AFLW team will play a total of six home games: four in Marrickville, two in Canberra and none in western Sydney.
- Ellie Busby
- Opinion
- Opinion
10 reasons to watch AFLW in its 10th season
AFLW is closing in on its historic first decade, and the game has never been more compelling. Here’s why this year is the one to jump on board with your family and friends.
- Libby Birch
‘Not just Carlton and Collingwood’: Why this game of footy made fans weep in the stands
As AFLW season 10 kicks off, two foundation players recall the night that changed the game.
- Hannah Kennelly and Danny Russell
The league is worried about AFLW. We asked footy’s best and brightest how to improve it
This masthead spoke to commentators, club presidents, past players, coaches and content creators for their insights and aspirations. What is one change or implementation they think would take AFLW to the next level?
- Hannah Kennelly
AFLW gets rule changes for season 10 as Kane opens up on restructure
New rules promoting free-flowing football and high scoring are at the centre of the AFLW’s ambition to be “the best women’s sports competition in the country” ahead of the league’s milestone 10th season.
- Hannah Kennelly
‘I’m like an Allies girl’: Why this footy superstar would turn her back on the Big V
The NRL uses State of Origin to capitalise on interest in NRLW, drawing millions of TV viewers.
- Roy Ward