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‘We’re creating heroes and role models’: Nicole Livingstone’s simple message to critics of AFLW

“We’re normalising a woman’s role in football, whether it’s on-field or off-field,” General Manager of AFLW Nicole Livingstone says.

News & Views

‘We should use the competition to have a voice’: Trolls and haters won’t dull the AFLW’s Pride Round

Running from October 14-16, it’s the third time the NAB AFLW competition will hold a dedicated Pride Round.

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AFLM must ask itself difficult questions, especially on racism

The heartbreaking allegations about Indigenous players being asked to pressure their partners to terminate their pregnancies are just the start.

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‘It’s in our blood’: AFLW’s Indigenous Round isn’t a theme it’s a culture shift

Celebrating a journey –past, present and emerging– builds the story of this year’s AFLW Indigenous Round.

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AFLW to make history with Sydney derby at the iconic SCG

The AFLW will make history when it hosts the competition’s first ever Sydney derby, when the Sydney Swans take on the GWS Giants at the SCG.

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At 16, Emma Stark becomes the youngest elite-level umpire in AFL history

Teenager Emma Stark made sporting history on the weekend when she officiated the AFLW’s Essendon v Hawthorn match.

Sport

A look back at AFLW’s impressive history in the lead up to its biggest season yet

Women’s footy has made huge leaps since its start in 2017 and the AFLW expects the upcoming seventh season to be its biggest one yet.

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First round AFLW match moved to larger stadium after huge ticket demand

The inaugural AFLW match between Essendon and Hawthorn has been moved to Marvel Stadium after tickets for a smaller venue sold out within a day.

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Season 7 of the AFLW is almost here. Here’s what the fixture looks like

The seventh season of the AFLW is due to begin on Thursday, August 24, with the competition expanded to 18 teams for the first time.

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AFL to make $5 million investment in grassroots football for girls and women

A $5 million investment has been announced by the AFL to improve participation and representation for girls and women in community football.

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‘A landmark improvement’: AFLW players just got a 94% pay rise

AFLW players are set to receive a pay rise, with a new collective bargaining agreement that will see salaries increase by 94 per cent.

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Emily Bates wins AFLW’s best and fairest, pays tribute to Brisbane’s ‘sisterhood’

Brisbane Lions player Emily Bates has taken out the AFLW’s highest honour, winning the best and fairest award for the 2022 season.

‘We’re creating heroes and role models’: Nicole Livingstone’s simple message to critics of AFLW

‘We should use the competition to have a voice’: Trolls and haters won’t dull the AFLW’s Pride Round

AFLM must ask itself difficult questions, especially on racism

‘It’s in our blood’: AFLW’s Indigenous Round isn’t a theme it’s a culture shift

AFLW to make history with Sydney derby at the iconic SCG

At 16, Emma Stark becomes the youngest elite-level umpire in AFL history

A look back at AFLW’s impressive history in the lead up to its biggest season yet

First round AFLW match moved to larger stadium after huge ticket demand

Season 7 of the AFLW is almost here. Here’s what the fixture looks like

AFL to make $5 million investment in grassroots football for girls and women

‘A landmark improvement’: AFLW players just got a 94% pay rise

Emily Bates wins AFLW’s best and fairest, pays tribute to Brisbane’s ‘sisterhood’

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