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Booming businessVideoPremium‘Little sister’ to stadiums: How women’s sport exploded

INSIDER: The growth in women’s sport has been exponential, with investment at an all-time high and engagement far-reaching. Those who fought for parity explain how it happened.

Bonnie Raynor

Flexible Freo PremiumBowers the forward? Dockers to trial different positions

Bowers the forward? Seth and Duffy the midfielders? These could be just some of the positional moves Fremantle trial next AFLW season as the Dockers use the WAFLW season to experiment with their multidimensional playing list.

Eliza Reilly

Fight night PremiumAFLW Eagles, Dockers rivals to meet in boxing ring

It may prove the only time they can punch an arch-rival and not get reported for it. AFLW rivals Kara Antonio of Fremantle and Courtney Guard of West Coast to go head-to-head in Perth Corporate Rumble main event.

Eliza Reilly

Locked awayDockers re-sign AFLW power couple

Fremantle have re-signed star couple and key players Kara and Ebony Antonio ahead of the sixth AFLW season which starts in December.

Mitchell Woodcock

Key recruitsPremiumEagles swoop on experienced duo

West Coast have bolstered their side as they look to reach the AFLW finals for the first time, signing Greater Western Sydney forward Aimee Schmidt and Fremantle defender Evie Gooch.

Mitchell Woodcock

Staying putCommentsPremiumSuper six! All-Australian among Dockers re-signings

Fremantle’s AFLW signing bonanza continues with a further six players agreeing to new deals to round out week one of the AFL Women’s Sign and Trade period.

Eliza Reilly

Amazing journeyCommentsPremiumFrom delisted to desired: Cain does it the hard way

Stephanie Cain thought her AFLW career with Fremantle was over after one season. But a trifecta of tragedy instilled her with the courage and resilience to persist.

Eliza Reilly

Round reviewCommentsPremiumWAFLW wrap: Subi stun premiers, Swans roll on

From winning two of their opening eight games to the WAFLW finals - beware of the roaring Subiaco Lions. Claremont secured their finals spot and Swan Districts are still undefeated.

Eliza Reilly

Staying putDockers lock away lockdown defender

Fremantle have begun locking away talent ahead of the sixth edition of the AFLW, re-signing small defender Ange Stannett for the next two seasons.

Mitchell Woodcock

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analysis
Next generationCommentsPremium
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Who impressed for WA in inaugural Under-17 AFLW Champs

Only one point separated Western Australia’s brightest underage AFLW talents after WA Gold and Black met in the debut of the Under-17 AFLW National Championships.

Eliza Reilly

In limboCommentsPremiumTayla Harris makes decision on move west

Detached AFLW star Tayla Harris has ruled out a move to Perth to continue her career after contract talks with Carlton broke down.

Eliza Reilly

Timid TurboCommentsPremiumThe B&F moment Bowers didn’t see coming

Kiara Bowers’ footballing resume could rival some of the greats of the game. But even so, Bowers thought she was far from a certainty to make it three straight Fremantle club champions.

Eliza Reilly

Turbo timeCommentsPremiumBowers joins Dockers elite with third-straight BnF win

There are three certainties in life. Death, taxes and Kiara Bowers winning individual accolades.

Eliza Reilly

Coach commitsCommentsCooper locked in for further two years at Freo

The ever burning desire for the ultimate AFLW success convinced Fremantle senior coach Trent Cooper to sign on with the Dockers.

Eliza Reilly

WAFLW thrillerVideoCommentsPremiumSharks skipper’s milestone almost spoilt

East Fremantle captain Ashleigh Gomes could not have wished for a better 100 game milestone match – almost.

Eliza Reilly

Mother-daughter pick?CommentsPremiumFreo forward to miss 2021/22 AFLW season

Fremantle could eventually boast one of the AFLW’s first mother-daughter draft selections after forward Ashley Sharp announced her pregnancy.

Eliza Reilly

On the move?CommentsPremiumBlues not prepared to pay $150K for Harris

Carlton has refused to budge on the pay demands of key forward Tayla Harris, who is looking for a new home after a breakdown of negotiations over a new contract.

Chris Cavanagh

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The West Australian exclusive
Trade targetCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Eagles eyeing off home grown Giant forward

West Coast’s AFLW forward line could receive a welcome boost next season with inaugural Greater Western Sydney tall Aimee Schmidt exploring a move home to Western Australia.

Eliza Reilly

Silly seasonCommentsPremiumFutures of West Coast, Freo AFLW captains decided

Both Western Australian AFLW clubs are preparing to lock away their captains for a further two years in big boosts ahead of the AFLW sign and trade period.

Eliza Reilly

Stocks risingCommentsMeet the 17-year-old who plays state footy AND cricket

Poppy Stockwell represented WA in both codes last month alone, as she balances the increasing demands of two elite pathways — both of which she loves. When the time comes, which will she choose?

Bonnie Raynor

Female footballCommentsEagle brings AFLW experience to Perth youth

West Coast AFLW player Hayley Bullas hopes to grow Western Australia’s AFLW draft pool after launching her own football academy.

Eliza Reilly

‘Worth over six-figures’CommentsPremiumManager defends Tayla Harris’ $150k pay demands

A pay stoush between Tayla Harris and Carlton could lead to the AFLW pin-up player looking for a new club. Harris is asking for about $150,000 to play in the 2022 season.

Mark Robinson

Life cut shortPremiumShock find in late WA sport star’s brain

Concerns about the traumatic effects of head injuries on the football field are back in the spotlight, after an analysis of the brain of AFLW star Jacinda Barclay showed neurological damage.

Kate Emery

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Star power! AFLW players flock to WAFLW

Another AFLW season is done and dusted but that doesn’t mean the end of women’s footy. We’ve done our homework on every WAFLW side and reveal who is linked to which club with seven rounds to play.

Eliza Reilly