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IWD: Ashleigh Guest - The Sky's the Limit

IWD: Ashleigh Guest - The Sky's the Limit

Finally, in our International Women’s Day series, the Women’s Game had the chance to chat with Melbourne FC midfielder, Ashleigh Guest. 8 Mar 2018

IWD: Emma Kearney Leads the Pack

IWD: Emma Kearney Leads the Pack

Emma Kearney is a big name in football. She was named equal Best & Fairest Winner in the Western Bulldogs' inaugural season, named in the All-Australian Team, finished fourth overall for disposals last year and currently sits in fourth place in the AFL Coaches Association leaderboard. 8 Mar 2018

IWD: ONE ON ONE WITH Ellie Brush

IWD: ONE ON ONE WITH Ellie Brush

With International Women’s Day coming up on Thursday March 8th, The Women’s Game thought it would be great to take a moment with players from each of the eight AFLW clubs to see what it means to them. 5 Mar 2018

Aussies Medal at World Cup Gymnastics

Aussies Medal at World Cup Gymnastics

Melbourne’s Hisense Arena hosted the first night of Finals in the FIG’s Individual Apparatus World Cup this evening. 25 Feb 2018

Goal of the Round?

Goal of the Round?

After a tough week in the spotlight for AFLW, how about this goal from Melbourne's Aliesha Newman. What a highlight! 11 Feb 2018

MATCH ANALYSIS: Sydney deliver to edge out Victory 2-1

MATCH ANALYSIS: Sydney deliver to edge out Victory 2-1

The Round 13 matchup between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC was a game of chances. 27 Jan 2018

MATCH ANALYSIS: Victory Take Derby Honours Against City 2-1

MATCH ANALYSIS: Victory Take Derby Honours Against City 2-1

Heading into the Round 11 Melbourne Derby, Melbourne Victory were in desperate need of points to have any chance of a finals appearance, whilst Melbourne City were eager to consolidate their position in the top four. 15 Jan 2018

MATCH ANALYSIS: City Secure 2-1 Win Over Canberra

MATCH ANALYSIS: City Secure 2-1 Win Over Canberra

Melbourne City and Canberra United played out a somewhat uncomfortable affair on Sunday at AAMI Park, with City coming out on top courtesy of a brace from superstar Jess Fishlock. 11 Dec 2017

Match Report: Matildas deny China 3-0

Match Report: Matildas deny China 3-0

With a rousing chorus of the national anthem, the Matildas kicked off their 10th game of 2017 in front of an excited but underdone Melbourne crowd of 10,904 spectators. 22 Nov 2017

Match Analysis: Melbourne Victory Nabb the three points

Match Analysis: Melbourne Victory Nabb the three points

Round 1 is always one of utter contempt for any predictions and sometimes where fairytales start. 30 Oct 2017

Melbourne City and Adelaide United Can't Be Split

Melbourne City and Adelaide United Can't Be Split

Round 10 brought together last season’s undefeated champions against this season’s cellar dwellers. 4 Jan 2017

Canberra United end Melbourne City's historic streak

Canberra United end Melbourne City's historic streak

After an unbeaten 18 games, Melbourne City finally succumbed to the teamwork displayed by Canberra United this weekend at C.B. Smith Reserve. 12 Dec 2016

Perth Glory claim victory in Melbourne

Perth Glory claim victory in Melbourne

Perth Glory bagged three important points in their round 5 clash against Melbourne Victory at Lakeside Stadium on Sunday. 6 Dec 2016

Racheal Quigley lights up Korea and confirms return to Adelaide United

Racheal Quigley lights up Korea and confirms return to Adelaide United

It has been quite some time since TWG last caught up with Racheal Quigley, one of W-League’s most prolific goal scorers with successful stints at Adelaide United, Melbourne Victory and most recently training and an appearance with Melbourne City. 20 Sep 2016

6 "underrated" Players to Watch

6 "underrated" Players to Watch

The Rio Olympics will bring plenty of stars from the women's game to the arena. 3 Aug 2016

Meet the Matildas: Forwards

Meet the Matildas: Forwards

If there is one thing the Matildas forward line has plenty of, it is pace. 29 Jul 2016

5 Things Learned: Australia v New Zealand: Game 1

5 Things Learned: Australia v New Zealand: Game 1

The Matildas continued their head to head dominance over New Zealand with a 2-0 win on Saturday. Caitlin Foord was the star but Cheryl Downes looks other takeaways from Game 1. 6 Jun 2016

Match Preview: Australia v China

Match Preview: Australia v China

After four grueling matches, it’s something of a surprise that both Australia and China are still standing, but that’s the great thing about women’s football, the passion is endless. 9 Mar 2016

The Matildas are going to Rio!

The Matildas are going to Rio!

The Matildas are going to Rio following a punishing 2-1 victory against North Korea. 7 Mar 2016

Australia hammers Vietnam 9-0

Australia hammers Vietnam 9-0

Australia claimed their second win in the 2016 AFC Women's Olympic qualifiers with a 9-0 demolition of Vietnam at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka, Japan. 2 Mar 2016

Coaches Corner: Daniel Barrett

Coaches Corner: Daniel Barrett

To say Sydney FC coach Daniel Barrett had big shoes to fill would have been an understatement. 30 Jan 2016

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