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Late Olympics benefits tired Tillies

Late Olympics benefits tired Tillies

Given the Matildas' heavy workload over the past two years, forward Caitlin Foord thinks the decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics could work in their favour. 15 Apr 2020
'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Collingwood Magpies

'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Collingwood Magpies

The 2020 season offered some peace for the Pies supporters that have waited patiently for their team to find its feet. They've begun a trajectory of improvement that, if continued, will see a dynamite team emerge to take on 2021. 14 Apr 2020
Virus won't stop Aussie women: Green

Virus won't stop Aussie women: Green

Young Australian golf star Hannah Green says uncertainty about the LPGA Tour resumption is proving harder to deal with than the break itself as she prepares for her major title defence. 14 Apr 2020
Best AFLW Moments of 2020

Best AFLW Moments of 2020

There were a number of good moments both on and off the field this season, from debutants being announced, to an expansion team’s first win. Let’s relive our favourites! 13 Apr 2020
'I lost my love for the game - in two weeks, I found my spark again'

'I lost my love for the game - in two weeks, I found my spark again'

Caitlin Foord has only played two games for Arsenal, due to football's global shutdown, but the club has helped the Matildas ace reignite her love for the game. 13 Apr 2020
Football, cricket, rugby combine over fears for women's sport

Football, cricket, rugby combine over fears for women's sport

World Rugby’s general manager Katie Sadleir has revealed the three leading women's sports representatives are formulating strategies to reduce the coronavirus' impact on women's sport participation. 13 Apr 2020
Madison Pfaender: A testament to NPLW pathways

Madison Pfaender: A testament to NPLW pathways

The development of female footballers through Football Victoria’s (FV) NPLW program often invokes passionate debate. 13 Apr 2020
'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Gold Coast Suns

'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Gold Coast Suns

The Gold Coast Suns were another surprise of the 2020 season, vying for the spotlight with the Saints as the best expansion side. With as many promising new players as they have veterans, the team promises hope for the Queensland club next year. 12 Apr 2020
'It has been a good year': GWS Star Alyce Parker

'It has been a good year': GWS Star Alyce Parker

As the AFLW season came to an abrupt end due to the coronavirus pandemic, GWS Giants young star midfielder Alyce Parker took time away from her farm to share thoughts on another stellar season, the club, and who has impacted her journey. 11 Apr 2020
'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: St Kilda Saints

'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: St Kilda Saints

The team Peta Searle pulled together for the Saints this year impressed game after game. The players that emerged as pillars for the inaugural side will undoubtedly continue to improve, making them a sure side to watch out for in 2021. 10 Apr 2020
Go and watch! The must-see AFLW games of 2020

Go and watch! The must-see AFLW games of 2020

There are plenty of AFLW games worth rewatching to pass the time in isolation, but here are the best of them. 9 Apr 2020
‘It builds a great culture’: Kara Antonio on Fremantle’s undefeated season

‘It builds a great culture’: Kara Antonio on Fremantle’s undefeated season

As the AFLW season came to a close, Dockers Captain Kara Antonio took the time out of her day to speak about all things Fremantle and about her tips for getting through this isolation period. 9 Apr 2020
'We can't go back to being second class citizens'

'We can't go back to being second class citizens'

PFA deputy chief executive and former Matildas captain Kate Gill says the W-League mustn't become the first casualty of football cost cutting. 9 Apr 2020
'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Geelong Cats

'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Geelong Cats

It wasn't a bad year for the Cats, but the real hope for Geelong lies with the young players who have been part of a long-term plan for sustainability. It should be an exciting season for them in 2021 as they reach the next stage in their development. 8 Apr 2020
W-League legend turned coaching prodigy talks Stajcic influence

W-League legend turned coaching prodigy talks Stajcic influence

Western Sydney Wanderers’ assistant coach Catherine Cannuli is touted by many as one of Australian football’s brightest future coaching prospects. 8 Apr 2020
W-League hit hardest with players ineligible for JobKeeper payments

W-League hit hardest with players ineligible for JobKeeper payments

W-League footballers stand to be among the hardest hit sportspeople from the coronavirus crisis due to many players' ineligibility for the government's JobKeeper subsidies. 8 Apr 2020
Watch! Top 10 AFLW plays of 2020

Watch! Top 10 AFLW plays of 2020

The 2020 AFLW season, while shorter than anyone would have liked, nevertheless saw an exciting new brand of football played amongst the 14 teams. Hair-raising chases, spectacular goals and cringe-worthy tackles were present in every round. Here are the best of them. 7 Apr 2020
Saints liven up Linton street in their inaugural season

Saints liven up Linton street in their inaugural season

The Linton Street lights beamed for something magical this year, and it wasn’t just for training. Women filled the change rooms, their posters plastered next to their male counterparts. They created a new legacy, a new home for so many, proudly nestled into the walls of Moorabbin - RSEA Park, their home ground. 7 Apr 2020
High hopes for the future of AFLW

High hopes for the future of AFLW

Despite an unfortunately short season, there’s no doubt that the AFLW is increasing steadily in popularity, raising the bar for women’s sporting leagues and setting a strong precedent for inclusivity that will hopefully prevail for many years to come. 6 Apr 2020
'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Adelaide Crows

'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Adelaide Crows

A loss of key players saw the 2019 Premiers falter in the face of more experienced sides in the 2020 season. It remains to be seen whether the Crows will benefit from this year as a learning experience, or whether the short season signalled the waning of their older players' careers. 6 Apr 2020
Top 3 Underrated AFLW Players of 2020

Top 3 Underrated AFLW Players of 2020

So with the formalities well behind us for 2020 (though if things had panned out as planned, the best performing teams would now be preparing for the first week of finals – food for thought), many observers have tried their best to highlight and commemorate the moments, milestones and magic of the fourth hit-out for women’s footy at the highest level. 5 Apr 2020

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