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Who is passing the torch? AFLW players retiring in 2020

Who is passing the torch? AFLW players retiring in 2020

It’s time to say goodbye to some of our favourite AFLW players since they’ve made the decision to finish their professional football careers as the 2020 season comes to a close. 29 Mar 2020
AFLW Young Guns Countdown: No. 8 Georgia Patrikios

AFLW Young Guns Countdown: No. 8 Georgia Patrikios

Now that the season has come to an unfortunate early end, we can look back on the young stars that truly found their place on the field this season. At 21 and under, these athletes show extreme promise for the future of the AFLW and women’s sport. Here are our players of choice, ranked from 10 to 1. 29 Mar 2020
New scrutiny of women's football 'a shock to the system'

New scrutiny of women's football 'a shock to the system'

Women's football is garnering more attention, publicity and mainstream respect than ever before. But it has been a transition for the players, according to one of the game's best, Lucy Bronze. 29 Mar 2020
No FA financial support for Matildas' WSL stars, season end hoped for August

No FA financial support for Matildas' WSL stars, season end hoped for August

The English FA have ruled out providing financial support for Women's Super League clubs and are aiming to finish the WSL by August. 29 Mar 2020
'I was drug tested straight after the game'

'I was drug tested straight after the game'

Claire Emslie's late season surge was a key part of Melbourne City's undefeated W-League championship, but as soon as the final whistle blew, things got a lot harder. 29 Mar 2020
Western Sydney's 'history making' legacy is its youth

Western Sydney's 'history making' legacy is its youth

Before COVID19 reared its ugly head, the 2019/20 W-League season had more than its fair share of drama and excitement. 29 Mar 2020
AFLW Team of 2020

AFLW Team of 2020

It’s a tough call with so many stand-out players that truly impressed this season, but here are our picks for the ultimate AFLW team of the 2020 season. 28 Mar 2020
AFLW Young Guns Countdown: No. 9 Nina Morrison

AFLW Young Guns Countdown: No. 9 Nina Morrison

Now that the season has come to an unfortunate early end, we can look back on the young stars that truly found their place on the field this season. At 21 and under, these athletes show extreme promise for the future of the AFLW and women’s sport. Here are our players of choice, ranked from 10 to 1. 28 Mar 2020
AFLW Young Guns Countdown: No. 10 Olivia Purcell

AFLW Young Guns Countdown: No. 10 Olivia Purcell

Now that the season has come to an unfortunate early end, we can look back on the young stars that truly found their place on the field this season. At 21 and under, these athletes show extreme promise for the future of the AFLW and women’s sport. Here are our players of choice, ranked from 10 to 1. 27 Mar 2020
'We knew we were going to be the only game playing in the world'

'We knew we were going to be the only game playing in the world'

Sydney FC star Veronica Latsko has recounted the crazy week leading up to a unique W-League Grand Final with worldwide attention. 27 Mar 2020
Titmus admits 2020 Olympic postponement 'doesn't really affect me'

Titmus admits 2020 Olympic postponement 'doesn't really affect me'

The key to Australian swimming's freestyle resurgence at the next Olympic games says that she's happy to grab the chance whenever it arrives. 27 Mar 2020
Landmark decisions see Australian women's basketball on the rise

Landmark decisions see Australian women's basketball on the rise

The decision to award Australia hosting rights for the 2022 FIBA World Cup caps off a huge two days for Australian women's basketball. 27 Mar 2020
Matildas sweat Women's Super League decision

Matildas sweat Women's Super League decision

The future of many Australians hang in the balance, with the FA currently in negotiations to expunge this season's Women's Super League results. 27 Mar 2020
Australia to host 2022 basketball World Cup

Australia to host 2022 basketball World Cup

Australia has been chosen to host the 2022 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which is due to be held across September and October in Sydney. 27 Mar 2020
Grim prospects: The AFLW in 2021

Grim prospects: The AFLW in 2021

Only in times of war has the footy world been as shaken; but the plague of coronavirus has caused what no conflict has before – the cancellation of the remainder of a top flight season. 26 Mar 2020
'We've come a long way since last year': Ash Riddell on her journey to the big time

'We've come a long way since last year': Ash Riddell on her journey to the big time

As things started heating up in the AFLW and wider sporting world, North Melbourne’s gun midfielder Ash Riddell took time out of her busy schedule to share her thoughts on her season, club and her journey before she hit the big time. 25 Mar 2020
The Thing About Golf Podcast #14 - Meghan MacLaren

The Thing About Golf Podcast #14 - Meghan MacLaren

To many in the golf world, England’s Meghan MacLaren is recognisable only as ‘that equal pay girl.’ 25 Mar 2020
'It would be staggering': Fox Sports urged to stick with football

'It would be staggering': Fox Sports urged to stick with football

The head of Australia's professional footballers' union is urging Foxtel not to walk out on their broadcast deal with the FFA amid the coronavirus pandemic. 24 Mar 2020
Clubs bracing for financial pain: 'The biggest challenge ever faced'

Clubs bracing for financial pain: 'The biggest challenge ever faced'

A-League clubs are uncertain of the long-term impact the coronavirus pandemic will have but are bracing for the short-term effects of postponement. 24 Mar 2020
Historic Australian football year 'blown to bits': FFA

Historic Australian football year 'blown to bits': FFA

FFA boss James Johnson is looking to rebuild an international schedule for Australian teams that has been put on hold. 24 Mar 2020
'One of the most contentious aspects of the women's league': Why cancel the AFLW?

'One of the most contentious aspects of the women's league': Why cancel the AFLW?

While most AFLW fans, players and clubs agree that putting a stop to the AFLW season was an unfortunate but necessary decision, there is much debate as to whether the season should have been cancelled or postponed. 24 Mar 2020

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