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Opinion: The AFL continue on with the tradition of men in power policing women's sport

Opinion: The AFL continue on with the tradition of men in power policing women's sport

According to the IOC charter everyone has a basic fundamental human right to participate in sport on a competitive basis no matter their race, age or gender. 14 Sep 2018
Black Panthers: They speak with their feet

Black Panthers: They speak with their feet

It's never easy immigrating to a new country but for African immigrants in Darwin, a new football team is helping them along. 14 Sep 2018
KK back to the W-League

KK back to the W-League

Matilda Elise Kellond-Knight is headed back to the W-League for the first time in three years after she was lured home by Melbourne CIty. 14 Sep 2018
Kirk in the mix at The Evian Championship

Kirk in the mix at The Evian Championship

Katherine Kirk is in the mix and sitting three shots off the Evian Championship lead going into the second round of the final women's major of the season. 14 Sep 2018
Khamis heads for the capital

Khamis heads for the capital

Former Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers shot-stopper Shamiran Khamis has signed for Canberra United for the new W-League season. 14 Sep 2018
An experience of a lifetime

An experience of a lifetime

Completing the HSC is challenging as it is, but Courtney Schonell is balancing school commitments with training for the 2018 Youth Olympics in Argentina. 14 Sep 2018
Privitelli: It's game on!

Privitelli: It's game on!

Bulleen Lions winger Lia Privitelli has a mix of nerves and excitement as her side will meet Calder United in Saturday afternoon’s NPLW VIC’s semi-final. 13 Sep 2018
Hayley Padget scores on winning debut

Hayley Padget scores on winning debut

Victorian Hayley Padget scored on her international debut as the Hockeyroos recorded a winning start to their Four Nations Tournament with a 2-0 victory over hosts Japan in Ibaraki. 13 Sep 2018
2019 AFLW player movement

2019 AFLW player movement

The third season of the AFLW is set to kick-off in 2019 and with Draft Day approaching quickly, The Women's Game is here to give the rundown of the teams. 13 Sep 2018
"No one should say that a girl can't play football"

"No one should say that a girl can't play football"

Seven-year-old Candelaria Cabrera has had a ball at her feet since she was three but a regional regulation could see her officially banned from playing. 13 Sep 2018
Emma Kearney: 'I'd hope for a washout because I was under so much pressure...'

Emma Kearney: 'I'd hope for a washout because I was under so much pressure...'

Emma Kearney has opened up about the tremendous strain that she was under while playing both football and cricket. 12 Sep 2018
AFLW overhaul will only make things worse...

AFLW overhaul will only make things worse...

The AFL's controversial move to make the AFLW a conference style competition has had an angry backlash. KATE O'HALLORAN gives her take on the row... 12 Sep 2018
Spinner star out as Aussies named to face Kiwis

Spinner star out as Aussies named to face Kiwis

The 13 Australian players to take on New Zealand in the three-match T20 Series were revealed this morning. 12 Sep 2018
Fulltime pathway established for girls in Queensland

Fulltime pathway established for girls in Queensland

Football Queensland (FQ) and Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) have established a fulltime training and playing environment for junior female players in the state. 12 Sep 2018
Broncos keep a lid on expectations

Broncos keep a lid on expectations

Brisbane Broncos have quickly become favourites for the NRL Women's competition after a 26-point win in their opening match against St George Dragons – but they're not expecting an easy run. 11 Sep 2018
Honey and Ine for Vixens

Honey and Ine for Vixens

The final piece to the Melbourne Vixens 2019 puzzle has been secured with the signings of South African goaler, Ine-Marí Venter and Vixens’ mid-courter, Tayla Honey. 11 Sep 2018
Khamis: My Passion and Pride

Khamis: My Passion and Pride

Leena Khamis has switched from crosstown rivals Sydney FC to wear the red and black of Western Sydney Wanderers for season 11 of the W-League. 11 Sep 2018
We can play just as hard as the boys!

We can play just as hard as the boys!

Teen starlet Miette Georgio wants to inspire females to start playing football and aims to show women can play just as hard as men. 10 Sep 2018
Aussies Abroad: Kerr snaps up Golden Boot

Aussies Abroad: Kerr snaps up Golden Boot

Chicago Red Stars Forward Sam Kerr used the last two games of the 2018 NWSL regular season to consolidate her greatness by capturing the NWSL Golden Boot award. 10 Sep 2018
Mouncey withdraws AFLW Draft application

Mouncey withdraws AFLW Draft application

Aussie Rules and handballer Hannah Mouncey has decided to pull her application from this years AFLW Draft due to her treatment from the AFL. 10 Sep 2018
Stingers Take Bronze

Stingers Take Bronze

The Australian Women’s Water Polo team have finished off their FINA World Cup campaign with style, taking a 9-8 win over Spain to nab the bronze medal. 10 Sep 2018