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Prespakis makes history

Prespakis makes history

An unorthodox but no less exciting ceremony saw an emotional Maddy Prespakis take out the most prestigious award in Australian football. The only teenager to have ever won the award across both the AFLW and AFL, Prespakis has carved out her place in Australian sporting history. 29 Apr 2020
'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Fremantle Dockers

'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Fremantle Dockers

Freo announced themselves as an unstoppable force representing the west coast this year and seemed determined to bring home the club's first ever premiership cup. Hopefully the tragically short 2020 season will spur them on to play with the same power next year. 28 Apr 2020
Breaking: AFLW All-Australian Team announced

Breaking: AFLW All-Australian Team announced

The 2020 All-Australian team has finally been revealed after much careful deliberation. Nearly all teams are represented in the star-studded side and a number of debutantes made the cut, promising bright things for the future of AFLW. 27 Apr 2020
'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: North Melbourne Kangaroos

'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: North Melbourne Kangaroos

Many had them tipped as the premiership team in what would have been a cracking finals series displaying AFLW at a whole new level. Fans can hope that the Roos will be bring the same finesse and intensity to 2021 to see them bring the cup home. 26 Apr 2020
'I don't coach for money': AFLW Quote of the Season

'I don't coach for money': AFLW Quote of the Season

Of all the memorable quotes from players, coaches, reporters and spectators this season, Lake's takes the cake. 25 Apr 2020
'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Carlton Blues

'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Carlton Blues

The Blues impressed on all fronts this year, moving from strength to strength down the field. With a young list ready and waiting to make their mark on the AFLW, a number of premiership hopefuls will be hard-pressed to climb up the ladder, over the rung with the Baggers' name stamped on it. 24 Apr 2020
Revealed: Our Captain of the Year

Revealed: Our Captain of the Year

Throughout the 2020 AFLW season, the captains in the competition have all shown great leadership and it was hard to choose a player as The Women’s Game’s AFLW Captain of the Year. Melbourne champion Daisy Pearce was outstanding with her leadership, her return a year after pregnancy to twins. 23 Apr 2020
'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: GWS Giants

'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: GWS Giants

It was a somewhat surprising season from GWS in 2020 as we saw them make their first ever finals appearance. If they can learn from this season's mistakes and develop a little more resilience during momentum swings, they could use this season as a springboard into a more consistent and successful run in 2021. 22 Apr 2020
Female footballers almost twice as likely to suffer depression as men

Female footballers almost twice as likely to suffer depression as men

A global survey by FIFPro has found that 22% of female footballers interviewed reported suffering depression symptoms, as opposed to 13% of men. 22 Apr 2020
Studies launched to combat women's sport's ACL crisis

Studies launched to combat women's sport's ACL crisis

It's one of the worst and unfortunately most common serious injuries in sport, but the days of it affecting women at an alarming rate may be numbered. 22 Apr 2020
Worries that women's sport demise will 'become a self-fulfilling prophecy'

Worries that women's sport demise will 'become a self-fulfilling prophecy'

Strategic communications experts are warning that the dialogue surrounding the future of women's sport post-COVID19 has to change, or else. 22 Apr 2020
Most improved AFLW players of 2020

Most improved AFLW players of 2020

There were a lot of players that improved dramatically this season and although we’d love to name them all, we’ve narrowed it down to just a few standouts. 21 Apr 2020
Galabadaarachchi: 'I'm just thinking about the future'

Galabadaarachchi: 'I'm just thinking about the future'

One of Australian football's most exciting prospects, Jacynta Galabadaarachchi is back in Australia with her family during the COVID-19 pandemic while her Women's Super League club is in lockdown. 21 Apr 2020
Footballers showing 'all the signs' of depression during coronavirus

Footballers showing 'all the signs' of depression during coronavirus

Australian Bristol City Women's coach, Tanya Oxtoby, has said there are worrying signs emerging among her players during the COVID-19 pandemic. 21 Apr 2020
Foord interested in 'firies, army or police force' after football

Foord interested in 'firies, army or police force' after football

Matildas and Arsenal star Caitlin Foord has admitted Western Sydney Wanderers stars' Caitlin Cooper and Erica Holloway's emergency services jobs have inspired her to different post-football aspirations. 21 Apr 2020
Global Players Union 'worried' about women's sport future

Global Players Union 'worried' about women's sport future

The leading athletes union, Global Players Union, has admitted his organisation is concerned about the future of women's sport after the COVID-19 pandemic. 21 Apr 2020

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