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Holy fail: Eagles draftees banned from WAFLW grand final

West Coast will deny AFLW draftees the chance to play in the 2022 WAFLW grand final if their club qualifies for the decider in a decision that’s frustrated local clubs.

Eliza Reilly

AFLW draft Second chance for Sabs? Duffy nominates for draft

Several former AFLW players are seeking a second chance in Wednesday’s AFLW draft, headlined by delisted Docker Sabreena Duffy.

Eliza Reilly

Kicking goalsPremiumBunbury’s Smith excited for first AFLW season

A Bunbury-born women’s footballer hopes to become a role model for young girls in the regions looking to make it big in the sporting world after achieving her goal of making it to the AFLW.

Carly Laden

Eagle eyed CommentsPremiumBound for blue and gold: Top draft prospect to stay in WA

First-round draft prospect Ella Roberts is all but certain to land at West Coast in next week’s AFLW draft after snubbing rival interest to nominate for Western Australia. 

Eliza Reilly

Coaching shake upCommentsPremiumUndefeated coach, former WAFL star get AFLW coach call up

Fremantle have finalised two new faces on their AFLW coaching panel after losing all three line coaches at the end of last season.

Eliza Reilly

‘Strategic decision’PremiumSweeping change all part of the plan as Eagles eye finals

West Coast believe they can contend for AFLW finals within the next two to four years after making the “strategic decision” to turn over nearly half of their playing list.

Eliza Reilly

First week back PremiumTRAINING NOTES: COVID rules out coach, recruits impress

There was a new face controlling proceedings on Wednesday to pair with a new training time slot. And which recruits impressed in their first skills session? SEE THE PICS:

Eliza Reilly

Back in action Back at school but without key stars, Freo’s pre-season task

Fremantle captain Hayley Miller is adamant the Dockers can remain in premiership contention this season despite losing two key stars as pre-season kicks off on Monday night.

Eliza Reilly

Change aplenty PremiumGooch out for the season as Eagles departures swell to 13

AFLW wooden spooners West Coast will have turned over nearly half of their playing list ahead of the upcoming August season with defender Evie Gooch set to sit out the year. 

Eliza Reilly

Moves made PremiumEagles’ exodus continues as Dockers lose key assistant

West Coast’s off-season AFLW exodus has continued with winger Mikayla Bowen traded to Geelong. While a popular Fremantle assistant coach is on the move to the Western Bulldogs.

Eliza Reilly

Shock blow PremiumTop AFLW draft prospect sidelined with ACL injury

First round AFLW draft prospect Lauren Wakfer will be sidelined for up to 12 months after suffering a season-ending ACL injury. 

Eliza Reilly

Miller timePremiumMale Docker for a week: Miller’s glimpse into AFLW’s future

Fremantle captain Hayley Miller has been offered a rare glimpse at what the future of AFLW holds after spending a week with the Dockers’ men’s football department.

Eliza Reilly

Ramping it up PremiumEagles swoop on WAFLW’s best player

West Coast have ramped up their AFLW list rebuild, signing the WAFLW’s biggest star as they look to rise from the bottom of the ladder.

Eliza Reilly

Stepping awayCommentsPremiumEagles AFLW star’s shock retirement as club gets extra help

The AFL Commission has approved an unrivalled package of draft concessions for AFLW wooden spooners West Coast while ruck Parris Laurie has made the shock decision to retire.

Eliza Reilly

Running hot Brilliant Britton strengthens draft claims

Peel Thunder product Jaide Britton has strengthened her AFLW draft claims, taking out the two-kilometre time trial at Western Australia’s state-based combine on Thursday night. 

Eliza Reilly

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‘Suck it and see’: What AFLW’s bargaining agreement means

Some collective bargaining agreements have the feeling of a destination reached. The AFLW CBA announced on Thursday, with a late August start to the season, reeks more of ‘let’s suck it and see’.

Mark Duffield

Rapid resetCommentsPremiumFreo ready for quick turnaround, next season ‘our turn’

Fremantle are confident their players will be ready to embark on another AFLW season in August as collective bargaining agreement negotiations continue to drag on.

Eliza Reilly

Gore locked in PremiumIn the Nikki of time: Premiership Crow commits to Freo

The promise of more midfield time has convinced Adelaide premiership player Nikki Gore to sign with Fremantle ahead of the upcoming AFLW season. 

Eliza Reilly

Moving on CommentsPremiumFreo ‘disappointed’ to lose Houghton but hope worst is over

Fremantle are ‘disappointed’ in Gemma Houghton’s decision to depart the Dockers for Port Adelaide but the club will be hoping the forward is the last player they lose to AFLW expansion.

Eliza Reilly

Out the door PremiumPort lure Dockers AFLW star Houghton

Port Adelaide's aggressive AFLW recruiting drive has netted Fremantle star Gemma Houghton ahead of their inaugural season.

Anna Harrington

Expansion blowCommentsPort Adelaide circling Freo AFLW forward

Fremantle look set to take another hit from AFLW expansion with Port Adelaide circling forward Gemma Houghton. 

Eliza Reilly

All Stars PremiumWA draft hopes tune-up in clash of AFLW’s best prospects

AFLW draft prospects Ella Roberts and Lauren Wakfer have been given another opportunity to show their wares, featuring in the AFLW Academy’s 41-point win over the Under-23 All Stars in Victoria on Sunday. 

Eliza Reilly

All-Australian PremiumWA talent recognised among future stars of AFLW

WA MVP Ella Roberts has been announced as one of two West Australians named in the AFLW Under-18 All Australian team.

Eliza Reilly

Expansion chaos Young Eagle weighing up strong Victorian interest

Inaugural West Coast women’s signing Mikayla Bowen is weighing up significant interest from a Victorian-based AFLW expansion club.

Eliza Reilly