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North Melbourne sealed an unprecedented chapter in Australian football history by clinching their third consecutive AFLW minor premiership. Led by captain Jasmine Garner, the Kangaroos delivered a commanding 68-point victory to finish the regular season on top.
The Adelaide Crows ended Gold Coast's unbeaten run with a thrilling 10-point victory, launching themselves back into finals contention. Irish sisters Grace and Niamh Kelly led the charge in a comeback win that shows the Crows are heating up at just the right time.
A Sunshine Coast tattoo artist brought joy and fun to the Gold Coast Suns' AFLW Pride jumper with rainbow boots, carabiners, and a "fruity" dolphin holding a non-binary flag. The colorful design celebrates queer joy and self-expression in women's football.
After nearly a year without a win, the winless St Kilda Saints sent their departing coach off with a thrilling two-point victory in his final game. Nick Dal Santo's five-year journey with the team ended with the drought-breaking moment he and his players desperately needed.
The North Melbourne Kangaroos women's AFL team survived a close battle with Carlton to notch their 32nd consecutive victory, the longest winning streak in AFLW history. Midfielder Ash Riddell dominated with 39 possessions as the undefeated Kangaroos held on for a thrilling 10-point win.
Basketball legend turned football star Erin Phillips became the first woman inducted into South Australia's Football Hall of Fame, breaking barriers she once faced as a young girl who just wanted to play footy like her dad. The honor recognizes her groundbreaking impact across three AFLW premierships and her role opening doors for the next generation.
When a shoulder injury knocked Fremantle's Mim Strom out of the game in the first quarter, the two-time All-Australian didn't head to the locker room. Instead, she grabbed a clipboard and turned ruck coach, helping guide her team to a 25-point victory over Richmond.
Award-winning playwright Suzie Miller boycotted football as a girl because women weren't allowed to play. Now she's written a play celebrating the seven-year fight that created Australia's professional women's league.
Sydney Swans women's team shattered their attendance record with over 16,000 fans showing up to support them during a difficult week for the club. The overwhelming turnout doubled their previous record and showed the community rallying behind the women athletes.
Newcomer Mia Austin scored four goals in her Melbourne debut, leading the Demons to a 19-point victory over Hawthorn in their first game under new coach Tom Wilson. The win marks a successful fresh start for the team after their coaching change.
Across Ireland, families are setting alarms for the middle of the night to watch their daughters play Australian rules football half a world away. With 47 Irish women now competing in the AFLW, early morning viewing parties have become a beloved tradition in small towns from County Leitrim to County Meath.
Australia's women's football league is getting prime placement alongside the men's grand final weekend, with six matches scheduled during the nation's biggest sporting event. The 2026 season kicks off with historic double-header games that put women's and men's teams on equal billing.