AFLW keeps breaking records and expectations — and it's only getting started
5 years, 11 months ago

AFLW keeps breaking records and expectations — and it's only getting started

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Fifty three thousand and thirty four. That is the number of spectators who flocked to watch the Adelaide Crows dominate Carlton at the AFLW grand final on Sunday, setting a new attendance record for a domestic women's sport game in Australia. Adelaide's Erin Phillips and her father after her injury in the AFLW grand final on Sunday. Given the dramatic and emotional history of AFLW, it is unfathomable to think that its fourth season will be played in the year head office initially planned to introduce its national women's competition — 2020. Despite the unpopular system, head office has held out, while Nicole Livingstone has forecast another year of conferences given AFLW's limited "window" and "cost".

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Crows star Ebony Marinoff's AFLW league best and fairest win was one for all the women's footy community
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Crows star Ebony Marinoff's AFLW league best and fairest win was one for all the women's footy community

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After the Adelaide Crows won the inaugural AFLW premiership in 2017, a then 19-year-old Ebony Marinoff leaned into the microphone on the broadcast and declared: "We just made history!". And for the seven years that followed, the South Australian star, who used to run around with the Lockleys Football Club boys team as a kid, continued to do so. Right …

Three-time AFLW premiership player Erin Phillips leaves Adelaide Crows, commits to rivals Port Adelaide
2 years, 10 months ago

Three-time AFLW premiership player Erin Phillips leaves Adelaide Crows, commits to rivals Port Adelaide

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AFLW star Erin Phillips has finally decided on her future, leaving the Adelaide Crows to play with cross-town rivals Port Adelaide. Erin Phillips at the Crows 46 games, 50 goals Three AFLW premierships Two-time AFLW premiership captain Two-time AFLW league best and fairest Two-time AFLW grand final best on ground Two-time Adelaide Crows club champion Three-time All-Australian AFLCA AFLW Champion …

Crows fans praise AFLW premiership winners as celebrations continue in Adelaide
2 years, 11 months ago

Crows fans praise AFLW premiership winners as celebrations continue in Adelaide

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Local fans have seized the opportunity to applaud and acclaim the Adelaide Crows AFLW premiership team following the side's historic win on the weekend. Key points: The triumphant Adelaide Crows have celebrated their AFLW premiership with fans in the heart of Adelaide Earlier, Crows captain Chelsea Randall reflected on a heartwarming moment with a young fan All eyes are now …

Erin Phillips weighs in on the part-time demands of AFLW and round one's injury crisis
3 years, 2 months ago

Erin Phillips weighs in on the part-time demands of AFLW and round one's injury crisis

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Superstar AFLW footballer Erin Phillips has weighed in on the league's growing injury crisis, telling ABC's The W podcast her "heart just sank" watching Bri Davey, Isabel Huntington and Kate Lutkins go down with ACLs in round one. Key points: Erin Phillips says she was "heartbroken" by round one's "horrific" injuries The two-time best and fairest told the podcast she …

Everything you need to know about the 2022 AFLW season
3 years, 2 months ago

Everything you need to know about the 2022 AFLW season

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Footy is back, with AFLW kicking off earlier than usual and in the context of yet another COVID-19 outbreak. Moving forward, head of women's football Nicole Livingstone has committed to December as the ideal time to start the AFLW season. AFLW fixture full of compromises and surprises Photo shows Daisy Pearce and Ellie Blackburn pose for a photo at Marvel …

Brisbane Lions AFLW opening match a sell-out as women's footy participation grows
4 years, 1 month ago

Brisbane Lions AFLW opening match a sell-out as women's footy participation grows

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Talk to any company that's grown 331 per cent in five years — business is clearly booming. Key points: About 1.5 million people are participating in Australian rules nationwide, with females playing the code at a grassroots level at 40pc The Lions opening match this season on Sunday against the Richmond Tigers is already sold out This year, all 14 …

AFLW's Erin Phillips gave a speech that summed up life for women in sport
5 years, 11 months ago

AFLW's Erin Phillips gave a speech that summed up life for women in sport

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She stuck it right up them. At the W Awards, Erin Phillips gave voice to the collective soul of women hungry to have access to the power embodied by Aussie Rules. But last night Phillips gave voice to the collective soul of women hungry to have access to the power embodied by Aussie Rules. Secondly, the head of women's football …

AFLW players are 9.2 times more likely to injure their knees than male players. Here's why
6 years ago

AFLW players are 9.2 times more likely to injure their knees than male players. Here's why

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When Isabel Huntington kicked truly for the Western Bulldogs at Fremantle Oval on Sunday night, she was mobbed by a group of team-mates who understood just how difficult her journey back to the field has been. Hormones may also play a role Professor Nigel Stepto from Victoria University's Institute of Health and Sport has been looking into the physiological factors …

AFLW grand final: Adelaide Crows edge Brisbane Lions by one goal after Erin Phillips masterclass
7 years, 11 months ago

AFLW grand final: Adelaide Crows edge Brisbane Lions by one goal after Erin Phillips masterclass

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Adelaide has won the first AFL Women's premiership, edging Brisbane by a goal in the grand final at Carrara Stadium. Jessica Wuetschner responded immediately for the Lions but a brilliant goal on the run by Deni Varnhagen ensured the Crows held a seven-point lead at the first change. Despite their dominance, the Crows were unable to find a goal in …

AFLW: Brisbane Lions call on fans to ignore grand final venue drama and turn up to Carrara
8 years ago

AFLW: Brisbane Lions call on fans to ignore grand final venue drama and turn up to Carrara

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Disappointed Brisbane Lions marquee Sabrina Frederick-Traub hopes the shock switch of the AFL Women's grand final to the Gold Coast does not deter fans from flocking to a "once in a lifetime" event. Lions chief executive Greg Swann claimed his club had been "absolutely let down" by Gabba curator Kevin Mitchell's decision to lay new turf after an Adele concert …

AFL Women's grand final venue debate a distraction ahead of new competition's big game
8 years ago

AFL Women's grand final venue debate a distraction ahead of new competition's big game

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Hosting a grand final is serious business, and the choice of where to stage a sport's biggest match of the season can prompt plenty of arguments. The only question if the Lions topped the table seemed to be whether Brisbane should host a standalone grand final at the Gabba, or whether it should be held prior to the round one …

AFLW: Media coverage of women's competition 'almost inconceivable'
8 years, 1 month ago

AFLW: Media coverage of women's competition 'almost inconceivable'

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The media success of the new women's AFL competition is "almost inconceivable" and the game has broken new ground where netball and soccer could not, an expert says. Dr Greenwood said there had been "piece-meal" progress made by netball, soccer and other codes in recent years, but nothing like what she has witnessed with women's AFL. Build for sustainable competition, …

AFL Women's: 'Inspiring' opening round in the words of those who matter
8 years, 1 month ago

AFL Women's: 'Inspiring' opening round in the words of those who matter

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The first weekend of AFL Women's wrapped up on Sunday and, while it is certainly too early to call the league a definite success, the opening round can certainly be considered one. "I know that after tonight there's going to be so many young girls and boys who want to achieve what we've just been able to achieve in just …

AFL Women's: Everything you need to know about AFLW as the season kicks off
8 years, 1 month ago

AFL Women's: Everything you need to know about AFLW as the season kicks off

ABC  

History is being made this weekend with the launch of the AFL Women's, the first elite national competition for female players of our indigenous game. You've probably already heard of most of the big guns — Melbourne superstar Daisy Pearce is the best player in the land, Collingwood's Moana Hope is a top pick to lead the goalkicking and Tayla …

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