Marnie Vinall

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kygrios' match marketed under the "Battle of the Sexes" banner makes a mockery of first era-defining match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. 

North Melbourne proves to be ground breakers and history makers as it extend its match-winning streak to 27 games in a comprehensive win over Brisbane. 

Overlooked in multiple drafts before making her debut in 2019, North Melbourne's Ash Riddell is now the best player in the league.

North Melbourne will play in its third consecutive AFLW grand final after weathering an almighty scare from Melbourne. 

Melbourne premiership player Blaithin Mackin loves playing both Gaelic and AFLW — but it means living a double life.

Before each game, the sides will blast a song to get their energy up, each emblematic of their seasons.

Eliza West is leading the Hawks on a finals charge in the AFLW, but it comes after a 'disheartening' call at the Demons.

The Brisbane Lions secured a spot in their sixth consecutive preliminary with a win over Melbourne on the weekend. Yet with North Melbourne's dominance, the Queenslanders are "underdogs" in the race for the flag once again.

Despite coming from a family with a strong pedigree for football, one of the AFLW's best new talents almost gave it up. Now, she is enjoying putting on a show.

A new study reveals women and girls are being turned away from community sport by racist behaviours including appearance-based name-calling and a lack of understanding of diverse cultures.

North Melbourne may be undefeated for the second home and away season in a row, but a star Melbourne player says the short AFLW season means they haven't proven themselves against everyone.

The final round of the AFLW home and away season promises to be nervous watching for more than half the competition's fans as eleven sides battle for seven finals spots up for grabs.

While some suggest that this year's AFLW premiers being all but known has caused some to lose interest, commentators say North Melbourne's dominance is inspirational.

Carlton defender Harriet Cordner says sport has a key role to play in challenging gendered stereotypes in society, particularly given its reach within communities.

One of the biggest challenges the AFLW faces is end-of-year "footy fatigue", according to diehard fans and industry insiders.

After a 0-7 start to the season, Richmond are starting to notch wins on the board. But it's too late for much momentum to build in the short women's season.

Collingwood's Tarni White says it feels as though the women's competition is being used as a trial run for new rules before they are implemented into the men's league.

After coming out, Mitch Brown became an unofficial spokesperson for queer issues in the AFL. While that experience has been overwhelmingly positive, it's also come with an onslaught of hate.

North Melbourne claims its 20th win in a row as it looks to go undefeated for another season. 

Brisbane's youngest players rise to the occasion on the biggest stage, led by its 21-year-old Norm Smith medallist Will Ashcroft. Here's how the two-time premiers allow their kids to thrive.

Kane Cornes labels Geelong's Mad Monday antics "disrespectful" and "embarrassing", after a slew of social media posts raises eyebrows across the AFL community, including one referencing his Seven colleague Caroline Wilson.

The Lions successfully defended their premiership to go back-to-back, and pose the question: Are we back in a Lions era?

Ahead of the AFL grand final, national violence prevention organisation Our Watch is calling for the sporting community to address the increased risk of violence facing women during football finals.

Former AFLW player claims she was spat at during her community grand final as ex-players are being targeted at local leagues.

The AFLW's rapid evolution has been a double-edged sword for Adelaide, which is the most successful club in competition history, having won three of the eight premierships.