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Gemma
@glbastiani.bsky.social
· May 19
AFLW R/Evolution: How the forward line has evolved in nine seasons
The introduction of AFLW changed Australia's sporting landscape forever, but the game itself has evolved across its nine-season existence. Over the next four weeks, Gemma Bastiani will take a look at ...
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Pleased to share the first of four parts of my new #AFLW analysis series ahead of the 10th season. Taking a look at how each line has strategically evolved since that first year, starting today with the forward line ✨
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My last #AFLW preview of 2025. Where I think the Grand Final will be won/lost, who will be the key players, and a tip.
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MEGA-PREVIEW: Roos v Lions, match-ups that matter, who wins and why
North Melbourne and Brisbane meet in the NAB AFLW Grand Final for a third straight season
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November 28, 2025 at 1:32 AM
My last #AFLW preview of 2025. Where I think the Grand Final will be won/lost, who will be the key players, and a tip.
www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/14...
www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/14...
First-year players to lead their club's #AFLW goalkicking in 2025:
Sophie McKay (18) - Carlton
Havana Harris (11) - Gold Coast
Lucia Painter (10) - West Coast
Emma McDonald (11) - Western Bulldogs
Sophie McKay (18) - Carlton
Havana Harris (11) - Gold Coast
Lucia Painter (10) - West Coast
Emma McDonald (11) - Western Bulldogs
November 25, 2025 at 5:43 AM
First-year players to lead their club's #AFLW goalkicking in 2025:
Sophie McKay (18) - Carlton
Havana Harris (11) - Gold Coast
Lucia Painter (10) - West Coast
Emma McDonald (11) - Western Bulldogs
Sophie McKay (18) - Carlton
Havana Harris (11) - Gold Coast
Lucia Painter (10) - West Coast
Emma McDonald (11) - Western Bulldogs
Special bonus episode of W Download from the W Awards last night includes Eden Zanker's reason for considering a move, and Daisy Pearce's strategies for beating the Roos. #AFLW
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'Lifestyle change' drives star Demon's trade dilemma
Eden Zanker speaks publicly for the first time about her interest in a move to WA
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November 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Special bonus episode of W Download from the W Awards last night includes Eden Zanker's reason for considering a move, and Daisy Pearce's strategies for beating the Roos. #AFLW
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In the 2025 #AFLW home and away season Ash Riddell...
Equalled the disposal record (43) in round three
Broke the disposal record (44) in round six
Broke the disposal record (45) in round eight
Equalled the disposal record (43) in round three
Broke the disposal record (44) in round six
Broke the disposal record (45) in round eight
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
In the 2025 #AFLW home and away season Ash Riddell...
Equalled the disposal record (43) in round three
Broke the disposal record (44) in round six
Broke the disposal record (45) in round eight
Equalled the disposal record (43) in round three
Broke the disposal record (44) in round six
Broke the disposal record (45) in round eight
Since the cancelled COVID finals series, the loser of each #AFLW Grand Final has gone on to win the next season:
ADL lost 2021, won 2022 S6
MEL lost 2022 S6, won 2022 S7
BRIS lost 2022 S7, won 2023
NM lost 2023, won 2024
BRIS lost 2024, now playing off in the 2025 Grand Final
ADL lost 2021, won 2022 S6
MEL lost 2022 S6, won 2022 S7
BRIS lost 2022 S7, won 2023
NM lost 2023, won 2024
BRIS lost 2024, now playing off in the 2025 Grand Final
November 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Since the cancelled COVID finals series, the loser of each #AFLW Grand Final has gone on to win the next season:
ADL lost 2021, won 2022 S6
MEL lost 2022 S6, won 2022 S7
BRIS lost 2022 S7, won 2023
NM lost 2023, won 2024
BRIS lost 2024, now playing off in the 2025 Grand Final
ADL lost 2021, won 2022 S6
MEL lost 2022 S6, won 2022 S7
BRIS lost 2022 S7, won 2023
NM lost 2023, won 2024
BRIS lost 2024, now playing off in the 2025 Grand Final
Most goals in an #AFLW final:
4 - RUBY SVARC (PF 2025); Eliza James (ef 2022 s7); Eloise Jones (qf 2023); Tara Bohanna (ef 2023)
3 - 18x players
2 - 86x players
4 - RUBY SVARC (PF 2025); Eliza James (ef 2022 s7); Eloise Jones (qf 2023); Tara Bohanna (ef 2023)
3 - 18x players
2 - 86x players
November 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Most goals in an #AFLW final:
4 - RUBY SVARC (PF 2025); Eliza James (ef 2022 s7); Eloise Jones (qf 2023); Tara Bohanna (ef 2023)
3 - 18x players
2 - 86x players
4 - RUBY SVARC (PF 2025); Eliza James (ef 2022 s7); Eloise Jones (qf 2023); Tara Bohanna (ef 2023)
3 - 18x players
2 - 86x players
Blues don't have an answer for Courtney Hodder's front half influence #AFLWLionsBlues
November 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Blues don't have an answer for Courtney Hodder's front half influence #AFLWLionsBlues
Too many Brisbane forwards sitting goalside of their opponents. Quick kicks forward just landing in the lap of Carlton's defenders. Need to force them to compete 1v1 #AFLWLionsBlues
November 22, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Too many Brisbane forwards sitting goalside of their opponents. Quick kicks forward just landing in the lap of Carlton's defenders. Need to force them to compete 1v1 #AFLWLionsBlues
Poppy Scholz. Goodness me. #AFLWLionsBlues
November 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Poppy Scholz. Goodness me. #AFLWLionsBlues
Looks like the Springfield crows is absolutely heaving #AFLWLionsBlues
November 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Looks like the Springfield crows is absolutely heaving #AFLWLionsBlues
The last time North Melbourne trailed at three quarter time was RD8 2023 v Melbourne. Went on to lose by 23 points. #AFLWNorthDees
November 22, 2025 at 5:29 AM
The last time North Melbourne trailed at three quarter time was RD8 2023 v Melbourne. Went on to lose by 23 points. #AFLWNorthDees
Tayla Harris has been decidedly brilliant today. #AFLWNorthDees
November 22, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Tayla Harris has been decidedly brilliant today. #AFLWNorthDees
This is the first time North Melbourne has trailed at half time since last year's Qualifying Final against Adelaide. #AFLWRoosDees
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
This is the first time North Melbourne has trailed at half time since last year's Qualifying Final against Adelaide. #AFLWRoosDees
This is just the second time this season that North Melbourne has entered the first break trailing. #AFLWRoosDees
November 22, 2025 at 4:32 AM
This is just the second time this season that North Melbourne has entered the first break trailing. #AFLWRoosDees
This game is delightful. #AFLWRoosDees
November 22, 2025 at 4:20 AM
This game is delightful. #AFLWRoosDees
Geelong has parted ways with Dan Lowther as their #AFLW head coach, an exclusive from @sjblack.bsky.social
www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/14...
www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/14...
Cat's out of the bag: Geelong sacks coach after disappointing season
Dan Lowther will not coach Geelong's NAB AFLW side in 2026
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November 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Geelong has parted ways with Dan Lowther as their #AFLW head coach, an exclusive from @sjblack.bsky.social
www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/14...
www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/14...
Eilish Sheerin will play in Saturday's preliminary final, Mia King won't, according to Roos coach Darren Crocker. #AFLW
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How the Roos plan to tackle Operation Stop Kate
North coach Darren Crocker says he's been keeping a close eye on the Demons in recent weeks
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November 20, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Eilish Sheerin will play in Saturday's preliminary final, Mia King won't, according to Roos coach Darren Crocker. #AFLW
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Most #AFLW games with a career cumulative margin of zero:
18 - MELISSA BRAGG
6 - Lisa Webb, Federica Frew
1 - Philippa Smyth, Hayley Trevean
18 - MELISSA BRAGG
6 - Lisa Webb, Federica Frew
1 - Philippa Smyth, Hayley Trevean
November 19, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Most #AFLW games with a career cumulative margin of zero:
18 - MELISSA BRAGG
6 - Lisa Webb, Federica Frew
1 - Philippa Smyth, Hayley Trevean
18 - MELISSA BRAGG
6 - Lisa Webb, Federica Frew
1 - Philippa Smyth, Hayley Trevean
Highest #AFLW career goal accuracy (min. 30 shots on goal)
63.8% - Indy Tahau
63.3% - Jordan Membrey
61.1% - Mia Austin
59.5% - Blaithin Bogue
58.1% - Daisy Bateman
63.8% - Indy Tahau
63.3% - Jordan Membrey
61.1% - Mia Austin
59.5% - Blaithin Bogue
58.1% - Daisy Bateman
November 16, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Highest #AFLW career goal accuracy (min. 30 shots on goal)
63.8% - Indy Tahau
63.3% - Jordan Membrey
61.1% - Mia Austin
59.5% - Blaithin Bogue
58.1% - Daisy Bateman
63.8% - Indy Tahau
63.3% - Jordan Membrey
61.1% - Mia Austin
59.5% - Blaithin Bogue
58.1% - Daisy Bateman
Greatest #AFLW career cumulative margin (positive):
2288 - Libby Birch
2122 - Tahlia Randall
2045 - Ash Riddell
1984 - Jasmine Garner
1744 - Emma Kearney
2288 - Libby Birch
2122 - Tahlia Randall
2045 - Ash Riddell
1984 - Jasmine Garner
1744 - Emma Kearney
November 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Greatest #AFLW career cumulative margin (positive):
2288 - Libby Birch
2122 - Tahlia Randall
2045 - Ash Riddell
1984 - Jasmine Garner
1744 - Emma Kearney
2288 - Libby Birch
2122 - Tahlia Randall
2045 - Ash Riddell
1984 - Jasmine Garner
1744 - Emma Kearney