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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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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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Where has the magic at Hawthorn gone this year?

An #AFLW analysis for @abcsport

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Why can't the Hawks recapture last season's magic?
Despite finishing the home-and-away season in fourth spot on the ladder — earning the double chance — Hawthorn has struggled to recapture the magic of its rapid 2024 rise and faces another straight-se...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
There's another Jordy Allen ready to make her mark on the #AFLW

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Jordyn Allen V2: Draft hopeful keen to make her own name
She shares a name and game style with Magpies defender and could soon be sharing the field
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November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Highest win rate in #AFLW finals:

75.0% - CAR
69.2% - NM
66.7% - PORT
64.7% - BRIS
58.8% - ADL
54.5% - MEL
50.0% - SYD, WB
42.9% - FREO
40.0% - GEE
33.3% - COLL
0% - ESS, GCS, GWS, HAW, RICH, STK, WCE
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Carlton’s third quarter return of 6.2 (38) in last week’s elimination final win over West Coast is the club’s highest ever individual quarter score in an #AFLW game.
November 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
“It's your own, a private space… being able to listen to whatever music I want and escape, it's helped me feel comfortable in just being myself.

Alex Pearce is dipping his toe into music podcasting.

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The new venture helping Dockers captain find balance
Dockers captain Alex Pearce is set for a new venture as he delves into his love of music
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November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Reckon Dakota Davidson's game yesterday was close to the best one-goal game of her career. Efforts without the footy, setting up teammates, movement was impressive. Shaping for a big finals series. #AFLW
November 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Most goals in #AFLW finals:

19 - Dakota Davidson
18 - Danielle Ponter
12 - Tahlia Randall
11 - Eloise Jones, Alice O’Loughlin
10 - Caitlin Gould, Gemma Houghton
November 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Most career #AFLW games without having played in a final:

78 - Katherine Smith
72 - Bianca Jakobsson
62 - Tarni White
56 - Georgia Garnett
55 - Molly McDonald, Phoebe McWilliams
November 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
St Kilda's final three games of the 2025 #AFLW season:

46pt loss to North Melbourne
45pt loss to Western Bulldogs
44pt loss to Adelaide
November 9, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Both semi finals will take place on Saturday at Ikon Park. Melbourne v Adelaide will kick off at 1:05pm eastern, with Hawthorn v Carlton scheduled for 7:15pm. #AFLW
November 9, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Crowd of 3,711 here at Ikon Park #AFLWDeesLions
November 9, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Most career #AFLW games without playing in a loss:

13 - Blaithin Bogue
10 - Tessa Boyd
7 - Kate Flood, Amy Gavin Mangan, Sophie Peters
6 - Maggie Caris
5 - Lindal Rohde
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Last night's qualifying final was...

North Melbourne's 25th consecutive #AFLW win
The 700th match in AFLW history
November 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
"If you chase five rabbits, you'll catch none, right?"

Carlton made history in the #AFLW back in 2022 by conducting an internal review into its program. Three years later, it is back in finals, and playing fun footy.

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How brutal Blues review sparked a finals return three years in the making
Carlton was on its knees in 2022. Now it is back in finals. So what's changed?
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November 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
North Melbourne won the toss ahead of every game this year, except for its round seven clash with Essendon.

The Roos spent 35 minutes trailing the Bombers. #AFLW
North Melbourne trailed its opposition for a total of 53 minutes' game time in the 2025 #AFLW season.
November 5, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Keely Coyne went from being no longer needed at the Bulldogs, to a finals-bound Hawthorn, playing every game this season. #AFLW

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Coyne flip: From delisted Dog to finals-bound Hawk
She's about to play her first final as a Hawthorn player, but it's been a tough road for Keely Coyne
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November 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Brisbane will challenge the ban. #AFLW
Cathy Svarc has been offered a one match suspension for striking Kalinda Howarth in yesterday's win over Collingwood. #AFLW
November 3, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Cathy Svarc has been offered a one match suspension for striking Kalinda Howarth in yesterday's win over Collingwood. #AFLW
November 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
With that result, every club has now qualified for an #AFLW finals series across the League's history. Kind of appropriate that it came down to the very last game of the 10th home and away season.
November 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The away team has won every game this round. An omen for Fremantle in its hopes of making finals? #AFLWCrowsDockers
November 2, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Back from the rooms with ice on the left knee. Looks like she's done for the day. #AFLWPiesLions
Lucy Cronin currently being assessed for a knee injury #AFLWPiesLions
November 2, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Lucy Cronin currently being assessed for a knee injury #AFLWPiesLions
November 2, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Reasonable wind heading toward the grandstand at Victoria Park (will be right of screen on broadcast). #AFLWPiesLions
November 2, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Brit Bonnici will miss Collingwood's final game of the season. Late out with an ankle issue. Charlotte Taylor comes into the side. #AFLW #AFLWPiesLions
November 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Kate Hore done for the night. #AFLWCatsDees
November 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM