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· 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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Where has the magic at Hawthorn gone this year?
An #AFLW analysis for @abcsport
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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
Where has the magic at Hawthorn gone this year?
An #AFLW analysis for @abcsport
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
An #AFLW analysis for @abcsport
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
“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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Alex Pearce is dipping his toe into music podcasting.
www.afl.com.au/news/1451066...
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
“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.
www.afl.com.au/news/1451066...
Alex Pearce is dipping his toe into music podcasting.
www.afl.com.au/news/1451066...
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
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
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
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 goals in #AFLW finals:
19 - Dakota Davidson
18 - Danielle Ponter
12 - Tahlia Randall
11 - Eloise Jones, Alice O’Loughlin
10 - Caitlin Gould, Gemma Houghton
19 - Dakota Davidson
18 - Danielle Ponter
12 - Tahlia Randall
11 - Eloise Jones, Alice O’Loughlin
10 - Caitlin Gould, Gemma Houghton
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
78 - Katherine Smith
72 - Bianca Jakobsson
62 - Tarni White
56 - Georgia Garnett
55 - Molly McDonald, Phoebe McWilliams
November 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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
78 - Katherine Smith
72 - Bianca Jakobsson
62 - Tarni White
56 - Georgia Garnett
55 - Molly McDonald, Phoebe McWilliams
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
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
Crowd of 3,711 here at Ikon Park #AFLWDeesLions
November 9, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Crowd of 3,711 here at Ikon Park #AFLWDeesLions
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
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
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
13 - Blaithin Bogue
10 - Tessa Boyd
7 - Kate Flood, Amy Gavin Mangan, Sophie Peters
6 - Maggie Caris
5 - Lindal Rohde
"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.
www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/14...
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
"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.
www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/14...
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.
www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/14...
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
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
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
The Roos spent 35 minutes trailing the Bombers. #AFLW
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
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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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
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.
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
The away team has won every game this round. An omen for Fremantle in its hopes of making finals? #AFLWCrowsDockers
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
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 3:13 AM
Lucy Cronin currently being assessed for a knee injury #AFLWPiesLions
Reasonable wind heading toward the grandstand at Victoria Park (will be right of screen on broadcast). #AFLWPiesLions
November 2, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Reasonable wind heading toward the grandstand at Victoria Park (will be right of screen on broadcast). #AFLWPiesLions
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
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
Kate Hore done for the night. #AFLWCatsDees
November 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Kate Hore done for the night. #AFLWCatsDees