Laura Kane meets with Collingwood board over AFLW program
AFL football boss Laura Kane met with Collingwood board members in recent weeks to address the club's AFLW program, according to Seven's Xander McGuire. The meeting focused on the football department and off-field player promotion amid concerns over how the program is run. Collingwood has won just one match this season, with several players considering moves following captain Ruby Schleicher's confirmed departure.
Essendon will not renew AFLW coach Natalie Wood's contract
Essendon has announced inaugural AFLW coach Natalie Wood will not be offered a new contract beyond the 2026 season. Wood and the club informed players following Sunday's defeat to Hawthorn. Wood, who led the Bombers to finals in 2023 and 2024, will remain in charge for the final game of the season against Collingwood next week.
Max Gawn targets one-club career after endorsing Melbourne list decisions
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he expects to finish his career with the Demons while backing the club's ruthless list-management decisions. Speaking on Monday following Jack Viney's move to West Coast, the 33-year-old ruckman praised the calls made by list boss Tim Lamb and coach Steven King, acknowledging that similar tough conversations could eventually determine his own future before his contract expires in 2027.
Chantal Mason earns AFLW Rising Star nomination for Round 11
Geelong forward Chantal Mason has earned the AFLW Rising Star nomination for Round 11. Mason collected 19 disposals, eight marks and three goals in the Cats' win over Fremantle on Saturday. She is Geelong's first nominee of the 2026 season and the club's first AFLW Rising Star nomination since Round 10, 2023.
Former Port Adelaide forward Daniel Stewart dies aged 37
Former Port Adelaide forward Daniel Stewart has died suddenly at the age of 37. Recruited with pick 35 in the 2009 Rookie Draft, Stewart played 36 games and kicked 31 goals for the Power between 2010 and 2013. Port Adelaide announced his passing on Saturday and will wear black armbands in their first home match of the 2027 season.
Isaac Keeler trains with Port Adelaide after St Kilda delisting
Delisted St Kilda utility Isaac Keeler trained with a group of Port Adelaide players on Monday as he pursues an AFL lifeline. Port Adelaide list boss Jason Cripps previously confirmed the club was in talks with the 22-year-old and exploring signing him to a Category B rookie spot. Keeler played 13 games across four seasons with the Saints before his delisting.
Sullivan Robey to miss start of pre-season after knee surgery
Essendon midfielder Sullivan Robey will miss the start of pre-season training after undergoing a minor cleanout on his right knee. The 19-year-old is expected to return to training before the Christmas break. Robey originally suffered a partial medial ligament tear in round 20, with surgery required after his recovery progressed slower than hoped.
Carlton keep top-four hopes alive with 15-point win over GWS
Carlton have kept their AFLW top-four hopes alive with a 15-point victory over Greater Western Sydney in heavy rain at Ikon Park on Sunday evening. The Blues kicked away in the final quarter to secure a 5.8 (38) to 3.5 (23) win after conceding the first two goals. Claudia Whitfort booted two goals and gathered 24 disposals for Carlton.
Brisbane, Collingwood and Port Adelaide explore draft pick trades
Brisbane, Collingwood and Port Adelaide are exploring trades involving their early national draft selections, according to Callum Twomey. The Lions are shopping pick 21 to amass points for academy talent Caylen Murray, while Collingwood has looked at trading up from pick 11. Port Adelaide is open to sliding back from picks 7 and 12, with Greater Western Sydney unlikely to move pick 9.
AFL invites 13 prospects to opening night of national draft
An initial group of 13 prospective first-round picks have been invited to attend the opening night of the AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium on November 19. The group includes pick No.1 favourite Dougie Cochrane, Carlton father-son talent Cody Walker, and Academy prospects Ethan Matthews and Caylen Murray. Several more players are expected to be added to the guest list closer to the event.