Dancers threaten civil action against Sydney Swans and players
The dancers at the centre of the Pullman Hotel incident are threatening civil action against the Sydney Swans, according to Fox Sports. The legal action also targets four current players and one former player.
Chloe Molloy wins AFLW Leading Goalkicker Award with record 28 goals
Sydney forward Chloe Molloy has won the 2026 AFLW Leading Goalkicker Award after kicking four goals against Fremantle on Sunday. Molloy finished the home-and-away season with 28 goals, breaking Port Adelaide forward Indy Tahau's previous single-season record of 25 set last year.
Ella Roberts to undergo surgery after scans confirm ruptured ACL
West Coast midfielder Ella Roberts will undergo surgery in the coming days after scans confirmed a ruptured ACL. Roberts suffered the injury less than four minutes into Saturday's clash against Hawthorn while attempting to change direction in a tackle. The dual-All Australian faces a typical nine-to-12-month recovery timeline.
Daniel Webster and Mathew Buck close in on AFLW contract extensions
Hawthorn senior coach Daniel Webster and Carlton coach Mathew Buck are in the final stages of negotiations on contract extensions, according to AFL.com.au. The pair are the last remaining unsigned senior coaches in the AFLW. The impending new deals come after Hawthorn secured a top-eight finals berth and Carlton locked in a top-four double chance.
Kate Hore suffers shoulder injury scare in win over Adelaide
Melbourne captain Kate Hore suffered a shoulder concern late in Sunday's 18-point win over Adelaide. Hore came from the field with three minutes remaining following a heavy bump from Adelaide's Jemmika Douglas. Teammate Tyla Hanks was confident Hore would be fit for the start of the finals next week after Melbourne secured third spot on the ladder.
North Melbourne to sign delisted free agent Darragh Joyce
North Melbourne is set to sign former Brisbane defender Darragh Joyce as a delisted free agent, according to Josh Gabelich. Paperwork to secure the 29-year-old Irishman is expected to be completed this week. Joyce played 14 games across four seasons for the Lions after beginning his AFL career with 13 appearances at St Kilda.
Gold Coast defender Georja Davies earns round 12 AFLW Rising Star nomination
Gold Coast defender Georja Davies has been named the Telstra AFLW Rising Star nominee for round 12. The 19-year-old played all 12 home-and-away matches in her debut season after being drafted with pick No. 9 in 2025. Davies is the Suns' fourth nominee of the season, joining teammates Alannah Welsh, Dekota Baron and Ava Usher.
Andrew Mackie rejects Tasmania to remain at Geelong
Andrew Mackie has told Geelong he will remain at the club, turning down an approach to join Tasmania, according to Callum Twomey and Jon Ralph. Mackie had been the Devils' primary target to become their inaugural football boss. Tasmania's search will continue, with the club aiming to lock in a football boss this year.
Andy Moniz-Wakefield joins Richmond VFL
Delisted Melbourne player Andy Moniz-Wakefield has signed with Richmond's VFL side for the 2027 season, according to Code Sports. The 23-year-old played eight games for the Demons across an injury-interrupted stint that included two ACL ruptures. He is targeting an early-season return next year after suffering his latest knee injury against GWS in mid-2026.
North Melbourne to play Carlton in AFLW qualifying final double-header
North Melbourne will play Carlton in an AFLW qualifying final at IKON Park on Saturday, November 7, as part of a double-header. The match will begin at 4.05pm AEDT, following the other qualifying final between Geelong and Melbourne at 1.05pm AEDT. Tickets go on sale on Monday, with spectators able to attend both games on a single ticket.