Fremantle drop out of AFLW top eight after defeat to Geelong
Fremantle have dropped out of the AFLW top eight following a 30-point loss to Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday. The 9.10 (64) to 5.4 (34) defeat cost the Dockers seven percentage points heading into the final round. Fremantle must now beat Sydney next week and rely on results from Adelaide and Hawthorn to have any chance of playing finals.
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.
Port Adelaide defeats Collingwood as Magpies register record-low AFLW score
Port Adelaide has defeated Collingwood by 48 points at Alberton Oval on Friday night, holding the Magpies goalless in an 8.4 (52) to 0.4 (4) win. The result condemned Collingwood to the lowest score in its AFLW history in its 100th match and left the club 17th on the ladder with a 1-10 record. Port Adelaide improved to 5-6 to keep its finals hopes alive.
AFL to raise AFLW father-daughter threshold to 100 games
The AFL has informed clubs that the games threshold for AFLW father-daughter eligibility will be raised from one match to 100 matches from 2028. The change will bring the rule in line with the men's competition. The League will also introduce a tighter bidding system for father-daughter and Academy selections from 2027, as well as live draft trading.
Channel Nine axes Footy Classified ahead of 2027 programming shake-up
Channel Nine has axed Eddie McGuire program Footy Classified, according to the Herald Sun. The decision to drop the football panel show comes as part of a network shake-up ahead of 2027.
Brisbane defeat St Kilda by 52 points at RSEA Park
Brisbane have recorded consecutive victories for the first time in 2026, defeating St Kilda by 52 points at RSEA Park on Saturday. The Lions pulled away in the second half to finish 11.9 (75) to 3.5 (23) winners. Sophie Conway celebrated her 100th match with 26 disposals and a goal, while defender Natalie Grider kicked her first AFLW goal in her 96th game.
Alicia Eva announces retirement at end of AFLW season
Former Greater Western Sydney captain Alicia Eva has announced she will retire at the end of the AFLW season. The 35-year-old inaugural player has played 89 games across stints with Collingwood and the Giants, where she won a best and fairest and captained the club for five seasons. Eva will play her final two matches against Carlton and Gold Coast.
Toby Greene backs Jeremy Cameron to return to form at Geelong
New Geelong recruit Toby Greene has backed Jeremy Cameron to return to his best form next season following off-season arm surgery. Cameron struggled with injury this year after breaking his arm in last year's Grand Final loss. Speaking on Friday, Greene said his former Giants teammate will be hungry and dangerous when they reunite in the Cats' forward line.
Tom Lynch says pressure is on everyone after Richmond's three-win season
Richmond veteran Tom Lynch says everyone at the club is under pressure to improve after a three-win season that left the Tigers second-last. More than a dozen players trained at Waverley Park on Friday morning despite being on their post-season break. Addressing speculation surrounding senior coach Adem Yze, the 33-year-old forward said the entire club needs to lift.
Carlton and Richmond set to lose Round 1 primetime fixture
Carlton and Richmond are set to lose their traditional Thursday night season-opening slot in 2027, according to Seven News. The AFL is reportedly planning to shift the MCG clash to a Saturday or Sunday afternoon fixture due to concerns over match quality. AFL Fans Association president Ron Issko expressed disappointment at the move, citing strong crowd numbers and close contests.