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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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Eliza West currently undergoing a HIA. #AFLWHawksBlues
November 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Eliza West currently undergoing a HIA. #AFLWHawksBlues
Daisy Flockart with some really important touches this quarter as part of Hawthorn's fight back. #AFLWHawksBlues
November 15, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Daisy Flockart with some really important touches this quarter as part of Hawthorn's fight back. #AFLWHawksBlues
Daniel Webster just gave his players a spray before letting them split to their line meetings. #AFLWHawksBlues
November 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Daniel Webster just gave his players a spray before letting them split to their line meetings. #AFLWHawksBlues
Poppy Scholz is just unbelievable. #AFLWHawksBlues
November 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Poppy Scholz is just unbelievable. #AFLWHawksBlues
Tamara Smith going straight to Sophie McKay 👀 #AFLWHawksBlues
November 15, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Tamara Smith going straight to Sophie McKay 👀 #AFLWHawksBlues
No late changes for either side in tonight's semi final between Hawthorn and Carlton. #AFLW #AFLWHawksBlues
November 15, 2025 at 7:17 AM
No late changes for either side in tonight's semi final between Hawthorn and Carlton. #AFLW #AFLWHawksBlues
There were 24 contested marks taken in this afternoon's semi-final between Melbourne and Adelaide, the equal-second most contested marks taken in an #AFLW match across the league's history.
November 15, 2025 at 6:57 AM
There were 24 contested marks taken in this afternoon's semi-final between Melbourne and Adelaide, the equal-second most contested marks taken in an #AFLW match across the league's history.
Adelaide's Q2 score of 5.2 (32) against Melbourne this afternoon is the greatest individual quarter score the Demons have conceded across their 101 #AFLW games.
November 15, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Adelaide's Q2 score of 5.2 (32) against Melbourne this afternoon is the greatest individual quarter score the Demons have conceded across their 101 #AFLW games.
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
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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.
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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
“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...
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.
www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/14...
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