Marnie Vinall

On a day when a number of country leagues celebrated their season finales, former Essendon cult figure Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti helped Imperials rocket to a flag.

Western Bulldogs winger Jasmyn Smith has played just seven AFLW games, but is one of the main faces promoting this season. A TikTok video shot her to social media fame overnight.

The AFLW season starts tonight, but where is the competition headed? We spoke to players, coaches, and administrators, including the new AFLW boss, and asked, what should it look like by 2030?

Hawthorn wins the battle for Josh Battle, the Magpies announce new deals, and Tom Hawkins may return through the VFL.

Given how far the competition has evolved already, it’s past time for congratulating the league’s mere existence. Constructive criticism is a sign of respect that AFLW deserves.

Jack Robinson’s hopes of winning surfing gold for Australia were over almost as soon as they began when hometown hope Kauli Vaast pulled off a near-perfect wave to open Tuesday’s final.

Essendon have solidified their spot in the top four with an important win over rivals Collingwood at the MCG. For the Magpies, they now risk falling out of the eight come Monday.

Former No.1 draft pick turned Essendon vice captain Andrew McGrath will run out for his 150th game on Friday night against Collingwood at the MCG.

Carlton stamped their authority on a disastrous Friday night for Geelong at the MCG, with Tom Hawkins injured and Patrick Dangerfield in match review trouble. The Blues won by 63 points.

Follow along all the live action as North Melbourne take on Collingwood at Marvel Stadium.