by Sophie Brown | May 21, 2022 | News, Sport
The AFL and AFL Players Association have agreed on a one-year collective bargaining agreement for AFLW players that will bring the season forward and almost double previous salaries. Under the new pay deal, the average player’s salary will increase by 94 per...
by Grace Crivellaro | Apr 8, 2020 | News, Sport
The Wollongong Bulldogs AFL team has set-up weekly online challenges in a bid to stay connected as the COVID-19 sporting shutdown continues. The idea was developed by assistant coach Peter Deard in an attempt to maintain the players physical and mental health during...
by Olivia Joyce | May 15, 2019 | News
A photograph of AFLW player Tayla Harris is back in the spotlight after being named a finalist in the inaugural Women in Sport Photo Action Awards (WISPAA). The photo, taken in March by Michael Wilson, is among 15 chosen to represent the height of photography in...
by Oscar Youlten | Mar 27, 2019 | News, Sport
As the 2019 AFL Women’s season draws to an end, questions have been raised over whether the league has increased in popularity since its establishment in 2017. Austadiums data reveals 2019 was the slowest season so far, with a steady decrease of 15.97% crowd...
by Rachel Lockart | Mar 28, 2018 | Sport
A new era has dawned for women’s AFL in the Illawarra and South Coast. The Tom Smith Lightning Cup gala day was held across the region on the weekend – the first time women’s AFL has been played in the region. The pre-season cup had six teams play...