We are heading into Week 1 of the W Finals Series this week - you can grab tickets here. But first, we cover all things Round 12 of the home & away season, including North Melbourne’s history making undefeated streak and Gemma Houghton’s epic after the siren score to become the first 100-goal player in the W. Check out the photo of the Port Adelaide players reaction here.
You can admire the workmanship behind Anne Hatchard’s braids here. We then touch on some big retirements that have been announced this week and unpack Richmond’s independent review of their AFLW branch. Plus, don’t forget to vote for your 22under22 squad (vote.22under22.com.au)!
Some high profile men’s players have been charged by Victoria Police and there’s a heap of new rule changes for the men’s game in 2026 - this page has videos to help explain these changes.
This week, Mon shares this TikTok from the Geelong Cats (and this bonus post from the Brisbane Lions), while Marielle shares this instagram reel, also from Geelong Womens.
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This week’s sources come from:
2025 NAB AFLW Premiership fixture unveiled for milestone season on afl.com.au
Can record-breaking Roos go higher or is a downturn coming? By Phoebe McWilliams for afl.com.au
A Gem of a moment: Houghton on magic 100th goal by Martin Pegan for afl.com.au
Dons spoil Swans’ finals hope with first win in eight weeks on afl.com.au
AFLW: From Idol to inspiration - Anne Hatchard’s 100-game story by Daniela Harvey for afc.com.au
Inaugural Swans co-captain announces retirement on sydneyswans.com.au
Who’s hanging up the boots? Your club’s retiring players by Sarah Black for afl.com.au
‘Now it’s their turn’: Retiring Cats skipper on passing the baton by Sarah Black for afl.com.au
Kate Darby Announces Retirement from AFLW on geelongcats.com.au
Ex-Blues boss to lead Tigers review after disappointing year by Gemma Bastiani for afl.com.au
Tigers ‘embrace’ review into AFLW program by Danielle Croci for richmondfc.com.au
Richmond VFLW Alignment Update on richmondfc.com.au
Power dominate AGAIN as all-time record for duo-looms: 2025 22Under22 AFLW squad revealed by Will Faulkner for Fox Sports
AFL stars Dion Prestia, Steven May charged over Sorrento Boxing Day fight by Hannah Kennelly for The Age
Club Statement - Steven May on melbournefc.com.au
Clubs break silence on charged premiership pair on sen.com.au
Violent Behaviour on legalaid.vic.gov.au
AFL reveals SEVEN rule changes for 2026 season in huge attempt to solve growing issue by Jack Jovanovski for Fox Sports
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