Verity Simmons is returning to netball, with the West Coast Eagles AFLW convert set to make a comeback in her original sport with the NSW Swifts next year.
Chris Robinson
Fremantle recruit Bella Smith has revealed the opportunity to play with one Dockers star was behind her departure from Sydney.
Caitlin Bassett
West Coast draftee Kayla Dalgleish didn’t think she would be picked up in Monday night’s AFLW draft and is pinching herself about a cross-country shift to play for Daisy Pearce’s growing side.
From a Tiger cub to a Lion cub, Brisbane draftee Claudia Wright hopes the work put into her versatility will help her claw her way into the AFLW powerhouse side.
Samantha Rogers
Fremantle star Mim and Dockers draftee Indi have opened up on the heartwarming moment the younger Strom sister was presented her jumper by the star ruck and what it means to be teammates in purple.
She’s got the best name in the AFLW - but what else is there to know about WA young gun Zippy Fish?
AFLW draftee Taya Chambers says she’s ‘ridiculously proud’ of the state’s draft crop after six West Australians were picked up this week.
Fremantle have drafted the younger sister of Mim Strom, with the star ruck surprising her sibling in one of the most heartwarming moments of the AFLW draft. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Western Australia’s top draft pick Molly O’Hehir says she’s grateful for the challenges faced this year, believing they helped her become a better person and player as she realised her AFLW dream.
New West Coast player Lucia Painter’s heart was so set on landing at the Eagles she has already started planning a shift across the country.
Fremantle has taken key forward Georgie Brisbane with their top pick in the AFLW draft on Monday night.
Jackson Barrett
Molly O’Hehir has pipped highly-touted prospect Zippy Fish to be the first West Australian taken in the 2024 AFLW draft.
The AFLW draft will get underway around 4.30pm WA time this afternoon, with dozens of West Australians among more than 700 players to nominate. See every WA player here.
East Fremantle women’s head coach Matt Templeton has issued a warning to AFLW clubs that passing over young midfielder Zippy Fish in Monday’s draft would come back to haunt them.
AFLW draft prospect Lily Paterson doesn’t come from a footy-mad family but she’s been making up for that.
Over the space of 24 hours, everything Claudia Wright has worked for over the past 12 years will come down to just 24 hours. The West Australian speaks to the WA prospect ahead of the AFLW draft.
Fremantle veteran Ebony Antonio will play her 10th AFLW season in 2025, as one of four Dockers to sign on with the club while West Coast also announced three contract extensions.
Fremantle will look to bolster their attack in what looms as a crucial AFLW draft for the club in its pursuit of a maiden premiership.
AFLW draft prospect Taya Chambers was inspired to play football by champion Fremantle defender Michael Johnson as a child.
Fremantle expect star trio Kiara Bowers, Ange Stannett and Aine Tighe to all be available for the 2025 AFLW season in what the club hopes is a period of ‘sustained success’ starting next year.
In a frantic finish to the AFLW trade period, Fremantle has agreed to last-minute deals that will see two players head east in 2025.
West Coast have not ruled out a last-minute attempt to move up the order in a bid to secure top local talent ahead of Monday’s AFLW draft.
Fremantle have added extra height to their forward line, securing utility Bella Smith for the next two seasons in a trade with Sydney.
West Coast midfielder Dana Hooker and her husband, former basketballer Mark Worthington, have welcomed their first child - a baby girl named Zara Rose Worthington.
