There were Dockers everywhere you looked at Perth airport on Friday morning as Fremantle’s men’s and women’s teams travelled to South Australia together in a move that has shown how close the club has become.
Craig O'Donoghue
Fremantle and West Coast have locked in their official pre-season practice matches with the Dockers to face Richmond and the Eagles Collingwood.
Aaron Kirby
Before she gets the rare chance to represent Australia against Ireland in a marquee AFLW fixture in August, Fremantle star Mim Strom says she might need to learn some new tricks.
Josh Kempton
Fremantle will once again be led by Ange Stannett this AFLW season, but will have fresh voices in support as the Dockers’ leadership group was revealed.
Jake Santa Maria
West Coast have backed the co-captain duo of Charlie Thomas and Bella Lewis to further “blossom” this year, while also reinstating inaugural skipper Emma Swanson in a formal leadership role.
Chris Robinson
West Coast’s 2026 AFLW fixture is proof that teams that help themselves will be rewarded for their efforts.
West Coast has been rewarded for their rapid rise under coach Daisy Pearce, chosen to feature in the AFLW’s return to double-header pairings with men’s matches in the season’s opening round. FIXTURES INSIDE
All of Fremantle’s AFLW home games next season will be moved from Fremantle Oval to Cockburn to take advantage of the new facilities in a major boost, while the women's derby date has been revealed.
It’s been another rollercoaster week for WAFLW star Jaime Henry, but the WA vice-captain is taking it in her stride as she looks to help lead the state to an inaugural victory against South Australia.
The woman at the centre of the former Brisbane Lions captain’s affair scandal spoke out amid ‘unnecessary hostility and cruelty’.
Kimberley Braddish
NRLW State of Origin shows the AFLW what is possible when matches are given clear air, writes Georgie Parker.
Georgie Parker
Fremantle have confirmed spearhead Aine Tighe has been placed on the inactive list ahead of the upcoming AFLW season.
Samantha Rogers
The woman at the centre of Lachie and Jules Neale’s affair saga has hit back at a follower over her relationship status.
West Coast midfielder Ali Drennan will sit out the 2026 AFLW season after revealing she is expecting her first child.
Swan Districts ball magnet Jaime Henry has been rewarded for a superb start to the 2026 season, selected in a star-studded WAFLW outfit for next month’s state game against SANFLW. SEE THE FULL SQUAD
After two critically-acclaimed performances for WAFLW premierships in 2024 and 2025, Claremont coach Jack Schwarze has implored his team to complete ‘the trilogy’.
Mitchell Woodcock
Albany footy star Sophie McDonald is hanging up her boots to end an impressive seven-season career with the West Coast Eagles in the AFLW competition.
Amy Towers
Over a decade on from teaming up on the rugby field, Australian sevens legend Charlotte Caslick and West Coast star Kellie Gibson have reunited ahead of the sports return to Perth this weekend.
James Palumbo
Richmond power forward Olivia Wolmarans, who became the first West Australian to be taken at first selection in an AFLW draft in mid-December, accepts pressure is part of the deal.
Glen Quartermain
Despite a maiden finals campaign, West Coast will twist rather than stick with their coaching setup with former Port Adelaide player and Claremont star Kane Mitchell joining their ranks.
West Coast’s top AFLW draft pick knows she has a battle to break into a talent laden midfield. But that’s Mia Russo’s plan for season one.
Fremantle is preparing to welcome another ‘unicorn’ into their ranks and Charli Hazelhurst hopes she can emulate some of the characteristics that have made Luke Jackson a star for the Dockers.
Evie Cowcher, a gun footballer from Boddington, is heading to Geelong after being the Cats’ first pick in the AFLW draft on Monday night.
Claire Middleton
West Coast and Ballarat have a long association. Eagles AFLW recruit Jovie Skewes-Clinton is in good company
