When the AFLW fixture was announced, many journalists and commentators were concerned about crowd numbers (due to the start time of mid-week fixtures), the amount of football to be played with such short breaks and what that could mean …

Sep 30, 2022 · News outlet or well-known media figure expresses belief that the AFLW is bad. They cite reasons such as the skill level or lack thereof, what they deem excessive public attention on the competition, or the calls from players, administrators and supporters alike for pay and funding increases.

For women’s football, the AFLW is not crap but, by definition, elite. For women who play (or want to play) the game, those in the AFLW have reached their ultimate goal. It is NOT a crap competition.

The timeslots for games, football fatigue and poor broadcast quality are three of the myriad reasons that leading AFLW figures say are behind the dramatic decline in TV ratings and crowds for women’s football.

Feb 4, 2021 · Do some idiots blindly crap on the AFLW? Absolutely. But the scoring rate is significantly lower than the AFL. If it finished 120-119 the same people would whinge that they don't know how to defend. Any excuse.

Jul 11, 2023 · The AFLW has a bigger pool of players domestically than either cricket of rugby league women's demonstrable by Ausplay figures. There are actually 32 irish women in the AFLW. Ultimately, here are the AFLW's challenges

Feb 18, 2019 · AFLW is growing ever more popular with an increasingly diverse audience; this round drew impressive crowds, but also its fair share of controversy. Here's four of the key conversations among the league — and its fans.

Oct 9, 2024 · Let’s not beat around the bush: Melbourne’s two-point win over Adelaide on Wednesday night was one of the worst AFLW matches I have seen.

Oct 21, 2024 · The AFLW season is rapidly approaching finals with just two rounds remaining in the home and away season. Four teams have punched their finals tickets, but injuries continue to mount. Off the field, it was also a tough week for many women in the industry.

Oct 16, 2024 · In the wake of a challenging condensed fixture, AFLW stakeholders are urging the league to rethink its approach to scheduling for the sake of the game's future, Sarah Burt writes.