This post includes the list of articles we published at the time of AFLW’s Round 1, 2017 – the inaugural round. The significant moment inspired many pieces. It also includes some information about The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017, the book we published to celebrate that first season.
AFLW Round 1, 2017 – Carlton v Collingwood: Footy is about struggle
August 14, 2025 by 6 Comments
On the first day of the AFLW 2025 season, we reprise John Harms’s piece on the first-ever AFLW game:
John Harms and family went to Princes Park last Friday night. He regards the Carlton v Collingwood match for premiership points as one of the most memorable sporting events he’s attended. Although he will never do it justice, here’s a glimpse into why.
Almanac AFLW Draft: Congratulations Sarah Poustie
December 19, 2024 by 2 Comments
Great to see Sarah Poustie, daughter of Almanac members Mark and Nicole, was snapped up at Pick 25 in the AFLW Draft. {Congrats Family Poustie – JTH]
Almanac Film Review – Like My Brother: The new chapter of Tiwi Islands footy
November 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
Recently released, the documentary film ‘Like My Brother’ looks at a group of Tiwi women who set out to forge their own paths in footy via the VFLW over a period of six years – Ian Wilson shares his review.
Almanac Footy – AFLW 2023 Grand Final: Lions roar!
December 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Brisbane Lions have stormed home to defeat the North Melbourne Kangaroos in the 2023 AFLW Grand Final. Here’s the story!
AFLW: The Rise of Women’s Football – Part 2: State
December 2, 2023 by 1 Comment
The second instalment of Callum O’Connor’s features on the rise of women’s football. The establishment of a State level has given the country’s talented female players an environment in which they can develop their skills. [ This was originally published on the site in 2015 – Ed]
AFLW: The Rise of Women’s Footy – Grassroots
December 2, 2023 by 2 Comments
First published in 2015…
Callum O’Çonnor on the rising popularity and participation of women playing Australian Rules Football all over the country. [With the AFLW Grand Final this weekend it is a good time to reprise Callum O’Connor’s three part series about the rise of women’s football. Enjoy Part 1. – ED]
AFLW 2023 Grand Final: North Melbourne Kangaroos v Brisbane Lions
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Kangaroos take on the Lions in the 2023 AFLW Grand Final this weekend. Here’s what we can look forward to.
Almanac (Women’s) Footy: The Payneham Falcons are flying high !
September 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Verity Sanders explains the expansion and on-field success of the Payneham Falcons Football Club’s women’s program. Vying with their men’s teams for equal status within the club, there’s a blueprint here for others to consider. (An exciting, enthusiastically expounded exemplar of how to make a club prosper – Ed.)
AFLW 2023: Preliminary Finals – Results
September 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out the results of AFLW 2023 season for the Preliminary Finals.
Land of the rising Sherrin
December 14, 2022 by 7 Comments
From a land where tradition and innovation coexist like few others, Jarrod Landells shares the recent movements of Japanese footy – including AFL/AFLW stars, partnerships for social good and student athletes building cultural bridges.
Almanac Women’s Footy: A League of Their Own
September 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Matt Harvey has some thoughts on the creation and evolution of AFLW.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2022 – Things to do/places to go/ thoughts to have QF1
August 26, 2022 by 2 Comments
Some thoughts from Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life in the lead up to Finals Week 1.
Almanac AFLW: Defenders Rule, Okay – Why Goals are Scarce in the AFLW
August 13, 2022 by 2 Comments
Lindsay Zoch examines the question of why the number of average goals per match kicked in the AFLW since its inception has not increased.
Preview – Essendon v Footscray: Saturday 2PM (VFLW) & Sunday 3:20PM (AFLM)
April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In looking ahead to the weekend, Michael “Pards” Pardy extols the virtues of his new favourites, the Essendon VFLW team.
Balcony Banter: Winning Ways
April 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
MCC library worker and researcher Lynda Carroll enjoyed the Melbourne Demons’ double-barrelled success at the ‘G’ last weekend.
Balcony Banter: AFLW Makes History at The MCG
April 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
MCC member and Saints supporter Kim Brewer, recounts the moment of how excited her daughter (a Dees fan) was when she found out she was going to the MCG to see the women’s game between the Brisbane Lions and Melbourne Demons
Wantok Almanac: PNG Footy and the Zimmie, Ace & Thyra show
March 29, 2022 by 7 Comments
Jarrod Landells and David Bridie’s Wantok Almanac highlight the love of footy in all its codes in found in PNG, with focus on some names of the future.
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