Marnie Vinall

Via goals to Leah Davidson — making her starting debut — and Tameka Yallop, the Matildas leap out to a commanding 2-0 lead over Chinese Taipei in the first half at Kardinia Park. Follow live.

Interim coach Tom Sermanni gives us a glimpse of the future he promised, as two streaks end for the Matildas against Chinese Taipei. Here are five quick hits from the friendly victory at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.

The Matildas concede against Chinese Taipei for the first time since 2007 but win their international friendly at AAMI Park 3-1 thanks to a trio of first-time goal-scorers.

The Matildas have fallen short of a comeback against Brazil in their second international friendly on the Gold Coast, going down 2-1 in a physical encounter.

North Melbourne dominate Brisbane in the AFLW grand final to win first flag by an expansion club.

There are a lot of emotions that go into the lead up of a grand final. Here's how each side and their coaches are tackling them.

Australia farewells beloved veteran Clare Polkinghorne in a heated battle against Brazil, falling 3-1 to the reigning Olympic silver medallists. Here are the quick hits from the "friendly" match.

AFLW fans who didn't get tickets to the grand final are left disappointed after it sold out within hours for the second year in a row being held at Princes Park with a limited capacity.

Ebony Marinoff's league best and fairest win was felt throughout the women's footy community as the Crows veteran has long been a pioneer and stalwart of the competition. 

One year on from their epic decider, North Melbourne and Brisbane add to their rivalry with another AFLW grand final that has the makings of a classic.

When Molly Brooksby was first diagnosed with diabetes as a teenager, she was scared of the effects high-intensity sport could have on her body. Fast-forward five years and she’s one of the AFLW’s rising talents and about to play in a preliminary final, at just 19-years-old.

Port Adelaide going from 15th to a preliminary is more than just a feel good story. It's shows the growing competitive range of AFLW.

Brisbane has confirmed the AFL is investigating a number of incidents during the Lions' AFLW finals victory over Hawthorn on Sunday.

The knock on Hawthorn all season has been that they've been handed an easy AFLW draw. In Sunday's fiery final against the reigning premiers, the Hawks showed they can wrestle with the best.

Despite the common argument in AFLW that expansion spread talent too thinly, it also unearthed players like Bess Keaney.

The AFL Integrity Unit is investigating an incident after Dakota Davidson was the latest AFLW player to be the target of abuse this season.

Anti-racing protesters and animal rights advocates are optimistic the tide has permanently turned against horse racing and fewer young people are watching the Melbourne Cup. But with the #NupToTheCup movement appearing to lose steam, celebrities and influencers are back at Flemington in force.

Emma Kearney fulfilled a childhood dream when she became a footballer, but she says the AFLW still has a long way to go.

Georgia Garnett struggled at university while her mates managed to remain focused while studying. Her ADHD not only helped her understand her brain, but allowed her to excel in the AFLW.

The AFLW has had an influx of Irish talent in recent years, with the new talent helping change the game.

The Matildas' new era has begun with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, in front of a record crowd in Zurich.

More than 100 professional women's football players, including Matildas stars, call for FIFA to end their partnership with oil conglomerate Aramco.

AFLW star and Olympic gold medallist Chloe Dalton is expecting her first child later this month after going through IVF with her partner Riley, and she hopes there are more open discussions about fertility in the women's sporting space.

Women who work within the AFL community and fans of the game are left feeling hurt and angered by the fallout of the GWS post-season function saga, while many have been targeted online after speaking out against the behaviour. 

One minute Cooper Hamilton was on an AFL list and chasing his dream. The next, he was writing 'unemployed' on a hospital form, in a scene that is incredibly familiar for professional footballers.