The 2025 AFLW season kicks off this week! Stay abreast of all the Round 1 fixtures, expert tips, news, results and reaction as they come to hand.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
Carlton vs. Collingwood
IKON Park, 7:15pm (AEST)
Result: Blues 6.9 (45) def. Magpies 3.3 (21)
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West Coast vs. Gold Coast
Mineral Resources Park, 9:15pm (AEST)
Result: Eagles 5.5 (35) def. Suns 2.8 (20)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
Sydney vs. Richmond
North Sydney Oval, 6:15pm (AEST)
Result: Swans 8.10 (58) def. Tigers 5.8 (38)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
Geelong vs. North Melbourne
GMHBA Stadium, 3:35pm (AEST)
Result: Cats 3.3 (21) def. by Roos 8.3 (51)
GWS vs. Essendon
Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, 5:35pm (AEST)
Result: Giants 3.11 (29) def. by Bombers 13.7 (85)
Western Bulldogs vs. Melbourne
Mission Whitten Oval, 7:35pm (AEST)
Result: Bulldogs 1.8 (14) def. by Demons 9.8 (62)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
Brisbane vs. Hawthorn
Brighton Homes Arena, 12:40pm (AEST)
Result: Lions 3.11 (29) def. by Hawks 4.9 (33)
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St Kilda vs. Adelaide
RSEA Park, 2:10pm (AEST)
What to watch for: Perennial contenders Adelaide will once again be a force this season, led by reigning best and fairest winner Ebony Marinoff and bolstering its lineup with the acquisition of Hannah Ewings.
ESPN tip: Crows by 17 points
Port Adelaide vs. Fremantle
Alberton Oval, 4:10pm (AEST)
What to watch for: Freo skipper Ange Stannett returns to the fold after missing all of last season with an ACL injury, as does superstar Kiara Bowers a year after giving birth.
ESPN tip: Power by 2 points