Columbia St will close from mid October and go into 2026. Pedestrians will need to use alternative routes via Alfred street for Glenferrie station access. Columbia St pre upgrades. (Photo: Boroondara Council)

Adelaide won the league’s first premiership, beating Brisbane by 6 points in front of over 15,000 fans to take out the 2017 flag. Crows co-captain Erin Phillips celebrates winning Premiership, with her children. (Photo: crowsaflw on Instagram)

Work is underway to revitalise Columbia street to create a safer, more vibrant and welcoming laneway for pedestrians. Columbia St plans poster Glenferrie Station (Photo: Louie Cina) pedestrians.

Collingwood’s Jasmine Garner slotted the AFLW’s inaugural goal, scoring early in the first quarter of the league’s 2017 opening match. Garner, now the league’s leading goalkicker, celebrates her first major. (Photo: aflplayers on Instagram)

A rainy day in Perth reduced Australia and India’s ODI game to a 26 over match. Frustrating rain delays caused India to crumble to 4 for 45 early. Australian bowlers Starc and Hazlewood rain celebration (Photo: Cricket Australia)

Australian all rounder Mitch Owen produced a successful Australian debut in Perth. Claiming 2 wickets in a 3 over spell, helping guide Australia to victory. Owen takes his first international wicket. (Video: cricketaustrallia on Instagram)

Australia has defeated India in the first One Day International in Perth. The hosts chased down India’s 131 run total with 29 balls to spare. Australia’s ODI win (Photo: cricketaustralia on Instagram)

Carlton and Collingwood competed in the inaugural AFLW game in 2017. The game was so popular that fans were locked out, prompting an apology from organisers at quarter time. Carlton’s Alison Downie and Collingwood’s Emma King contest the league’s opening ruck contest. (Photo: michaelcwilson on Instagram)

The first woman inducted into the AFL’s Hall of Fame (2021), Debbie Lee, played over 300 games in the VFLW, founded the St Albans Spurs, and was the league’s administrator. Lee is chaired off by teammates at the conclusion of her 23-year career (Photo: Russ Canham on Instagram).

Pioneer Sal Rees nominated herself for the 1995 men’s draft. Following her death in 2024, Rees was remembered as an “unheralded warrior” by fellow advocate Leesa Catto. Rees’ nomination was accepted, but once her move gained media attention, the AFL was forced to amend the draft rules. (Photo: sherrinaus and darcyvee on Instagram)

Richmond’s women’s team took on the men’s reserves team in 1923, wearing masks for the pregame photo to avoid being shamed. Richmond women’s team beat the reserves side by 63 points. (Photo: sherrinaus and darcyvee on Instagram)

A woman in Bendigo was charged with public nuisance for kicking a football on the street in 1892. Police dropped the charges, stating she “had not indulged in the game” but merely kicked away a ball that rolled towards her. (Photo: sherrinaus and darcyvee on Instagram)