Daisy Pearce won her first premiership in her final game, 9 years after she became the first pick in the AFLW’s inaugural draft. Pearce enjoyed a 55-game playing career; she is now the head coach of West Coast and was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame in 2025. (Photo: sherrinaus and darcyvee on Instagram)

The proposed plans for Columbia St project include wider footpaths, more seating, improved landscaping and greater access to Glenferrie Station and Don Arcade. Boroondara council plans for Columbia St upgrades. (Photo: Boroondara Council)

A photo of Tayla Harris mid-kick was the target of sexist trolling. Harris called out the abuse, with her kick immortalised in statue form the following year in 2020. Tayla Harris and photographer Michael Wilson at the unveiling of the statue (Photo: afl.com.au )

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).