New-look Demons ready to make statement in AFLW blockbuster

South West AFLW stars ready to make their mark

South West football will again have a strong presence in the AFLW this season, with five local products preparing to make their mark on the competition.

New-look Demons ready to make statement in AFLW blockbuster

Last year’s preliminary finalists enter the season with a new coach.

AFLW TEAMS: Dee returns after ACL, Hawks make Fleming call

The teams are in for Thursday night's AFLW match between Hawthorn and Melbourne

Penrite backs the Demons’ AFLW journey

Melbourne AFLW has welcomed Penrite as a Major Partner for 2026

Hawks, new-look Demons ready to make AFLW statements

Melbourne captain Kate Hore is confident the new-look Demons can hit the ground running and establish themselves as AFLW premiership contenders once more. Mick Stinear, Melbourne’s inaugural coach and premiership mentor, departed at the end of last season to join Geelong. Former Collingwood assistant Tom Wilson was appointed as Stinear’s replacement and will lead the Demons officially for the first time against Hawthorn on Thursday night at Ikon…