AFLW 2025 Season Latest Updates: Records, Key Players & Highlights

The 2025 AFL Women's (AFLW) season wrapped up with thrilling performances, new records, and standout players making history. This year’s competition featured 18 clubs battling through 12 rounds plus a finals series. North Melbourne impressed by finishing the regular season undefeated, while individual players like Indy Tahau and Gemma Houghton caught the spotlight with amazing achievements.

North Melbourne’s Unbeaten Run and Minor Premiership Success

North Melbourne made history by completing the home-and-away season with a perfect 12–0 record, a milestone that highlights their strength and teamwork throughout the AFLW 2025 season. Their dominance earned them the minor premiership and set up high hopes for the finals series starting late November.

Breakthrough Achievements by AFLW’s Top Goal Scorers

Indy Tahau from Port Adelaide emerged as the AFLW leading goalkicker, scoring 25 goals — the most in a single AFLW season ever. What makes this feat remarkable is her comeback from a serious knee injury and starting the season playing in defense rather than attack. Another historic moment came when Gemma Houghton scored her 100th career goal after the siren in Round 12, becoming AFLW’s all-time top goal scorer.

Finals Series and Key Matches to Watch

The finals series featuring the top eight clubs promises exciting matches, including recent wins such as the Demons knocking out the Crows to advance in the preliminaries. Clubs are fighting for the championship after months of tough competition. Fans can expect high energy and nail-biting finishes as teams clash for the grand prize.

Kate Hore doing wild things in finals 🤯#DemonSpirit | #AFLWDeesCrows pic.twitter.com/GRXwjrfKdS

— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) November 15, 2025

AFLW Season Structure and Changes in 2025

This season saw an earlier start and a slightly longer fixture compared to previous years. The 12-match home-and-away format returned to a spaced schedule instead of the compressed one used in 2024, giving players more recovery time and better match preparation. These adjustments helped improve the quality and excitement of the games.

AFLW Club Leadership and Coaching Highlights

Many clubs refreshed their leadership and coaching teams this season. Notable changes included new coach Rhyce Shaw at Gold Coast and key leadership roles being held by star players across teams. This leadership strengthens team strategy and player development going forward.