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UFC / MMAAFLW 2026 | Tips, Predictions, Ladder & Betting Odds
The AFL Women’s competition is one of Australia’s fastest-growing sporting properties — 18 teams, a 12-round home-and-away season and a four-week finals series, played from August through to late November. North Melbourne are the reigning back-to-back AFLW premiers, completing a perfect 12-0 regular season in 2025 and demolishing Brisbane by 40 points in the Grand Final to become the first dynasty in AFLW history.
Below you’ll find the 2025 final ladder, Grand Final recap, top performers and a complete guide to AFLW betting markets — plus everything we know about the 2026 season, which begins in the week of 10 August 2026. For our weekly AFLW tips and predictions during the season, this hub is updated round-by-round. For all our footy coverage including the men’s competition, see our AFL hub.
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AFLW 2025 Final Ladder
| Pos | Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Melbourne 🏆 | 12 | 0 |
| 2 | Melbourne | 9 | 3 |
| 3 | Brisbane Lions | 9 | 3 |
| 4 | Hawthorn | 9 | 3 |
| 5 | Carlton | 8 | 4 |
| 6 | Adelaide | 7 | 5 |
| 7 | St Kilda | 7 | 5 |
| 8 | West Coast | 6 | 6 |
North Melbourne were untouchable through the home-and-away rounds — the only undefeated season in AFLW history — but the chasing pack was uncomfortably tight. Melbourne, Brisbane and Hawthorn all finished 9-3 separated only by percentage, while Carlton at 8-4 finished closer to the top four than to the rest of the eight.
AFLW 2025 Grand Final — North Melbourne’s Perfect Season
North Melbourne completed history at Ikon Park on Saturday 29 November 2025, dismantling Brisbane 9.2 (56) to 2.4 (16) to claim back-to-back AFLW premierships — the first time any club has gone back-to-back in the competition’s history. The Roos also extended their winning streak to 27 consecutive games across two seasons.
Eilish Sheerin took home Best on Ground honours with two goals, 28 disposals and nine clearances. Reigning AFLW Best & Fairest Ash Riddell set a new Grand Final record with 39 disposals, while Libby Birch became the first player to win four AFLW premierships across her career at the Western Bulldogs, Melbourne and North Melbourne. Brisbane never recovered from a slow first quarter and had no answer for the relentless North Melbourne midfield press.
AFLW 2025 Award Winners
| Award | Winner | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Premiership | North Melbourne | Back-to-back, first in AFLW history |
| Best & Fairest | Ash Riddell (North Melbourne) | 23 votes |
| Leading Goal Kicker | Indy Tahau (Port Adelaide) | 25 goals |
| Grand Final BOG | Eilish Sheerin (North Melbourne) | 2 goals, 28 disposals, 9 clearances |
Indy Tahau’s 25 goals at Port Adelaide highlighted how the goal-kicking landscape has spread across the competition — it’s no longer a story of one or two dominant key forwards. Riddell’s third Best & Fairest cements her status as the most decorated midfielder in AFLW history.
AFLW Betting Markets
| Market | Description |
|---|---|
| Head to Head (Match Winner) | The simplest AFLW market — back Team A or Team B to win. Draws are settled differently per bookmaker, so check terms. |
| Line Betting (Handicap) | Points handicap to even up mismatches — e.g. North Melbourne -25.5 means they need to win by 26+. Often better value than backing short-priced favourites at the head price. |
| Total Match Points | Over/under on combined points. AFLW games are typically lower-scoring than the men’s; lines often sit in the 60-90 point range. Weather is a major factor. |
| Winning Margins | Tri-bet groupings (e.g. Team A by 15.5+, Team B by 15.5+, or either by <15.5) — better odds than head-to-head with a bit more nuance. |
| Premiership Winner | Outright market on the AFLW flag. Markets are open year-round — North Melbourne will be heavy favourites for a three-peat heading into 2026. |
| Leading Goal Kicker | Season-long market on top goal scorer. Indy Tahau (Port Adelaide) won in 2025 with 25 — usually settles in the 20-30 goal range. |
| AFLW Best & Fairest | Outright on the league MVP. Midfielders dominate — Ash Riddell took the 2025 award with 23 votes. |
| Same Game Multi | Combine multiple selections from the same AFLW match — e.g. match winner + total points + a player disposals line — into one bet at multiplied odds. See our SGM guide. |
AFLW market depth has grown substantially — the major bookmakers now post line, total and player props on every game, and outright markets stay open between seasons. The competition’s lower scoring and tighter margins (typical AFLW totals sit 20-30% below men’s AFL) mean line and total markets often offer the best edges for punters who follow the form closely.
AFLW Format & The 18 Teams
The AFLW expanded to 18 teams from 2022 (Season 7) — every AFL men’s club now fields a women’s side. The format:
- 12 home-and-away rounds (each team plays 12 of the other 17 sides — not a full round robin)
- Top 8 finals series over four weeks: Qualifying/Elimination Finals → Semi-Finals → Preliminary Finals → Grand Final
- Match length: 4 × 17-minute quarters (vs the men’s 4 × 20-minute quarters)
- Six teams per state-equivalent grouping: Victoria has 10 clubs, with Adelaide, Port Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, GWS, Sydney, West Coast and Fremantle making up the rest
The 2026 season introduces a structural change — four double-header games at major AFL stadiums, played alongside men’s matches early in the AFLW season, as the league moves AFLW games away from smaller suburban venues to grow the broadcast and matchday audience.
AFLW Premiership History
| Season | Premier | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | North Melbourne | Brisbane |
| 2024 | North Melbourne | Brisbane |
| 2023 | Brisbane | North Melbourne |
| 2022 (S7) | Melbourne | Brisbane |
| 2022 (S6) | Adelaide | Melbourne |
| 2021 | Brisbane | Adelaide |
| 2019 | Adelaide | Carlton |
| 2018 | Western Bulldogs | Brisbane |
| 2017 | Adelaide | Brisbane |
Title tally: Adelaide 3, Brisbane 2, North Melbourne 2, Melbourne 1, Western Bulldogs 1. (No premiership awarded in 2020 — season cancelled due to COVID-19. 2022 had two seasons due to a calendar shift.)
Best Bookmakers for AFLW Betting
Our top-rated bookmakers for AFLW betting are OnlyBets, Dabble, Picklebet, Ladbrokes, BetNow, Neds and bet365. bet365 usually offers the deepest player prop coverage on AFLW; Neds and Ladbrokes are sharp on premiership and weekly head-to-head pricing. For the full operator comparison and bonus codes, browse our best AFL betting sites guide.
AFLW 2026 — When Does the Season Start?
The 2026 AFLW season begins in the week of 10 August 2026, coinciding with Round 23 of the men’s AFL competition. Key fixture details:
- 12 home-and-away rounds from mid-August through to early November
- Four-week finals series running through November
- Four double-header games at major AFL stadiums — a fixture-shift designed to expand AFLW audiences via existing AFL crowds
- Grand Final expected late November 2026 (date TBC at full fixture release)
North Melbourne will start as outright premiership favourites chasing a three-peat off the back of their unbeaten 2025. Brisbane and Melbourne are the form chasing pack. Watch for premiership outright odds to firm by July 2026 once squad lists and pre-season form are settled.
AFLW FAQs
Who won the 2025 AFLW Grand Final?
North Melbourne won the 2025 AFLW Grand Final, defeating Brisbane 9.2 (56) to 2.4 (16) at Ikon Park on 29 November 2025. It was their second consecutive premiership and the first back-to-back AFLW flag in history.
Who is the current AFLW Best & Fairest?
Ash Riddell of North Melbourne won the 2025 AFLW Best & Fairest with 23 votes — her third career B&F. She also set a Grand Final record with 39 disposals.
When does AFLW 2026 start?
The 2026 AFLW season begins in the week of 10 August 2026. Twelve home-and-away rounds run through to early November, followed by a four-week finals series.
How many teams play in the AFLW?
18 teams compete in the AFLW — every AFL men’s club has fielded a women’s side since the 2022 (Season 7) expansion was completed.
Who has won the most AFLW premierships?
Adelaide leads the all-time AFLW premiership tally with three titles (2017, 2019, 2022 S6). Brisbane and North Melbourne have two each, while Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs have one each.
Can I bet on AFLW in Australia?
Yes — every major Australian licensed bookmaker offers AFLW match betting, line, total points, premiership outright, leading goal kicker and player prop markets. Check our best AFL betting sites page for the top operators.
For the men’s competition see our AFL hub and our weekly tips. Build multi-leg AFLW bets with our Same Game Multi guide. For the best AFL/AFLW betting sites, browse our top operator picks.