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Deals of the Week 8:44AMMonday, November 10th, 2025 In the know quiz Set your local weather Breaking News Courts & Law Courts & Law Courts & Law Courts & Law South Australia Western Australia Northern Territory Breaking News North America US Politics South America Middle East UK Politics Health Problems Mental Health Inspiration Weight Loss School Life Restaurants & Bars Food Warnings Relationships The Sealed Section Family & Friends Fashion Shows Fashion Trends Face & Body Cosmetic Surgery True Stories Lifestyle Videos Travel Ideas Short Breaks Food & Drinks Destinations North America New Zealand Middle East Central America South America Travel Advice Tips & Tricks Accommodation Australian Holidays Northern Territory South Australia Western Australia Travel Videos Entertainment Celebrity Life Hook Ups & Break ups Celebrity Photos Celebrity Kids Celebrity Deaths Celebrity Style What To Watch Morning Shows Current Affairs Upcoming Movies Movies Reviews Music Festivals Books & Magazines Golden Globes Entertainment Videos Social Media Mobile Phones Home Entertainment Archaeology Environment Climate Change Sustainability Natural Wonders Motoring News On the Road Technology Videos Cost of Living How to Save Salary Secrets Personal Finance Superannuation Australian Culture Power & Influence Inside Parliament Gig Economy Breaking News Manufacturing Other Industries Australian Economy World Economy Interest Rates Federal Budget Australian Markets World Markets Australian Dollar Cryptocurrency Real Estate Sydney & NSW Melbourne & VIC Adelaide & SA Cricket Live Scores V8 Supercars Sports Life American Sports Paralympics Horse Racing Expert Opinion More Sports Sport Videos Sales & Deals Home & Appliances Health & Wellbeing AFL boss defends AFLW standards after top team's goalless finals defeat A top-four AFLW team's failure to score a single goal in a finals contest has raised eyebrows, but the league boss insists there’s another story. less than 2 min read November 10, 2025 - 4:47PMNewsWire Share via Email Share on Facebook Share on Whatsapp Copied URL to clipboard codesports.com.au AFLW Week 1 Finals Wrap | AFLW Today Alex gives his quick overview on week 1 of the AFLW Finals The team that finished fourth on the AFLW ladder failed to kick a goal in the opening final, but the league boss says that’s not a reflection on playing standards and isn’t a “concern”. Hawthorn won nine of 12 regular-season matches, the same as Melbourne in second and Brisbane in third, to secure a double-chance in the finals. The Hawks will need it too after kicking just three points for the entire game against premiership favourites North Melbourne, who won their qualifying final last Friday night by 39 points to record a 25th win in a row. The poor scoring performance drew criticism of the standards of the competition – now in its 10th season – with last-placed Gold Coast averaging just more than 26 points a game. But on Monday, as he confirmed the AFL men’s competition would have a wildcard finals weekend in 2026 on the same weekend that had been reserved for the AFLW competition only, AFL boss Andrew Dillon wasn’t worried about Hawthorn’s goalless effort. The Hawks couldn’t kick a goal. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images “I don’t think concern is the word,” Dillon said. “What it does show is what an incredible team North Melbourne are. “I was at the game on Friday night, and there was no lack of endeavour from Hawthorn. There were times there where they were really close. “But North Melbourne are an amazing side. They haven’t lost for two seasons now, and they’re going to be hard to beat.” Dillon defended the decision to schedule men’s AFL finals on what had been the stand-alone weekend for the AFLW, adamant the two could coexist. Copied URL to clipboard AFL's wildcard round introduction torn to shreds The footy world has had its say... “W is super-important for us,” Dillon told reporters in Melbourne on Monday. “But we saw this year with rounds 1 and 2 overlapping with the last two rounds of the men’s competition that the AFLW and the AFL men’s competitions will coexist successfully. “And we just see this as a further iteration of that and we get then all of October and all of November to celebrate AFLW. “That is something that we’re acutely aware of. As I said, this year we saw it work really well.” More related stories AFL’s greedy move exposed as a total farce The AFL’s radical new wildcard round has divided opinion among fans and commentators, but it’s proof the league has jumped the shark. ‘Not a big issue’: Bombers back no-show skipper A slew of AFL stars, including a big-name recruit, have returned to pre-season training early, but one wantaway skipper didn’t show. AFL defends wild change after fan outrage AFL fans have overwhelmingly rejected the league’s new wildcard finals format, with more than three-quarters opposing the controversial 2026 expansion plan. Registration In The Know Quiz Newsletters Competitions Welcome to news.com.au Code of Conduct Help and Support General Feedback Advertise with us Standards of Practice Licensing & Reprints Our News Network The Daily Telegraph The Courier Mail Our Partners realestate.com.au CODE Sports A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out.Sometimes our articles will try to help you find the right product at the right price. We may receive payment from third parties for publishing this content or when you make a purchase through the links on our sites. 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