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Daily Telegraph
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
AFLW: Chloe Molloy, Kate Hore and Ally Anderson open up about league's future ahead of 2025 season
Don't miss out on the headlines from Stellar. Followed categories will be added to My News. Posing on set for Stellar's shoot in Sydney's eastern suburbs is worlds away from the footy field, yet Chloe Molloy – co-captain of Sydney Swans' AFLW team – embraces being out of her comfort zone. 'I can respect what models do,' Molloy tells Stellar with a laugh. 'I get so awkward – I'm not camera shy but then … I am slightly camera shy.' Molloy, who grew up in the Victorian town of Whittlesea, made her AFLW debut in 2017 – and won the AFLW Rising Star Award, was named All-Australian three times, and nabbed a Best and Fairest at her former club Collingwood, before signing with the Swans in 2023. Ahead of the start of the 2025 AFLW season – marking the league's tenth overall (two seasons were played in 2022) – Molloy and her cohorts, Brisbane Lions dual premiership player Ally Anderson and Melbourne captain Kate Hore – reflect on how the league has changed since its inception in 2017. Ally Anderson, Chloe Molloy and Kate Hore on Stellar's set. Picture: Steven Chee for Stellar 'The game has evolved a lot,' Molloy says. As for what she would like to see in its future? 'I'd love for there to be more analysis [of matches]. I'd love more camera angles [during broadcasts]. I think you can get caught up with what we don't have … and forget how far we have come.' The trio is hopeful that, like them, more AFLW players will be able to earn a full-time salary from playing in the coming years – an ambition shared by the AFL. '[The AFL] is committed to us being full-time,' Molloy notes. 'When that is, hopefully sooner rather than later. There's growth in the game that's happening and still needs to happen. Salaries not only for the players but salaries around [for support staff]. Hopefully in the next few years [there will be] full time wages not just for the players, but for everyone around us.' Molloy, 26, is on track to make her return to the Swans after an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury ruled her out of last season. 'It was very hard to process that I had even done it,' Molloy says. 'And you just know straight away that you are on the sidelines for so long. I didn't realise how mentally taxing it would be: 10, 11 months. One that I wouldn't wish upon anybody. It is a rehab beast – at times, it definitely defeated me. Now, I look ahead and everything that I have been through. It kind of makes me think, I just want to play football. I don't have a return date set. Fingers crossed [for a round one return].' The trio discuss the future of the AFLW ahead of its milestone tenth season in a Stellar exclusive. Picture: Steven Chee for Stellar Brisbane Lions midfielder Anderson, who played in two premierships with the club and is a three-time AFLW All-Australian, is firmly focused on avenging the Lions crushing Grand Final loss to North Melbourne last season. 'It was super devastating and a bit emotional,' Brisbane-born Anderson – a proud Gangulu / Wakka Wakka woman – tells Stellar. 'And it wasn't the first Grand Final that we'd lost,' the 31-year-old adds. 'I have been on both sides and it never gets any easier. You sort of have a really big break in the off-season away from footy. 'As a team, we have worked together. The position we have put ourselves in throughout the whole pre-season to … get back to what we were and do one better. 'We all want to redeem ourselves.' Swans co-captain Chloe Molloy, right, takes on the Pies at North Sydney Oval last season. Picture: Phil Hillyard Molloy, left, with teammate Sofia Hurley (centre). Picture: Phil Hillyard 'It never gets any easier.' Ally Anderson of the Brisbane Lions on THAT Grand Final loss. Picture: Getty Images Picture: Getty Images Like Molloy, Anderson made her AFLW debut in 2017 and she adds: 'I've played every game since'. The winner of the 2022 AFL Women's best and fairest award, Anderson notes: 'I'm one of the lucky ones – for the past 3-4 years, I've been able to dedicate myself to footy. I've been able to work on my fitness and I have had a lot of improvement over the past few years. I never thought I'd be a full-time professional athlete.' Ahead of the new season, Hore says she is more aware than ever about being a role model to the next generation 'It definitely took me a bit of time for it to sink in,' the 30-year-old says. 'My idols in footy growing up were all male, so for young girls to now have AFLW athletes to look up to is pretty cool. 'The saying 'you can't be what you can't see' resonates with me.' Kate Hore is the captain of Melbourne's AFLW team. Picture: Getty Images 'A big part of our lives!' Kate Hore, right, in action during Melbourne's clash against GWS last season. Picture: Getty Images Hore, a three-time All-Australian player, Best & Fairest winner, and the league's leading goalkicker in 2023, is in a relationship with Corey Maynard, a former footballer who now works in player development at North Melbourne – and the couple share their Melbourne home with a Golden Retriever puppy, Benny. 'Footy is obviously a big part of our lives but we love getting out of the footy bubble whenever we can,' Hore says. 'We are both very competitive, so when either of our teams lose we're probably not much fun to be around. He's incredibly supportive of my footy career.' The 2025 NAB AFLW Premiership season starts on Thursday, August 14. See Read the full interviews with Chloe Molloy, Ally Anderson and Kate Hore and see the shoot inside Sunday's Stellar, via The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland) and Sunday Mail (SA). For more from Stellar, click here.
The Advertiser
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
AFLW star backs league's growth in face of huge losses
Melbourne premiership star Kate Hore is adamant ongoing investment in the AFLW will be worth it in the long run, insisting the elite women's competition will only improve in future years. The AFL has reportedly told clubs the women's competition is losing $50 million a year as it approaches its 10th season, which starts next month. League officials have made improving on-field performances the top priority for the AFLW, which is also facing declining crowds and television audiences. AFLW players are pushing for an expanded season, in which every team plays each of its opponents once, by 2031. But a review by league officials has reportedly showed that would come at a $200 million loss. Hore, a seven-year AFLW veteran, urged league officials and sponsors to have faith in the competition, which she believes is growing its on-field product each year. "I'm super confident that the AFLW is an amazing competition already and we're only 10 seasons in, so I think we just need to keep investing, both as players and then more broadly as well, into the game," Hore said. "I compare myself as a player in my first season in 2018 and if I was that same player now I certainly wouldn't be getting a game. "The standard and the investment from players is only growing, and the competition's only going to keep growing as the investment comes." Hore, a three-time All-Australian and a premiership player in 2022, said the continuing influx of young players who have developed through talent pathways will lift the AFLW's standard. "They've been playing the game since they were five years old. "I compare it to myself, I played from five until 10 (years of age) and then didn't play for 10 years. "It's a pretty long time where I didn't get to develop my skills. "These girls are coming through the pathways now ... it makes me really, really excited for the future." Hore on Wednesday helped Melbourne launch a new sponsorship with Swedish automotive manufacturer Polestar, who will partner with the Demons' women's team this season. "This partnership just shows that there's so many businesses and organisations that really want to help grow the game and support us girls," Hore said. "Sponsorships like this show that there's real investment from organisations and businesses out there, which we really love." Melbourne premiership star Kate Hore is adamant ongoing investment in the AFLW will be worth it in the long run, insisting the elite women's competition will only improve in future years. The AFL has reportedly told clubs the women's competition is losing $50 million a year as it approaches its 10th season, which starts next month. League officials have made improving on-field performances the top priority for the AFLW, which is also facing declining crowds and television audiences. AFLW players are pushing for an expanded season, in which every team plays each of its opponents once, by 2031. But a review by league officials has reportedly showed that would come at a $200 million loss. Hore, a seven-year AFLW veteran, urged league officials and sponsors to have faith in the competition, which she believes is growing its on-field product each year. "I'm super confident that the AFLW is an amazing competition already and we're only 10 seasons in, so I think we just need to keep investing, both as players and then more broadly as well, into the game," Hore said. "I compare myself as a player in my first season in 2018 and if I was that same player now I certainly wouldn't be getting a game. "The standard and the investment from players is only growing, and the competition's only going to keep growing as the investment comes." Hore, a three-time All-Australian and a premiership player in 2022, said the continuing influx of young players who have developed through talent pathways will lift the AFLW's standard. "They've been playing the game since they were five years old. "I compare it to myself, I played from five until 10 (years of age) and then didn't play for 10 years. "It's a pretty long time where I didn't get to develop my skills. "These girls are coming through the pathways now ... it makes me really, really excited for the future." Hore on Wednesday helped Melbourne launch a new sponsorship with Swedish automotive manufacturer Polestar, who will partner with the Demons' women's team this season. "This partnership just shows that there's so many businesses and organisations that really want to help grow the game and support us girls," Hore said. "Sponsorships like this show that there's real investment from organisations and businesses out there, which we really love." Melbourne premiership star Kate Hore is adamant ongoing investment in the AFLW will be worth it in the long run, insisting the elite women's competition will only improve in future years. The AFL has reportedly told clubs the women's competition is losing $50 million a year as it approaches its 10th season, which starts next month. League officials have made improving on-field performances the top priority for the AFLW, which is also facing declining crowds and television audiences. AFLW players are pushing for an expanded season, in which every team plays each of its opponents once, by 2031. But a review by league officials has reportedly showed that would come at a $200 million loss. Hore, a seven-year AFLW veteran, urged league officials and sponsors to have faith in the competition, which she believes is growing its on-field product each year. "I'm super confident that the AFLW is an amazing competition already and we're only 10 seasons in, so I think we just need to keep investing, both as players and then more broadly as well, into the game," Hore said. "I compare myself as a player in my first season in 2018 and if I was that same player now I certainly wouldn't be getting a game. "The standard and the investment from players is only growing, and the competition's only going to keep growing as the investment comes." Hore, a three-time All-Australian and a premiership player in 2022, said the continuing influx of young players who have developed through talent pathways will lift the AFLW's standard. "They've been playing the game since they were five years old. "I compare it to myself, I played from five until 10 (years of age) and then didn't play for 10 years. "It's a pretty long time where I didn't get to develop my skills. "These girls are coming through the pathways now ... it makes me really, really excited for the future." Hore on Wednesday helped Melbourne launch a new sponsorship with Swedish automotive manufacturer Polestar, who will partner with the Demons' women's team this season. "This partnership just shows that there's so many businesses and organisations that really want to help grow the game and support us girls," Hore said. "Sponsorships like this show that there's real investment from organisations and businesses out there, which we really love."
West Australian
09-07-2025
- Business
- West Australian
AFLW stars urge officials to take short term pain for long term gain in the face of massive losses
Melbourne premiership star Kate Hore is adamant ongoing investment in the AFLW will be worth it in the long run, insisting the elite women's competition will only improve in future years. The AFL has reportedly told clubs the women's competition is losing $50 million a year as it approaches its 10th season, which starts next month. League officials have made improving on-field performances the top priority for the AFLW, which is also facing declining crowds and television audiences. AFLW players are pushing for an expanded season, in which every team plays each of its opponents once, by 2031. But a review by league officials has reportedly showed that would come at a $200 million loss. Hore, a seven-year AFLW veteran, urged league officials and sponsors to have faith in the competition, which she believes is growing its on-field product each year. 'I'm super confident that the AFLW is an amazing competition already and we're only 10 seasons in, so I think we just need to keep investing, both as players and then more broadly as well, into the game,' Hore said. 'I compare myself as a player in my first season in 2018 and if I was that same player now I certainly wouldn't be getting a game. 'The standard and the investment from players is only growing, and the competition's only going to keep growing as the investment comes.' Hore, a three-time All-Australian and a premiership player in 2022, said the continuing influx of young players who have developed through talent pathways will lift the AFLW's standard. 'The skill levels are going to continue to grow and I've really seen that in our new girls and our draftees this year,' she said. 'They've been playing the game since they were five years old. 'I compare it to myself, I played from five until 10 (years of age) and then didn't play for 10 years. 'It's a pretty long time where I didn't get to develop my skills. 'These girls are coming through the pathways now ... it makes me really, really excited for the future.' Hore on Wednesday helped Melbourne launch a new sponsorship with Swedish automotive manufacturer Polestar, who will partner with the Demons' women's team this season. 'This partnership just shows that there's so many businesses and organisations that really want to help grow the game and support us girls,' Hore said. 'It's an investment really and the competition's growing. We're celebrating our 10th season but only nine years in, so the competition is going to continue to grow. 'Sponsorships like this show that there's real investment from organisations and businesses out there, which we really love.'
ABC News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Melbourne AFLW skipper Kate Hore backs league's future, citing rising skills and talent
Melbourne premiership star Kate Hore is adamant ongoing investment in the AFLW will be worth it in the long run, insisting the elite women's competition will only improve in future years. The AFL has reportedly told clubs the women's competition is losing $50 million a year as it approaches its 10th season, which starts next month. League officials have made improving on-field performances the top priority for the AFLW, which is also facing declining crowds and television audiences. AFLW players are pushing for an expanded season, in which every team plays each of its opponents once, by 2031. But a review by league officials has reportedly showed that would come at a $200 million loss. Hore, a seven-year AFLW veteran, urged league officials and sponsors to have faith in the competition, which she believes is growing its on-field product each year. "I'm super confident that the AFLW is an amazing competition already and we're only 10 seasons in, so I think we just need to keep investing, both as players and then more broadly as well, into the game," Hore said. "I compare myself as a player in my first season in 2018 and if I was that same player now I certainly wouldn't be getting a game. "The standard and the investment from players is only growing, and the competition's only going to keep growing as the investment comes." Do you have a story idea about women in sport? Email us abcsport5050@ Hore, a three-time All-Australian and premiership player in 2022, said the continuing influx of young players who have developed through talent pathways will lift the AFLW's standard. "The skill levels are going to continue to grow and I've really seen that in our new girls and our draftees this year," she said. "They've been playing the game since they were five years old. "I compare it to myself, I played from five until 10 (years of age) and then didn't play for 10 years. "It's a pretty long time where I didn't get to develop my skills. "These girls are coming through the pathways now … it makes me really, really excited for the future." Hore on Wednesday helped Melbourne launch a new sponsorship with a Swedish automotive manufacturer, who will partner with the Demons' women's team this season. "This partnership just shows that there's so many businesses and organisations that really want to help grow the game and support us girls," Hore said. "It's an investment really and the competition's growing. We're celebrating our 10th season but only nine years in, so the competition is going to continue to grow. "Sponsorships like this show that there's real investment from organisations and businesses out there, which we really love." AAP
Perth Now
09-07-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
AFLW star backs league's growth in face of huge losses
Melbourne premiership star Kate Hore is adamant ongoing investment in the AFLW will be worth it in the long run, insisting the elite women's competition will only improve in future years. The AFL has reportedly told clubs the women's competition is losing $50 million a year as it approaches its 10th season, which starts next month. League officials have made improving on-field performances the top priority for the AFLW, which is also facing declining crowds and television audiences. AFLW players are pushing for an expanded season, in which every team plays each of its opponents once, by 2031. But a review by league officials has reportedly showed that would come at a $200 million loss. Hore, a seven-year AFLW veteran, urged league officials and sponsors to have faith in the competition, which she believes is growing its on-field product each year. "I'm super confident that the AFLW is an amazing competition already and we're only 10 seasons in, so I think we just need to keep investing, both as players and then more broadly as well, into the game," Hore said. "I compare myself as a player in my first season in 2018 and if I was that same player now I certainly wouldn't be getting a game. "The standard and the investment from players is only growing, and the competition's only going to keep growing as the investment comes." Hore, a three-time All-Australian and premiership player in 2022, said the continuing influx of young players who have developed through talent pathways will lift the AFLW's standard. "The skill levels are going to continue to grow and I've really seen that in our new girls and our draftees this year," she said. "They've been playing the game since they were five years old. "I compare it to myself, I played from five until 10 (years of age) and then didn't play for 10 years. "It's a pretty long time where I didn't get to develop my skills. "These girls are coming through the pathways now ... it makes me really, really excited for the future." Hore on Wednesday helped Melbourne launch a new sponsorship with Swedish automotive manufacturer Polestar, who will partner with the Demons' women's team this season. "This partnership just shows that there's so many businesses and organisations that really want to help grow the game and support us girls," Hore said. "It's an investment really and the competition's growing. We're celebrating our 10th season but only nine years in, so the competition is going to continue to grow. "Sponsorships like this show that there's real investment from organisations and businesses out there, which we really love."
