The Australian Football League Women's (AFLW) is the premier Australian rules football competition for female players in Australia. It is organised by the Australian Football League (AFL) and began in 2017.
Key Aspects:
Competition: The AFLW season typically runs from late January to late March/early April, aligning with the Australian summer.
Teams: The league has expanded from its initial eight teams to include all 18 AFL clubs, reflecting a significant growth in women's football. Some notable teams include Adelaide Crows, Brisbane Lions, Carlton, Collingwood, Fremantle, Geelong Cats, Gold Coast Suns, Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants, Hawthorn, Melbourne, North Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Richmond, St Kilda, Sydney Swans, West Coast Eagles, Western Bulldogs and Essendon.
Format: The season generally consists of a regular season followed by a finals series to determine the premiership winner. The format can evolve as the league expands.
Impact: AFLW has had a huge impact in terms of increasing participation of women in Australian rules football, promoting gender equality in sport, and building a new audience for the game.
History: The league's creation built upon years of grassroots female football development. The inaugural season was a resounding success, with high attendance and media coverage, establishing a foundation for future growth.
Player Development: AFLW has led to increased opportunities for female players to develop their skills and pursue professional careers in football.
Salary and Conditions: There has been ongoing debate and changes to player salary and conditions with the aim of providing fairer remuneration to players.
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