AFL Women’s (AFLW)

AFL Women’s (AFLW) is a professional Australian rules football league for women, established in 2017. It features teams representing Australian Football League (AFL) clubs, providing a high-level competitive platform for female athletes. The league emphasizes skill, strategy, and athleticism, promoting women’s participation in the sport. AFLW follows the same core rules as traditional Australian rules football but is tailored for the women's game. It has grown rapidly in popularity, increasing visibility and opportunities for women in Australian sport, and contributes to the broader development of gender equality in sport participation and recognition.