Women’s sport across the world is thriving and in Australia, it is no different. Since its introduction in 2017, Australian Women's Football has soared. This exhibit showcases the Photographer's Choice imagery from the 2019 season.
This is AFLW
Women and girls have always played Australian Rules football, but the ability to compete at the elite level only became a reality in 2017. This was the year the official AFLW Competition, comprising of 8 teams, was launched.
AFLW 2017 Rd 01 - Carlton v Collingwood (2017-02-03) by Adam TraffordAustralian Football League
The historic first match was played between Carlton and Collingwood in front of a capacity crowd of 24,568- an Australian record at the time for attendance at a women’s sporting event.
AFLW 2017 Rd 01 - Carlton v Collingwood (2017-02-03) by Adam TraffordAustralian Football League
A lockout was declared during the first quarter, leaving many fans peeking in through the gates of Ikon Park for a glimpse of the match.
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Grand Final (2019-03-31) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
The ongoing attendance and support for the competition has proven that there is strong support for the women’s game.
AFLW 2019 Preliminary Finals (2019-03-23) by Mike OwenAustralian Football League
There has been an inevitable crossover of existing AFL fans getting behind the league, but what is most exciting about the AFLW Competition is how it is attracting a new generation of footy fans, including an increasing number of females and members of the LGBTQI community.
AFLW 2019 Rd 01 - Geelong v Collingwood by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
The competition is also encouraging participation rates at the grassroots level, meaning that girls growing up today will never experience a time when playing football at the highest level was not an option in their futures.
Photographer's Choice 2019
Take a look through the AFLW season that was in 2019. The players’ strength and athleticism, and their passion for the game, shine through in each image.
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 01 (2019-02-02) by AFL MediaAustralian Football League
AFLW 2018 Portraits - Brisbane Lions (2018-09-01) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 01 (2019-02-02) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 01 (2019-02-03) by Adam TraffordAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 03 (2019-02-17) by Michael Willson/AFL MediaAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 01 (2019-02-03) by Adam TraffordAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 01 (2019-02-02) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 01 (2019-02-02) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 01 (2019-02-02) by AFL MediaAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 02 (2019-02-10) by Adam TraffordAustralian Football League
AFLW 2019 Round 04 - Adelaide v Fremantle (2019-02-23) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 05 (2019-03-03) by Michael Willson/AFL MediaAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 02 (2019-02-10) by Daniel CarsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 02 (2019-02-09) by Adam TraffordAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 03 (2019-02-17) by Michael Willson/AFL MediaAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 03 (2019-02-17) by Brett Hemmings/Getty ImagesAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 05 (2019-03-02) by Michael Dodge/Getty ImagesAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 07 (2019-03-17) by Daniel CarsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Grand Final (2019-03-31) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 02 (2019-02-09) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 01 (2019-02-03) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 01 (2019-02-02) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 02 (2019-02-10) by Adam TraffordAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 01 (2019-02-02) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 04 (2019-02-24) by Michael Dodge/Getty ImagesAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 06 (2019-03-09) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Rd 06 (2019-03-02) by Quinn RooneyAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Grand Final (2019-03-31) by Michael Willson/AFL MediaAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Grand Final (2019-03-31) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Grand Final (2019-03-31) by AFL PhotosAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Grand Final (2019-03-31) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Grand Final (2019-03-31) by AFL PhotosAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Grand Final (2019-03-31) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
Photographers Choice - AFLW 2019 Grand Final (2019-03-31) by Michael WillsonAustralian Football League
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