News Fitzroy launches women's team in VWFL

[Roylion]

Fitzroy has announced that it has formed a partnership with the Australian Catholic University (ACU) and together will be entering a team in the Victorian Women’s Football League, Division 4 for the 2015 season.

Not too many clubs have played in the VFA, VFL, AFL, VAFA and the VWFL throughout their history. In fact as far as I'm aware, our club is unique in this regard.

More details on Fitzroy's website.

 

[CrowdedHouse]

Hi everyone,

Just a heads up on the Fitzroy women's side, we chat with Fitzroy FC President Joan Eddy on the [NB: girlsplayfooty domain has been taken over by spammer.] Podcast about how it got off the ground and what early playing numbers look like (after last week's meeting).



Remember to spread the word about the Fitzroy women's side among your friends, so they have enough numbers.

 

[CrowdedHouse]

For those interested, the Fitzroy women's side is playing Port Melbourne Colts TONIGHT (17/07) under lights at Victoria Park, Collingwood.

Game kicks off at 7pm.

 

[Bronwyn Bishop]

This is a brilliant initiative

 

[adey115]

This is a brilliant initiative

Perfect for attending via Helicoptor.

 

[lion around]

Parachute in at half time a.

 

[Roysforever]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-to-launch-womens-league-in-2017-20150815-gizses.html

In consideration of the above article I'm pondering the logistics of a Fitzroy side in this league. I'm presuming the financial requirements will be too demanding. Nonetheless as the AFL would no doubt be providing incentives for clubs to participate could they go a little bit further to help a Fitzroy team return to national competition?

 

[CrowdedHouse]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-to-launch-womens-league-in-2017-20150815-gizses.html

In consideration of the above article I'm pondering the logistics of a Fitzroy side in this league. I'm presuming the financial requirements will be too demanding. Nonetheless as the AFL would no doubt be providing incentives for clubs to participate could they go a little bit further to help a Fitzroy team return to national competition?

There will be a 'Lions' in the national women's league, but it will be Brisbane. This was flagged back in May by the head of AFL Queensland. Brisbane Lions to be the first women's side from Queensland, with Gold Coast to follow a few years down the track.

 

[Roysforever]

There will be a 'Lions' in the national women's league, but it will be Brisbane. This was flagged back in May by the head of AFL Queensland. Brisbane Lions to be the first women's side from Queensland, with Gold Coast to follow a few years down the track.

Thanks for the update.

 

[CrowdedHouse]

After the VWFL re-structure, the Fitzroy women's side goes up to Division 3.

First game is against Gippsland Galaxy on Sunday 17th April, 1pm at Brunswick Street Oval.

Season Fixture - http://www.foxsportspulse.com/comp_info.cgi?a=FIXTURE&compID=399010&c=1-3068-0-0-0

 

[Mobbs]

They have two sides now or did I dream it?

 

[CrowdedHouse]

They have two sides now or did I dream it?

I read two sides somewhere else too. However the 'lower divisions' (like Central, North West and South East) haven't had their fixtures released yet.

 

[Heardy_101]

There will be a 'Lions' in the national women's league, but it will be Brisbane. This was flagged back in May by the head of AFL Queensland. Brisbane Lions to be the first women's side from Queensland, with Gold Coast to follow a few years down the track.

Am I the only person who thinks the women's teams should have their own identities? Why should the Brisbane women's team be called the Lions? Why the Adelaide Crows women's team be called the crows (Ravens anyone).

 

[Mobbs]

Am I the only person who thinks the women's teams should have their own identities? Why should the Brisbane women's team be called the Lions? Why the Adelaide Crows women's team be called the crows (Ravens anyone).

Depends where you go:
- Many copy the mens identities
- Some play off the names with a female tint eg Darwin Buffalos and Buffettes.
- Some aren't actually associated with a mens team in the first place. Quebec AFL's womens teams are all separate place names.

But yes many copy and I tend to agree with you.

 

[CrowdedHouse]

Yep... Fitzroy is fielding a second women's side this year.

The reserves will be playing in the VWFL (Development) North West Division.

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/comp_info.cgi?a=FIXTURE&compID=400490&c=1-3068-0-398075-0

 

[Klim]

Hopefully all goes well for the Rillas female team. A club that is on the rise every year.