The AFLW (AFL Women’s) competition officially started in 2017 as a national league.

The inaugural AFLW season launched in February 2017 with eight teams: Adelaide Crows, Brisbane Lions, Carlton, Collingwood, Fremantle, GWS Giants, Melbourne and Western Bulldogs. The very first official AFLW premiership match was played on 3 February 2017 between Carlton and Collingwood at Ikon Park in Melbourne.