AFLW faces decline with audience drops and calls for structural improvements in women's Australian rules football.

The AFL Women's (AFLW) league, launched in 2017, is facing challenges with declining attendance and TV viewership. Average crowd sizes dropped from 6,400 to 2,600, and TV viewers fell from 180,000 to 53,000. Issues like fair wages, part-time contracts, and limited infrastructure are cited as major problems. AFLW veteran Emma Kearney advocates for changes like a 17-round season and full-time coaches. The rapid expansion to 18 teams has also impacted the league's quality.

November 27, 2024
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