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I have pestered mods about starting up a dedicated women’s footy thread a few times. On the back of the growing rumours that TL15 and I are on the verge of becoming mods 
I thought I’d just start it myself.
I’m not sure why, but this issue has really caught my eye. I don’t watch a lot of women’s sport, but it just seems super exciting news (to me). I’m glad that female footballers will finally get the chance to compete at an elite level in the game I love so much, that it gives young girls a pathway to aim for and role models to look up to and that it should bring more fans to the game.
I have to admit that possibly the main reason I am excited is that Carlton are fighting for a team license. If successful, it could help boost the fortunes of the entire club including the men’s team, by attracting more supporters/members/attendances etc. Feel free to judge me on that (but only if positively).
Also, I think Carlton’s keenness to be involved is a sign of Carlton’s new-found willingness to be a cutting-edge thinker – if taking 120 years to see equal opportunity can be considered cutting-edge….Well, you know what I mean, I can’t imagine Big Jack supporting this. Hats off to Trigg, the board, Kate Jenkins, BB, anyone, everyone…whomever is behind the push.
Anyway, I’ll get off my soap box (wait, where’d you all go?) and move on to the footy.
My understanding is that the comp will start next year. Eight team licenses, with four up for grabs in VIC. Dogs and Melbourne seem like montys, given their involvement so far. A number of other clubs vying for the other two VIC licenses, with submissions due by the end of the month. My gut says we’re a good chance as we’re making a lot of noise and can offer Princes Park as a base, not just for our games, but for the rest of the comp.
Not sure what this thread will turn into – links to articles, discussion about the league in general, Carlton’s potential team or discussion about the merits of the whole shebang. Whichever way it goes, I’ve kicked this thread off with a few articles about the comp in general and articles about Carlton's push for a team. Also see here for the official AFL women’s football site.
Women to kick-off 2017 with two-month season
THE INAUGURAL women's football league will kick off with a two-month season in February and March, 2017.
AFL clubs tonight were invited to apply for a licence in the inaugural eight-team competition, with April 29th as the deadline for submissions.
Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs, already competing in this year's 10-game exhibition series, are the front-runners for two of the four Victorian licences.
Teams in SA, WA, NSW and Queensland will make up the rest of the late summer-early autumn season early next year.
Blues want Ikon Park to host women's league
CARLTON hopes its Ikon Park headquarters can become the home of the upcoming national women's football league.
Carlton CEO Steven Trigg reiterated on Wednesday the Blues' strong desire to win one of the licences to field a women's team when the national competition starts next season.
Trigg also said the club hoped Ikon Park could be redeveloped in time to host women's football games from next season.
"We would love to see this as the home of women's footy," Trigg said at the launch of the Northern Football League girls football development program.
Blues to bid for women's team
As women’s football continues to evolve and gather momentum, Carlton will make a serious bid to secure a team in the inaugural 2017 national competition.
With a rich history and multicultural heritage, the Blues are determined to strengthen their club values and field a women’s team next year, with CEO Steven Trigg stating, “the more diverse we are (as a football club), the more we grow”.
Blues immersed in girls' development
More than 150 junior female footballers from the Northern Football League converged on Ikon Park today, taking part in a development program.
With the Blues aiming to secure a licence for a women’s team in the inaugural competition next season, Carlton is authentically immersing itself in the development of young female footballers.
The program, which runs throughout the year and is open to girls aged between eight and 18, includes six free two-hour sessions held over the school holidays.
Launched today at Ikon Park, Carlton CEO Steven Trigg was on hand to welcome representatives from the Northern Football League and AFL Victoria.
> Included interview with Trigg talking about program above, our chances of winning a license plus more
Blues appoint female footy ambassador
When Lauren Arnell talks about football you can hear the passion in her voice, her face lights up and there’s an unmissable sparkle in her eye.
“I was one of those kids who if you named any player in the AFL I could tell you who they played for and what number they wore,” Arnell said.
Since falling in love with the game as a little girl, Arnell has become a decorated player, a Level 2 coach, and now, a valued employee of the Carlton Football Club.
The eight-time Darebin premiership player has become the Blues’ first-ever Visy Female Football Ambassador, a position she’s relishing and doesn’t take lightly.
After making the decision 18 months ago to decrease her full-time hours as a PE teacher to concentrate on forging a career in football, Arnell couldn’t be happier at Ikon Park.
“I think the fact they’re (Carlton) certainly genuine about female football and they’ve also shown they’re genuine in developing me – I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else right now,” Arnell said.
Carlton realise women are people too! Whoa...(a little artistic license taken here)
Article discussing poor female membership at Carlton, new Carlton mascot Navy Nina and female footy participation.
EDIT: Link may not work. Try googling 'Navy Nina to be unveiled as Carlton's new mascot'. It's a Feral Scum (HS) article. True headline is Carlton determined to right decades-long gender imbalance at the Blues.
Introducing Navy Nina
Hi there Bluebaggers,
It’s Navy Nina here!
Since moving to Australia many moons ago, I’ve been sitting in the stands watching my cousin Captain Carlton have all the fun – now it’s my turn!
Using my superpowers to zoom around the MCG on Blue Betty and abseil into Etihad Stadium will be a piece of cake, I’ve always been adventurous and brave.
With my bright blue hair and shiny superhero outfit, there’s no chance you’ll miss seeing me.
> Includes a video with Navy Nina, Captain Carlton, Murph & Cripps in a photo shoot. Cripps looks the most superhero of all….
I thought I’d just start it myself.I’m not sure why, but this issue has really caught my eye. I don’t watch a lot of women’s sport, but it just seems super exciting news (to me). I’m glad that female footballers will finally get the chance to compete at an elite level in the game I love so much, that it gives young girls a pathway to aim for and role models to look up to and that it should bring more fans to the game.
I have to admit that possibly the main reason I am excited is that Carlton are fighting for a team license. If successful, it could help boost the fortunes of the entire club including the men’s team, by attracting more supporters/members/attendances etc. Feel free to judge me on that (but only if positively).
Also, I think Carlton’s keenness to be involved is a sign of Carlton’s new-found willingness to be a cutting-edge thinker – if taking 120 years to see equal opportunity can be considered cutting-edge….Well, you know what I mean, I can’t imagine Big Jack supporting this. Hats off to Trigg, the board, Kate Jenkins, BB, anyone, everyone…whomever is behind the push.
Anyway, I’ll get off my soap box (wait, where’d you all go?) and move on to the footy.
My understanding is that the comp will start next year. Eight team licenses, with four up for grabs in VIC. Dogs and Melbourne seem like montys, given their involvement so far. A number of other clubs vying for the other two VIC licenses, with submissions due by the end of the month. My gut says we’re a good chance as we’re making a lot of noise and can offer Princes Park as a base, not just for our games, but for the rest of the comp.
Not sure what this thread will turn into – links to articles, discussion about the league in general, Carlton’s potential team or discussion about the merits of the whole shebang. Whichever way it goes, I’ve kicked this thread off with a few articles about the comp in general and articles about Carlton's push for a team. Also see here for the official AFL women’s football site.
Women to kick-off 2017 with two-month season
THE INAUGURAL women's football league will kick off with a two-month season in February and March, 2017.
AFL clubs tonight were invited to apply for a licence in the inaugural eight-team competition, with April 29th as the deadline for submissions.
Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs, already competing in this year's 10-game exhibition series, are the front-runners for two of the four Victorian licences.
Teams in SA, WA, NSW and Queensland will make up the rest of the late summer-early autumn season early next year.
Blues want Ikon Park to host women's league
CARLTON hopes its Ikon Park headquarters can become the home of the upcoming national women's football league.
Carlton CEO Steven Trigg reiterated on Wednesday the Blues' strong desire to win one of the licences to field a women's team when the national competition starts next season.
Trigg also said the club hoped Ikon Park could be redeveloped in time to host women's football games from next season.
"We would love to see this as the home of women's footy," Trigg said at the launch of the Northern Football League girls football development program.
Blues to bid for women's team
As women’s football continues to evolve and gather momentum, Carlton will make a serious bid to secure a team in the inaugural 2017 national competition.
With a rich history and multicultural heritage, the Blues are determined to strengthen their club values and field a women’s team next year, with CEO Steven Trigg stating, “the more diverse we are (as a football club), the more we grow”.
Blues immersed in girls' development
More than 150 junior female footballers from the Northern Football League converged on Ikon Park today, taking part in a development program.
With the Blues aiming to secure a licence for a women’s team in the inaugural competition next season, Carlton is authentically immersing itself in the development of young female footballers.
The program, which runs throughout the year and is open to girls aged between eight and 18, includes six free two-hour sessions held over the school holidays.
Launched today at Ikon Park, Carlton CEO Steven Trigg was on hand to welcome representatives from the Northern Football League and AFL Victoria.
> Included interview with Trigg talking about program above, our chances of winning a license plus more
Blues appoint female footy ambassador
When Lauren Arnell talks about football you can hear the passion in her voice, her face lights up and there’s an unmissable sparkle in her eye.
“I was one of those kids who if you named any player in the AFL I could tell you who they played for and what number they wore,” Arnell said.
Since falling in love with the game as a little girl, Arnell has become a decorated player, a Level 2 coach, and now, a valued employee of the Carlton Football Club.
The eight-time Darebin premiership player has become the Blues’ first-ever Visy Female Football Ambassador, a position she’s relishing and doesn’t take lightly.
After making the decision 18 months ago to decrease her full-time hours as a PE teacher to concentrate on forging a career in football, Arnell couldn’t be happier at Ikon Park.
“I think the fact they’re (Carlton) certainly genuine about female football and they’ve also shown they’re genuine in developing me – I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else right now,” Arnell said.
Carlton realise women are people too! Whoa...(a little artistic license taken here)
Article discussing poor female membership at Carlton, new Carlton mascot Navy Nina and female footy participation.
EDIT: Link may not work. Try googling 'Navy Nina to be unveiled as Carlton's new mascot'. It's a Feral Scum (HS) article. True headline is Carlton determined to right decades-long gender imbalance at the Blues.
Introducing Navy Nina
Hi there Bluebaggers,
It’s Navy Nina here!
Since moving to Australia many moons ago, I’ve been sitting in the stands watching my cousin Captain Carlton have all the fun – now it’s my turn!
Using my superpowers to zoom around the MCG on Blue Betty and abseil into Etihad Stadium will be a piece of cake, I’ve always been adventurous and brave.
With my bright blue hair and shiny superhero outfit, there’s no chance you’ll miss seeing me.
> Includes a video with Navy Nina, Captain Carlton, Murph & Cripps in a photo shoot. Cripps looks the most superhero of all….
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