WEFL IS 10!

The Women of the Eastern Football League (WEFL) is an innovative group of women representing the ladies involved in a range of capacities at Eastern Football League clubs.

From presidents, committee members, trainers, players, umpires, canteen attendants, supporters to jumper-washing extraordinaires, women play a crucial role to the running of football clubs. After all, women make up a huge percentage of supporters and participants, and truly are the fabric of our game. Having them around makes clubs a better place.

Throughout the last decade, the WEFL has brought together women from all clubs to network, socialise, educate, motivate, inspire and reward. We have enjoyed the work of some magnificent guest speakers, the hospitality of almost all of the EFL’s clubs and guests from across the league.

By sharing ideas and experiences, women from across the league have the opportunity to meet like-minded women to discuss all things football –perhaps over a meal and a wine or two – and the issues faced in running community sporting clubs. We also offer support to women who might be interested in joining the committee or taking on a more official capacity at their club.

We are not only here to provide support for women in your club, but to build a network of women from across the EFL. After all, it’s always nice to travel to an away game and see a friendly face.

Our first function for the season will be a huge celebration of our 10th year. And what a decade it’s been!

We’ll be celebrating at Montrose Football Club on Wednesday, May 20. Richmond club president Peggy O’Neal – the AFL’s first and only female club president – will also be joining us so hope you can too.

RSVP by May 11 to book your place.