The Essendon District Football League (EDFL) will be formally adopting a Women’s Salary Cap program commencing in 2024 following a two-year trial period.
The EDFL and its clubs are committed to the growth and prosperity of women’s football and conducted this trial in the best interests of growing the game, in particular for those clubs that have a limited junior base in under-age girls.
Feedback from the clubs indicated there was very strong support for the concept of having a female cap that is completely separate from the men’s cap to support the rapid progression of women’s footy in our league.
Data has also shown that transfer rates have reduced and stabilised from 2019 to 2023 indicating a higher retention rate of players in women’s programs since the commencement of the trial.
The adopting of the salary cap does not mean clubs are obliged to make any payment to female players. Those that do will come under the same rules and regulations as per AFL Victoria Community Club Sustainability - Guidelines for Player Payment Rules.
