South Australian Women's Football League
The South Australian Women's Football League (SAWFL) is the governing body of women's Australian rules football in the state of South Australia. In 2017, the SAWFL merged with the South Australian Amateur Football League to form the Adelaide Footy League. History. In 1990 a group of South Australian women instigated the preparation to establish the South Australian Women's Football League [SAWFL] after an exhibition match between the Victorian Women's Football League [VWFL] and some sporting identities in South Australia proved to be a huge success. The founder of the SAWFL , "Gina Dutschke" and with the assistance of "Jenny Williams" were then able to gather enough interest from sportswomen throughout the metropolitan region to form a league of their own in 1991. Clubs that were instrumental in the early years the League were the Cougars, Thunderbirds, Hectorville, Brighton, Modbury, Para Hills, Kilburn, Edwardstown, Pooraka, Goodwood, North Adelaide, West Adelaide, McLaren Vale and Sturt. The League today, comprises again four clubs: Woodville West Torrens, Morphettville Park, Port Adelaide and Greenacres. SAWFL is currently in collaboration with the SANFL's Affiliated Junior District Leagues with the planning of a Youth Girls competition and  this is anticipated to commence in the 2008 season. Over 900 players have registered with SAWFL since 1991, and there is a new generation to come. Under the guidance of the President, "Georgi Iley", the League is now progressing forward in generating a player pathway for females of all ages in South Australia. Significant milestones of League members who have long represented SA at the National Women's AFL Championships are "Catherine Mulvihill" (224 games), "Tiffany Lee" (190 games), "Cheryl Wills" (165 games), "Nancy Tidswell" (139 games), "Cassie Hartley" (123 games), and "Linda Mounsey" (116 games). Honours. Division 1. Dutschke  Medal (Best and Fairest). The Dutschke Medal is named after Gina Dutschke, the founder of the South Australian Women's Football League, back in 1990. The Medal is awarded to the best and fairest overall of the season as determined by the Umpires. This prestigious award is presented to the recipient at the end of season Presentation Dinner. Glazbrook Medal (Leading Goakicker). The Glazbrook Medal was named after Trudy Glazbrook, at the time was the league's longest running highest goalkicker. The Medal is awarded to the player with the highest number of goals kicked throughout the competition. Carmel Laube  Medal (Player's Player). The Carmel Laube Medal was named in memory and honour of Carmel Laube, who played for Edwardstown, and represented the State Squad until ill health. We fondly remember her time and contribution to the League. This medal is awarded to the player's player - the most respected player amongst peers in the competition. Pitman Medal (Rookie of the Year). The Pitman Medal was named after Deb Pitman, a life member of SAWFL. This award is given to the Rookie of the Year. The highest number of votes for the first year player in SAWFL. Amos Clarke  Medal (Junior Development Award). Sponsored by Murray Amos and Amanda Clarke, this award is presented to the highest ranked youngest player (18 or under) of the Dutschke Vote count. Division 2. Mulvihill Medal (Best and Fairest). The Dutschke Medal is named after Catherine Mulvihill, a SAWFL Life Member and the first player in the South Australian Women's Football League to reach the 300 games milestone The Medal is awarded to the best and fairest overall of the season as determined by the Umpires. Club of the Year. SAWFL Club of the Year was introduced in 2011 to encourage increased  professionalism within the League and its Affiliated Clubs. The introduction of the Club of the Year Award seeks to recognise the efforts of volunteers and officials that promote Women's Football and provide safe and sustainable Club environments. All Australian Selection. South Australia are proud of their girls making the All Australian team which is selected from participants at the National Women's AFL Championships.