Huge news for the women's AFL competition in the Far North this year.
We'll see 6 teams take on 17 rounds, playing as either the curtain raiser or closer for the men.
It's the first time in a long time there's been so much interest in a women's comp according to manager Aaron Davey.
The inclusion of a national women's AFL competition having something to do with getting girls off the sideline and onto the field.
We'll see pre season begin in the middle of April, with the official start to the season on April 25th for the annual Anzac Day Clash at Fretwell Park.
A three part final series will be played this year, with the all important grand final happening September 21st at 12:30pm at Cazalys.
What a year for sport it's going to be across our region this year!