New VFLW licence
It seems to have flown under the radar but we have secured a VFLW licence.
According to Damien Keeping:
“We’re incredibly pleased to have been granted a VFLW licence for the 2018 season, which will further strengthen our pathways to develop young talent coming through the ranks in women’s football,” Keeping said.
“The VFLW program will work alongside our senior women’s side, meaning there will be a strong continuity and alignment for our players in the program.
“Being awarded a licence is a further show of faith that Carlton is genuine in its approach to women’s football and we’re delighted to only strengthen that commitment with a VFLW side in 2018 and beyond.”
Collingwood, Essendon, Richmond and St Kilda have also been granted licences and the Victoria University Western Spurs will become the Western Bulldogs.
Not bad for a club that supposedly is no longer one of the "Big 4"