Unfortunately, with no Sydney Swans team in the AFLW competition yet, I've had to cross into rival territory and take up a membership with the GWS Giants...
Fortunately, it's an AFLW membership, as this was the best way I could think of to support the AFLW.
It's also a lot cheaper than a full AFL membership (about $360) or country membership (about $120), and on a payment plan it's only about $7 a month.
I also get the benefits of being a member, such as discount merch and sponsor offers, although I don't see myself using the merchandise at all!
It's also encouraging that the Sydney Swans academy women played some games this week, meaning a full AFW side for the Swans is (hopefully) only a few years away.
I'm not sure if I'll go to any Giants AFLW games this year. There are only 5 rounds left I think, and they play away this weak, meaning there are only 4 rounds remining for games at Blacktown.
The Giants have also already played 3 games at home as well, which means they should only get 2 more games at home at best, and as the fixture if fully floating this year, who knows how many there will be.
But going to games was never really the motivation for getting the membership. It was always about finding a way to support women's football, and if I'm serious about doing that, in a neoliberal society I need to put my money where my mouth is.
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