Established in 1997, the Essendon Women's Network (EWN) has a proud legacy of providing an inclusive environment for members to connect and to enjoy football.

Led by women, the EWN is a dedicated and passionate group of individuals whose ambition is to support and unite people in all aspects of football participation, membership, and leadership. We are committed to engaging, informing and entertaining our Essendon Football Club community, fostering meaningful connections and friendships through the shared experience of football.

EWN membership is a complimentary subscription and is open to anyone who wishes to join.

The EWN fosters a collaborative, supportive coterie. Specific objectives are to:

•    Engage, inform, entertain and provide value to EWN members through events and communications
•    Recognise and celebrate the contribution of women to Australian Rules football (primarily through guest speaker opportunities.
•    Create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers women and strengthens the bonds within the Essendon football family, in both professional and community football environments.

The EWN Committee

The EWN is run by a volunteer committee. The Committee members were born Bombers, are members of the Essendon Football Club, and are deeply passionate about our footy team. We bring commitment, collaboration and a sense of fun to our committee roles, along with a mix of work experiences and skill sets.

EWN Events

The EWN hosts social and networking functions for members and non-members throughout the year. In 2025 we hosted several pre-match functions at Marvel Stadium, as well as a joint function with the Purple Bombers for an AFLW match at Windy Hill.

We are grateful for our loyal network who join us for these functions to connect and share in some banter before matches, as well as the generosity of the EFC in helping organise some special player appearances and raffle prizes.

In 2026 we have held a pre-match get together before the Round 10 Fremantle match at the MCG. It was great to catch up with some new EWN members. We look forward to hosting more functions later in the year and connecting with all of our EWN community.

We look forward to catching up with everyone at our next pre-match function on Sunday July 5 at Marvel Stadium for the Essendon v St Kilda match.

Further information

If you’d like to join the Essendon Women’s Network click here.

If you would like to learn more about the EWN and its events, or would like to reach out to the committee, please contact essendonwomen@gmail.com.