Moonee Valley Football Club is proud to have eight female football teams in 2026, comprising approximately 230 registered female players, including 90 senior and 140 junior players. The club also has three dedicated girls' groups within its NAB AFL Auskick program, which continues to grow strongly. As part of its commitment to player development, MVFC's junior teams collaborated with the Western Bulldogs Community Programs team to take part in the Ahead of the Game mental health and gender equality training program.
The club has achieved 50% female representation across coaching positions within its junior and senior female teams. This year also marks a significant milestone, celebrating 10 years of female football at Moonee Valley since the club's inaugural junior girls team took to the field in 2016. MVFC is also proud to have joined the AFL's Women & Girls Community Football Charter in 2026.
Supporting the growth of women's and girls' football is a commitment shared across the entire club. MVFC's senior men's team participated in the inaugural Respect in Sport Round on Saturday 1 August. Delivered in partnership with the Essendon District Football League (EDFL), Merri-bek City Council and Phil Cleary, the initiative focused on promoting gender equality and preventing violence against women.
MVFC also continues to contribute to Moonee Valley City Council's Fair Access and Inclusion in Sport Network following the completion of the program in 2025. In addition, the club raised $2,000 for GenWest Family Violence Support Services through its Mother's Day raffle, supporting an organisation that provides vital assistance to victim-survivors of family violence.