The AFL has put forward an AFL transgender policy proposal at a meeting on Wednesday between the AFL and transgender athletes that would see potential AFLW footballers required to have blood testosterone levels maintained below five nanomoles per litre (nmol/L) for 24 months.

The proposal is in line with IAAF regulations introduced this year relating to nmol/L although the length of time at the level is different.

While this part of the proposal was broadly accepted, it is understood other elements of the proposal alarmed some transgender representatives at the meeting who took the view the AFL wants potential footballers to undergo athletic testing to determine their eligibility.

There was concern among some present that the road map for inclusion at the elite level is not clear enough and will allow the AFL too much discretion in its decisions with a sub-committee to assess applications based on the information the applicant provides.

The proposal is expected to spark debate as the AFL navigates their way through the complex issue but the AFL hopes it will facilitate ongoing and broad discussion about the issue to ensure an appropriate outcome at both the community and the elite level for transgender athletes.