PLAYERS, coaches and administrators headline the AFL Women’s Competition Committee to steer the future of the women’s game.

Fremantle captain Kara Donnellan, Brisbane Lions player Lauren Arnell and Greater Western Sydney coach Alan McConnell were among the names confirmed by the AFL on Friday.

AFL Commissioner Simone Wilkie will chair the committee, which also includes the AFL’s general manager of football operations Steve Hocking and the league’s head of women’s football Nicole Livingstone. The AFLPA will be represented by general manager of player relations Brett Murphy.

The committee, which will meet three times a year starting next month, has been set up to support the ongoing development of the NAB AFL Women’s competition. It will consider topics including the laws of the game, tribunal, the draft, list rules and player movement, fixturing, talent programs and expansion.

“The committee represents a good mix of foundation, 2019 and 2020 clubs, a variety of roles performed within the industry, along with a geographical spread, ensuring ideal representation from our industry as we continue to develop the women’s league,” Livingstone said.

“As we prepare for our third AFLW season, this committee will play a critical role in developing the women’s game in a sustainable way, ensuring its future growth and prosperity.”

The AFL Commission will retain final decision-making authority on all matters.

INAUGURAL AFL WOMEN’S COMPETITION COMMITTEE

Debbie Lee

Western Bulldogs women’s football general manager

Laura Kane

North Melbourne football operations manager

Mark Evans

Gold Coast CEO

Peta Searle

St Kilda AFLW coach

Todd Paterson

Melbourne AFLW list manager

Phil Harper

Adelaide general manager football administration

Lauren Arnell

Brisbane Lions player

Kara Donnellan

Fremantle player

Alan McConnell

Greater Western Sydney AFLW coach

Cain Liddle

Carlton CEO

Brett Murphy

AFLPA general manager player relations

Simone Wilkie

AFL Commissioner

Steve Hocking

AFL general manager football operations

Nicole Livingstone

AFL head of women’s football