Carlton star Darcy Vescio has revealed the bitter stand-off that divided the AFLW playing group took its toll, but she would do it all over again to achieve another positive outcome.

A proposed collective bargaining agreement was voted down as a group of disgruntled players took issue with the AFL Players' Association, accusing the organisation of a lack of communication and consultation.

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The issue of players being paid for all hours worked and the length of the season as the competition expands were also hot topics throughout talks.

When the three-year CBA fell five per cent short of the 75 per cent approval rate required to pass, Vescio and a small number of players became the faces of the breakaway group painted as 'ringleaders' dividing the AFLW.

Discussions between a greater number of players, the AFLPA and the AFL have since ended the impasse and a revised CBA is now expected to pass a new vote later this week or next.

Having received clarity, Vescio now says the negativity took its toll but she remains proud of their stand.

"I'm pretty lucky I've got a good support network," Vescio told reporters at the AFLW draft on Tuesday.

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"Obviously a few of us girls were targeted throughout but if you believe in what you're standing for then it's a lot easier to feel comfortable with whatever's said.

"At the end of the day we're just trying to learn more and make sure that we're in the best possible position as players. It has been a bit hard but it's ok, it's been worth fighting for."

Acknowledging that they are the first group of players to sweep through the more professional and structured environment, Vescio said the CBA talks were a learning process.

"I've found it really good just being able to understand it a bit more and know where you can push and where you can't and the sort of conversations you need to have," she said.

"I think we've definitely grown out of the experience. We'll see how we go next time."

Vescio felt the players owed it to themselves and the many women who missed out on the AFLW not to settle for what they have right now.

"All the women who played before us have constantly pushed and they've opened doors for us to walk straight into," Vescio said.

"We've got to remember that we're still building things, pushing things forward. We want to make the game our full-time thing so if we don't keep pushing then it stalls that, so we just need to make sure we keep pushing."

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One line of thinking in recent months suggested AFLW players could be represented by their own union, rather than remaining attached to the well-established AFLPA.

Vescio is unsure what "the most ideal model" could look like but she praised the AFLPA for coming to the table in recent weeks in spite of the acrimony.

"I think after talking to the PA they certainly have been really understanding and where we might've felt consultation lacked or anything like that," Vescio said.

"They've been really good in listening and taking that feedback on and ensuring we're in meetings and part of the conversation. I think they've done a really good job for us so far.

"I'm not really sure exactly how that will change going forward but I think so long as we're included in the conversation then it's really positive."