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"I want to be clear - this will be good for business, but, as compelling, it can be explained in two words – equality and aspiration," McLachlan said.
"It will be football as we've always known it ... but it will also be very different.
The inaugural AFLW captains, from left: Daisy Pearce, Kara Donnellan, Lauren Arnell, Chelsea Randall, Emma Zielke, Steph Chiocci, Amanda Farrugia and Katie Brennan. Photo: Getty Images
"This group of women players will create their own game.
"I'd like to remind everyone this is year one ... I will ask today that we give them time and space to grow into the elite footballers that we know they can be.
"We are here for the long haul ... I can guarantee you the AFLW in three years will be vastly different to year one."
The women's league premiership cup was unveiled, with Western Bulldogs vice-president Susan Alberti named as its ambassador.
The AFL also announced there would be a best and fairest award for the new league.
The Rising Star, best afield in the grand final and leading goalkicker will also be recognised, plus there will be an All-Australian team after each season.
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