2016 VFL Women's season

The 2016 VFL Women's season was the inaugural season of the VFL Women's (VFLW). The season commenced on 3 April and concluded with the grand final on 18 September 2016. The competition was contested by ten clubs, most of whom were independent clubs that had been transferred from the now-defunct Victorian Women's Football League.

Clubs

 * Darebin Falcons, Diamond Creek, Eastern Devils, Geelong Magpies, Knox
 * Melbourne University, Seaford, St Kilda Sharks, Western Spurs, Cranbourne

Awards

 * Lambert–Pearce Medal (Best and Fairest): Daisy Pearce (Darebin)
 * Rohenna Young Medal (Leading Goalkicker): Moana Hope (St Kilda Sharks) – 104 goals
 * Debbie Lee Medal (Rising Star): Sarah Hosking (Seaford)
 * Lisa Hardeman Medal (Best on Ground in Grand Final): Darcy Vescio (Darebin)