2018 VFL Women's season

The 2018 VFL Women's season was the third season of the VFL Women's (VFLW). The season commenced on 5 May and concluded with the Grand Final on 23 September 2018. The competition was contested by thirteen clubs.

Clubs
Significant overhaul and changes were made to composition of the competition ahead of the 2018 season. With the establishment of the national AFL Women's competition in 2017, the league sought to affiliate clubs more closely to existing AFL/AFLW clubs. Consequently five foundation clubs departed; leaving Darebin, Melbourne University and VU Western Spurs (who were taken over by and renamed the Western Bulldogs to align with the AFL club) as the remaining clubs. The departing clubs were replaced by the AFL-aligned, , , and , the VFL-aligned  and , and the North East Australian Football League (NEAFL)-aligned ; Northern Territory aligned with 's AFLW team, giving Crows players an opportunity to play in the Victorian competition. The thirteen clubs were as follows:



Awards

 * Lambert-Pearce Medal (Best and Fairest): Jess Duffin (Williamstown)
 * Rohenna Young Medal (Leading Goal kicker): Darcy Vescio (Carlton) – 26 goals
 * Debbie Lee Medal (Rising Star): Jayde Van Dyk (Hawthorn)
 * Coach of the Year: Penny Cula-Reid (Collingwood)
 * Lisa Hardeman Medal (Best on ground VFL Women's Grand Final): Chantella Perera (Hawthorn)