Why are the Swans not bidding for the AFLW?

[Mark26]

I'd also love to see a Sydney women's team. I'd second that the infrastructure would have to be an issue at the SCG. You wouldn't think wages would be a factor at the moment as current women's players are playing for peanuts.

[Hotpotato]

Why does it have to be in the Eastern Suburbs.
What about North SYDNEY Oval . They have to find a way, the women are so keen , they would play anywhere .

[Meg]

The main issues are the lack of a training facility and changing room space for a women's team at the SCG. There are already difficulties for the men with the SCG not being available until the cricket season is completed. The two links below provide relevant info.

Sydney Swans NWL statement - sydneyswans.com.au

Swans eye AFLW side - sydneyswans.com.au

[Bloody Hell]

Serious question.

There are only two clubs not bidding for access to the expanded AFLW competition; Port Adelaide and the Sydney Swans. Why?

As the father of two daughters I am at a loss. The clubs bidding say it is fundamentally about culture and equity.

I have heard the club say previously they are focusing on the academy, but this is moving faster than that. Does anyone else have question marks regarding the leaderships interpretation of this issue?