A transgender athlete is allowed to compete in the women’s AFL this year after the AFL national league reviewed and finalised their gender diversity policy.
Hannah Mouncey was initially knocked back by the AFL last year after applying for the AFLW league, but the new ruling means she no longer needs to be given clearance and is automatically accepted.
Although it remains unclear whether the decision applies to all transgender athletes or just Ms Mouncey,
The AFL’s general manager of inclusion and social policy, Tanya Hosch, says the organisation is committed to inclusion and wants every Australian to be able to play.