Geelong supports player parents with dedicated facilities and resources
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Geelong allocates part of its AFLW soft cap to assist players and staff with young children. A parents' room at GMHBA Stadium offers facilities such as breastfeeding booths and childcare support, making it easier for parents to balance work and family. Long-term assistant coach Elise Coventry highlighted how the club's understanding of motherhood helps retain women in the sport. Additional resources aim to increase the presence of female coaches at elite levels. This initiative places Geelong as a leader in supporting working parents within the AFLW.
- •Geelong has the most players give birth in the AFLW.
- •The parents' room includes breastfeeding booths and childcare facilities.
- •Elise Coventry returned to coaching five weeks after giving birth.
- •The program encourages family participation in club activities.
- •Clubs are urged to create structures that support working parents.
- 7:00 PMAFL — Nappy days: How Geelong is making motherhood work in footy
"Geelong allocates a portion of its AFLW soft cap to supporting players and staff who have young children
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