In 2025, the Sydney Swans Football Club employed 196 people across our football programs, commercial operations and the QBE Sydney Swans Academy, ranging from casual employees to our AFL and AFLW athletes.

Our people make our Club what it is today, with each individual playing an important role in our success. We are proud of our diverse workforce and the significant contribution women make across our organisation.

As defined by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), the gender pay gap represents the difference in average earnings between women and men in the workforce.

WGEA data shows that the Sydney Swans’ gender pay gap is consistent with the average across the professional sports industry.

This result reflects differences between our AFL and AFLW football programs, and we remain committed to playing our part in continuing to address gender equity and support equal opportunities across our sport.

We also acknowledge that there remains more work to do to increase the representation of women in senior positions across the Club, particularly within our AFL football program.

The delivery of our Diversity Action Plan (DAP), which includes the Advancement of Women pillar, is a critical step in driving meaningful progress across the club. The current three‑year DAP cycle concluded at the end of the 2025 season, and we are now in the process of refreshing all pillars, with the Advancement of Women remaining a central focus of our work.

Our 2022–2025 Diversity Action Plan can be viewed here.