The league aim is “to create a fun and competitive environment that supports the development of females in sport and raises the awareness of Gridiron in Australia.

The LGL aims to establish a female Gridiron community that has the ability to mentor people in need, promote fairness, teamwork and respect.”[2] In its initial stages the LGL was formed with the plan of becoming a feeder league to the previous Legends Football League (LFL) upon its commencement in Australia that year.

In 2014, the Ladies Gridiron League (LGL) officially began with the intention of bringing American Football to the forefront of Women's Sport in Australia.

Player terms and conditions were also updated ensuring all women became insured during their time with the league and compensated for any related costs.

The LGL was the first women's tackle football league to run an international tri nations competition in Australia.