The club were founded in 1993 as the St Albans Spurs by Debbie Lee, who has become a significant figure in the progression and success of women's AFL.

Jordan Roughead, a former Western Bulldogs ruckman, was also an assistant coach of the club from 2015 until the end of the 2018 season.

[1] Ferres went on to win the 2018 AFL Women's Grand Final and took a crucial mark in the defensive 50 on the siren to deny the Brisbane Lions a chance to tie the game.

[4] In the preseason of the 2020 AFLW season , Vivien Saad was signed by the North Melbourne Football Club.

[5] The Sydney Swans AFLW side was introduced ahead of the 2022/2023 season and with this came new opportunities for footballers across the country.