The founder of the SAWFL, Gina Dutschke, with the assistance of Jenny Williams, were then able to gather enough interest from sportswomen throughout the metropolitan region to form a league of their own in 1991.

SAWFL collaborated with the SANFL's Affiliated Junior District Leagues with the planning of a Youth Girls competition which commenced in the 2008 season.

Under the guidance of the President, Georgi Iley, the League progressed forward in generating a player pathway for females of all ages in South Australia.

[8] Sponsored by Murray Amos and Amanda Clarke, this award is presented to the highest ranked youngest player (18 or under) of the Dutschke Vote count.

[15] South Australia are proud of their girls making the All Australian team which is selected from participants at the National Women's AFL Championships.