Conference system an option for AFLW

The format for the expanded AFLW will be announced in the next month, with a conference system among the options being considered.

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says the format for the expanded 2018 AFLW will be revealed in the next month, and a conference system is an option.

McLachlan has hailed the success of the recently completed second season of the women's competition, which will grow to 10 teams next year, with the addition of Geelong and North Melbourne.

He didn't rule out rule changes to the competition.