THE AFL will begin its search talented female athletes who will be developed for the national women's league tomorrow in Melbourne. 
More than 150 athletes who are currently active in other sports are expected to attend, which will give them with the opportunity to test their football fitness and skills.
The nationwide search will be held in Adelaide from 9am on Sunday 14   February at Prince Alfred College.
Athletes who display skills and athleticism suited to Australian football will be invited to join established high performance academies in each state to help fast-track their development.
Similar sessions will be conducted in all states across Australia, however women who are already registered as an Australian football player will be ineligible to participate.
But AFL General Manager Game and Market Development Simon Lethlean said the testing sessions will seek new talent among athletes.
"We want Australian football to be the sport of choice for female athletes and we know there are many talented footballers who have backgrounds in other sports," he said. "We want to engage with these players and give them the chance to enhance their football skills while expanding our talent pool as we look towards the national women's competition in 2017."Testing will be similar to the draft combine.