In June 2016 , Mike Fitzpatrick announced the teams that would gain an AFL Women 's licence for 2017 with Adelaide Crows successful in joining the 8 team competition .
As a result , Erin Phillips was recruited to play for the Adelaide Crows Football Club .
In June 2016 , Mike Fitzpatrick announced the teams that would gain an AFL Women 's licence for 2017 with Adelaide Crows Football Club   successful in joining the 8 team competition .
As a result , Erin Phillips was recruited to play for the Adelaide Crows Football Club .