2008–09 W-League
The 2008–09 W-League was the first season of the W-League, the top Australian professional women's soccer league, since its establishment in 2008.
The season was played over 10 rounds, followed by a finals series. Queensland Roar were crowned as Premiers for winning the home-and-away season and also Champions after defeating Canberra United 2–0 in the Grand Final.
Clubs
Eight clubs competed in the league.Foreign players
The following do not fill a Visa position:A Australian citizens who have chosen to represent another national team;
B Those players who were born and started their professional career abroad but have since gained Australian citizenship;
G Guest players;
R Injury replacement players, or national team replacement players;
Regular season
League table
Awards
The following end of the season awards were announced at the 2008–09 Westfield W-League Awards night that took place on 21 January 2009.- Player of the Year: Lana Harch, Queensland Roar
- Goalkeeper of the Year: Melissa Barbieri, Melbourne Victory
- Golden Boot: Leena Khamis, Sydney FC – 7 goals
- Goal of the Year: Marianna Tabain, Perth Glory – Round 9, Adelaide United v Perth Glory
- Fair Play Award: Queensland Roar
- Referee of the Year: Jacqui Melksham
- Coach of the Year: Jeff Hopkins, Queensland Roar