Toyota Material Handling Australia Recommits to Essendon AFLW Partnership for 2026 Season

Essendon Football Club has announcing that Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) will continue its role as a co-major partner of the club’s AFLW program for the upcoming 2026 Season 11.

This one-year extension ensures the Toyota Forklifts brand will remain a prominent feature on the Bombers’ AFLW playing guernsey, maintaining a partnership that has been in place since the program’s inaugural season.

Expressing his satisfaction with the continued collaboration, noting the importance of long-term commercial support in the development of the women’s game, Essendon CEO, Tim Roberts , said: “We’re delighted to extend our partnership with Toyota Material Handling Australia for Season 11 of AFLW.”

“TMHA has been a valued supporter of our AFLW program since its inception, and their ongoing commitment reflects a shared belief and growth in the success of women’s football.

“We’re proud to continue building on what we’ve achieved together and look forward to another exciting season with them alongside us,” Roberts said.

Highlighting the organisation’s enthusiasm for the ongoing association, president and CEO of Toyota Material Handling Australia, Cam Paxton, added: “We couldn’t be more excited and delighted to continue this partnership with the Essendon Football Club.”

“When we first partnered with Essendon’s AFLW program, we were excited to support the club as it embarked on a historic new chapter.

“Today, we’re equally proud to extend that partnership as the program continues to grow in strength, professionalism and impact both on and off the field,” Paxton said. 

TMHA, a leader in the nation’s material handling industry with a history spanning over five decades, provides innovative solutions centred on productivity, safety, and operational efficiency.

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