The head coach of Geelong's VFL Women's team, Paul Hood, was delighted with the club's first talent ID day, which was held at Deakin University's Elite Sports Precinct on Saturday.

Around 160 women took part in the testing, which ranged from football skills, to sprints and a 2km time-trial.

The testing was run by the Cats' VFL and Academy manager, Troy Selwood, and the club's Performance Science Coordinator, Monica Kelly.

"It was just tough to know [how it was going to pan out]. It was all so new," Hood said after watching the women be put through their paces.

"It was really pleasing. It was a really well run day. Mon Kelly and Troy Selwood have done a fantastic job.

"All the girls have been really happy, and the level of skill and enthusiasm throughout was terrific."

Hood and his assistant coach, Natalie Wood, will now sift through the data collected and come up with a squad of 45 players who will represent the Cats in the 2017 VFL Women's competition.

"We have a look at some of the physical testing data, compare notes with what we've seen through the footy stuff, and look at the pedigree of some of the people who've been here, and try and pick a squad," Hood said.

"I think it's going to be a pretty deep squad."

Hood has been thankful for the support he has received from within the Cats and from the Greater Geelong football community.

"Steve Hocking and Brian Cook were here watching, Nigel Lappin and Shane O'Bree took training drills, Ryan Gardener and Nakia Cockatoo popped in and did a little bit too," he said.

"Everyone is right behind it.

"People are really starting to take notice of women's football, and that's a great thing."