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Todd Baker joins the WAFC

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 1:36 PM
The West Australian Football Commission is thrilled to announce the appointment of Todd Baker to the role of Executive Manager Brand and Growth. Bringing a wealth of experience and expertise across commercial, advertising and marketing, Mr Baker joins us from Seven West Media (SWM), where he served as Digital Program Director, spearheading the development and rapid growth of Streamer – SWM's Community Sport streaming service. Read More ...


Record number of female coaches join Level 3 Coaching program

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 11:29 AM
A record six female coaches have taken their first steps into acquiring their Level 3 Coaching accreditation.  The program is delivered to both male and female coaches at AFL, WAFL and Talent Levels as well as head coaches of senior community and First 18 colleges. The course is a blended program delivered face-to-face and online by a range of quality coach developers, over a 12- Read More ...


WAFC Adopts New Concussion Guidelines

Friday, February 9, 2024 - 8:41 AM
The West Australian Football Commission has ratified recommendations to change concussion protocols for junior and community football throughout the state. The new guidelines for dealing with concussion were developed by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) through the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Sports Medicine Australia. The ASC Return-To-Sport Protocol for Community and Youth Sport Includes: Introduction of light exercise after an initial 24-48 hours Read More ...


Strong Credentials for New Country Footy Boss

Monday, January 29, 2024 - 3:32 PM
With an impressive background in sports administration, Brent Hedley has been appointed the new Executive Manager Country, Facilities and Affiliates at the West Australian Football Commission. Hedley joins the WAFC having held the role of Executive Officer of Football Futures Foundation. He played a leading role in establishing the charity organisation that raises funds to utilise soccer as a vehicle for strengthening community engagement and Read More ...


Starkick Program Receives Boost

Monday, January 29, 2024 - 12:37 PM
The West Australian Football Commission has teamed up with learning education provider SEDA and the Purple Hands Foundation to provide a valuable fundraising project to assist Starkick. SEDA students engaged in several initiatives from July to September last year with money raised assisting with purchasing equipment and helping more children participate in the sport in a carnival. Liam Thompson, SEDA Group Stakeholder Engagement Manager (WA), Read More ...


Commissioner Election Statement

Friday, December 8, 2023 - 9:35 AM
The results of the elections for Commissioners of the West Australian Football Commission were endorsed last night, Thursday 7 December 2023, at a meeting of WA Football stakeholders.     Martina Crowley has been appointed as the new Commissioner for a term of two years. Ian Callahan, Dixie Marshall and Phil Lamb were reappointed as Commissioners for a term of three years each. The appointment of Read More ...


2024 AFL National Academy Boys Program Kicks Off in Melbourne  

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 9:18 AM
The 2024 AFL National Academy Boys squad will come together in Melbourne this weekend to take part in their first high-performance camp. WA will be represented by Bo Allan, a product of Halls Heads and the Peel Thunder Football Club, along with Subiaco’s Malakai Champion, who hails from Mines Rovers.   Twenty-six of the country’s most promising footballers born in 2006 will feature as part Read More ...


Demons Deliver at Wheelchair Super Sunday

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 2:39 PM
The Perth Demons have claimed back-to-back premierships at the 2023 Wheelchair Super Sunday event at HBF Arena. Perth defeated the West Coast Eagles by 10 points in an entertaining and high scoring contest (94-84) on Sunday, the club’s second successive flag and the first time the feat has been completed in this competition. For the Eagles, it was a wonderful achievement to reach the Grand Read More ...


International Day of People with Disability

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 1:56 PM
The West Coast Eagles have helped break down barriers at the International Day of People with Disability. About 250 people attended the event at Mineral Resources Park last Friday, featuring Blind Auskick, Starkick, and the Rise Inclusion Football Academy – the Decider. The last match of the event produced a fitting showdown between Team Black and Team Gold. Hayden Marchetto, Executive Officer at the WA Read More ...


Talent Pathway Program Welcomes Class of 2024 

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 10:10 AM
The West Australian Football Commission Talent Pathway Program has welcomed a new group of players to begin training as a group.  WA's State 18 Boys commenced training on November 27 with 38 players beginning their journey with the program.  The schedule for the group prepares the players for the challenges which are ahead over the next 12 months.  Monday night consists of weights and touch Read More ...


WA Football Celebrates International Volunteers Day With New Award

Monday, December 4, 2023 - 2:51 PM
In recognition of International Volunteers Day on Tuesday December 5 the West Australian Football Commission proudly acknowledges the invaluable contributions of volunteers to football communities across the state. As a testament to their significance, the AFL introduced several new categories for the Toyota AFL National Volunteer of the Year Awards in 2023, including the prestigious Young Volunteer of the Year award. This special category aims Read More ...


Volunteers Celebrated At Metro South Awards

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 3:48 PM
Six clubs have been recognised from Metro South at an Awards Sundowner staged at the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle on Sunday. The event celebrated the achievements of 39 clubs throughout the Metro South region, comprising the East Fremantle, Peel Thunder and South Fremantle Districts, with 200 volunteers in attendance, from Roleystone in the hills, to Mandurah in the south, all celebrating the end of the Read More ...


WA Umpiring Trio Named for AFLW Grand Final 

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 9:04 AM
Three West Australian umpires have been selected to be part of Sunday’s AFLW Grand Final between North Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions in Melbourne.  Field Umpires Matt Adams and Gabby Simmonds (Emergency), along with Boundary Umpire Jaco Jansen van Rensburg have been rewarded for their excellent performances in 2023.  For Adams, after umpiring in seven WAFL Grand Finals, Sunday will be his first opportunity to Read More ...


Kids Embrace WA Footy Education Overseas

Monday, November 27, 2023 - 3:21 PM
The West Australian Football Commission has expanded its grassroots football education staging school clinics at Christmas Island and Cocos Keeling Islands last month. Summer Mollross, WAFC Game Development Officer, led the clinics which spanned three days. The after-school clinic on Christmas Island on October 16 was held at the Cricket and Sporting Club with about 35 kids attending, and they were joined by parents and half Read More ...


New Era For Junior Football in WA Regions

Monday, November 27, 2023 - 3:13 PM
An exciting new era will be launched before next season with Country Football WA to support junior football in the regions. CFWA will oversee all WA Country Football from junior boys and girls to seniors. An organisational restructure means a newly elected board comprising of representatives from junior and senior leagues will provide a voice for all football in regional WA. Acquiring junior football by the CFWA Read More ...