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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 ...


WAFLW Round 1 Recap

Monday, March 4, 2024 - 10:05 AM - by Chris Pike
LAST year's WAFLW Grand Finalists Claremont and East Fremantle made winning starts to the 2024 season on Saturday with West Perth making a statement and Subiaco winning the battle of Leederville co-tenants. Round 1 of the 2024 WAFLW season got underway on Saturday and it's set to be the most competitive season yet with East Perth showing they have improved, and all other seven teams showing enough Read More ...


WAFL Women’s Season Launch

Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 2:42 PM
This week the WAFL Women’s season launch was held at the Camfield, as the competition enters its sixth year.  More than 100 guests were introduced to the WAFL Women’s coaches and captains. Special guests included the Honourable Sue Ellery, Minister for Finance; Commerce; Women’s Interests, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Peter Rundle MLA, Lisa O’Malley MLA, Member for Bicton, West Coast Eagles AFLW coach Daisy Pearce, Read More ...


WAFLW 2024 Season Preview

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 10:46 AM - by Chris Pike
THE WAFLW season gets underway this weekend and with every team being able to make genuine claims to improving and with plenty of youth set to be unleashed, what we see in 2024 is going to be exciting. With Claremont and East Fremantle looking to maintain their spots up top after splitting the past two premierships, and South Fremantle and Swan Districts out to build Read More ...


Times Are Changing For WAFLW

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 11:51 AM
The length of matches for the 2024 WAFLW season will be extended following a rule change by the West Australian Football Commission. This season, quarters will last 20 minutes with no time on, up from 18 minutes in 2023. WAFLW Anti Density Rules have also been altered and will be consistent across League and Rogers Cup matches. For Around Ground Stoppages and Kick Ins : * Three Read More ...


AFL Masters Tour of Ireland

Monday, February 26, 2024 - 11:31 AM
  The Australian Women’s AFL Masters team will make history next month when they travel to Ireland to play the inaugural International Rules Series between Australia and Ireland in Galway and Cavan. The women’s team comprises players aged 36-52 and was selected from those competing at the AFL Masters National Carnival in Maroochydore last October. The Australian side includes four West Australians, Trish Medwin, Julie Read More ...


West Aussie Kids Ready for Return of Auskick 

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 3:02 PM
It’s time to pump up your footy, throw on your favourite team colours and cut up the oranges, NAB AFL Auskick is back in WA – and aiming for another record-breaking season.  After 126,245 NAB AFL Auskickers broke the all-time registered participation record nationally in 2023, the AFL is hoping its Auskick community can soar to more than 140,000 kids across Australia this year.    With Read More ...


Significant Partnership Renewal for Major Footy Supporter 

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 8:32 AM
Electrical Group Training has expanded its support for the game in WA in a move which has been welcomed by the West Australian Football Commission and Perth Football League.  The largest employer of electrical apprentices in the state, EGT has re-signed with the WAFC for a further three years after an initial term of two years.  The new agreement will see a further expansion of Read More ...


WA Footy First for Budding Female Umpires 

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 3:42 PM
Highly respected AFL Goal Umpire Sally Boud and AFLW Field Umpire Gabby Simmonds have provided their expertise and experience as part of a West Australian Football Commission initiative.  “Umpire Your Way Female First Bounce” was launched on Monday night at Ernest Johnson Reserves in South Perth, attracting 25 participants in a first for WA.  “Umpire Your Way” is a female only program designed to deliver 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 ...


Teams Announced for Annual WAFLW v All Stars Showdown

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 3:24 PM
Nearly fifty of the state’s most promising players have been named to take part in this weekend’s annual WAFLW v All Stars at Revo Fitness Stadium. The WAFLW has named a squad of 21 players, while the All Stars boast a list of 25 representatives. Trent Cooper, Manager Female Talent Programs and Coaching Specialist at the West Australian Football Commission, believes while the result isn’t Read More ...


Call to Whistle: State Umpire Coach Conference 

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 8:48 AM
Some of WA’s best Umpire Coaches have embraced the opportunity to take part in a State Umpire Coach Conference at Leederville Oval last weekend. The conference brought together 50 attendees, with Umpire Coaches from all levels, including regional areas, using the event as a networking opportunity and to enhance their professional development. The themes of the conference focussed on how coaches can develop their 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 ...


Submissions Open for Telstra Footy Country Grants  

Monday, February 5, 2024 - 8:44 AM
Local footy clubs across the country can now apply for Telstra Footy Country Grants with submissions for the new initiative opening today.   Unveiled in September 2023 by the AFL and Telstra, Telstra Footy Country Grants will give local footy clubs an $8 million boost over the next four years, with a pool of $2 million to be distributed each year starting in 2024.   Eligible regional and metro clubs Read More ...


No Final Siren for WA Umpiring Legend

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 11:08 AM
WA umpiring great Brett Rosebury is optimistic about extending his career for three more years ahead of his 25th season as an official. Rosebury is back in his hometown of Perth to help promote umpiring in WA and to encourage returning and new umpires to register for the 2024 season. He’ll be the keynote speaker at the Call to Whistle: Community Umpiring Launch on Friday Read More ...