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WAFLW Experience Provides Belief for Draft Contender 

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 11:14 AM
Swan Districts midfielder Jaime Henry believes she is physically ready to hold her own in the AFLW if she is selected in next Monday’s Draft.  Beginning her career as a defender with Swans, Henry has developed into a quality inside midfielder, and at 176cm has the height and strength to cause headaches for rival players.  Henry knows there are no guarantees in her bid to Read More ...


WA Skipper Playing the AFLW Draft Waiting Game 

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 8:45 AM
A WAFLW Premiership and captaining WA have been part of a hectic season for local Draft contender Anjelique Raison. The recently turned 18-year-old wants to forge a career in the AFLW, despite having a strong passion for basketball. “My year has been a bit of a roller coaster,” she said. “Captaining WA and winning the WAFLW flag with East Fremantle were obvious highlights, but that Read More ...


Cleaver To Continue Pursuit of Two Sporting Careers

Monday, December 11, 2023 - 11:22 AM
East Fremantle WAFLW premiership player Georgie Cleaver is destined to play her first season at AFLW level with either the West Coast Eagles or the Fremantle Dockers. The 18-year-old, who can play forward or in the ruck, has declared she wants to remain in WA to begin her football journey at the highest level. “I’m feeling pretty comfortable about where I sit in the draft Read More ...


WA Draft Contender Ready For Big Move

Monday, December 11, 2023 - 9:42 AM
Claremont’s Ella Slocombe has emerged as a first-round contender at next week’s AFLW Draft after taking her game to a new level in the past twelve months. After spending time overseas and having a delayed start to the year, Slocombe quickly made her mark with the Tigers in the WAFLW and broke into the side in Round 1. But 2023 has provided many challenges for Read More ...


Leading WA Draft Contender To Leave Comfort Zone

Monday, December 11, 2023 - 9:36 AM
Peel Thunder midfielder Kaitlyn Srhoj looms as one of the first West Australians to be selected in next week’s AFLW Draft. Srhoj has shown during her WAFLW and AFLW U18 Championship appearances that she belongs at the top level, a midfielder who also exhibits great marking skills. The chance to join an AFLW club is becoming closer and closer for Srhoj. “If you asked me Read More ...


Swan Districts Crowned 2023 Healthway Ladder Leaders 

Monday, December 11, 2023 - 8:34 AM
Swan Districts missed out on winning a League premiership this year, but off field the club has been named at the top of the Healthway Wellbeing Ladder in 2023.   The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) joined forces with Healthway to implement the Wellbeing Ladder, an initiative designed to create a competitive pathway to further implement mental health and wellbeing practices within the WAFL community.  The 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 ...