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14 Jan 2026
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The WAFL State 16s commence their 2015 NAB AFL National 16s Championship campaign tomorrow at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast.
The squad will play three games over the next week against Victoria Country, South Australia and Victoria Metro.
The Academy has a strong commitment to developing individual players holistically, which includes conducting leadership, nutrition and education sessions to enhance overall development.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES
Saturday 4 July – 9am – WA v Vic Country (Metricon Stadium)
Tuesday 7 July – 2pm – WA v SA (Metricon Stadium)
Friday 10 July – 12pm – WA v Vic Metro (Southport)
*times are local
STAFF & COACHES
Raff Guadagnino – WAFL Talent Manager
Sharni Rowe – WAFL Talent Coordinator
John Hancock – Head Coach
Mark Pashby – Chairman of Selectors
Vince Del Prete – Team Manager
Mick Doherty – Assistant Coach
Neil Mildenhall – Assistant Coach
Stephen Thomson – Assistant Coach
John Deitz – Development Coach
Adrian Bland – Development Coach/Runner
Rob Young – Ruck Coach
Brad Keller – Strength & Conditioning Coach
Cameron Watkins – Physiotherapist
Brett Buist – Physiotherapist
Nadine De Vries – Physiotherapist
Craig King – Physiotherapist
Lionel Lim – Doctor
Tom Hill – Doctor
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WA Football acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the many lands across Western Australia where we train, play, and come together through football. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations people. We recognise the deep and continuing contribution First Nations peoples make to our game and our communities.
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