Metro Junior Football Launches 2024 Season

In four days, Metro Junior Football will launch their 2024 season.

Almost 450 volunteers from over 90 junior community and umpiring clubs from the Metro North, Central and South Conferences attended the Regional District Councils Metro Junior Football Season Launch. The event was an initiative of the RDCs, presented by the West Australian Football Commission, at the Hyatt Regency Perth on Sunday night in preparation for an action packed season of metro junior football.

Guests heard from keynote speaker and WA Hall of Fame Inductee Jan Cooper OAM, while Umpiring WA led a Q&A session, dispelling umpiring misconceptions and shedding light on the umpire pathway. This pathway not only enhances players’ fitness but also offers opportunities for additional income while developing a thorough understanding of the rules of the game.

The 2023 Life Member Inductees were celebrated on the night along with AFL Merit Award winner Gary Lovelock (Bassendean JFC):

Metro North Regional Development Council

Ian Brotherton – Subiaco District

Rhys Mola – Claremont District

Metro Central Regional Development Council

Travis Burrows – Perth District

Paul Masiello – Perth District

Krystle Torpy – Perth District

Dave Farthing – Swans District

Metro South Regional Development Council

Anthony Doig – East Fremantle District

Samantha Saffioti – South Fremantle District

Mark Brookes – South Fremantle District

This year, guest speaker Sock it to Sarcoma! Executive Director, Mandy Bossen delivered a heartfelt presentation on the importance football plays in raising awareness and supporting families of the disease.

Football will once again be pulling up their socks to raise vital funds for Sarcoma by wearing odd socks during the Sock it to Sarcoma! round in June.

WA Football Head of Club Development and Volunteers, Corey Ranger was elated with the event’s success.

“It was fantastic to bring together a vast range of junior community football stakeholders to celebrate the start of the Go for 2 & 5 Junior Football Season,” Ranger said.

“The event was made possible by the support of the Metro South, Metro Central and Metro North Regional Development Councils who graciously subsidised the event for all attendees.”

It’s not too late to embark on your football journey in 2024! Register and join your local club. Discover your nearest club and step onto the field today. Let’s make this season unforgettable!