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Country Catch Up: WA Country players to watch in clash against South Australia

Thursday, July 24, 2025 - 1:05 PM - by Jordan McArdle
We take a look at the players to watch in the New Holland WA State Country team’s clash against South Australia at Sullivan Logstics Stadium on Saturday night.   Jack Fletcher (Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault/South West) The South West big man is coming off an excellent Nutrien Ag Country Football Championships campaign, capped off by All-Star selection and Nutrien Ag Solutions Medal as best-afield in the decider. Fletcher Read More ...


WA MVP joins West Perth pair in U18 All-Australian team

Thursday, July 24, 2025 - 11:46 AM - by Jordan McArdle
Western Australia captain Fred Rodriguez has added Under-18s All-Australian to his recently-announced State MVP honour, joining a pair of West Perth talents in the team. The South Fremantle young gun was named alongside Falcons Jacob Farrow and Sam Swadling in the side after the trio were the standout players from WA. Rodriguez, who was named on half-forward flank, averaged 18 disposals, five tackles, four clearances Read More ...


WAFLW Grand Final Venue Confirmed

Thursday, July 24, 2025 - 11:30 AM
WA Football is pleased to announce that the 2025 WAFLW Grand Final will return to Mineral Resources Park in Lathlain next month. WA Football selected the venue based on the quality playing surface and the overall game-day experience for players and fans.  The match will also be played at a neutral venue for the participating teams, with areas for family-friendly activations, community promotion and a Read More ...


WAFLW Ones to Watch: Mia Russo (West Perth)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 10:14 AM
Western Australia could see as many as five players selected in the first round of November’s AFLW draft and a West Perth star could be the first selected.  Mia Russo is a powerful, explosive midfielder with elite offensive attributes. Russo has been long touted as a five-star talent after winning MVP honours at the AFL Under 16’s National Championships and being named best on ground Read More ...


Fresh faces in New Holland WA Men’s State Country side for clash against SA

Monday, July 21, 2025 - 4:52 PM - by Jordan McArdle
First-year New Holland WA Men’s State Country coach Craig Otto has picked a new-look side for Saturday night’s clash against South Australia at Sullivan Logistics Stadium. Just four players remain from last year’s loss to SA Country at Adelaide Oval – captain Tom Gorter, vice-captain Tom Lee, Busselton forward Liam Creighton and Cunderin midfielder Kaidyn Fullgrabe. Several stars of the recently-concluded Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Read More ...


WAFL Story Lines: Dees close in on finals, see-sawing Shark Park clash, Curtin call, WAFLW race heats up and more

Monday, July 21, 2025 - 12:55 PM - by Jordan McArdle
We take a look at all the biggest story lines across the WAFL and WAFLW competitions in our weekly column.   Drought over for Demons? Perth have got a step closer to breaking a long finals drought after a hard-fought come-from-behind victory over Swan Districts at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday. The Demons, who have played finals just once since 1997, trailed by 12 points Read More ...


WAFLW Recap: Round 16 - Ladder leaders beaten as top-four race heats up

Monday, July 21, 2025 - 12:32 PM
The Falcons made their move at the weekend, beating ladder leaders Subiaco. Here is a look at Round 16 in the WAFLW. Claremont 14.8 (92) v East Perth 1.3 (9) The Royals were taught a lesson by the Tigers who drew level with Subiaco in top spot on the ladder. The race for the minor premiership has become a fascinating watch for the final few Read More ...


WAFL Recap: Round 15 - Tigers win big as Demons, Sharks prevail in thrillers

Monday, July 21, 2025 - 12:13 PM
Most games went to script last weekend as a former Geelong Cat did the damage for the Demons. Perth 13.7 (85) v Swan Districts 10.12 (72) The Black Ducks put up a strong fight at Mineral Resources Park, winning the clearance and inside 50 battles and having more scoring shots, but they were unable to capitalise with the Demons running out with a 13-point victory Read More ...


WA finish AFLW U18 Champs with back-to-back wins

Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 12:53 PM - by Jordan McArdle
Western Australia made it back-to-back wins to finish their AFLW National Under-18s Championship campaign on Saturday, defeating the Allies by 16 points at Blacktown International Sportspark. The straight-shooting WA made the most of their chances in front of goal in the 7.4 (46) to 3.12 (30) result to finish with a 2-2 record. Subiaco key forward and exciting AFLW draft prospect Olivia Wolmarans starred after Read More ...


From Syracuse to Perth: James Madison University intern shares experiences at WA Football

Friday, July 18, 2025 - 3:00 PM
On his final week of a two-month Business Development and Stakeholder Management Intern, James Madison University student Daniel Stark shared his experiences about life in Perth and what he learned.  How have you enjoyed your time at WA Football?  Loved my time at WA Football. True team environment felt included and appreciated throughout my entire time. Moments of trying to get me access to more Read More ...


WA finish strong AFL U16 Champs with impressive win over Vic Country

Friday, July 18, 2025 - 12:12 PM - by Jordan McArdle
Western Australia have finished their AFL National Under-16s Championship campaign in style, defeating Vic Country at Southport’s Fankhauser Reserve on Friday. WA produced a strong six-goals-to-three second half to prevail by 23 points – 11.10 (76) to 8.5 (53) – for their second win out of three games. Their only loss of the carnival came earlier in the week, a heart-breaking three-point defeat to Vic Read More ...


Players to watch in Round 15 of WAFL action

Friday, July 18, 2025 - 10:55 AM - by Jordan McArdle
We take a look at the players to watch ahead of an exciting Round 15 of WAFL action.   Perth v Swan Districts, Saturday, 2.10pm at Mineral Resources Park Blake Schlensog (Perth) 2025 STATS Disposals: 17 Hit-outs: 19.5 Goals: 1.1 Schlensog has been a consistent and reliable contributor for the Demons in 2025, showcasing his strength in the ruck and up forward. The former Geelong-listed Read More ...


Country Catch Up: Best moments from 2025 Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Champs

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 11:10 AM - by Jordan McArdle
In this week’s edition of Country Catch Up, we take a look at the best moments across the 2025 Nutrien Ag Country Football Championships. Two-point thriller in Div 3 decider This was the best grand final of the lot. Lower South West completed an undefeated Division Three campaign by holding off a fast-finishing Mortlock by two points in the first decider of the day on Read More ...


WAFLW guns earn National U18 Champs debut as WA hunt consecutive wins

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 10:47 AM - by Jordan McArdle
Western Australia will be looking to build on their breakthrough win over Vic Metro when they conclude their AFLW National U18 Championship against the Allies in Sydney on Saturday. The Black Swans will debut two promising WAFLW talents as they hunt back-to-back victories after a hard-fought win over the Vics at home last round. South Fremantle’s Eva Flynn, a crafty forward/wing with a lethal left Read More ...


WA Football Welcomes AFL Concussion Management Initiative 

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:51 PM
The AFL has launched a new feature in PlayHQ to help leagues, clubs, players and families manage concussion across community football.    Following extensive consultation with leagues and clubs, the feature is now live nationally and allows clubs and leagues to enter suspected concussions for players, making them immediately ineligible for selection and triggering email notifications outlining the steps they need to complete to manage Read More ...