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WA Trio Join Coach Your Way

Mark Readings | Mar 26, 2026

Three of Western Australia’s rising coaching talents stepped onto the national stage as part of the AFL’s Coach Your Way…

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Sonny Side Up For Coaching Role

Mark Readings | Feb 24, 2026

Former Fremantle Dockers champion Michael Walters has spoken of his excitement at being involved in this weekend’s high-performance AFL Indigenous…

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WA Football Coaching Masterclasses 

Mark Readings | Feb 16, 2026

The WA Football coaching team has embraced an opportunity to deliver a series of educational and immersive experiences for community coaches across the state as part…

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AAMI AFL Origin Delivers $1M Boost for WA Community Football

Jordan McArdle | Feb 14, 2026

The WA football community will receive a massive boost from the AFL’s Origin Community Fund – strengthening talent pathways and…

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National She Can Coach Wrap

WA Football | Nov 19, 2025

The 2025 cohort of the National She Can Coach program has finished for another year, with four WA coaches joining the graduation ceremony online. The National She Can Coach…

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Coaching Masterclass Series Builds Knowledge and Community

WA Football | Aug 28, 2025

Over the season, WA Football’s coaching team has delivered an extensive Coaching Masterclass series, providing community coaches with access to…

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Women in Coaching Month: McNaught leading with passion at Canning-South Perth

WA Football | Jul 15, 2025

As one of just a few female coaches in the Perth Football League, Jess McNaught is helping pave the way…

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Female Coach Steps Into The Unknown

WA Football | Jul 7, 2025

South Perth Junior Football Club coach Lauren McDonald admits it was “pretty intimidating” coaching a boys’ team for the first…

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WA’s 18 Girls Search For Breakthrough Win

WA Football | Jul 2, 2025

WA is facing a challenge to record its first win at the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships – U18 Girls…

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Otto, Meadmore named New Holland State Country Football head coaches

WA Football | May 27, 2025

The New Holland State Country Football Teams coaches have been locked in for 2025 with Craig Otto heading up the…

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New Bulldogs Boss Praises Premiership Mentor

WA Football | Apr 1, 2025

After honing his coaching craft for nearly a decade Craig White feels prepared for the challenge of taking charge at…

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WA 16s Squad For 2025 Confirmed

WA Football | Mar 24, 2025

A 26 strong playing group has been selected as part of the WA Girls 16s squad for 2025. West Perth…

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Coaches Gain More ‘Cred’

WA Football | Nov 18, 2024

It has just become a whole lot easier to coach Australian Rules Football as the AFL rolls out the biggest…

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Emerging Talent on Show at Nicky Winmar and Kirby Bentley Cup

WA Football | Oct 7, 2024

More than 230 players aged between 13 and 15 will take over UWA Sports Park this Sunday for the Nicky…

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Swan Districts to Honour John Todd at Memorial Match v South Fremantle

WA Football | Jun 12, 2024

This weekend, the Swan Districts Football Club will pay tribute to the legendary John Todd at the highly anticipated John…

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Cam Shepherd Returns to Lead Star Studded WA Coaching Panel

WA Football | Apr 26, 2024

Two-time WAFL Premiership coach Cam Shepherd has again been re-appointed to lead WA against South Australia at Optus Stadium next…

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WA Trio Earns All Australian Honours

WA Football | Apr 24, 2024

West Australians Tiama Collard, Cara Dziegielewski, and Lexi Strachan have been rewarded with selection in the 2024 Marsh AFL National…

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Record number of female coaches join Level 3 Coaching program

WA Football | Feb 20, 2024

A record six female coaches have taken their first steps into acquiring their Level 3 Coaching accreditation. The program is…

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Talent Pathway Program Welcomes Class of 2024

WA Football | Dec 5, 2023

The West Australian Football Commission Talent Pathway Program has welcomed a new group of players to begin training as a…

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Trio Delivers Personal Development For Aspiring Coaches

WA Football | Nov 16, 2023

Three high performance experts have delivered a valuable personal development session for local coaches. Dual Olympic hockey gold medallist Kate…

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Congratulations to the 26 players selected in the AAMI WA Football State 16s Girls squad ahead of next month’s AFLW U16 Championship.Read the full article on the WA Football website to find out more about the squad.

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