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Historic Finals Debut for Female Umpire

WA Football | Aug 28, 2024

Gabby Simmonds will celebrate a major achievement this weekend when she becomes the first female umpire in the WAFL competition…

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West Aussie named Toyota AFL Diversity National Ambassador of the Year

WA Football | Aug 16, 2024

Hedland Senior High School teacher Jessica Albers is the 2024 Toyota AFL Diversity National Ambassador of the Year. Albers was…

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WA Football Volunteer of the Year Award Finalists Announced

WA Football | Aug 1, 2024

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) congratulates the 17 finalists in the WA Football Volunteer of the Year Award. The…

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Embracing Good Sideline Behaviour for a Better Football Experience

WA Football | Jul 24, 2024

As junior football finals draw closer, it becomes an exciting time for players, coaches, parents, and volunteers. The stakes are…

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WA umpires to Shine AFL National Championships

WA Football | Jul 22, 2024

Two of WA’s top female umpires will officiate the School Sport Australia 15s Boys and Girls AFL National Championships commencing…

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Cottesloe JFC joins Women and Girls Community Football Charter

WA Football | Jun 25, 2024

Cottesloe Junior Football Club is the first WA club to join the Women and Girls Community Football Charter. The Women…

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WAFC Receives $1 Million State Government Funding to Overhaul Changerooms

WA Football | Jun 18, 2024

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) and Perth Football League (PFL) are thrilled to have secured State Government funding towards…

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Junior Football Rallies for Sock It To Sarcoma!

WA Football | Jun 17, 2024

Players from local football clubs are encouraged to wear odd socks to support Sock It To Sarcoma! Round this weekend….

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Community Umpiring Week: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of the Game

WA Football | May 10, 2024

WA Football will celebrate the unsung heroes of our great game during Community Umpiring Week. Community Umpiring Week highlights the…

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Celebrating our Umpires

WA Football | May 7, 2024

Celebrations for Community Umpiring Week will take place during Round 7 of the WAFL season and Round 9 of the…

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Metro Junior Football Launches 2024 Season

WA Football | Apr 23, 2024

In four days, Metro Junior Football will launch their 2024 season. Almost 450 volunteers from over 90 junior community and…

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Girls Auskick takes over Optus Stadium

WA Football | Apr 22, 2024

More than 90 female Auskick participants took part in the AFL’s half time All Girls Auskick over the weekend. The…

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WA Umpire Coaches Invited to National UMPowered Coaching Conference

WA Football | Apr 19, 2024

Five emerging umpire coaches from WA, including two from regional WA, will make their way to Melbourne this weekend to…

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WA Football Partners with Tackle Your Feelings

WA Football | Apr 19, 2024

Country Football WA is proud to announce an innovative partnership agreement with Tackle Your Feelings. This new partnership marks a…

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WAFC Tribunal Decision

WA Football | Apr 10, 2024

The WAFC Tribunal has found Mr Gavin Levitzke has breached the National Community Football Policy Handbook Part C (Section 9,…

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Lead Your Way Taps into Female Football IQ

WA Football | Apr 9, 2024

Highly credentialled WA football figures have thrown their support behind a new program to assist females and the roles they…

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Applications for 2024 WA Football Facilities Fund Now Open

WA Football | Apr 4, 2024

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) with the support of the AFL has developed the WA Football Facilities Fund, to…

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WAFL Season Ready For Easter Launch

WA Football | Mar 28, 2024

As the countdown to the new WAFL year fast approaches, captains, coaches and umpires have given their take on what…

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Launch of Female Umpiring Academy

WA Football | Mar 13, 2024

A groundbreaking Female Umpiring Academy titled “Umpire Your Way” has been launched by the Hon. Sue Ellery MLC Minister for…

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WA Footy First for Budding Female Umpires

WA Football | Feb 20, 2024

Highly respected AFL Goal Umpire Sally Boud and AFLW Field Umpire Gabby Simmonds have provided their expertise and experience as…

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