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WA Football Mourns Passing Of John O’Connell

Mark Readings | Jun 15, 2026

West Australian Football Commission Life Member John O’Connell has died at the age of 94. O’Connell made a significant contribution…

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Junior Football Players Across Perth Unite for Annual Sock it to Sarcoma! Round

Jenne Emberson | Jun 15, 2026

WA Football is proud to once again be teaming up with Sock it to Sarcoma! this weekend for the Odd…

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Walker, Worsfold honoured at Australian Football Hall of Fame Awards

Jordan McArdle | Jun 9, 2026

Western Australian football greats Bill Walker and John Worsfold were honoured at the Australian Football Hall of Fame Awards at…

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Bell steps back from WA Football as pathways project enters delivery phase

WAFC Author | Jun 2, 2026

Peter Bell has stepped down as WA Football’s Executive Manager Performance Pathways and Development, having delivered meaningful change to WA’s…

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Major honour for Stephen Michael at Western Australian of the Year Awards

Jordan McArdle | May 29, 2026

South Fremantle champion and proud Noongar man Stephen Michael has been recognised for his monumental contribution to footy with the…

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CTF Tradie of the Month: Zac Mainwaring

Jordan McArdle | May 28, 2026

Claremont star Zac Mainwaring is providing a spark on and off the field. When he’s not kicking goals or laying…

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Long-serving volunteer Barry Nicholls receives OAM

AFC Editor | May 18, 2026

Barry Allan Nicholls OAM, affectionately known throughout the sporting community as “Baz”, has dedicated more than 60 years of volunteer…

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WA Football welcomes Theme Group as official catering partner

Jordan McArdle | May 5, 2026

The next generation of WA footballers will be fuelled by Theme Group, which is locked in as WA Football’s official…

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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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Revo Fitness extends commitment to junior football in WA

Jordan McArdle | Mar 26, 2026

Thousands of young Australian rules footballers across Western Australia will continue to benefit from a major grassroots sporting initiative, with…

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Club Grants Drive Best on Road Initiative

Mark Readings | Mar 19, 2026

WA Football, in collaboration with Country Football WA and the Perth Football League, has partnered with SportWest and The Road…

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Buddy locked in for special comeback in country WA

Jordan McArdle | Mar 17, 2026

Legendary former Sydney Swans and Hawthorn goal-kicker Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin is heading back to where it all began. The proud…

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Vale Bill Dempsey

Jordan McArdle | Mar 15, 2026

WA Football is deeply saddened by the loss of West Perth Football Club and WAFL legend and Indigenous trailblazer Bill…

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WA Football Appoints Brad Wira as CEO

Jordan McArdle | Mar 11, 2026

WA Football today announced the appointment of Brad Wira as its next Chief Executive Officer, bringing to the role a…

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Telstra Grants Support Grassroots Footy to Thrive

Jordan McArdle | Mar 10, 2026

Over the past two years, Telstra in partnership with the AFL have been providing grassroots community football clubs with grants…

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West Australian Football Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees

Mark Readings | Mar 9, 2026

East Fremantle champion Ray Sorrell and West Coast great Peter Matera have been elevated to Legend status at the West…

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WA talent aplenty in national Indigenous, Multicultural squads

Jordan McArdle | Feb 19, 2026

Sixteen of the State’s most talented young Indigenous and multicultural footballers have been selected to take part in a high-performance…

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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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WA Football team up with AAMI in exciting new partnership

Jordan McArdle | Feb 16, 2026

WA Football is delighted to announce a new partnership with leading national insurance provider AAMI, who will become an integral…

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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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JAMES ARTEMIS SEALS IT FOR WA!! 💛🖤We take out the first game of the U18 Championships 77-66 against SA.Watch live on the AFL Live App.

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