As July wraps up, so too does Women in Coaching Month — a celebration of the trailblazing women shaping the future of football. With a focus on Champions of Change, we spotlighted four inspiring coaches from across the game – from WAFLW to Perth Football League, WA Football’s talent programs and community football. Fremantle Dockers AFLW star Emma O’Driscoll detailed her experiences in an all-female Read More ...

Western Australia is well represented in this year’s Under-16s All-Australian team after coming within a goal of winning the national carnival. A trio of West Aussies made the squad, headlined by co-captain Axel Walsh and MVP James Artemis. Subiaco ball magnet Angus Abbonizio also made the cut after getting better with each game, earning a spot on the interchange. WA finished a close second to Read More ...

Subiaco 10.5 (65) v East Perth 0.1 (1) The Royals issues this season continued on Friday night with the bottom-placed side having kicked just two goals in the last five rounds. The Lions took advantage of their poor form on the way to a 10-goal victory off the back of big performances from Krstel Petrevski, Lisa Steane and Paige Sheppard through the midfield, while Beatrice Read More ...

South Fremantle 15.9 (99) v Subiaco 4.14 (38) The Bulldogs took care of business away from home to continue their remarkable season from which their only loss has been at the hands of the bottom placed Eagles. They remain three games clear on top of the WAFL ladder and have all but secured the minor premiership. Despite Stefan Giro’s (35 disposals, six tackles) best efforts, Read More ...

We take a look at the biggest story lines across the WAFL and WAFLW competitions in our weekly column   What a man, Waterman! Alec Waterman was the hero as Claremont pulled off a stunning comeback against East Fremantle at The Good Grocer Park on Saturday. The Tigers trailed by as much as 27 late in the third quarter and 22 five minutes into the Read More ...

The New Holland WA Men's State Country team went down to a powerful South Australia outfit in their annual clash at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on Saturday night. WA had their moments, mainly in the second and final terms, but the Croweaters were far better for longer on the way to a 32-point win 15.15 (105) to 11.7 (73). After trailing by 25 points at quarter-time, Read More ...

We take a look at the players to watch in Round 16 of WAFL action, highlighted by the son of a West Coast legend pulling on the blue and gold for the first time and a Sandover medallist in red-hot form.   Liam Hickmott (Subiaco) Hickmott was one of few shining lights in Subiaco’s tough loss to Claremont last round, amassing 22 disposals and laying Read More ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...