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Kimberley kids! Spirit's remarkable journey to Country Champs

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 6:44 PM - by Jordan McArdle
The Kimberley Spirit’s journey from various communities and towns across the State’s Kimberley region down to Perth is one of the more remarkable and heartwarming stories of the Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships. The Spirit, competing in Division Two of the CBH Group Colts competition, touched down in Perth on Tuesday night ahead of the two-day tournament as they prepare to face teams from Read More ...


WA Football Working to Prevent Violence Against Women

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 11:57 AM
WA Football is proud to support The Respectful Relationships Sport and Recreation Program which identifies sport to help prevent violence against women. Football is an integral part of Australian culture and influences who we are and how we live. Across the WA Football landscape, we all have a role in creating clubs, teams, workplaces, venues and communities where all women are safe, respected and valued. Read More ...


NAIDOC Round Snapshot: WAFLW Indigenous Talent

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 9:56 AM
As we celebrate NAIDOC week across the WAFLW this round, we look at some up and coming Indigenous talent as well as those who have put together impressive careers and are performing to high levels locally this season. Krstel Petrevski (Subiaco) Petrevski is a former AFLW player for Melbourne and West Coast and currently dons the maroon and gold for the Subiaco Lions. She is Read More ...


Family Ties for McGuire in NAIDOC Round

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 8:39 AM
Star Swan Districts player Emily McGuire is a proud advocate of NAIDOC Round in the WAFLW this weekend. With more than 100 games experience, McGuire has long been a stand-out performer for Swan Districts playing in defence and attack, this year helping the black and whites sit in third position on the WAFLW ladder.  “NAIDOC Round is important to me as we get to proudly Read More ...


Bennell Embraces Indigenous Leadership Role

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 8:36 AM
Receiving Life Membership at Peel Thunder is a major motivation for Traye Bennell who has returned to the club in 2025. Highly regarded at the reigning premiers, Bennell has embraced NAIDOC Round and his Indigenous heritage as part of the two-week celebration in the Sullivan Logistics WAFL season. “NAIDOC Round means everything to me and makes me proud that we can celebrate our culture with Read More ...


Eagles Senior Schoolboys Cup Winners 

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 2:17 PM
Two teams have completed back-to-back Grand Final victories at the Eagles Senior Schoolboys Cup.  Emmanuel Catholic College and Australind Senior High School claimed consecutive triumphs, while SEDA College also tasted success, their second Grand Final win since 2020.  All 3 schools were undefeated for the year.   Jakovich Division  In the Jakovich Division, Emmanuel Catholic College led Churchlands Senior High School by 19 points at half Read More ...


Female Coach Steps Into The Unknown

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 3:34 PM
South Perth Junior Football Club coach Lauren McDonald admits it was “pretty intimidating” coaching a boys’ team for the first time. Now in her second season in charge of South Perth’s Year 4 boys’ team, McDonald feels much more comfortable and wants to inspire other women to follow suit. McDonald is one of the feel-good stories of Women in Coaching Month, which shines a light Read More ...


WAFLW Recap: Round 14

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 2:19 PM
East Fremantle 9.11 (65) V Peel Thunder 0.1 (1) The Sharks remained in touch with the top five with an impressive win over Peel, keeping the home side scoreless until the final quarter. While Chloe Wrigley and Ebony Dawson won plenty of the football for the Thunder, it was dominant displays from Noa McNaughton, Ashleigh Gomes, Amber Kinnane and Sarah Wielstra that led East Fremantle Read More ...


WA on Learning Curve after Championship Defeats

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 1:51 PM
Western Australia has completed its campaign at the 2025 Marsh AFL Under-18 Championships with a 35-point loss to Vic Metro at The Good Grocer Park. Held goalless in the opening quarter, WA trailed by 21-points at half time and wasted opportunities in the final quarter, booting 2 goals 7. WA Football State Talent Manager Adam Jones admits it was a frustrating performance for everyone involved Read More ...


WAFL Recap: Round 13

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 12:42 PM
The WAFL top five continue to separate themselves from the bottom five as the season heads into the final seven rounds. South Fremantle 10.9 (69) V Claremont 6.6 (42) The Bulldogs got the chocolates in the top of the table clash to claim their 11th victory in 12 games this season as their terrific run of form continues. The premiership favourites are in the box Read More ...


WA Clinches Win Over Vic Metro

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 12:04 PM
WA has survived a thriller against Vic Metro to record their first triumph at the Marsh AFL National Championships – U18 Girls at The Good Grocer Park yesterday. In what was a physical game in trying conditions, WA scrambled to a four-point result in a match which produced drama in the dying moments. Victoria had the chance to win the game after the final siren but the shot by Read More ...


WA’s 18 Girls Search For Breakthrough Win

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 2:16 PM
WA is facing a challenge to record its first win at the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships – U18 Girls when they host Vic Metro on Sunday morning. After being cruelly denied victory in the final moments against Queensland in the opening game, WA fell to South Australia in their second match despite having more inside 50s. Trent Cooper, Manager Female Talent Programs and Coaching Read More ...


WAFLW Ones To Watch : Olivia Wolmarans

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 1:25 PM
Key forwards don’t grow on trees, especially ones that are as athletically gifted as Olivia Wolmarans. The 180cm Mt Hawthorn product is one of the fittest players in the WAFLW, while also being among the elite aerial talents in WA. Wolmarans has long been touted as a top AFLW draft prospect and in November this year appears set to be one of, if not the Read More ...


WA Looking To Square Ledger in Final Championship Game

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 12:13 PM
Western Australia is set to make two changes to the side for their final match at the Marsh AFL National Under-18 Boys Championships against Vic Metro at The Good Grocer Park. After scoring an outstanding first up win over Vic Country, WA has fallen short against South Australia and the Allies. State Talent Manager at WA Football Adam Jones is hopeful the group can finish Read More ...


Changing Lanes For Tigers Ruckman – Elastoplast Inspiring Story

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 9:29 AM
Former Brisbane Lion Kalin Lane has taken the first steps in his recovery from a knee reconstruction as he resumes his career with Claremont in the Sullivan Logistics WAFL competition. Lane made an impressive comeback in the Reserves against West Perth last month, collecting 15 disposals, 15 hit outs and kicking two goals. “I have managed just the one Reserves game so far and it’s been Read More ...