AFL Hall of Famer and Brownlow medallist Dane Swan will make a footy cameo in country WA this weekend. The 2010 Collingwood premiership star is locked in for his debut for York Roos in their Avon Football Association clash against Quairading at York’s Forrest Oval on Saturday afternoon. The 41-year-old was one of the most prolific ball-winning midfielders of his generation, averaging nearly 27 disposals Read More ...

Ahead of the 2025 AFL Mid-Season Draft on Wednesday 28 May, there are a multitude of Western Australians dominating the WAFL competition who have given themselves every chance to realise their dreams of being drafted. Let’s take a look at WA’s best chances to be selected. Michael Sellwood (Peel Thunder), General Defender Sellwood has emerged as WA's strongest Mid-Season Draft hope after an eye-catching start Read More ...

West Perth Football Club hosted their first Country Academy session at Merredin Oval earlier this month. More than 60 athletes, spread across our Regional Zone all converged together to put themselves to the test. Country Academy Head Coach, Luke Richardson, along with current colts-listed player Riley Groves led the group for a 90-minute session, with players from Corrigin, Merredin, Bruce Rock, Kulin, Mukinbudin, Tammin, Kelleberrin and Read More ...

Claremont WAFLW Premiership player Juliet Kelly is a key for the Tigers as they chase back to back flags. The reigning premiers are coming off a dramatic draw against fellow contenders Subiaco last weekend where Kelly again showed her value. The 17 year-old had 14 disposals and incredibly laid 17 tackles, following on from the previous week against Perth where she had 23 touches and Read More ...

Much was made of the high profile player departures from East Perth at the end of 2024. Angus Schumacher, Mitch Crowden and Michael Randall were among those who left the Royals. Fresh faces were introduced at last year’s Grand Finalists, including small forward William Cassidy who has grasped his opportunity with both hands. The 20 year-old has been a revelation this year after making his Read More ...

Less than a fortnight out from East Fremantle’s highly-anticipated WA Day Derby encounter at Fremantle Community Bank Oval, star Milan Murdock described it as the “biggest home-and-away game” on the Sullivan Logistics WAFL calendar. Fresh off winning back-to-back Simpson Medals in the Kia WAFL State Team’s drought-breaking win over the SANFL, Murdock likened the Fremantle Derby to a state game. It’s set to be one Read More ...

Subiaco 4.6 (30) v Claremont 4.6 (30) In one of the most exhilarating WAFLW games in recent history, the two undefeated sides of the competition clashed and played out a draw. Subiaco came out of the blocks hot early with five scoring shots to Claremont’s zero, but inaccuracy cost them, converting for just one goal through draft prospect Olivia Wolmarans. The second term was much Read More ...

Premiership WAFL player Michael Sellwood has generated buzz around AFL circles for some time now. He had a consistent draft year and immediately broke into Peel Thunder’s league team the following season to play 15 games. Sellwood would be a handy addition to any AFL list with a mix of youth and experience on his side. As a ball winning defender, Sellwood has made a Read More ...

Nominations are now open for the 2025 WA Football Volunteer of the Year Awards.  The Volunteer of the Year Awards are a significant initiative undertaken by WA Football, supported by The Sunday Times, to recognise the invaluable contribution of volunteers to the development and success of our great sport. Volunteers can be nominated in one or more of the nine categories. With one nominee from Read More ...

Simpson medallist Milan Murdock described the Kia WAFL State team’s drought-breaking victory over the SANFL at Adelaide Oval on Saturday – their first since 2018 - as “bloody awesome”. The star East Fremantle midfielder underlined his status as a big-game player, racking up a game-high 26 disposals to go with six marks, four tackles and three inside 50s in a standout performance for the new-look Read More ...

Western Australia’s under-18s had their first hit-out ahead of their AFL National U18 Championship opener against Vic Country next month, going down to a strong WAFL Under-21s outfit at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Saturday. West Perth midfielder and Jack Clarke medallist Kane Bevan produced a best-on-ground performance for the 21s to showcase his talents in front of recruiters less than a fortnight out from Read More ...

The drought is over. After six long years, the Kia WAFL State team have finally lifted the Haydn Bunton Jr Cup once again after a come-from-behind 30-point victory over traditional rivals South Australia at Adelaide Oval on Saturday. It was a win full of heart from the Black Swans under first-year coach Adam Read, recovering from a slow start in the first and second quarters Read More ...

The Kia WAFL State team take on the SANFL at Adelaide Oval on Saturday morning. Here’s what you need to know. Head-to-head record: The SANFL leads the WAFL 51-48 heading into their historic 100th clash. Recent history: The SANFL have won the last five State matches against the WAFL, with WA last lifting the Haydn Bunton Jr Cup back in 2018. WAFL team news: The Read More ...

A host of AFL recruiters will descend on Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Saturday morning as Western Australia’s under-18s ramp up their preparation for the upcoming national championship. The State 18s take on a WAFL under-21s outfit which has several players looking to put their best foot forward ahead of the AFL Mid-Season Draft later this month. AFL Academy talents Fred Rodriguez, coming off an Read More ...

Country football’s biggest stage is gearing up for a blockbuster showing as the Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships return to the Perth and Peel regions this July.  Now in its 59th edition — and marking the 51st year of Nutrien Ag Solutions’ proud partnership with Country Football WA — the 2025 Championships promise to be the biggest yet, bringing 25 teams together to compete Read More ...