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 ...

Western Australia made it back-to-back wins to finish their AFLW National Under-18s Championship campaign on Saturday, defeating the Allies by 16 points at Blacktown International Sportspark. The straight-shooting WA made the most of their chances in front of goal in the 7.4 (46) to 3.12 (30) result to finish with a 2-2 record. Subiaco key forward and exciting AFLW draft prospect Olivia Wolmarans starred after Read More ...

On his final week of a two-month Business Development and Stakeholder Management Intern, James Madison University student Daniel Stark shared his experiences about life in Perth and what he learned.  How have you enjoyed your time at WA Football?  Loved my time at WA Football. True team environment felt included and appreciated throughout my entire time. Moments of trying to get me access to more Read More ...

Western Australia have finished their AFL National Under-16s Championship campaign in style, defeating Vic Country at Southport’s Fankhauser Reserve on Friday. WA produced a strong six-goals-to-three second half to prevail by 23 points – 11.10 (76) to 8.5 (53) – for their second win out of three games. Their only loss of the carnival came earlier in the week, a heart-breaking three-point defeat to Vic Read More ...

We take a look at the players to watch ahead of an exciting Round 15 of WAFL action.   Perth v Swan Districts, Saturday, 2.10pm at Mineral Resources Park Blake Schlensog (Perth) 2025 STATS Disposals: 17 Hit-outs: 19.5 Goals: 1.1 Schlensog has been a consistent and reliable contributor for the Demons in 2025, showcasing his strength in the ruck and up forward. The former Geelong-listed Read More ...

In this week’s edition of Country Catch Up, we take a look at the best moments across the 2025 Nutrien Ag Country Football Championships. Two-point thriller in Div 3 decider This was the best grand final of the lot. Lower South West completed an undefeated Division Three campaign by holding off a fast-finishing Mortlock by two points in the first decider of the day on Read More ...

Western Australia will be looking to build on their breakthrough win over Vic Metro when they conclude their AFLW National U18 Championship against the Allies in Sydney on Saturday. The Black Swans will debut two promising WAFLW talents as they hunt back-to-back victories after a hard-fought win over the Vics at home last round. South Fremantle’s Eva Flynn, a crafty forward/wing with a lethal left Read More ...

The AFL has launched a new feature in PlayHQ to help leagues, clubs, players and families manage concussion across community football.    Following extensive consultation with leagues and clubs, the feature is now live nationally and allows clubs and leagues to enter suspected concussions for players, making them immediately ineligible for selection and triggering email notifications outlining the steps they need to complete to manage Read More ...

Star Perth midfielder Charlie Constable is considered by many to be the standout contender to win this year’s Sandover Medal. Through 14 rounds of the Sullivan Logistics WAFL season, Constable averages more than 33 disposals per game, playing a leading role in Perth’s push to play finals. But Constable is uncomfortable with any suggestion that he’s a “Sandover certainty”. “It doesn’t sit with me overly Read More ...

Western Australia’s unbeaten start to the AFL National U16 Championship came to an end after a heart-breaking three-point loss to Vic Metro on the Gold Coast on Tuesday. The brave Black Swans recovered from a slow start to make a game of it, with Perth goalsneak Ashley Clayton’s chase-down tackle and goal making it a two-point margin in the dying minutes. Clayton kicked two final-quarter goals Read More ...

West Perth 5.12 (42) v East Perth 1.3 (9) Emily Bennett, Madison Dodd and Hayley Bidefield produced big games to lead the Falcons to a comfortable victory over the Royals on Friday night, as the wet conditions brought a relatively low-scoring affair to Joondalup. The Falcons are now just one game outside of the top four with a chance to upset the Lions next week. Read More ...