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Expectations High Despite Depleted 18 Girls Squad

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 3:19 PM
WA has suffered a blow in the lead up to the 2024 Marsh AFL U18 Girls National Championships with star midfielder Claudia Wright ruled out because of a broken leg. Wright, a National Academy Member, fractured her fibula at the weekend, providing a depth test for the WA squad. Trent Cooper, Manager Female Talent Programs and Coaching Specialist at the West Australian Football Commission, has Read More ...


Exciting Demon Takes EGT Bright Light Nomination

Monday, July 29, 2024 - 3:54 PM
Perth's Robert Warrell has continued his strong recent form to be named the Round 17 EGT Bright Light Nominee.  Warrell collected 18 disposals and booted two goals in the Demons 25 point win over Peel Thunder in the Colts competition. The previous week Warrell starred with five goals in Perth's victory over East Perth.  The fifth placed Demons enjoy a bye this weekend. EGT are offering electrical Read More ...


WAFL Round 17 Recap

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 10:02 PM - by Chris Pike
IT was a day of drama and surprises in Round 17 of the WAFL on Saturday with a dramatic draw between South Fremantle and Swan Districts while Claremont thumped East Perth, and Peel Thunder and Subiaco had hard earned victories. There were four games in Round 17 on Saturday with West Perth and East Fremantle having the bye, and each of them turned out to Read More ...


Round 17 WAFL Preview

Friday, July 26, 2024 - 9:45 AM - by Chris Pike
FOUR games in Round 17 of the WAFL with all on Saturday afternoon sees Peel Thunder and East Perth continuing to battle over top spot, Claremont trying to break back into the top five, and South Fremantle and Swan Districts locking horns. East Fremantle and West Perth have the bye in Round 17 while the other eight teams are in action on Saturday afternoon with Read More ...


Demons Colts Coach on A Mission

Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 11:39 AM
Having led Perth’s Colts side to a Grand Final appearance in 2023, Scott Moore has designs on taking his coaching career to the top level. The Demons fell short against Claremont in a spirited decider last September, and after 16 rounds this season Perth sits in fifth position with another finals campaign beckoning. “This season is a really competitive year, and we’ve been in some Read More ...


Rogers Grateful to Earn Claremont Life Membership

Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 9:30 AM - by Chris Pike
WHATEVER role Bailey Rogers has played at Claremont he has become elite at and now the Sandover Medallist becomes a life member at the Tigers by reaching his 150-game milestone at a club he's grown up at. Rogers spent his teenage years playing at Claremont before going on to play in the colts including in two premierships and making his league debut in 2015, and ever Read More ...


Wheatbelt Celebrates 19th year of Auskick Carnival

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 2:24 PM
The Corrigin Neu-tech Cup brought together nearly 250 young football participants to the heart of the wheatbelt for an unforgettable Auskick carnival.   Celebrating its 19th year, this event is one of the premier Auskick carnivals in the state, featuring 10 towns across regional football zones.   Participants aged five to 11 made up 18 teams from Corrigin, Hyden/Kalgarin, Quairading, Verley, Brookton, Bruce Rock, Kulin/Kondinin, Read More ...


WA Girls 18 Squad Revealed

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 10:54 AM
WA has named a 34-player squad for the upcoming Marsh AFL National Championships -U18 Girls. East Fremantle FC and South Fremantle FC have the most representatives with both clubs having seven players selected. Trent Cooper, Manager Female Talent Programs and Coaching Specialist at the West Australian Football Commission, is optimistic about the potential of the group. “This year’s squad is the best prepared we have Read More ...


Embracing Good Sideline Behaviour for a Better Football Experience

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 9:30 AM
As junior football finals draw closer, it becomes an exciting time for players, coaches, parents, and volunteers.  The stakes are high, and the passion for the game is at its peak.  However, it’s crucial to remember that the spirit of football goes beyond the field; it extends to the sidelines as well.  As excitement builds and tensions rise, the WA Football Commission (WAFC) is encouraging Read More ...


Young Falcon Receives EGT Bright Light Nomination

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 3:01 PM
West Perth key forward Kayle Gerreyn has been rewarded for a superb all round performance at the weekend, named the Round 16 EGT Bright Light Nominee.  Gerreyn had 30 disposals and kicked two goals in his side's 13 point win over East Fremantle. The victory was West Perth's eighth of the year, leaving the club in third position.  The Falcons will enjoy the bye this weekend. EGT are offering Read More ...


WA Quartet Named in All Australian Side

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 2:12 PM
Four West Australians have been selected in the 2024 Marsh AFL National Development Championship U16 Boys- All Australian Team. Garrison Kenh, Koby Le Cras, Lucas Robinson and Leo Steed were rewarded for their performances during the Championships. For South Fremantle’s Robinson, All Australian selection came off the back of him being named WA’s MVP for the Championships. WAFC State Talent Manager Adam Jones was delighted Read More ...


Bachar Houli Foundation wins Cultural Inclusion Award

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 1:47 PM
The Bachar Houli Foundation (BHF) has once again proven its commitment to diversity and inclusion by winning a prestigious award at the inaugural Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA Diversity and Inclusion Awards.   Held at Crown Perth on July 19th, the awards gala celebrated the exceptional contributions of Western Australian businesses and organisations in creating a more inclusive society.   The Bachar Houli Foundation Read More ...


WA umpires to Shine AFL National Championships

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 1:34 PM
Two of WA’s top female umpires will officiate the School Sport Australia 15s Boys and Girls AFL National Championships commencing this week on the Gold Coast. Fifteen-year-old Lilly Spoctor and thirteen-year-old Ella Christensen who are in the Umpire Your Way Academy are making waves in the umpiring world, with Lilly in her third year and Ella in her second season. These appointments offer tremendous opportunities Read More ...


WAFL Round 16 Recap

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 10:04 AM - by Chris Pike
EAST Perth moved clear in top spot with a tight Round 16 WAFL win over Perth while East Fremantle and South Fremantle also recorded victories on Saturday to consolidate their spots in the top five. There were just the three games in Round 16 of the WAFL and the three winners all solidified their positions as a result with the Royals moving clear on top, Read More ...


WAFL Pays Respect to South Fremantle Colts player Nick Campo

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 10:08 AM
Clubs across all three grades in the WAFL will pay their respects to South Fremantle Colts player Nick Campo this weekend. The 18-year-old tragically lost his life in a car accident last Saturday. Players from all Colts, Reserves and League teams will wear black armbands and observe a minute’s silence before the start of each match. Game times for Saturday’s Colts and Reserves games at Read More ...