Six West Australians have been selected in the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.  Molly O’Hehir (Melbourne), Zipporah Fish (Sydney), Claudia Wright (Brisbane), Lily Paterson (Port Adelaide), Taya Chambers (Essendon) and Indi Strom (Fremantle) were in a group of 60 players taken in the Draft where, for the first time, all nominees were available to be selected by any of the 18 Read More ...

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has revealed his top 30 prospects for the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft which includes three West Australian candidates. Zipporah Fish, Molly O’Hehir and Claudia Wright are considered strong chances to be selected at the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft which will be held at Marvel Stadium on Monday, December 16. A live broadcast will be available on AFL.com.au, the AFLW App Read More ...

In a major boost for the WAFL, Sullivan Logistics has agreed to become the competition’s naming rights sponsor for the next four years. It’s the first time since 2021 the WAFL has had a naming rights partner. The agreement also includes naming rights to the WAFL Little League and presenting partner of WAFL Regional Games. In addition, Sullivan Logistics is now a major partner of Read More ...

The results of the election for Commissioners of the West Australian Football Commission were endorsed last night, 5 December 2024, at a meeting of WA Football stakeholders.     Brad Wira and William Robinson have been appointed as new Commissioners for a term of three years each. Michelle Fyfe was reappointed as a Commissioner, also for a term of three years. Outgoing WAFC Chair, Hon Wayne Read More ...

West Australians have enjoyed team and individual success at the recent Toyota AFL Open format in Brisbane. The APM WA All Abilities Inclusion team finished third, while the APM WA All Abilities Wheelchair side ended the event in sixth position. WA defeated the Northern Territory by 56 points to claim third spot overall in the Inclusion event, winning 10.10(70) to 2.2(14). Stand out performances from Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission has again joined forces with Telstra and the AFL to launch the second year of the Telstra Footy Country Grants. The 2024 program proved extremely successful with $2 million distributed to community clubs across the country. Telstra has committed $8 million over four years to help strengthen, sustain and grow local footy. All community football clubs across WA can access Read More ...

Nine West Australians will participate in an induction camp in Melbourne over the next week as part of the 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy program. Wes Walley (Subiaco), Koby Evans (Perth) and Cody Curtin (Claremont) are part of the Boys squad, while six WA girls will head east including Mia Russo (West Perth), Alira Fotu (South Fremantle), Alicia Blizard (East Fremantle), Olivia Crane (Subiaco), Evie Read More ...

Gabby Simmonds will become the first WA female Field Umpire to officiate an AFLW Grand Final when North Melbourne plays Brisbane tomorrow night. Simmonds, who was an emergency field umpire in last year’s decider, has umpired 57 AFLW matches and made history last year when she became the first female to umpire a WAFL League Final. Simmonds is joined by another West Australian tomorrow night Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) proudly supports the 16 Days in WA – Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your Part – reaffirming its commitment to ending gender-based violence.  Running from 25 November to 10 December, this annual initiative calls on individuals and organisations to take a stand against violence. The WAFC recognises the critical need to address the attitudes and behaviours that lead Read More ...

Ten WA players were selected in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft. Following Peel Thunder’s Bo Allan and Claremont’s Cody Angove’s selection on night one, six of their U18s teammates joined them at AFL clubs last night. On night two of the Draft, West Perth’s Kayle Gerreyn was selected by Essendon with pick 37.  Three players from Claremont were drafted to AFL clubs; Hugh Boxshall (St Read More ...

Two West Australians were selected by AFL clubs in last night’s 2024 Telstra AFL Draft, held at Marvel Stadium.  Peel Thunder’s Bo Allan was the first WA player selected in the Draft. West Coast Eagles used pick 16 to select the U18 WA captain and All-Australian.  Allan told Eagles fans: “So happy to be on board, can’t wait to get stuck in.”  Claremont product Cody Read More ...

Students from Islamic schools competed in the 2024 The Bachar Houli Secondary Boys Cup on November 5, with Al-ameen College winning the cup for the first time.  Held at Des Penman Reserve, Nollamara, the Cup featured students from Year’s 7, 8 and 9 representing Australian Islamic College Dianella, Australian Islamic College Henley Brook and Al-Ameen College in a round-robin carnival.  The event provided a platform for Read More ...

The first-ever Bachar Houli Secondary Girls Cup was held at Des Penman Reserve in Nollamara, marking a significant step for female students from Islamic schools in Western Australia participating in Australian Rules Football. The competition is designed for Years 7 and 8 girls with focus on promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and community among culturally diverse groups. The Australian Islamic College Henley Brook and Australian Islamic College Read More ...

Former West Coast Eagle Kate Orme has been appointed coach of the WAFC U16’s female program. Orme, who played seven games for the Eagles in the AFLW, is excited about the challenge ahead. “I'm thrilled to take on the role, to work with the brightest emerging talent in WA,” Orme said. “We have terrific, experienced assistant coaches that are dedicated and committed to educating and Read More ...

It has just become a whole lot easier to coach Australian Rules Football as the AFL rolls out the biggest changes to its coach accreditation in the past 30 years. Whether you are considering coaching for the first time or looking to extend your coaching career, the significant updates will help support coaches around the country across all levels of football – from local to Read More ...