A two-day tryout four years ago was the beginning of an incredible umpiring journey for 17- year-old trailblazer Muneerah Foster. Breaking norms and shattering stereotypes, Foster emerged as the first female Muslim umpire in her State, forging a path that welcomes individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds into the exhilarating realm of football. “I was recognised by members of the Stephen Michael Foundation, who set me Read More ...

THE WAFL season heats up further as the race for the finals hits the third last round with top spot on the line between East Fremantle and East Perth, Peel Thunder and Claremont battling to stay safe, and West Perth just trying to stay alive. There are five matches once again in Round 18 of the WAFL this weekend split over Saturday and Sunday afternoons, Read More ...

Last night’s Rise Inclusion Football Academy Draft Combine saw 80 players from WA All Abilities Football Association (WAAAFA) programs, put through a series of skills tests in a bid to earn State selection. Now in its third year, the WAAAFA created the Academy aimed at footballers with a disability aged 16 years and above and centers around the development of football, wellbeing and leadership.  Those Read More ...

WA coach Beau McDonald is expecting a strong response from his side in Sunday’s match against the Allies at Blacktown in NSW. WA is seeking its first victory in the 2023 AFL National Championships-U18 Girls after suffering a 35-point defeat to South Australia in the opening match at Pentanet Stadium in April. McDonald has the task of juggling an extended time between matches for the Read More ...

There were plenty of big performances across the four games in Round 17 of the WAFL including two Swan Districts midfielders dominating, West Perth's key forwards combining for 10 goals, and a couple of Peel Thunder premiership stars shining albeit one of them now for East Fremantle. There were four games in the fourth last round of the 2023 WAFL season with Leederville Oval co-tenants Read More ...

The 2023 WAFL Grand Final will be staged at Perth’s home of football Optus Stadium on Sunday September 24. This will be a day out for the whole family to remember with the WA Football Commission staging a Festival of Footy at the southern end of Optus Stadium prior to the League Grand Final. Fans can look forward to a range of engaging activities and Read More ...

Just days before Peter Williams umpires his 1000th match the veteran whistleblower has no plans to retire from the game he loves. A couple of months shy of his 62nd birthday, Williams reflects on the milestone and how his journey as an official began. “It’s just another game, no different really to my 100th match,” Williams said. “I was 13 when I went to the Read More ...

Country Football WA (CFWA) is excited to announce the Bush Footy Legends Podcast is back for a fourth season. The Podcast is in partnership with Healthway to promote the ‘Think Mental Health’ campaign which provides a significant opportunity to raise greater awareness around mental health within the football community. Through these episodes, listeners will gain valuable insights into the experiences and challenges faced by football Read More ...

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Metro North, Metro Central, and Metro South Junior Football Conference Clubs honoured the unsung heroes of junior footy during Volunteers Appreciation Round. The inaugural round highlighted the vital role played by volunteers in creating a nurturing and encouraging environment for young footballers. From coaches and team managers to canteen workers and committee members, the dedication of these volunteers often goes Read More ...

EAST Fremantle made it six straight wins to shoot to the top of the WAFL ladder with another victory in Round 17 on Saturday while there were also impressive triumphs for Peel Thunder, West Perth and Swan Districts. There were four matches in Round 17 of the WAFL with each game taking place on Saturday afternoon with the Sharks rising to top spot, the Thunder Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission congratulates the 12 WA players invited by the AFL to attend the 2023 AFL Draft Combine.  The WA invites make up 20 per cent of the country’s most talented draft-age footballers invited to the three-day event held in Melbourne from Friday 6 October to Sunday 8 October.  The 61 players will take part in club interviews and medical screenings at Read More ...

A MASSIVE last month of the 2023 WAFL season gets underway with four significant matches this Saturday afternoon highlighted by a preliminary final rematch between East Fremantle and Claremont at the WACA Ground with top spot potentially going on the line. There are now just four weeks of the WAFL season remaining with each team having four games to play aside from Leederville Oval co-tenants Read More ...

The South Fremantle Football Club is pleased to announce the one-year extension of Todd Curley’s coaching contract, securing the long-term coach until the end of the 2024 season. Curley will enter his tenth season in charge at the Kennel, and in doing so, becomes South’s longest-serving coach in history, surpassing Hall of Fame Legend Clive Lewington.  South Fremantle Head of Football Charlie Burke said the Read More ...

Many of the state’s emerging umpires are benefitting from a West Australian Football Commission campaign to help officials on game day.   Umpiring WA attended metropolitan Junior Umpiring Club training sessions in May and June, with activities aimed at building umpires’ skills and confidence.  The sessions were developed and co-facilitated by leadership consultant Matt Angus, who has been working with Junior Umpiring Clubs on an ongoing Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission congratulates the 17 finalists in the 2023 Rio Tinto WA Football Volunteer of the Year Award. The finalists include Abbie Durtanovich (Mosman Park JFC/Claremont District), Gail Della-Marta (Booragoon JFC/East Fremantle District), Barry Nicholls (Bayswater FC/East Perth District), Nicole Stevens (Mines Rovers FC/Goldfields Region), Jason Richter (Boxwood Hill FC/Great Southern Region), Nathan Twoomey (Kununurra JFC/Kimberley Region), Elle Armitage (Lancelin Ledge Point Read More ...