The WA U18s Girls team will have a final hitout this weekend against the New Holland WA Country Womens Team before they recommence their 2023 AFL National Championships campaign. The Black Swans feature a raft of stars including East Fremantle premiership player Zippy Fish and Peel Thunder rising star Evie Cowcher and forward Noa McNaughton.  17 year old Fish starred for East Fremantle in the WAFLW Grand Read More ...

In a display of unity and cultural celebration, the Pickering Brook Football Club and the Mazenod Junior Football Club have joined forces to celebrate their NAIDOC round celebrations last weekend.    The coming together of the Pickering Brook Football Club from the Hills Football Association, and the Mazenod Junior Football Club from Metro Central’s Swans Junior District, holds immense importance for both clubs and their Read More ...

THERE might be just two matches in Round 16 of the WAFL on Saturday afternoon but they are shaping as two mouth watering match ups with East Fremantle trying win a derby for the first time in 16 attempts and East Perth hunting a ninth consecutive victory. It's the second Fremantle Derby and second Leederville Oval co-tenants battle that make up the two fixtures on Read More ...

FOUR games in the WAFL for Round 15 saw a host of standout performers from six goals to Liam Tedesco, five to Tyler Keitel and huge midfield efforts from Mitch Crowden, Luke Meadows, Greg Clark and the battle for Team of the Week spots was again a fascinating one. With East Fremantle and South Fremantle having the bye in Round 15 ahead of their derby Read More ...

New Holland Country Women State team coach Gemma Harrison has left no doubt about her team’s intentions ahead of Sunday’s exhibition match against the State 18’s Women’s side at Optus Stadium. Harrison has promised a committed approach from the group which represents Country WA. “Put simply, our women are there to win,” Harrison said. “Country people are often viewed as relaxed and easy going, but Read More ...

Veteran boundary umpire Ryan Kukura will officiate his 400th senior match when East Perth plays Subiaco at Leederville Oval on Saturday afternoon.   Kukura becomes just the 5th WA umpire to reach the 400-game milestone, joining fellow boundary umpires Greg Smith and Nathan Doig, with Field Umpires Brett Rosebury and Dean Margetts also part of the exclusive group.  Coming from a high-performance running background, Kukura joined Read More ...

A 23-player squad has been named to represent the New Holland Country State team against the State 18’s Women’s side at Optus Stadium on Sunday. This will be the first time the State Country Women will play the State 18’s side, with the match being used as a preparation for the 2023 AFL National Championships – U18 Girls. The contest will display the talent in Read More ...

In an electrifying clash at Optus Stadium, the New Holland WA Country Football Team put on a spectacular display of attacking prowess, scoring an impressive nine goals in the first half against a slow-starting South Australia.   Under the guidance of coach Brendan Simpson, the WA team showcased their talents in front of an enthusiastic crowd of friends and family. By the final siren, WA Read More ...

SWAN Districts snatched a second straight nail-biting WAFL win in Round 15 on Saturday while West Perth stayed alive in the finals hunt, Subiaco hit back and East Perth further consolidated top spot by making it eight straight victories. There were four games in the WAFL for Round 15 on Saturday and they were all eventful in their own way with the Royals moving further clear Read More ...

Four Western Australian players have been selected in the 2023 AFL National Championships U18 Boys All-Australian Team. WA defenders Daniel Curtin (Claremont) Riley Hardeman (Swan Districts), midfielder Clay Hall (Peel Thunder) and half forward Koen Sanchez (East Fremantle) were rewarded for strong performances during the U18s National Championships. West Australian Football Commission State Talent Manager Adam Jones commended the players. “This is a great outcome Read More ...

WITH a grand final rematch between Claremont and West Perth along with two other top four teams doing battle with Peel Thunder hosting East Perth, and two more intriguing contests and it's going to be a fascinating Round 15 in the WAFL. All four WAFL matches for Round 15 take place on Saturday afternoon with East Perth and Claremont continuing to fight over top spot, Read More ...

Umpires will wear Indigenous designed shirts across junior football competitions this weekend as part of the final week of NAIDOC celebrations. This initiative was funded by the Regional Development Councils to honour and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders players who have contributed to this great game. This weekend across Metro South all field umpires who are officiating in divisions Year 7 and Read More ...

2017 Sandover Medallist Haiden Schloithe makes a return to State football when the New Holland WA Country Football Team faces South Australia at Optus Stadium on Saturday. The five-time South Fremantle fairest and best winner is currently playing with Katanning in the Upper Great Southern Football League after a decorated career with the Bulldogs in the WAFL, which included a Premiership in 2020. WA coach Read More ...

ROUND 14 in the WAFL saw East Perth and East Fremantle continue their winning ways to improve to top and third position while West Perth, Swan Districts and South Fremantle all breathed some life into their seasons. Round 14 in the WAFL got underway on Saturday night at Mineral Resources Park with West Perth kicking the first eight goals but then being outscored the rest Read More ...

Recently crowned WAFLW Premiership coach Steph Walding has discussed the importance of a pathway for emerging coaches in the game. Walding, the only female Head Coach in the WAFLW, led East Fremantle to Grand Final glory against Claremont in Saturday’s decider at Mineral Resources Park. “It's vital that we get more diversity in coaching roles across football in WA,” Walding said. “We've seen the growth Read More ...