The 2024 AFL National Academy Boys squad will come together in Melbourne this weekend to take part in their first high-performance camp. WA will be represented by Bo Allan, a product of Halls Heads and the Peel Thunder Football Club, along with Subiaco’s Malakai Champion, who hails from Mines Rovers.   Twenty-six of the country’s most promising footballers born in 2006 will feature as part Read More ...

The Perth Demons have claimed back-to-back premierships at the 2023 Wheelchair Super Sunday event at HBF Arena. Perth defeated the West Coast Eagles by 10 points in an entertaining and high scoring contest (94-84) on Sunday, the club’s second successive flag and the first time the feat has been completed in this competition. For the Eagles, it was a wonderful achievement to reach the Grand Read More ...

The West Coast Eagles have helped break down barriers at the International Day of People with Disability. About 250 people attended the event at Mineral Resources Park last Friday, featuring Blind Auskick, Starkick, and the Rise Inclusion Football Academy – the Decider. The last match of the event produced a fitting showdown between Team Black and Team Gold. Hayden Marchetto, Executive Officer at the WA Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission Talent Pathway Program has welcomed a new group of players to begin training as a group.  WA's State 18 Boys commenced training on November 27 with 38 players beginning their journey with the program.  The schedule for the group prepares the players for the challenges which are ahead over the next 12 months.  Monday night consists of weights and touch Read More ...

In recognition of International Volunteers Day on Tuesday December 5 the West Australian Football Commission proudly acknowledges the invaluable contributions of volunteers to football communities across the state. As a testament to their significance, the AFL introduced several new categories for the Toyota AFL National Volunteer of the Year Awards in 2023, including the prestigious Young Volunteer of the Year award. This special category aims Read More ...

Six clubs have been recognised from Metro South at an Awards Sundowner staged at the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle on Sunday. The event celebrated the achievements of 39 clubs throughout the Metro South region, comprising the East Fremantle, Peel Thunder and South Fremantle Districts, with 200 volunteers in attendance, from Roleystone in the hills, to Mandurah in the south, all celebrating the end of the Read More ...

Three West Australian umpires have been selected to be part of Sunday’s AFLW Grand Final between North Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions in Melbourne.  Field Umpires Matt Adams and Gabby Simmonds (Emergency), along with Boundary Umpire Jaco Jansen van Rensburg have been rewarded for their excellent performances in 2023.  For Adams, after umpiring in seven WAFL Grand Finals, Sunday will be his first opportunity to Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission has expanded its grassroots football education staging school clinics at Christmas Island and Cocos Keeling Islands last month. Summer Mollross, WAFC Game Development Officer, led the clinics which spanned three days. The after-school clinic on Christmas Island on October 16 was held at the Cricket and Sporting Club with about 35 kids attending, and they were joined by parents and half Read More ...

An exciting new era will be launched before next season with Country Football WA to support junior football in the regions. CFWA will oversee all WA Country Football from junior boys and girls to seniors. An organisational restructure means a newly elected board comprising of representatives from junior and senior leagues will provide a voice for all football in regional WA. Acquiring junior football by the CFWA Read More ...

Many of WA football’s biggest moments and greatest players are being honoured as part of the Subiaco Oval redevelopment project which will be opened on Sunday. Since 2021 the West Australian Football Commission has been working closely with DevelopmentWA to bring the project to life. The WA Football memorabilia located around the precinct provides a unique opportunity for WA football followers and the broader community Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission is delighted that seven local players were chosen on day two of the 2023 NAB AFL National Draft.  Mitchell Edwards, Clay Hall, Joe Fonti, Zane Zakostelsky, Aiden O'Driscoll, Lawson Humphries and Reece Torrent all found their way onto an AFL list after having their names called out yesterday. Edwards from the Peel Football Club was selected at number 32 by Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission congratulates the four local players chosen in yesterday's first round of the 2023 NAB AFL National Draft.  Daniel Curtin, Koltyn Tholstrup, Riley Hardeman and Lance Collard have all found their way onto an AFL list.  Curtin from the Claremont Football Club was selected at number eight by the Adelaide Crows. Tholstrup from the Subiaco Football Club was called out at Read More ...

The Grand Final of the Bachar Houli Cup culminated in a dramatic one-point victory for Australian Islamic College (AIC) at Mineral Resources Park. More than 70 Muslim girls in Years 5/6 participated in the Cup, which was hailed an overwhelming success. One of the coaches, Daren Bell, shared the enthusiasm for the event. "It was great to see the passion on display and the joy Read More ...

Records have been broken with the return of the Spring season of AFL Nines in WA. The Nines program has smashed post Covid numbers with a record 174 teams signed up, participating at 10 centres across Metro Perth and the Southwest. From Kinross to Dunsborough there are 1700 participants across five different competition formats including junior boys, women, men, over 35’s and mixed. There are Read More ...

Three high performance experts have delivered a valuable personal development session for local coaches.  Dual Olympic hockey gold medallist Kate Starre, Fremantle Dockers AFLW Assistant Coach Craig Thomas and highly regarded Strength and Conditioning Coach Jason Weber have presented sessions on Incorporating Sports Science into your Football Program at Ernest Johnson Reserve.  Starre and Thomas offered insights on how best to utilise Sports Science in Read More ...