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WAFL players return from elite training camp

Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 11:19 AM
The NAB AFL Academy Level Two squad including WAFL players Kade Stewart, Greg Clark, Callum Ah Chee and Jordan Snadden has returned from a 10-day high performance training camp at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. AFL National and International Talent Manager Kevin Sheehan said the high performance camp helped prepare players for the rigors of an AFL career. Read More ...


WAFC welcomes Indigenous All-Stars

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 3:33 PM
The West Australian Football Commission welcomes today’s announcement that the AFL Indigenous All-Stars will play the West Coast Eagles in a pre-season game at Medibank Stadium, Leederville on Friday, February 20. WAFC Chief Operating Officer Nick Sautner said the WAFC was delighted to host the game, which would provide local football fans with the opportunity to see some of the AFL’s most exciting talent on show. Read More ...


McDonald's WAFL Premiership Season on 7 Network

Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 7:05 AM
The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) and 7 Network have joined forces to ensure television coverage of West Australian Football League (WAFL) games for the 2015 season. McDonald’s has been confirmed as the major broadcast and naming rights partner for the 2015 McDonald’s WAFL Premiership Season with games to be televised in the Perth metropolitan area and regional Western Australia on the 7 Network. Read More ...


WA to Host 2015 AFL Youth Girls National Championships

Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 9:00 AM
The 2015 AFL Youth Girls National Championships will be played in Western Australia for the first time following the WA Football Commission’s successful bid to host the event at Bendigo Bank Stadium in Mandurah. The week-long tournament will be played in May with the support of the City of Mandurah, Peel Thunder Football Club and the Peel District. Read More ...


Funding committed for Integrated Football

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 2:19 PM
WESTEREN Australia’s Integrated Football participants will receive the opportunity to take part in an AFL National Inclusion Carnival in Victoria this year thanks to a State Government grant announced by Disability Services Minister Helen Morton. The grant will also be used to develop existing players, recruit new players, develop a pathway through WA Education Support Centres and schools to the program, and develop transport options for players to attend events. Read More ...


Stadium a popular attraction during See Subi on Sunday

Friday, January 16, 2015 - 3:35 PM
More than 100 people attended Patersons Stadium recently as part of the City of Subiaco's See Subi on Sunday guided walks. The walks offer the community free tours through Subiaco that allow participants to enjoy its history, heritage and beauty. The intention of the walks is to encourage participation and pleasure in a relaxed, friendly and informative manner. Read More ...


Walters signs on as One Life ambassador

Friday, January 16, 2015 - 10:55 AM
Fremantle Dockers forward Michael Walters has been appointed as a One Life ambassador as part of a partnership between the Mental Health Commission, Fremantle Football Club and the West Australian Football Commission. Walters said he was passionate about getting involved to try and spread positive messages to the indigenous community. “This is a big issue with indigenous people, not just here in the Perth community but up north, down south and around the regional areas,” Walters said. Read More ...


Footy Fundamentals Expands in 2015

Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 11:10 AM
Footy Fundamentals, WA’s newest AFL and fundamental movement skills program just for toddlers is expanding in 2015 and will now be held at Kitchener Park, Subiaco on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as HBF Arena, Joondalup, on Monday and Saturday mornings, starting on the 9th of February. Read More ...


WA Football Raffle Winners

Monday, January 12, 2015 - 1:15 PM
Congratulations to the BIG winners of the WA Football Raffle, drawn on December 19th (Permit No: LSO42473)   1st Prize: 25 night Europe holiday,  flying Business class thanks to Malaysia Airlines and Helloworld Willetton - Ticket No: 010646 2nd Prize: Yamaha WaveRunner thanks to Yamaha and Jet Power -  Ticket No: 106407 3rd Prize: $10,000 Retravision Voucher thanks to Retravision - Ticket No: 078794   Thank Read More ...


Gear up for the big season ahead

Wednesday, December 24, 2014 - 1:10 PM
Our state’s young footballers have the chance to test their bodies and maximise their performance at the Rookie Me Pre-season Camp, which kicks off in January, in a first for WA. Read More ...


Round by Round 2015 WAFL Draw

Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 6:51 AM
The 2015 WAFL season will commence with a full round of fixtures on the weekend of March 21, two weeks prior to the AFL season. The draw also includes a State Game against the SANFL on May 23 and traditional West Perth v East Perth and South Fremantle v East Fremantle derbies on the WA Day weekend. Read More ...


2015 WAFL State Game venue announced

Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 1:45 PM
The 2015 WAFL State Game has been confirmed against South Australia at Lathlain Park on Saturday, May 23. WAFC General Manager Pathways and Competitions Steve Hargrave said The West Australian Football Commission was looking forward to an exciting game. Read More ...


2015 State Female AFL Teams

Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 12:46 PM
Are you interested in representing your state in the fastest growing female sport – AFL? Then read below to find out the wonderful opportunities that may exist for you in 2015! Read More ...


2015 National Coaching Conference

Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 11:49 AM
Registrations are now open for the 2015 AFL National Coaching Conference in Melbourne. The conference, which will be held from Friday, January 30 to Sunday, February 1 at Etihad Stadium, attracts around 500 coaches from across Australia.   Register for the 2015 AFL Coaching Conference Read More ...


WAFC inducts new life members

Tuesday, December 9, 2014 - 9:56 AM
The West Australian Football Commission is delighted to announce that Life Memberships have been awarded to long-serving football identities Jack Ensor and Trevor Howard. Each was inducted at the WAFC Life Members’ Association Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, December 2 at Patersons Stadium. Read More ...