Bounce Down!’ will be an exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first women's football competition played in Australia, in 1915. The aim of the exhibition is to bring exposure to the fastest-growing football sector in Australia, while also highlighting little-known aspects of the social and cultural history of Western Australia. The walk-through historical exhibition will feature photography, video footage and other memorabilia, such as a replica of the Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission has appointed Andrew Lockyer as WAFL State 18s coach and reappointed John Hancock as WAFL State 16s coach for the 2015 NAB AFL National Championships. WAFL Talent Manager Raff Guadagnino said the selection panel including AFL National Talent Manager Kevin Sheehan, Fremantle Football Club State Recruiting Manager Neil Ross, WAFC Commissioner Neil Randall and WAFC General Manager Pathways and Competitions Steve Hargrave were delighted with the quality of the coaching candidates. Read More ...

The nominees for Commissioners of the West Australian Football Commission were endorsed on Monday, November 24, at a meeting of the Nominee Members of the WAFC (WA AFL and WAFL Clubs). Commissioners Brett Fullarton and Larry Kickett were both reappointed for terms of three years and Grant Dorrington was appointed for his first term of three years to replace outgoing Commissioner Peter Coleman, who retires on 31 December 2014. Read More ...

The AFL 9s Tournament will be played at Patersons Stadium on November 29th.  A number of great prizes will be on offer to players and teams, so read up and give it your best crack to win one of the below awards!   ‘The Hey Jude’ Prize: A Signed Australian International Rules Jersey The top gong of the tournament will be awarded to the player Read More ...

The WA Football commission is seeking further expressions of interest from suitably qualified applicants for the following; 2015 State Women’s Assistant Coach 2015 State Women’s Sports Trainer 2015 State Women’s Strength + Conditioning Coach 2015 State U18 Youth Girls Assistant Coach Click on the links below for more information on each position. 2015 State Women’s Strength + Conditioning Coach 2015 State Women’s Sports Trainer 2015 Read More ...

The Lions District has announced the launch of an exciting new football engagement and transition program called the Moorditj Lions, targeting disengaged Aboriginal youth between 11-15 years living within the Lions District. Moorditj is the noongar term for strong and great. This program seeks to develop these young aboriginal participants into strong community leaders and role models by teaching them a range of life skills using football as the vehicle. Read More ...

The 2015 Nicky Winmar Carnival will be bigger than ever before with more than 300 participants expected and a minimum of 12 teams from throughout regional and metro WA. The carnival will be played in a round robin format, with all teams lead by Aboriginal coaches and current and former AFL and WAFL role models. Read More ...

Two AFL 9s teams have the chance to sign up for the opportunity of a lifetime when the inaugural AFL 9s Tournament is played on the hallowed turf of Patersons Stadium on Saturday, November 29. If your team is interested please contact Josh Bowler at jbowler@wafc.com.au or go to www.afl9stournament.com.au   Read More ...

Patersons Stadium will host an Irish Festival showcasing the sights, sounds and tastes of Ireland to coincide with the AFL’s International Rules Series game against Ireland on Saturday, November 22.   The Irish Festival, which will be held with the support of the West Australian Football Commission, Tourism WA and the AFL, will commence from 2pm and feature Irish game demonstrations, interactive AFL activities, Irish bands and dancing, an international Guinness Bar, Irish food and beverage stalls, a bouncy castle, face painting and more.   Read More ...

Last Friday, City Beach Oval played host to Claremont District's annual Freo Dockers Cup, which is an all girls AFL carnival for Yr 8 – 10 girls.  Read More ...

Following a 227 AFL career with West Coast and Collingwood, Quinten Lynch has been appointed Playing Coach at Trinity Aquinas for 2015. Read More ...

Important training sessions for football volunteers will be conducted over the coming months around Western Australia in preparation for the roll-out of the new National Online Registration System across all of football in 2015. Read More ...

For the first time, the West Australian Football Commission will be delivering the Club Coach Coordinator Course alongside the Level 2 Coach Accreditation Course to over 100 coaches on November 22 and 23 at ECU Joondalup. Read More ...

Ever since 17-year-old Todd Shimmon donned the No. 19 jumper and booted three goals in his first appearance in the Claremont colts side, against South Fremantle at Claremont Oval in 1982, has he been a dedicated and passionate Tiger. He has been a wonderful stalwart of the club in a variety of roles for 27 years and now all at Claremont bid him a fond farewell and wish him all the best in his move to East Fremantle as the chief executive officer of the Sharks. Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified applicants for the WAFL State 16s and 18s  Head Coaching Positions and Assistant Coaching Positions. CLICK the links below for more information on each position: Read More ...