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WAFLW Round 16 Wrap

Monday, June 26, 2023 - 9:56 AM - by Chris Pike
SUBIACO put the pressure back on East Fremantle to win on Sunday to secure a finals position in the WAFLW and the Sharks were up to the task and shot up to third position in the process after the last round of the 2023 season. Subiaco, Claremont and East Fremantle all had thumping Round 16 WAFLW victories across the weekend where they only conceded a Read More ...


WAFL Round 11 Wrap

Monday, June 26, 2023 - 9:45 AM - by Chris Pike
CLAREMONT and East Perth are now the top two teams in the WAFL after thumping victories in Round 11 on the weekend while Swan Districts kept its season alive by spoiling the party of Aaron Black's 250th game with West Perth. There might have been just the three games in Round 11 of the WAFL on the weekend but they were all fascinating affairs in Read More ...


WA Bounces Back with Stirring Win Over South Australia

Monday, June 26, 2023 - 9:31 AM
WA has recorded its first victory at the AFL National U-18s Championship with a 28-point win over South Australia at Optus Stadium. The Black Swans led by three points at half-time but took control of the match after the break in a performance to please coach Ben Dyer. “The boys got back to work quickly after the first up loss to the Allies and trained Read More ...


Black reaches 250 but already has 300 in sights

Saturday, June 24, 2023 - 6:10 AM - by Chris Pike
YOU don't play 250 games in the WAFL at the level that Aaron Black has with West Perth or rack up the accomplishments he has by accident, and it's that unmatched dedication and work rate that has him thinking 300 matches with the Falcons is still well within reach. Black will reach the 250-game milestone with West Perth this Sunday afternoon when he leads the Read More ...


Round 11 WAFL Preview

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 10:34 PM - by Chris Pike
CLAREMONT has the chance to reclaim top spot in Saturday's lone Round 11 WAFL match up while East Perth looks to keep its winning streak going on Sunday and the reigning premiers have plenty of motivation to bounce back hosting Swan Districts. There might be just three games in Round 11 of the WAFL this weekend but each of the matches are intriguing in their Read More ...


Round 16 WAFLW Preview

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 10:33 PM - by Chris Pike
IT is the last round of the 2023 WAFLW season this weekend with Subiaco needing a minor miracle to replace East Fremantle in a finals position while West Perth, Peel Thunder and East Perth will be making their farewell appearances of the year. Coming into the last round of the WAFLW season and Claremont is guaranteed of finishing in top spot, South Fremantle secure in Read More ...


2023 WAFLW Grand Final Venue

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 4:00 PM
The West Australian Football Commission is pleased to announce the 2023 WAFLW Grand Final will be staged at Mineral Resources Park.    The tender process involved all clubs, with a strong consideration given to areas for family-friendly activations, community promotion and a variety of options for spectators to watch the matches. After consultation with Perth Football Club and the West Coast Eagles, the WAFC selected Read More ...


Sock it to Sarcoma Brings Communities Together

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 10:40 AM
Local football clubs are encouraged to join and support WA Sarcoma Awareness Week. Players and umpires from Auskick, Junior, Senior Clubs and the WAFL are also urged to donate a gold coin or an amount of their choice on either Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th, or Sunday 25th of June. Players are encouraged to wear one of their club/team socks, accompanied by an odd sock on Read More ...


Changes For WA 18s Boys Ahead of South Australia Showdown

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 10:06 AM
The WA selectors have included Subiaco midfielder Riley Wills and Claremont half back Joe Fonti in the squad for Saturday’s AFL National Under-18s Championship match against South Australia at Optus Stadium. Lions forward Koltyn Tholstrup has recovered from a minor back complaint and is set to play after missing the side’s opening round loss. WA coach Ben Dyer believes the players can respond quickly to Read More ...


Female Umpiring Pioneers Enjoy Mentoring Role 

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 8:46 AM
High profile WA female umpires Sally Boud and Kendell Ball are at the forefront of the AFL National Women’s Umpire Mentorship Program.  The project, which began in April and continues until next month, is aimed at supporting women and girls in umpiring as they make their way through an umpiring career from community level to elite football.  A mentor program to support holistic development, promote Read More ...


WAFL Team of the Week – Round 10

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 11:08 PM - by Chris Pike
DILLON O'Reilly and Sebit Kuek kicked six goals in wins for their teams in Round 10 of the WAFL, Ben Sokol booted five for Subiaco in another big victory and even Tyler Keitel delivered five in a loss for West Perth and that's just part of the story of the Team of the Week. The big performances didn’t just come from the forwards in the Read More ...


WAFLW Team of the Week – Round 15

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 11:07 PM - by Chris Pike
IT was the second last round of the 2023 WAFLW season with time running out for players to make their case for the Team of the Year with a host of them delivering some standout performances. The four matches in Round 15 of the WAFLW season saw some fascinating results and some tremendous individual performances from players along the way ranging from those making the Team Read More ...


Falcons Flying into Rogers Cup Finals Campaign 

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 10:36 AM
An unbeaten home and away season provides no guarantee of a Premiership but the numbers for West Perth’s Rogers Cup side in 2023 are irresistible.  Through 14 matches, the Falcons are unbeaten, and four games clear on top of the table from Claremont, who have a game in hand.  West Perth’s dominance has been reflected in their percentage of 280.6, nearly 100 percentage points higher Read More ...


Community Grants program launches

Monday, June 19, 2023 - 2:57 PM
Metro Junior Football Clubs are the beneficiaries of a series of significant community grants on offer by the Metro South, Central and North Regional Development Councils (RDC’s).  Over the past six months, each RDC board, led by Chairs, Karen Wheatland (South), Travis Burrows (Central) and Ian Brotherton (North) have been working on establishing a budget that focuses on meeting the key pillars of the RDC & Read More ...


WAFLW Round 15 Wrap

Monday, June 19, 2023 - 10:18 AM - by Chris Pike
WITH Claremont already guaranteed to be WAFLW minor premiers in 2023, South Fremantle secured second position in Round 15 with Swan Districts locking in a finals position leaving East Fremantle and Subiaco fighting over the final position with a round to go. The second last round of the 2023 WAFLW season took place on the weekend and things began to take shape with the Tigers Read More ...