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Roberts calls time as WA Football CEO

Jordan McArdle | Dec 11, 2025

CEO Michael Roberts has called time on his tenure at WA Football after more than five years in the role….

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WA pair invited to AFLW Draft in Melbourne

Jordan McArdle | Dec 11, 2025

WA pair Olivia Wolmarans and Evie Cowcher have been invited to attend the AFLW Draft in Melbourne on Monday in…

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How to become a footy umpire in 2026

Jordan McArdle | Dec 10, 2025

Ever wanted to know how to get involved in footy umpiring? Well, look no further. We are looking for new…

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WA Football celebrates record-breaking 90k participation figure

Jordan McArdle | Dec 8, 2025

Western Australia’s participation numbers have broken through the 90,000 barrier for the first time ever in a history-making result for…

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New Commissioner Elected to WA Football Board

Jordan McArdle | Dec 5, 2025

The results of the elections for Commissioners on WA Football’s Board were endorsed at a meeting of WA Football stakeholders…

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AFL Premiership Players Join Demons Coaching Panel

WA Football | Nov 28, 2025

AFL Premiership players Sam Butler and Sharrod Wellingham have joined Perth as the club beefs up its coaching depth in…

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WA Football Congratulates Newest RDC Life Members

WA Football | Nov 28, 2025

WA Football is proud to recognise and celebrate its newest Regional Development Council (RDC) Life Members, formally honoured at the…

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The Best AFLW Draft Prospects in WA, headlined by top-five fancies

WA Football | Nov 27, 2025

We take a look at the best West Australian draft prospects who are in the mix to realise their AFLW dreams next month.   …

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WAFL Joins AFL With Rule Changes For 2026

WA Football | Nov 27, 2025

WA Football can confirm several rule changes will be implemented for the 2026 Sullivan Logistics WAFL season. All WAFL competitions…

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Welcome back: The best players returning to the WAFL in 2026

WA Football | Nov 26, 2025

From returning AFL players to WAFL premiership heroes, a Bernie Naylor and Simpson medallist and even a Big Bash League…

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Bolton Bows Out After Decorated Career

WA Football | Nov 25, 2025

Dual Sandover medallist Jye Bolton has called time on his decorated WAFL career. After joining Claremont in 2016 , Bolton…

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WA Super Mum Claims National Coaching Award

WA Football | Nov 25, 2025

WA Football congratulates Naomi Gianoncelli from the Whitfords Junior Football Club on being named the 2025 BHP Community Coach of the…

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Ex Eagle Called Up For Major WA Football Role

WA Football | Nov 25, 2025

Former West Coast Eagle and three-time WAFLW Claremont premiership player Kate Orme has been appointed Head Coach of Western Australia’s…

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WAFL talents invited to train with AFL clubs

WA Football | Nov 25, 2025

Emerging WAFL talents Wes Walley and Mitch Zadow have been invited to train with AFL clubs this pre-season in the…

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AFLW Grand Final honour for WA umpire

WA Football | Nov 25, 2025

History-making WA field umpire Gabby Simmonds will officiate in her second consecutive AFL Women’s decider on Saturday when North Melbourne…

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An early look at the best WA draft prospects for 2026

WA Football | Nov 25, 2025

We take a look at the best 10 AFL Draft prospects from WA for next year, with a couple of…

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Double-digit AFL draft haul for WA after duo picked up in Rookie Draft

WA Football | Nov 25, 2025

Western Australia finished with 10 talents realising their AFL dreams across the Telstra AFL Draft in a fantastic result. After…

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South Freo pair join Dockers, add to WA draft haul

WA Football | Nov 25, 2025

South Fremantle pair Toby Whan and Ryda Luke are the latest West Aussies to find their way onto an AFL…

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Six West Aussies picked up in Telstra AFL National Draft

WA Football | Nov 20, 2025

WA Football congratulates the six home-grown players chosen in the 2025 Telstra AFL National Draft. Classy defender Jacob Farrow, from the West Perth Football Club, was selected by Essendon…

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KIF bolsters presence of Kimberley-zoned WAFL, AFL clubs

WA Football | Nov 20, 2025

The Kimberley Investment Framework (KIF) has bolstered the presence of Kimberley-zoned WAFL and AFL football clubs to support football participation and pathways,…

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