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WA AFLW Community Ambassador Revealed

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 12:53 PM
Kalgoorlie City Football Club’s Eshe Christie WA’s 2023 Chemist Warehouse AFLW Community Ambassador.  Established in 2021, the AFLW Community Ambassador program recognises members from the football community who have been instrumental in facilitating and nurturing the remarkable growth of women and girls’ football.  Christie was surprised by the nomination and blown away by the support from her community. "It means a huge amount to me, Read More ...


Starkick Participant to Shine at Telethon

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 12:43 PM
One of this year’s Little Telethon Stars is six-year-old Starkick participant Harrison Lee. Harrison was diagnosed with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy at the age of two and grapples with vision impairment, colour blindness, speech, and learning and developmental difficulties.  Despite the multitude of obstacles that dot his path, Harrison’s spirit shines brightly. He lives with boundless enthusiasm and enjoys many activities including participating in footy, Read More ...


WAFC Commissioner Elections - Endorsed Candidates Revealed

Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 11:50 AM
The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) advises that the Nomination Committee, with representatives of the Community Football Advisory Council, Fremantle Football Club, WAFC, WAFL Council of Presidents and West Coast Eagles, met to consider the Expressions of Interest received for the upcoming Commissioner Elections and provided the WAFC Board a list of Recommended Candidates. An impressive number of nominations from high quality candidates was received Read More ...


Regional Development Councils Unite for New Junior Football Tradition

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 9:48 AM
The Metro Central, Metro South, and Metro North Regional Development Councils (RDCs) united to celebrate the inaugural RDC Team of the Year Ceremony. More than 500 club volunteers, participants and families gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements of players throughout the Metro regions. The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of three distinct jumper designs, each representing one of the RDCs. These jumpers feature Read More ...


South West Claims Fourth Consecutive Women’s Country Championship

Monday, October 9, 2023 - 2:27 PM
The South West have continued their remarkable run at the Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships, winning the Rio Tinto Division One Premiership at Lane Group Stadium in Mandurah. South West recorded a 16-point victory over Kimberley in the Grand Final, continuing their dominance of the competition. But for the first time in the Championship’s history, South West suffered a defeat, going down to Great Read More ...


New Talent On Display at Nicky Winmar Carnival/Kirby Bentley Cup

Monday, October 9, 2023 - 12:16 PM
More than 240 players representing 14 teams will participate in the Nicky Winmar Carnival and Kirby Bentley Cup at UWA Sports Park in Mount Claremont this Sunday. Eight sides are expected to line up for the Nicky Winmar Carnival in the 18-a-side competition, while six teams are expected to take their place in the Kirby Bentley Cup as part of the 12-a-side event. Players have Read More ...


AFL MASTERS NATIONAL CARNIVAL COMES TO FREMANTLE FOR FIRST TIME

Monday, October 9, 2023 - 11:00 AM
Fremantle will host the 2024 AFL Masters National Carnival for the first time. The 41st Masters Carnival will be just the fifth occasion WA has staged the event. The announcement was made last night at the conclusion of the 2023 AFL Masters National Carnival at Maroochydore in Queensland. Over 70 teams across seven age brackets will descend on Fremantle in October next year with the aim Read More ...


WA Team Named for AFL National Inclusion Carnival

Friday, October 6, 2023 - 11:03 AM
WA All Abilities Football Association has selected a 16-man squad for next week’s AFL National Inclusion Carnival to be played in Queensland from 9 – 13 October. The team was selected from the 44-player Rise Inclusion Football Academy which saw the players participate in a Draft Combine, three training sessions plus leadership, game sense and personal wellbeing sessions, culminating in three exhibition games. Fremantle CBC player Read More ...


Bachar Houli WA Academy Promotes Leadership and Inclusivity

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 10:20 AM
The Bachar Houli State Boys Academy Camp in WA has been hailed as a major success. The West Australian Football Commission joined forces with the Academy to stage the camp at the Perth Football Club last week. The event brought together young boys aged 12 to 14, offering them a platform to hone their football skills, learn about leadership and team cohesion, and discuss cultural Read More ...


Historic Divisional Battle at Country Women’s Championships

Monday, October 2, 2023 - 3:23 PM
Eight teams from around the state are heading to Mandurah for the Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships Rio Tinto Women’s Divisions. For the first time at the Championships the event will include two divisions, including more than 200 players. Featuring sides from the Kimberley to Esperance, matches will be played at Lane Group Stadium in Mandurah on Thursday and Friday this week. Remarkably, the Read More ...


Brendon Simpson Elected New Country Football WA President

Monday, October 2, 2023 - 11:42 AM
Country Football WA has unanimously elected a new President and Vice President for the next twelve months. Brendon Simpson has been elevated to President, with Ian Stanley also nominated unopposed as Vice President at the CFWA Board meeting on Friday, September 15.    CFWA President Brendon Simpson. CFWA Vice President Ian Stanley. The Simpson family hails from the wheatbelt town of Quairading. Brendon has business Read More ...


WA Wheelchair Football League and WA Blind AFL season starts this weekend

Monday, October 2, 2023 - 10:45 AM
The WA Wheelchair Football League (WAWFL) and WA Blind AFL seasons burst into action this weekend. Now in their third season, participation across the WAWFL and WA Blind AFL competitions continue to grow as the sports aim to promote awareness. This year will see five teams compete in WAWFL which includes Subiaco, East Perth, Swan Districts, Perth and the newly formed West Coast Eagles, with Read More ...


Junior Umpires Recognised for Excellence

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 11:43 AM
Dozens of WA’s most talented umpires have been recognised as part of the 2023 Junior Umpire Awards Nights held in September. WAFC Junior Umpiring Coordinator Courtney Gibson is excited about the quality of emerging whistleblowers in the state. ‘The junior umpire awards nights in September were a wonderful celebration of young talent and dedication in the field of umpiring,” Gibson said. “The awards covered a Read More ...


Country Football WA Rebrands

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 1:50 PM
The West Australian Country Football League (WACFL) is thrilled to announce its rebranding as Country Football WA, as it proudly marks 50 years of dedication to the sport.   This exciting transformation signals a fresh chapter in the legacy of country football in Western Australia.   With a newly elected Board comprising of representatives from both junior and senior leagues as well as broader regional Read More ...


West Australian Claims Prestigious AFL Award

Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 2:30 PM
Meet Nuria Ushoroff, a dedicated PE teacher and AFL advocate, who not only represented Western Australia at the AFL National Volunteer of the Year Awards, but has also claimed the prestigious 2023 AFL School Teacher of the Year (Female) award.   Nuria's story is not just about teaching sports; it's about changing lives and fostering a deep love for AFL in the hearts of her Read More ...