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Junior Football Clubs celebrate NAIDOC with jumper design

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - 11:28 AM
Junior football clubs across Western Australia shared in NAIDOC celebrations through a range of cultural activities including hosting Smoking Ceremonies, Welcome to Country and the creation of specially designed along with the addition of Indigenous designed jumpers. Clubs within the Regional Development Councils had the opportunity to design and wear their Indigenous jumpers during their NAIDOC Round in July, courtesy of funding from Rio Tinto - Read More ...


Footy Fan Realises Dream

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - 10:32 AM
For Curtin Uni Wesley Football Club player Luke McLachlan, reaching 150 games is just the beginning of what McLachlan hopes to become – a 300 game player. He started Auskick as a young child and eventually he found his way into the Perth Football League's Integrated Competition through a friend's recommendation at Fremantle CBC, and since then, he hasn't looked back.  Instead, he's powered ahead, Read More ...


Ellenbrook unveils Multicultural Guernsey

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 2:43 PM
Ellenbrook Dockers Junior Football Club took centre stage last weekend as they proudly unveiled their much-anticipated Multicultural Jumper during a vibrant Multicultural Round celebration.  The club's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion was on full display as the newly designed jersey was worn by their Year 7-8 Girls and Year 10 Boys teams.  The newly designed jumpers read ‘One Club – One Family’ written in Read More ...


Auskick Gala Days Beginning of Football Journey

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 2:25 PM
The WA Football Commission will host four more NAB AFL Auskick Gala Days this weekend in a bid to increase participation. This follows two successful Gala Days by West Perth and Swan Districts over the weekend which saw more than 1200 kids take part in skills-based activities. Subiaco Gala Day will be held on Saturday August 5, before Peel, South Fremantle and East Perth host their Read More ...


Players’ Mental Health Benefits from Playing Football

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 11:03 AM
A recent report by Country Football WA and The University of Western Australia has found rates in depression and anxiety are increasing among football players but remain lower than non-players. The Get Around Me report initially conducted in 2020 found 14.5 per cent of those who did not play football said their mental health was “worse than last year” compared to 1.5 per cent of Read More ...


WA 18’s Side Ready for Upcoming National Championships 

Monday, July 31, 2023 - 2:27 PM
WA U18 Girls’ coach Beau McDonald has expressed satisfaction with his side’s performance in a practice match win against the New Holland WA Country Womens Team at Optus Stadium.  Played as a curtain raiser before the West Coast Eagles hosted North Melbourne yesterday, the 18s side cruised to a 39-point victory, holding the Country side goalless.  WA coach Beau McDonald believes the intent showed by Read More ...


Hills Senior and Junior Clubs Unite for NAIDOC Round

Friday, July 28, 2023 - 9:04 AM
In a display of unity and cultural celebration, the Pickering Brook Football Club and the Mazenod Junior Football Club have joined forces to celebrate their NAIDOC round celebrations last weekend.    The coming together of the Pickering Brook Football Club from the Hills Football Association, and the Mazenod Junior Football Club from Metro Central’s Swans Junior District, holds immense importance for both clubs and their Read More ...


Harrison Describes “Life Changing” Moment for State Country Team

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 11:06 AM
New Holland Country Women State team coach Gemma Harrison has left no doubt about her team’s intentions ahead of Sunday’s exhibition match against the State 18’s Women’s side at Optus Stadium. Harrison has promised a committed approach from the group which represents Country WA. “Put simply, our women are there to win,” Harrison said. “Country people are often viewed as relaxed and easy going, but Read More ...


Footy First for New Holland Women’s Country State Team

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 - 8:42 AM
A 23-player squad has been named to represent the New Holland Country State team against the State 18’s Women’s side at Optus Stadium on Sunday. This will be the first time the State Country Women will play the State 18’s side, with the match being used as a preparation for the 2023 AFL National Championships – U18 Girls. The contest will display the talent in Read More ...


WA Country claims 45-point victory over SA

Monday, July 24, 2023 - 10:43 AM
In an electrifying clash at Optus Stadium, the New Holland WA Country Football Team put on a spectacular display of attacking prowess, scoring an impressive nine goals in the first half against a slow-starting South Australia.   Under the guidance of coach Brendan Simpson, the WA team showcased their talents in front of an enthusiastic crowd of friends and family. By the final siren, WA Read More ...


Umpires join in NAIDOC Celebrations with Indigenous designed shirts

Thursday, July 20, 2023 - 12:43 PM
Umpires will wear Indigenous designed shirts across junior football competitions this weekend as part of the final week of NAIDOC celebrations. This initiative was funded by the Regional Development Councils to honour and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders players who have contributed to this great game. This weekend across Metro South all field umpires who are officiating in divisions Year 7 and Read More ...


Former WAFL Champion To Represent WA Country

Thursday, July 20, 2023 - 12:15 PM
2017 Sandover Medallist Haiden Schloithe makes a return to State football when the New Holland WA Country Football Team faces South Australia at Optus Stadium on Saturday. The five-time South Fremantle fairest and best winner is currently playing with Katanning in the Upper Great Southern Football League after a decorated career with the Bulldogs in the WAFL, which included a Premiership in 2020. WA coach Read More ...


Premiership Coach a Female Trail Blazer

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 11:47 AM
Recently crowned WAFLW Premiership coach Steph Walding has discussed the importance of a pathway for emerging coaches in the game. Walding, the only female Head Coach in the WAFLW, led East Fremantle to Grand Final glory against Claremont in Saturday’s decider at Mineral Resources Park. “It's vital that we get more diversity in coaching roles across football in WA,” Walding said. “We've seen the growth Read More ...


Bachar Houli Leadership Program Educates New Generation

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - 3:35 PM
A three-day camp for Muslim girls at Woodman Point in Coogee has been described as a “resounding success” by West Australian Football Commission Multicultural Officer Pinar Komur. More than a dozen girls aged between 13-16 years of age participated in the camp, which focussed on physical activity, health, and well-being. The program aims to build confidence for Muslim women in sport, the workplace, and society, while Read More ...


New Holland WA State Country Football Team Announced

Monday, July 17, 2023 - 3:35 PM
  We are less than a week away from New Holland WA State Country Men’s Team hosting South Australia in the State Country Football Cup at Optus Stadium on Saturday July 22. WA are out to snatch back the Cup they lost last year in Adelaide and New Holland WA State Country Coach Kane Benson has selected experienced players to captain the side. Daniel Acres Read More ...