South Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez has been given a glowing endorsement ahead of the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft. WA Football State Talent Manager Adam Jones has spoken about the attributes of the 18 year-old who entered this year as the most talked about draftee from the State. “His work rate is as good as you’ll see in a young man both ways, offensively and defensively — Read More ...

We take a look at the best West Australian draft prospects who are in the mix to realise their AFL dreams this week.   Jacob Farrow Club: West Perth From: Joondalup-Kinross JFC Position: Half-back/midfielder Height: 189cm Age: 18 Farrow is set to be the first West Aussie called out in the National Draft after earning an invitation to the opening round in Melbourne on Wednesday. The Read More ...

Western Australia is set to play a leading role in a resurgence of Indigenous numbers in the AFL in 2026. A handful of local First Nations players are in line to be taken in next week’s Telstra AFL Draft. Koby Evans, Wes Walley, Ryda Luke, Tylah Williams and Leon Kickett headline a group of potential draftees. Although more than 60 First Nations people were on Read More ...

Iconic footy commentator and broadcaster Mark Readings has taken out the prestigious Geoff Christian Medal at the annual WA Football Media Guild Awards at Optus Stadium on Wednesday night. Readings was voted as the standout sports media performer in the State for 2025 by the judges for his work as an AFL and WAFL broadcaster for 6PR and Channel 7, as well as his hosting Read More ...

We keep you up to date with all the ins and outs so far in what’s shaping up to be a massive WAFL off-season. There’s already been some big-name signings including several ex-AFL players, headlined by former West Coast speedster Jack Petruccelle and ex-Richmond defender Jacob Blight who are both heading to Subiaco. A former Big Bash League cricket star is also locked in for Read More ...

Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan Aboriginal Corporation (Garnduwa) is a Kimberley-wide Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisation (ACCO) who are the key body delivering culturally safe sport and recreation programs throughout the Kimberley region, particularly in remote Aboriginal communities.  Garnduwa and WA Football work in partnership to deliver Auskick and AFL School Programs to over 25 remote Aboriginal communities across the Kimberley, through funding the engagement of local Community Read More ...

West Perth young gun Jacob Farrow is firming to be the first West Australian picked in the AFL National Draft after earning an invitation to attend the first round in Melbourne next Wednesday. The talented Falcons midfielder/half-back is one of 12 players from around Australia selected by the AFL for the opening round of the draft. The Under-18s All-Australian, who also featured three times for Read More ...

Three promising local players have been named in a 25 player squad for the 2026 Marsh AFL National Academy. West Perth pair Cara Dziegielweski and Lexi Strachan, along with Perth’s Mia Carlshausen have been rewarded with selection in the squad. Dziegielweski is an exciting ruck prospect, while Strachan is a highly regarded inside midfielder and Carlshausen is a talented utility. The squad features four players Read More ...

Four West Australians have been selected for the 2026 AFL National Academy Boys squad. Garrison Kenh from East Perth, Koby Le Cras from West Perth, and Claremont pair Heath Mellody and Benji van Rooyen have been named in the 25 player list. The names of two of the players will be familiar to many football fans with Koby (son of Brent and nephew of Mark) and Read More ...

We are excited to be presenting the WA Football Volunteer Strategy 2026 - 2028 which will frame the way we engage, support and recognise volunteers over the next three years. Developed alongside the WA Football Strategy 2026 – 2028 and based on research and community consultation, the Volunteer Strategy ensures that club volunteers are front of mind in decision making processes that impact community football. Read More ...

The 2025 Toyota AFL Open is underway in Victoria with Western Australia’s two teams qualifying for the Semi-Finals. This year marks the second instalment of the Toyota AFL Open after the inaugural event was hosted in Queensland last year.  The flagship national event is designed for footballers with an intellectual disability and wheelchair players. Over four action-packed days, players from across the country are showcasing Read More ...

The WA Football Girls Summer Squad talent program has been named, with the State’s best young players looking to graduate to the AFLW in coming years. The squad includes the best 2026 and 2027 AFLW Draft prospects, with West Perth producing nine players for the program. Peel Thunder is the next best represented club with seven players, while East Fremantle has five members of the squad. Read More ...

Four WA girls were among a group of 16 participants at the inaugural 2025 Bachar Houli Senior Girls National Sports Academy recently held in Sydney. The five day camp welcomed girls from all sporting backgrounds, with sport related activities ranging from basketball at the Australian College of Physical Education, soccer at the Western Sydney Wanderers and football at Greater Western Sydney. 16 year-olds Ifrah Ahmed and Read More ...

2025 proved a season of growth but ultimate frustration for Subiaco. The Lions had a dominant start to the season where they held top spot from Round 2-12.   The Lions lost just three games during the season, their defeat in the final round to Claremont costing them the minor premiership.   Week one of finals saw Subiaco leading when the final siren sounded, however a Grand Read More ...

Claremont’s dominant performance in 2025 was no surprise to those who have watched them over the last few years, having now won three of the past four Grand Finals, including this year’s nail biting victory over Swan Districts.  The Tigers didn’t lose a game until the Bulldogs in Round 14. Claremont dropped a second straight game in round 15 to East Fremantle but got back Read More ...