WA Football statement: WAFL Grand Final umpiring decisionsMonday, September 22, 2025 - 2:20 PM

WA Football would like to clarify the umpiring decisions made late in the final quarter of the Sullivan Logistics WAFL League Grand Final between South Fremantle and East Perth at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

WA Football has ticked off the officiating umpires' decision to not pay a 50m penalty.

The decision to not pay a 50m penalty was the correct one because there was no intent to waste time with no more time left in the match, as clearly stated in the AFL Handbook.

A 50m penalty after the siren will only be paid for encroachment on the mark or protected area once the set kick has been set or a further infringement off the ball.

Not giving a 50m penalty for several South Fremantle players running onto the field to celebrate after the siren was also the correct decision given this act had no impact on the game.