The West Australian Football Commission has again joined forces with Telstra and the AFL to launch the second year of the Telstra Footy Country Grants. The 2024 program proved extremely successful with $2 million distributed to community clubs across the country. Telstra has committed $8 million over four years to help strengthen, sustain and grow local footy. All community football clubs across WA can access Read More ...

Nine West Australians will participate in an induction camp in Melbourne over the next week as part of the 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy program. Wes Walley (Subiaco), Koby Evans (Perth) and Cody Curtin (Claremont) are part of the Boys squad, while six WA girls will head east including Mia Russo (West Perth), Alira Fotu (South Fremantle), Alicia Blizard (East Fremantle), Olivia Crane (Subiaco), Evie Read More ...

Gabby Simmonds will become the first WA female Field Umpire to officiate an AFLW Grand Final when North Melbourne plays Brisbane tomorrow night. Simmonds, who was an emergency field umpire in last year’s decider, has umpired 57 AFLW matches and made history last year when she became the first female to umpire a WAFL League Final. Simmonds is joined by another West Australian tomorrow night Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) proudly supports the 16 Days in WA – Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your Part – reaffirming its commitment to ending gender-based violence.  Running from 25 November to 10 December, this annual initiative calls on individuals and organisations to take a stand against violence. The WAFC recognises the critical need to address the attitudes and behaviours that lead Read More ...

Ten WA players were selected in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft. Following Peel Thunder’s Bo Allan and Claremont’s Cody Angove’s selection on night one, six of their U18s teammates joined them at AFL clubs last night. On night two of the Draft, West Perth’s Kayle Gerreyn was selected by Essendon with pick 37.  Three players from Claremont were drafted to AFL clubs; Hugh Boxshall (St Read More ...

Two West Australians were selected by AFL clubs in last night’s 2024 Telstra AFL Draft, held at Marvel Stadium.  Peel Thunder’s Bo Allan was the first WA player selected in the Draft. West Coast Eagles used pick 16 to select the U18 WA captain and All-Australian.  Allan told Eagles fans: “So happy to be on board, can’t wait to get stuck in.”  Claremont product Cody Read More ...

Students from Islamic schools competed in the xx The Bachar Houli Secondary Boys Cup on November 5, with Al-ameen College winning the cup for the first time.  Held at Des Penman Reserve, Nollamara, the Cup featured students from Year’s 7, 8 and 9 representing Australian Islamic College Dianella, Australian Islamic College Henley Brook and Al-Ameen College in a round-robin carnival.  The event provided a platform Read More ...

The first-ever Bachar Houli Secondary Girls Cup was held at Des Penman Reserve in Nollamara, marking a significant step for female students from Islamic schools in Western Australia participating in Australian Rules Football. The competition is designed for Years 7 and 8 girls with focus on promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and community among culturally diverse groups. The Australian Islamic College Henley Brook and Australian Islamic College Read More ...

Former West Coast Eagle Kate Orme has been appointed coach of the WAFC U16’s female program. Orme, who played seven games for the Eagles in the AFLW, is excited about the challenge ahead. “I'm thrilled to take on the role, to work with the brightest emerging talent in WA,” Orme said. “We have terrific, experienced assistant coaches that are dedicated and committed to educating and Read More ...

It has just become a whole lot easier to coach Australian Rules Football as the AFL rolls out the biggest changes to its coach accreditation in the past 30 years. Whether you are considering coaching for the first time or looking to extend your coaching career, the significant updates will help support coaches around the country across all levels of football – from local to Read More ...

The 2025 AFL National Academy Boys squad features four West Australians.  Claremont’s Cody Curtin, younger brother of promising Adelaide Crows defender Daniel, joins Koby Evans from Perth, South Fremantle’s Fred Rodriquez and Subiaco’s Wes Walley as part of the WA contingent.  WAFC State Talent Manager Adam Jones has declared the quartet will embrace the opportunity to be part of the elite program.  “All four players Read More ...

  The 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy Girls squad features two WA members of the 2024 Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Girls All Australian team. Evie Cowcher has been named alongside fellow All Australian, Olivia Womarans from Subiaco. Cowcher has won Western Australia’s MVP and selection in the All Australian team in each of the past two seasons despite not being Draft eligible until next Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) is pleased to announce that the history and achievements of the West Australian Women’s Football League (WAWFL) will now be officially recognised as an integral part of the WAFL Women’s competition.  Following a recommendation from the WAFC Heritage Committee, the WAFL Women’s competition will be endorsed as the continuation of the WAWFL, ensuring the historical legacy of women’s football Read More ...

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on the top midfielders in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft pool. The group includes seven West Australians, four from the National Draft Combine and three players who were part of the State Draft Combine. Peel Thunder’s Bo Allan, Claremont’s Cody Angove, fellow Tiger Will Hayes and Luke Urquhart from East Fremantle have been put under the spotlight Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) is proud to announce its new four-year apparel partner structure commencing this month, with an option to extend for a further two years. This is the largest commercial apparel agreement for WA Football. Commencing in early February 2024, the WAFC undertook a rigorous tender process and stakeholder engagement project culminating in the best commercial outcome for the WAFC. From Read More ...