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Round 12 WAFLW Preview

Friday, May 6, 2022 - 12:27 PM - by Chris Pike
THERE is another three big matches in Round 12 of the WAFLW competition this weekend as the battle for finals positions heats up. With East Fremantle trying to stay undefeated, Claremont and Swan Districts battling over second spot, and then South Fremantle and Peel Thunder fighting over fourth against different opponents, there's a lot to look forward to in the Round 12 action. The first Read More ...


Round 4 WAFL Preview

Friday, May 6, 2022 - 12:07 PM - by Chris Pike
THERE are four matches this weekend in the WAFL in the final warm up to next week's State Game and all four of them should be fascinating including Claremont attempting to remain undefeated and Subiaco still searching for their first win of 2022. Saturday's Round 4 WAFL matches present the final chance for players to push their case to take part in next Sunday's State Read More ...


New Date For Postponed WAFL East Fremantle v West Coast Eagles Game

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 4:46 PM
The West Australian Football Commission confirms that a new date for the postponed Round 4 game between East Fremantle and West Coast Eagles has been scheduled for the WAFL Bye round.  The game will now be played on Saturday 14 May at New Choice Homes Park, on the same weekend as the State game that will be played on Sunday at Optus Stadium.  Both teams Read More ...


WA pair Named in U18 All Australian Side

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 3:23 PM - by Mark Readings
 WA rising stars Ella Roberts and Lauren Wakfer have been included in the 2022 NAB AFLW National Championships U18 All-Australian Team announced today.  Roberts has been named at Centre Half Forward after averaging 16 kicks and a 1 goal in three strong performances during the Championships.  “I feel I was consistent during the Carnival which helped with my selection.  It’s the next step towards being Read More ...


Community Umpiring Round Critical for Recruitment and Retention

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 1:03 PM - by Mark Readings
The West Australian Football Commission has thrown its support behind next week’s Community Umpiring Round.  Staged in conjunction with the AFL, the Round is designed to increase awareness of umpiring as an alternative to playing.  WAFC State Umpiring Manager David Crute wants all clubs and players to get behind the initiative.  “It’s a critical part of our recruitment and retention strategy” Crute said  With umpiring Read More ...


Regional Coaches Benefit from Historic WAFL weekend

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 12:16 PM - by Mark Readings
The WAFL’s highly successful visit to Northampton last weekend also provided a boost for local coaches.  The WAFC hosted a Level 2 Coaching Accreditation Course for coaches from Geraldton and the Mid-West on Sunday, the day after East Fremantle hosted East Perth.  Community Coaching Programs Specialist at the West Australian Football Commission Daren Bell declared the initiative a success.  “We haven’t historically run Level 2 Read More ...


Band of Brothers and a Female First in Umpiring Team of the Decade

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 10:11 AM - by Mark Readings
Two brothers and a female goal umpire have created history after being named in the WANFLUA Team of the Decade. Jeff and Brett Dalgleish have become the only brothers named in the same Team of the Decade, while Sally Boud is the first female to be selected. The West Australian National Football League Umpires Association celebrated its 70th anniversary at the weekend, combining the night Read More ...


Yeah the girls: East Perth FC and Perth College partner to grow female footy

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 9:56 AM - by Rachael Osborne
Women’s footy is set to expand amongst schoolgirls with a new partnership between East Perth Football club and Perth College. Leading the partnership for East Perth Football club is Chief Executive Officer, Dean Turner, who believes the partnership to be an exciting opportunity. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the Club to be involved in growing our great game through our metro District,” Turner said. Read More ...


WAFLW Team of the Week – Round 11

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 12:05 AM - by Chris Pike
EAST Fremantle won big in Northampton in Round 11 of the WAFLW to stay undefeated with Ashlee Atkins among their stars while Tarnica Golisano racked up 29 possessions for Subiaco and debutant Tamzyn Beros was among the standouts for Swan Districts. The Round 11 results saw East Fremantle travel to Northampton and maintain their undefeated season with the impressive 7.6 (48) to 3.4 (22) victory Read More ...


POSTPONED - Round 4 - East Fremantle v West Coast Eagles

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 6:20 PM
The West Australian Football Commission confirms the postponement of the Round four East Fremantle versus West Coast Eagles game due to the WAFL Competition – COVID Guidelines.  Under the agreed WAFL Competition – COVID Guidelines, the West Coast Eagles WAFL team and Peel Thunder WAFL League team must have a minimum of eighteen players (WAFL Contracted and AFL Contracted) available for selection whereby three (3) of the eighteen players Read More ...


State 16’s Academy Squad For 2022 Confirmed

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 11:26 AM - by Mark Readings
The West Australian Football Commission is delighted to reveal the State 16’s?Academy squad for 2022.  Thirty-five players have been named ahead of this year’s U16’s AFL National Championships and the WAFC congratulates the clubs and schools who’ve helped players earn selection.  WAFC State Talent Manager Adam Jones believes the players chosen will do their state proud.  “It was very challenging to finalise the last couple Read More ...


WAFL Team of the Week – Round 3

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 - 6:03 PM - by Chris Pike
WE had Jonathon Marsh kicking six goals, Jake Florenca racking up 38 possessions, Wade Derksen showed his potential, Luke Meadows sent a reminder of his capabilities and they were just some of the standout performances in Round 3 of the 2022 WAFL season. Competition was again hot for spots in the WAFL Team of the Week for Round 3 following the Saturday victories for Claremont, Read More ...


WAFLW Round 11 Wrap

Monday, May 2, 2022 - 5:40 PM - by Chris Pike
EAST Fremantle took its show to Northampton on Saturday and maintained their undefeated record this WAFLW season with a win over Claremont with Round 11 victories also for Subiaco and Swan Districts. All eyes were on Northampton on Saturday in Round 11 of the WAFLW competition with the top-of-the-table clash between East Fremantle and Claremont. The winner was always going to end the round in Read More ...


WAFL Round 3 Wrap

Monday, May 2, 2022 - 5:29 PM - by Chris Pike
CLAREMONT remains the only undefeated team in the WAFL after three rounds with a win over South Fremantle on Saturday while Subiaco lost a third straight and there were wins as well for East Fremantle, West Perth, Peel Thunder and Swan Districts. Round 3 all took place on Saturday and it got underway in Northampton with East Fremantle starting on fire with 10 goals in Read More ...


Round 11 WAFLW Preview

Friday, April 29, 2022 - 10:08 AM - by Chris Pike
TOP spot in the WAFLW competition goes on the line on Saturday in Northampton when East Fremantle takes on Claremont as one of three fascinating Round 3 match ups this weekend. Things are heating up in the 2022 WAFLW competition as finals begin to approach and that only makes the stakes higher when East Fremantle takes on Claremont in Northampton on Saturday. The Sharks remain Read More ...