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Match Report – Lions roar to top of ladder

Sunday, July 11, 2021 - 9:03 AM - by Matt Paddick
IT wasn’t quite the demolition job back on the Thursday night in their last meeting but Subiaco continued to be too good for Perth cruising to a 27-point win on Saturday that took them back to the top of the WAFL ladder. Their last meeting at Lathlain's Mineral Resources Park saw Subiaco hammer Perth by 98 points and hold the Demons to just the one Read More ...


Grand Final Optus WAFLW Preview

Friday, July 9, 2021 - 1:27 PM - by Chris Pike
PEEL Thunder and Swan Districts have been the standout teams in the WAFLW competition for 2021 and it's only fitting they will now play off for the premiership in Sunday's Grand Final in Mandurah. It has worked out well that David Grays Arena was awarded hosting rights for the 2021 Optus WAFLW Grand Final because Peel Thunder earned the right to play at home for Read More ...


NAIDOC Round Optus WAFL Preview

Friday, July 9, 2021 - 12:51 PM - by Chris Pike
THE WAFL season resumes this Saturday with a full round of action and it's one of the highlights of the year with the celebration of NAIDOC Week to coincide with five critical and fascinating match ups. Round 13 of the 2021 Optus WAFL Premiership Season was forced to be postponed last weekend because of the COVID-19 restrictions, but all that has served to do is Read More ...


NAIDOC Round: Every Club's Guernsey

Friday, July 9, 2021 - 9:31 AM
In Round 14 of the 2021 Optus WAFL Season we celebrate NAIDOC Round. Started in 2007 by South Fremantle and Claremont Football Clubs and then adopted League wide in 2009, the WAFL has celebrated the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to our great game. This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is ‘Heal Country’, calling for all Australians to embrace First Read More ...


Rio Tinto partners with WA Football Indigenous Programs

Thursday, July 8, 2021 - 1:04 PM
The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) has welcomed Rio Tinto as the principal partner of its Indigenous Programs, developed to strengthen relationships and connection with West Australian & Indigenous communities through the power of football.  Rio Tinto’s major investment into WA Football Indigenous programs over the next three years will be the cornerstone for the WAFC to deliver upon its Reconciliation Action Plan.  The partnership Read More ...


WAFLW Grand Final Game Day Info

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 - 10:10 AM
The 2021 Optus WAFLW Grand Final heads south to Mandurah for the first time when David Grays Arena hosts the 3rd Optus WAFLW Grand Final.  The Optus WAFLW League, Simply Energy Rogers Cup and WAFLW Reserves will all be played on Sunday July 11, showcasing some of the best talent across the state. Key Times: 8.30am– Gates Open 10.30am – Rogers Cup Bouncedown (West Perth Read More ...


WAFL Emerging Stars

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 - 1:06 PM - by Charlie McCormack
THE 2021 WAFL season has unearthed several new stars of the competition, with some role players emerging into key players for their sides while others have graduated from the reserves to make their mark on the competition at league level. Here is your team’s emerging star from the first half of the season.   CLAREMONT - Jack Buller After Alec Waterman left to Essendon after Read More ...


WAFC Statement: COVID-19 Update

Friday, July 2, 2021 - 4:40 PM
Following today’s announcement by the WA State Government regarding post lockdown restrictions within the Perth and Peel regions from 12.01am, Saturday July 3, the West Australian Football Commission has issued an update to all participants and clubs. As football recommences across the state, clubs, participants and spectators are reminded of the requirement to follow the WA State Government restrictions currently in place. WAFL & WAFLW Read More ...


Harry Taylor returns to East Fremantle

Thursday, July 1, 2021 - 2:34 PM
One of East Fremantle's favourite sons will make a highly-anticipated comeback next week after Harry Taylor offered to return to the Sharks in search of a finals appearance.  It's been nearly 14 years since Taylor played a WAFL game, ironically if he lines up for the Sharks next week, it will be his 50th.  Taylor's decroated AFL career speaks for itself, playing 280 games for Read More ...


WAFL Team of Round 12

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - 12:05 PM - by Chris Pike
IT was a thrilling Round 12 in the WAFL with nail-biting wins for Swan Districts, East Perth and West Perth while South Fremantle and the West Coast Eagles were also victorious with plenty of players impressing across the board. It was a remarkable situation where with all games played in the same Saturday afternoon time slot in Round 12 of the 2021 Optus WAFL Premiership Read More ...


WAFC Statement: Fixture Update

Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - 12:25 PM
WAFL & WAFLW The WAFC wishes to advise that following consultation with all WAFL & WAFLW clubs the following decisions have been made in relation to fixtures for this weekend.  All WAFL and WAFLW fixtures scheduled for this weekend (July 3 & 4) will be postponed, with the WAFC to be guided by any further directions and health advice from the WA State Government before Read More ...


Optus WAFL Round 12 Wrap

Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - 9:05 AM - by Chris Pike
IT was a remarkable day of action in Round 12 of the WAFL on Saturday and with three games in time-on of the last quarter only separated by one solitary point, it's hard to imagine a more thrilling set of fixtures. While South Fremantle and the West Coast Eagles had a slightly more comfortable time of things in their wins against Perth and East Fremantle Read More ...


WAFC Statement: COVID-19 Lockdown June 2021

Monday, June 28, 2021 - 9:50 PM
Following the WA State Government announcement with respect to the lockdown, the following protocols must be adhered to by all community football leagues and clubs within the Perth & Peel regions.   WAFL, WAFLW & Talent Programs  The West Australian Football League (WAFL), WAFLW, and WA Talent programs have been postponed until 12.01am Saturday July 3 as per WA State Government requirements.  The decision means Read More ...


Optus WAFLW Preliminary Final Wrap

Monday, June 28, 2021 - 3:51 PM - by Chris Pike
SWAN Districts was the dominant team throughout the WAFLW season in 2021 and now they get a shot at turning that into a premiership after beating Subiaco in Sunday's preliminary final at Steel Blue Oval. Peel Thunder was already awaiting the winner having been the first team to win their way into the Grand Final for 2021 which will be held on Saturday at Mandurah's Read More ...


WAFC Statement: COVID-19 Restrictions June 2021

Sunday, June 27, 2021 - 1:16 PM
Following today’s announcement by the WA State Government regarding Phase 1 restrictions in the Perth and Peel regions from 12.01pm, Sunday June 27, the West Australian Football Commission has issued an update for all participants and clubs.   WAFL, WAFLW & Talent Programs  The WAFLW Preliminary Final between Swan Districts and Subiaco will go ahead this afternoon at Steel Blue Oval, with spectators unable to Read More ...