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 ...

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released the WA profiles on the top tall forwards and rucks in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft pool.     The group includes West Perth tall forward and ruckman Kayle Gereyne, Claremont’s Aiden Riddle who averaged 19.8 hitouts for WA, and Claremont’s Max Rohr who kicked four goals from 15 disposals for WA against South Australia.     Sheehan's player profiles Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission recently hosted a workshop as part of an innovative program to develop junior umpiring in the state.   The program, called “Fostering a Love of Umpiring”, is supported by the State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and Lotterywest . The aim is to help foster connection and a sense of belonging for junior umpires as well Read More ...

Some of the state’s best young male and female football talent will participate in the upcoming WAFC Summer Program. Pre-Season Training Squads have been announced, with more than 80 young athletes, aged between 17 and 19, selected to participate in a three-month program that kicks off at the end of November and runs through until February. WAFC State Talent Manager Adam Jones is delighted to Read More ...

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on the top tall defenders in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft pool. The tall defenders group includes WA's All Australian centre half back Clancy Dennis who took part in the National Draft Combine. WA State Combine participants Tom Bell, Joel Brown and Darcy Petersen have also been assessed by Sheehan. Sheehan's player profiles are being released in positional Read More ...

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on WA’s top small and medium forwards in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft pool.     The 2024 Telstra AFL Draft will be held on Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21. The 2024 Telstra AFL Rookie Draft will follow on Friday, November 22.     Sheehan's player profiles will be released in positional groups each week ahead of Read More ...

Eight-year-old Jirra Taylor from the West Kimberley Junior Football Club’s Starkick centre has emerged as the winner of the Healthway ‘Go for 2&5’ Everyday competition, which encouraged young participants to showcase how they embrace healthy eating habits. The West Australian Football Commission’s partnership with Healthway is focused on creating healthier environments across all levels of the game, while promoting healthy eating habits, physical activity and Read More ...

Over 1,000 volunteers and guests from Metro North, Metro Central, and Metro South Conferences came together for the first time to celebrate the 2024 Metro Junior Community Football Awards. Volunteers and clubs who made outstanding contributions throughout the year were recognised during the event. Highlights from the event included the recognition of Club Persons of the Year, departing Presidents, and acknowledgement of the many clubs Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) advises that the Nomination Committee, with representatives of the WAFC Board, West Coast Eagles Football Club, Fremantle Football Club, WAFL Council of Presidents and the Community Football Advisory Council, met to consider the Expressions of Interest received for the upcoming Commissioner Elections and provided the WAFC Board a list of Recommended Candidates. An impressive number of nominations from high Read More ...