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WAFLW finalists locked in after thrilling home-and-away finale

Monday, August 4, 2025 - 9:55 AM - by Jordan McArdle
It took until the final day of the home-and-away season to lock in the top-four spots in a rollercoaster finish. Claremont snatched top spot and a home second semi-final from premiership rivals Subiaco with a convincing 33-point win at Revo Fitness Stadium on Sunday before East Fremantle hung onto fourth spot on percentage, despite going down to third-ranked Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval. The Read More ...


WA Football Strategic Facilities Plan - Half-Time Report

Friday, August 1, 2025 - 1:08 PM
WA Football is proud to announce the positive progress and achievements over the first half of our decade-long Strategic Facilities Plan. WA Football’s Strategic Facilities Plan Half-Time Report details what has been achieved over the first five years of the plan as well as lessons learned, updated targets and planning and goals for the next five years. Since 2020 there’s been significant improvements made to Read More ...


Sullivan Logistics WAFL trophy tour hits the regions

Friday, August 1, 2025 - 11:28 AM - by Jordan McArdle
The Sullivan Logistics WAFL trophy tour made its first stop on Thursday night as it heads to several rich football heartlands in regional WA over the next fortnight. The first leg of the three-town trophy tour was the picturesque Quartermaine Oval – home of Upper Great Southern Football League powerhouse Katanning Wanderers. Katanning has proven to be a strong breeding ground over the years with Read More ...


Young talent time: The WA 18s graduates and fellow teens getting a taste of senior WAFL footy

Friday, August 1, 2025 - 10:43 AM - by Denholm Melrose - Perth is OK!
As the season progresses into its latter stages, more and more WA under-18s talent is getting opportunities at league level across the WAFL. National Championships guns as well as Next Generation Academy and father-son talents are aiming to boost their draft stocks, contribute to finals pushes or simply put their name on the map. We look below at some of the young guns getting exposed Read More ...


Dogs' milestone man, dual Brownlow medallist, WA 18s pair on debut highlight Round 17 players to watch

Friday, August 1, 2025 - 9:11 AM - by Jordan McArdle
A 200-game South Fremantle champion, two-time Brownlow medallist and pair of State 18s graduates on debut highlight the players to watch in a massive weekend of Round 17 Sullivan Logistics WAFL action. Zac Strom (South Fremantle) It’s set to be a massive day for the reliable South Fremantle champion, who’s playing his 200th league game in Saturday’s Fremantle Derby clash at Fremantle Community Bank Oval. The Read More ...


Country Catch Up: Pav's Beverley cameo locked in, Saunders' stunning return, Dusty stars and trophy tour

Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 3:24 PM - by Jordan McArdle
We take a look at what’s happening in footy around country WA in our weekly column.   Pav’s Beverley cameo locked in Fremantle champion Matthew Pavlich’s Beverley cameo has been locked in for the final round of the Avon home-and-away season. The Dockers’ all-time leading goal-kicker will lace up the boots for the Redbacks against Quairading at Beverley Town Oval on August 16. The 43-year-old Read More ...


WA talents to feature in AFL National Draft Combine

Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 10:06 AM - by Jordan McArdle
Seven Western Australian draft hopefuls will get the opportunity to push their case in front of AFL recruiters at the AFL National Draft Combine in Melbourne in October. WA under-18s captain and MVP Fred Rodriguez of South Fremantle, Claremont tall Cody Curtin, West Perth pair Sam Swadling, Jacob Farrow, Perth utility Koby Evans, Subiaco small forward Wes Walley and Swan Districts goalsneak Tylah Williams were Read More ...


WA Football Volunteer of the Year Winners and Finalists Announced

Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 8:05 AM
WA Football congratulates the 17 district and regional finalists in the WA Football Volunteer of the Year Award and eight category winners.  The 2025 district and regional finalists from across the state are:  Claremont District - Ryan Lloyd, North Beach JFC  East Fremantle District – Nikki Hevron, East Fremantle JFC  East Perth District -  Michael Bassett, Ballajura JFC  Goldfields Region – Kara Murphy, Newton-Condingup FC  Read More ...


Jets Celebrate Decade of Starkick

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 3:11 PM
Joondalup-Kinross Jets Junior Football Club have marked 10 years of Starkick at the club with a gala day for the club and the community. The celebration included past and present players, reflecting on how far the program has come at the Jets. Starkick Coordinator Janine Gaskell has been volunteering at the club since its inception in 1994. Her role includes leading the Starkick initiative for Read More ...


Finals spots on the line in blockbuster finish to WAFLW home-and-away season

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 2:35 PM - by Denholm Melrose - Perth is OK!
It’s only fitting that one of the tightest seasons of WAFLW football would come down to the final round to decide the minor premiership, the top four, and the wooden spoon. As if scripted, the top-two sides, Claremont and Subiaco will play off. The two teams have been deadlocked almost all season, each losing just two games and playing out a scintillating draw in their Read More ...


Sporting Celebrities Take the Plunge for MND WAFL Fundraiser

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 10:01 AM
Five of the most accomplished sporting figures in WA have answered the call to arms to take part in Jordan’s DIY Big Freeze at Revo Fitness Stadium on Saturday. West Coast Eagles greats John Worsfold and Andrew Embley will be joined by AFLW Eagles coach and Hall of Famer Daisy Pearce, former tennis champion Alicia Molik and two-time Commonwealth Games gold medal winning Hockeyroo Jayde Taylor Read More ...


Fifth annual Women in Coaching Month a great success with trailblazing coaches celebrated

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 7:36 PM - by Jordan McArdle
As July wraps up, so too does Women in Coaching Month — a celebration of the trailblazing women shaping the future of football. With a focus on Champions of Change, we spotlighted four inspiring coaches from across the game – from WAFLW to Perth Football League, WA Football’s talent programs and community football. Fremantle Dockers AFLW star Emma O’Driscoll detailed her experiences in an all-female Read More ...


State 16s MVP, WA captain headline U16 All-Australian team

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 2:00 PM - by Jordan McArdle
Western Australia is well represented in this year’s Under-16s All-Australian team after coming within a goal of winning the national carnival. A trio of West Aussies made the squad, headlined by co-captain Axel Walsh and MVP James Artemis. Subiaco ball magnet Angus Abbonizio also made the cut after getting better with each game, earning a spot on the interchange. WA finished a close second to Read More ...


WAFLW Recap: Race for Top Spot Continues

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 9:38 AM
Subiaco 10.5 (65) v East Perth 0.1 (1) The Royals issues this season continued on Friday night with the bottom-placed side having kicked just two goals in the last five rounds. The Lions took advantage of their poor form on the way to a 10-goal victory off the back of big performances from Krstel Petrevski, Lisa Steane and Paige Sheppard through the midfield, while Beatrice Read More ...


WAFL Round 16 Recap: Tigers Storm Home To Beat Sharks

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 9:06 AM
South Fremantle 15.9 (99) v Subiaco 4.14 (38) The Bulldogs took care of business away from home to continue their remarkable season from which their only loss has been at the hands of the bottom placed Eagles. They remain three games clear on top of the WAFL ladder and have all but secured the minor premiership. Despite Stefan Giro’s (35 disposals, six tackles) best efforts, Read More ...