I’d like to directly address with you the leak of WAFC salaries earlier this week. At the best of times this is a highly sensitive topic and I fully understand in the current environment sensitivities are at an all-time high. From my perspective this is a deeply regrettable situation and I apologise for the angst it has no doubt caused, particularly for our staff. A full independent investigation is being undertaken on this issue.   There are a couple of points I’d like to specifically address. Firstly, at a headline level, I know the total amount paid in salaries looks like a substantial number but I would ask that you remember it takes a significant number of people to deliver outcomes such as talent academies, competitions, umpiring, indigenous engagement, coaching and school programs across all levels of footy in WA. Read More ...

Western Australia has a proud history of developing elite football talent, with many of the game’s brightest stars beginning their careers at local junior football clubs right across the State. In a series of articles highlighting the rich talent pool in WA over the years, Lenny Fogliani takes a closer look at the best current and former WAFL and AFL players to emerge from junior clubs in WA’s regions and districts. This article focusses on junior clubs in the Avon Football Association. Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission is pleased to confirm that the 2020 junior football season will commence in WA from Saturday, July 18, in line with WAFC Return to Play Guidelines and State Government Covid-19 restrictions. With the easing of State Government restrictions to allow contact sport and group gatherings of up to 100 people from tomorrow, Saturday June 6, the WAFC will be working with all junior football competitions, clubs, umpires and volunteers to help finalise their safe return to play after the July school holidays. This will include confirming venue availability and facility access conditions with Local Governments, completing fixtures, updating by-laws and taking new player registrations.  Read More ...

The WA Football Commission congratulates the three West Australians inducted to the Australian Football Hall of Fame this week for their outstanding contribution to the game. They included East Fremantle product and Brisbane Lions Brownlow Medallist Simon Black, East Perth and West Coast Eagles premiership player Dean Cox, and revered commentator Dennis Cometti, who was also a West Perth player and coach.  All three are highly deserving of the honour as West Australians who went on to make a lasting national impact on the game. Read More ...

Western Australia has a proud history of developing elite football talent, with many of the game’s brightest stars beginning their careers at local junior football clubs right across the State. In a series of articles highlighting the rich talent pool in WA over the years, Lenny Fogliani takes a closer look at the best current and former WAFL and AFL players to emerge from junior clubs in WA’s regions and districts. This article focusses on junior clubs in the Peel Football League. Read More ...

We know you’ve missed footy. We have too. So to celebrate its highly anticipated return, the West Australian Football Commission is giving away three brand new Optus WAFL Burley Footballs to help you get even more excited about getting back into our great game. All you need to do is tell us in 50 words or less what you are looking forward to most about Read More ...

SWAN Districts coach Adam Pickering is excited to have a start date for the WAFL season to now work towards and is looking forward to a potentially more attractive brand of football with the shorter quarters. The 2020 WAFL season will now commence on Saturday August 1 having been delayed due to the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic with the later start meaning it will be a nine-team, nine-round competition. That will see every team play one another once heading into a finals series but the games themselves will be condensed to consisting of 16-minute quarters plus time-on to align with the rules the AFL will be playing under as well in 2020. Read More ...

Western Australia has a proud history of developing elite football talent, with many of the game’s brightest stars beginning their careers at local junior football clubs right across the State. In a series of articles highlighting the rich talent pool in WA over the years, Lenny Fogliani takes a closer look at the best current and former WAFL and AFL players to emerge from junior clubs in WA’s regions and districts. This article focusses on junior clubs in Perth Football Club's metropolitan district. Photo: Michael Johnson. AFL Media Read More ...

Western Australia has a proud history of developing elite football talent, with many of the game’s brightest stars beginning their careers at local junior football clubs right across the State. In a series of articles highlighting the rich talent pool in WA over the years, Lenny Fogliani takes a closer look at the best current and former WAFL and AFL players to emerge from junior clubs in WA’s regions and districts. This article focusses on junior clubs in East Perth Football Club's metropolitan district. Photo: Mark Hutchings Read More ...

In a time of great uncertainty around the footballing world, we take you inside the lives of our Western Australian Under 18s as they navigate their way through an unprecedented 2020 season. The positives, the negatives and the new opportunities that present themselves will all be told in the ‘Simply Energy Diaries.’ We are back! For the first time in a long time, training will Read More ...

Good afternoon,   Yesterday’s announcement by the State Government that restrictions will be eased further from next Saturday June 6th to allow contact sport and group gatherings of up to 100 people, is great news for community football in Western Australia as we work towards a full return to play.   As a result, the WAFC will be updating its Return to Play Guidelines ahead of Read More ...

Western Australia has a proud history of developing elite football talent, with many of the game’s brightest stars beginning their careers at local junior football clubs right across the State. In a series of articles highlighting the rich talent pool in WA over the years, Lenny Fogliani takes a closer look at the best current and former WAFL and AFL players to emerge from junior clubs in WA’s regions Read More ...

The State Government has released framework designed to help organisations in the sport and recreation sector plan for the transition, resumption, and ongoing future delivery of their services/operations. The framework is voluntary and intended as a step-by-step planning process that includes handy guides, templates, suggestions and examples. Read More ...

Western Australia has a proud history of developing elite football talent, with many of the game’s brightest stars beginning their careers at local junior football clubs right across the State. In a series of articles highlighting the rich talent pool in WA over the years, Lenny Fogliani takes a closer look at the best current and former WAFL and AFL players to emerge from junior clubs in WA’s regions and districts. This article focusses on junior clubs in Claremont Football Club's metropolitan district. Read More ...

Details for the 2020 Optus WAFL Premiership Season were endorsed at a Board meeting of the West Australian Football Commission last night, Tuesday May 26.   The WAFC is pleased to be able to support the launch of the WAFL for 2020, as part of protecting the competition’s long history and the important role the WAFL clubs play within our community.   WAFC Executive Manager - WAFL & Football Operations Scott Baker thanked the WAFL clubs for their input into the 2020 season model and said it was exciting to now have a set date and confirmed details around the format of the competition. Read More ...