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WA Country claims 45-point victory over SA

Monday, July 24, 2023 - 10:43 AM
In an electrifying clash at Optus Stadium, the New Holland WA Country Football Team put on a spectacular display of attacking prowess, scoring an impressive nine goals in the first half against a slow-starting South Australia.   Under the guidance of coach Brendan Simpson, the WA team showcased their talents in front of an enthusiastic crowd of friends and family. By the final siren, WA Read More ...


WAFL Round 15 Wrap

Sunday, July 23, 2023 - 9:40 PM - by Chris Pike
SWAN Districts snatched a second straight nail-biting WAFL win in Round 15 on Saturday while West Perth stayed alive in the finals hunt, Subiaco hit back and East Perth further consolidated top spot by making it eight straight victories. There were four games in the WAFL for Round 15 on Saturday and they were all eventful in their own way with the Royals moving further clear Read More ...


WA players selected in U18 Boys All-Australian Team

Friday, July 21, 2023 - 11:17 AM
Four Western Australian players have been selected in the 2023 AFL National Championships U18 Boys All-Australian Team. WA defenders Daniel Curtin (Claremont) Riley Hardeman (Swan Districts), midfielder Clay Hall (Peel Thunder) and half forward Koen Sanchez (East Fremantle) were rewarded for strong performances during the U18s National Championships. West Australian Football Commission State Talent Manager Adam Jones commended the players. “This is a great outcome Read More ...


Round 15 WAFL Preview

Friday, July 21, 2023 - 10:33 AM - by Chris Pike
WITH a grand final rematch between Claremont and West Perth along with two other top four teams doing battle with Peel Thunder hosting East Perth, and two more intriguing contests and it's going to be a fascinating Round 15 in the WAFL. All four WAFL matches for Round 15 take place on Saturday afternoon with East Perth and Claremont continuing to fight over top spot, Read More ...


Umpires join in NAIDOC Celebrations with Indigenous designed shirts

Thursday, July 20, 2023 - 12:43 PM
Umpires will wear Indigenous designed shirts across junior football competitions this weekend as part of the final week of NAIDOC celebrations. This initiative was funded by the Regional Development Councils to honour and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders players who have contributed to this great game. This weekend across Metro South all field umpires who are officiating in divisions Year 7 and Read More ...


Former WAFL Champion To Represent WA Country

Thursday, July 20, 2023 - 12:15 PM
2017 Sandover Medallist Haiden Schloithe makes a return to State football when the New Holland WA Country Football Team faces South Australia at Optus Stadium on Saturday. The five-time South Fremantle fairest and best winner is currently playing with Katanning in the Upper Great Southern Football League after a decorated career with the Bulldogs in the WAFL, which included a Premiership in 2020. WA coach Read More ...


WAFL Team of the Week – Round 14

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 8:28 PM - by Chris Pike
ROUND 14 in the WAFL saw East Perth and East Fremantle continue their winning ways to improve to top and third position while West Perth, Swan Districts and South Fremantle all breathed some life into their seasons. Round 14 in the WAFL got underway on Saturday night at Mineral Resources Park with West Perth kicking the first eight goals but then being outscored the rest Read More ...


Premiership Coach a Female Trail Blazer

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 11:47 AM
Recently crowned WAFLW Premiership coach Steph Walding has discussed the importance of a pathway for emerging coaches in the game. Walding, the only female Head Coach in the WAFLW, led East Fremantle to Grand Final glory against Claremont in Saturday’s decider at Mineral Resources Park. “It's vital that we get more diversity in coaching roles across football in WA,” Walding said. “We've seen the growth Read More ...


Bachar Houli Leadership Program Educates New Generation

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - 3:35 PM
A three-day camp for Muslim girls at Woodman Point in Coogee has been described as a “resounding success” by West Australian Football Commission Multicultural Officer Pinar Komur. More than a dozen girls aged between 13-16 years of age participated in the camp, which focussed on physical activity, health, and well-being. The program aims to build confidence for Muslim women in sport, the workplace, and society, while Read More ...


New Holland WA State Country Football Team Announced

Monday, July 17, 2023 - 3:35 PM
  We are less than a week away from New Holland WA State Country Men’s Team hosting South Australia in the State Country Football Cup at Optus Stadium on Saturday July 22. WA are out to snatch back the Cup they lost last year in Adelaide and New Holland WA State Country Coach Kane Benson has selected experienced players to captain the side. Daniel Acres Read More ...


WAFL Round 14 Wrap

Monday, July 17, 2023 - 10:10 AM - by Chris Pike
BOTTOM five teams West Perth, South Fremantle and Swan Districts all scored Round 14 WAFL victories while East Fremantle rose to third with a fourth straight win and East Perth made it seven in-a-row to shoot to top spot by beating Claremont. Following the five matches in Round 14 of the WAFL season across the weekend, things remain fascinating inside the top five with East Read More ...


WAFLW Grand Final Wrap

Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 5:41 PM - by Chris Pike
IF the old saying is true that glory is best celebrated after going through pain then East Fremantle is going to cherish the WAFLW premiership immensely on the back of turning the tide on Claremont in the 2023 Grand Final. What a remarkable story it is. If you go back 12 months, East Fremantle was undefeated in the 2022 WAFLW season including beating Claremont in Read More ...


Grand Final WAFLW Preview

Friday, July 14, 2023 - 1:33 PM - by Chris Pike
IT is the WAFLW Grand Final that this season was crying out for and it takes place on Saturday afternoon when Claremont plays East Fremantle at Mineral Resources Park with the premiership on the line. It would have made for a heartwarming story if South Fremantle's emergence this year saw them make the Grand Final and it would have been a stirring run from Swan Read More ...


Round 14 WAFL Preview

Friday, July 14, 2023 - 1:07 PM - by Chris Pike
ROUND 14 of the WAFL largely takes place on Sunday afternoon and is highlighted by the top of the table clash between Claremont and East Perth with the winner to end the weekend in first place no matter the result. It's all set for another fascinating round in the WAFL this weekend and while that Royals and Tigers clash might be the main event, all Read More ...


Hart Earns U16s All-Australian Team Selection

Friday, July 14, 2023 - 11:45 AM
Western Australia’s Basil Hart has been selected in the 2023 AFL National Development Championships – U16 Boys All- Australian Team for his efforts in the recent Championships. WA finished second in Pool A of the U16 Championships last weekend, having lost their match with Vic Metro. The Black Swans finished the Championships with a 2-1 win/loss record, equal to Vic Metro. Peel Thunder product Basil Read More ...