SOUTH Fremantle opened its account with a win on Saturday to open Round 3 of the WAFLW season while Claremont won the grand final rematch and there were strong victories for West Perth and Swan Districts. Round 3 of the 2024 WAFLW season got underway on Saturday at Mandurah's Lane Group Stadium featuring two teams looking for a first win of the campaign. It was South Read More ...

THE 2024 WAFLW season further heats up in Round 3 including the first clash between Claremont and East Fremantle since last year's dramatic grand final while West Coast Fever premiership winner Verity Simmons debuts for Subiaco. There are four matches in Round 3 of the WAFLW season beginning on Saturday afternoon at Lane Group Stadium with Peel Thunder playing host to South Fremantle. The other Read More ...

She may have been recognised as the best player in the WAFLW last season, but Jayme Harken would swap personal achievements for team success in 2024. The Claremont star polled 24 votes last year, the most votes polled by an individual player since the start of the WAFLW competition in 2019. “Winning the Dhara Kerr Medal last season was a huge honour and it confirmed Read More ...

DESPITE retiring from the AFLW at the end of the 2023 season, Emma Humphries has loved life in Western Australia so much she has decided to stay despite coming from Tasmania and her partner living in Brisbane. Humphries decided to remain in WA after two AFLW seasons at the West Coast Eagles despite announcing her retirement from the top level having also previously played at Read More ...

A groundbreaking Female Umpiring Academy titled “Umpire Your Way” has been launched by the Hon. Sue Ellery MLC Minister for Finance; Commerce; Women's Interests in a bid to improve the connection of WAFL, Country, Senior Community and Junior Community Female umpires across WA. The project, supported by the Department of Communities, follows a report titled “Girls and Women in Australian Football Umpiring” which highlights the Read More ...

  The West Australian Football Commission is offering budding commentators a unique opportunity to get behind the microphone during the 2024 season. If you think you have the skills, personality and energy to take a game of footy to a new level then this might be the chance you've been waiting for!  "The Voice of WAFL" is a joint initiative between the WAFC and Streamer.com.au, encouraging local Read More ...

A new game-day experience is set to elevate the way you watch footy during the WAFL competition in 2024.   Footy fans will have plenty to cheer about as the new footy festival WAFL Wonderland rolls out to various ovals during the season.  Nine games across the first 10 rounds will be turned into WAFL Wonderland, where fans can expect a festival atmosphere. The Read More ...

LAST year's WAFLW Grand Finalists Claremont and East Fremantle flexed their muscles again in Round 2 of the 2024 season with West Perth continuing to impress and Swan Districts opening their account under a new coach. Round 2 of the 2024 WAFLW season got underway with the one game on Saturday afternoon and that saw Claremont defeat South Fremantle 5.12 (42) to 4.3 (27) at Read More ...

ROUND 2 of the 2024 WAFLW season is split over this weekend with both Leederville co-tenants Subiaco and East Perth at home while the top two teams of 2023 lock horns while Swan Districts and Peel Thunder hunt for a first victory. It shapes as a fascinating second round of the season on a number of fronts with South Fremantle playing host to Claremont on Read More ...

Subiaco’s Olivia Wolmarans has laid the platform for a dominant WAFL Women’s season with a six-goal haul in the season opener last weekend. The 16-year-old had a day out against East Perth as the Lions scored a crushing 95-point win at Sullivan Logistics Stadium. “I am so happy about my performance against East Perth and the fact that I kicked six goals was crazy, but Read More ...

The WAFLW competition didn’t even exist when Holly Coomey made the move down under from Ireland, but after a strong basketball career her transition to a new sport saw her make her debut for Peel Thunder in Round 1. Converts to Australian football from rival sports has become one of the more fascinating aspects of the growth of the female game across the country whether Read More ...

Having been named the 2023 Western Australian Sports Administrator of the Year at the recent Sports Star of the Year Awards, Troy Kirkham is now firmly focussed on implementing a major initiative for the WAFC. At the awards night, the WAFC was recognised for its Concussion Management Initiative, and Kirkham is playing a leading role in a move to introduce new concussion guidelines for junior Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission sends its condolences to the family and friends of football legend Steve Marsh who has passed away at the age of 99. Born in Kalgoorlie, Marsh enjoyed a decorated career beginning in 1945 and ending in 1960 after 265 games at WAFL level. The champion rover represented South Fremantle in 226 matches, claiming four Fairest and Best Awards and playing Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission is thrilled to announce the appointment of Todd Baker to the role of Executive Manager Brand and Growth. Bringing a wealth of experience and expertise across commercial, advertising and marketing, Mr Baker joins us from Seven West Media (SWM), where he served as Digital Program Director, spearheading the development and rapid growth of Streamer – SWM's Community Sport streaming service. Read More ...

LAST year's WAFLW Grand Finalists Claremont and East Fremantle made winning starts to the 2024 season on Saturday with West Perth making a statement and Subiaco winning the battle of Leederville co-tenants. Round 1 of the 2024 WAFLW season got underway on Saturday and it's set to be the most competitive season yet with East Perth showing they have improved, and all other seven teams showing enough Read More ...