WA Paralympic silver medallist Amber Merritt will represent her state for the first time at the 2023 Toyota Wheelchair AFL National Championships in Melbourne this week. A silver medallist in wheelchair basketball at the 2012 London Paralympic Games, Merritt also won silver at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games in the 3 x 3 competition. After taking part at the inaugural Championship in 2016, Read More ...

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on the WA's top small and medium defender prospects ahead of the 2023 AFL Draft. The 2023 AFL Draft will be held on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21. The 2023 AFL Rookie Draft will follow on Wednesday, November 22. Sheehan's player profiles will be released by positional group each week ahead of this year's Draft. Read More ...

WA boundary umpire Luke Graves has been elevated to the AFL Umpires Senior List for 2024. This is a major step in his career, which will see Graves relocate from Perth to the Gold Coast ahead of the 2024 AFL season. This appointment caps off a fantastic year for the 24-year-old who umpired his fifth consecutive grand final having officiated under 100 WAFL League games Read More ...

In a significant development for WA’s football talent, the state's Pre-season Training Squads have been announced, showcasing some of the most promising male and female players.  70 young athletes, aged between 17 and 19, have been selected to participate in an extended three-month program that kicks off at the end of November and runs through February. West Australian Football Commission Executive Manager – Football Operations, Read More ...

The launch of Auskick Wheelchair has seen new participants join the sport. Run by the West Australian Football Commission’s Starkick program alongside WA All Abilities Football Association, Auskick Wheelchair is for boys and girls aged 5 – 7 with or without disabilities who want to take part in a fun team sport. WAAAFA Executive Officer Hayden Marchetto said the attendance over the first two weeks Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission along with the Regional District Councils (RDCs) hosted the Awards of Excellence which celebrated junior umpires, recognising their dedication and contribution to the sport by announcing the Umpire of the Year awards within each district. This event showcased the outstanding talent and commitment of these young individuals who are the next generation of umpires progressing through the officiating pathway.  WAFC Read More ...

More than 700 volunteers attended the Metro Central and Metro North Clubs and Volunteers Awards of Excellence held over two nights at the Pan Pacific. The two events celebrated the achievements of volunteers from 55 clubs throughout the metro region, from Mt Helena in the hills, to Yanchep in the north, all in celebration of the 2023 Community Football season. This year saw the alignment Read More ...

The AFL has today announced the 2023 AFLW Trade Period will run from Thursday, December 7 until Thursday, December 14.  The 2023 AFLW Draft will be held in-person at Marvel Stadium on Monday, December 18.  In line with the AFLW Season Eight Supplementary Draft, nominees will be permitted to nominate for a ‘national pool’ again, allowing draftees to be considered by all 18 clubs in Read More ...

Associated and Catholic Colleges of WA (ACC) claimed a 19-point victory over School Sport WA (SSWA) in the grand final of the 2023 Inter-association Boys’ All-Stars match. The game, featuring the best senior schoolboys (Year 10-12) from both ACC and SSWA, unfolded at the iconic Fremantle Oval, in hot conditions. The selection of these exceptional young talents occurred during the Eagles Senior Schoolboys Cup, which Read More ...

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on the top tall defender prospects ahead of the 2023 AFL Draft. The 2023 AFL Draft will be held on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21. The 2023 AFL Rookie Draft will follow on Wednesday, November 22. Sheehan's player profiles will be released by positional group each week ahead of this year's Draft. The players profiled Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) is thrilled to announce its participation in this Sunday’s Telethon Family Festival. In its first year as a beneficiary of Telethon, the WAFC through its Starkick program and Kalability Kickability program by WA All Abilities Football Association (WAAAFA) will showcase inclusive football programs. On show will be wheelchair exhibition games showcased by WAAAFA and Rebound WA, located on the outside Read More ...

Three West Australian players earned national selection for their standout performance at the AFL National Inclusion Carnival in Queensland last week. Midfielder Tyson Worthington (Willetton), forward Lyndsy Ashworth (Coolbinia) and defender David Hallows (Coolbinia) were all presented with the national jumper and certificate following the finals. The WA team started their carnival campaign exceptionally well, dominating the first two days of the round-robin format by Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission is excited to announce the re-branding of its All-Abilities program Starkick. The new look is part of the evolution of Starkick and a sign of the program’s growth. Starkick strives to break down barriers, bridge gaps and provide opportunities for children and their families to participate in community football. WAFC Starkick Coordinator Rob Geersen is proud of how far the Read More ...

South Fremantle has completed a double triumph at the Kirby Bentley/Nicky Winmar Carnival at the weekend.  UWA Park (McGillvray Oval) hosted the day in 34-degree conditions and saw hundreds of young first nations boys and girls participate in celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander football.  Seven teams participated in the Nicky Winmar Carnival with about 150 players from all WAFL (West Australian Football League) Read More ...

Kalgoorlie City Football Club’s Eshe Christie WA’s 2023 Chemist Warehouse AFLW Community Ambassador.  Established in 2021, the AFLW Community Ambassador program recognises members from the football community who have been instrumental in facilitating and nurturing the remarkable growth of women and girls’ football.  Christie was surprised by the nomination and blown away by the support from her community. "It means a huge amount to me, Read More ...