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 ...

One of this year’s Little Telethon Stars is six-year-old Starkick participant Harrison Lee. Harrison was diagnosed with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy at the age of two and grapples with vision impairment, colour blindness, speech, and learning and developmental difficulties.  Despite the multitude of obstacles that dot his path, Harrison’s spirit shines brightly. He lives with boundless enthusiasm and enjoys many activities including participating in footy, Read More ...

East Fremantle WAFLW premiership player Mylee Leitch has produced a standout result at the AFLW WA Draft Combine in Perth at the weekend. Leitch recorded the fastest time in the country for the agility test, posting 8.321 seconds. It’s also the second-best time in the history of the Combine, which dates back to 2017. The 19-year-old, who stands just 162cm, was part of the Sharks Read More ...

WA teenagers Joe Fonti and Riley Wills have enhanced their NAB AFL Draft prospects with a strong performance at the State Combine testing held in Perth yesterday.  A Claremont Colts premiership player, Fonti’s athleticism was on display with three top three finishes in testing.  The defender finished third in the running vertical jump, clocked the best time in the 20m sprint, and came second in Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) advises that the Nomination Committee, with representatives of the Community Football Advisory Council, Fremantle Football Club, WAFC, WAFL Council of Presidents and West Coast Eagles, met to consider the Expressions of Interest received for the upcoming Commissioner Elections and provided the WAFC Board a list of Recommended Candidates. An impressive number of nominations from high quality candidates was received Read More ...

The Metro Central, Metro South, and Metro North Regional Development Councils (RDCs) united to celebrate the inaugural RDC Team of the Year Ceremony. More than 500 club volunteers, participants and families gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements of players throughout the Metro regions. The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of three distinct jumper designs, each representing one of the RDCs. These jumpers feature Read More ...