The 2015 Nicky Winmar Carnival will be bigger than ever before with more than 300 participants expected and a minimum of 12 teams from throughout regional and metro WA. The carnival will be played in a round robin format, with all teams lead by Aboriginal coaches and current and former AFL and WAFL role models. Read More ...

Two AFL 9s teams have the chance to sign up for the opportunity of a lifetime when the inaugural AFL 9s Tournament is played on the hallowed turf of Patersons Stadium on Saturday, November 29. If your team is interested please contact Josh Bowler at jbowler@wafc.com.au or go to www.afl9stournament.com.au   Read More ...

Patersons Stadium will host an Irish Festival showcasing the sights, sounds and tastes of Ireland to coincide with the AFL’s International Rules Series game against Ireland on Saturday, November 22.   The Irish Festival, which will be held with the support of the West Australian Football Commission, Tourism WA and the AFL, will commence from 2pm and feature Irish game demonstrations, interactive AFL activities, Irish bands and dancing, an international Guinness Bar, Irish food and beverage stalls, a bouncy castle, face painting and more.   Read More ...

Last Friday, City Beach Oval played host to Claremont District's annual Freo Dockers Cup, which is an all girls AFL carnival for Yr 8 – 10 girls.  Read More ...

Following a 227 AFL career with West Coast and Collingwood, Quinten Lynch has been appointed Playing Coach at Trinity Aquinas for 2015. Read More ...

Important training sessions for football volunteers will be conducted over the coming months around Western Australia in preparation for the roll-out of the new National Online Registration System across all of football in 2015. Read More ...

For the first time, the West Australian Football Commission will be delivering the Club Coach Coordinator Course alongside the Level 2 Coach Accreditation Course to over 100 coaches on November 22 and 23 at ECU Joondalup. Read More ...

Ever since 17-year-old Todd Shimmon donned the No. 19 jumper and booted three goals in his first appearance in the Claremont colts side, against South Fremantle at Claremont Oval in 1982, has he been a dedicated and passionate Tiger. He has been a wonderful stalwart of the club in a variety of roles for 27 years and now all at Claremont bid him a fond farewell and wish him all the best in his move to East Fremantle as the chief executive officer of the Sharks. Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified applicants for the WAFL State 16s and 18s  Head Coaching Positions and Assistant Coaching Positions. CLICK the links below for more information on each position: Read More ...

With the footy season coming to a close we will be profiling some of the teams to keep your eye on who will be starring in the 2014 AFL 9s Tournament at Patersons Stadium. Originating from the Volleyball Court in the early 90’s, the Blind Mullets want to play under lights in the Over 35’s division! This all-star 11 have won 26 premierships between them in various leagues across Western Australia but are chasing one final flag for to show dependable David Glass what premiership glory feels like. Read More ...

Over 50 girls aged 5 – 18+ registered to participate in the Geraldton Female Football Festival. The week started with 3 Female footballers promoting this event throughout 6 of the regions high schools. With the schools assistance the representatives were able to run all girl clinics at each school, a chance for the girls to give football a go. On Saturday the 18th of October, the WA Football Commission in conjunction with Midwest Gascoyne Murchison Regional Football Development Council ran a fun all girls sporting event. With participant coming from all over the Midwest, and a strong representation from the high schools targeted the few days earlier, the girls enjoyed a variety of different activities and games. Read More ...

EARL Spalding has waited more than a decade for a second crack as a WAFL coach but the AFL and WAFL premiership star is excited at the chance to rebuild Perth and is calling on the players to be honest with themselves and take more responsibility for the club's plight along the way. Spalding was last week announced as the new coach of the Perth Football Club after Damien McMahon left his post midway through the 2014 season with Trevor Williams taking over in a caretaker capacity in a year where the Demons lost its last 14 matches to finish last. Captain Paul Bevan and key defenders Jared Risol and Nick Kane, and experienced former AFL half forward Matt Moody are among the players to have already decided they are leaving before the new coach was announced as well, but Spalding does take over with impressive credentials. Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission will be presenting AFL Level 1 Coaching and Umpiring Accreditation for teachers at the ACHPER WA Health & Physical Education Conference to be held at Edith Cowan University, Mt Lawley on November 24 and 25, 2014. Read More ...

Patersons Stadium, managed by West Australian Football Commission, was recognised for an ongoing commitment to customer service excellence with a series of prestigious National and State awards during International Customer Service Week last week. The awards included: Read More ...

LUKE Blackwell has capped off a remarkable six-season career with Claremont by winning a fourth EB Cook Medal as the club's fairest and best with his younger brother Dean also claiming the reserves fairest and best award. The 27-year-old joined Claremont in 2009 after returning from Carlton in the AFL and over the past six years has put together a remarkable career both in terms of individual and team success before announcing his retirement from the WAFL as he moves to Melbourne in 2015. Blackwell had an outstanding 2014 WAFL season with the Tigers and was decidedly unlucky not to win a second Sandover Medal, but he did claim a fourth EB Cook Medal as Claremont's fairest and best winner. Read More ...