With a ball that bounces more oddly than anything he could have imagined as a young Sudanese refugee in Kenya, football - and life in Australia - is helping Peter Ajang and his family smother their tragic past. Read the full story by Steve Butler at The West Australian - http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/21187163/sporting-chance-for-refugee/ Read More ...

More than 100 children will head to City Beach Oval on Tuesday, January 28 for a combined football and cricket clinic being hosted by The Claremont Football District and West Australian Cricket Association. The FREE Football & Cricket Promotional Holiday Clinic will be a great opportunity for children to improve their skills and try out both of Australia’s favourite sports.....Aussie Rules and Cricket! Read More ...

A women's Indigenous All Stars side will take on the WAWFL All stars again in 2014 when the third ‘Yorga’s Koodjal Kadadjiny Match’ (Women’s Two Way Learning Match) is hosted by the WA Women’s Football League. This biannual event celebrates the passion and skill of indigenous female footballers and to highlight the reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous female footballers and encourage positive respectful relationships between all Australians. To Register to play in the 2014 Indigenous All Star Selection Match simply go to: Read More ...

One of the most decorated WAFL careers in recent times came to an end yesterday when Subiaco captain Aidan Parker informed teammates and club officials of his decision to hang up the boots. An increase in work commitments has made it impossible for the three-time premiership star to continue playing for the club at which he debuted as an 18-year-old 13 seasons ago. “My first memories are that I instantly loved the place, I came through the juniors and I became very passionate about Subi very quickly.” Parker said. Read More ...

Can’t make the National Coaching Conference in 2014?  The WAFC is giving coaches the opportunity to attend the WA State Coaching Conference on February 8 and 9.  The conference will give coaches the opportunity to attend a range of seminars by industry leaders from the AFL, WAFL, WA State Academy and leading Sports Psychologists over two days at ECU Joondalup. Read More ...

Do you love footy so much that you want to study it?  Well now you can at ECU with the new course Bachelor of Science (Sports Science and Football). ECU’s Sports Science and Football course is the only one of its kind in Australia.  The degree prepares students to train, condition and support players of football, with the opportunity to specialise in Australian Rules Football. Read More ...

What better way to fulfil your new year’s fitness resolution than to sign up for the Cadbury AFL 9s Summer season, kicking off on February 10? Cadbury AFL 9s is the Australian Football League’s fun, fast and exciting alternative version of the game.  It’s a great way to have fun with your friends playing a modified version of the traditional game in mixed, men’s, ladies and youth competitions. Read More ...

FIXTURES have been finalised for the 2014 AAMI WAFL Premiership Season in consultation with the nine WAFL clubs. Round 1 will kick off on Saturday, March 22 and the Grand Final will be played on Sunday, September 21.  The season will feature one less round than last year, with the split round being dropped for a 23 round total. Each club will play 10 home games, 10 away games and have three byes. Read More ...

Are you aged between 13-18 years and interested in representing your state in the fastest growing female sport – AFL? Then click the link below to find out more about the wonderful opportunities that may exist for you in 2014! 2014 State Female Football Teams Read More ...

WAFL Rules and Regulations have been updated for the 2014 AAMI WAFL premiership season following a comprehensive consultation and review process. The updated Rules and Regulations have been developed in consultation with the nine WAFL clubs and approved by the WAFL Advisory Committee, WAFL Management Committee and WAFC Football Affairs Committee for implementation in 2014. Read More ...

WA footy teacher Jeremy Bruse has been recognised with a prestigious Premier’s Award for his innovative approach to engaging students through football. Mr Bruse, who is an AFL School Ambassador at Cecil Andrews Senior High School, took out the WA Premier’s Secondary Teacher of the Year Award at the WA Education Awards on December 2 at Crown Plaza. He has implemented a range of innovative Read More ...

SOUTH Fremantle has pulled off a significant recruiting victory signing former Melbourne and Adelaide AFL big man James Sellar for the 2014 season ahead of rival WAFL clubs. The 24-year-old Sellar will now arrive at Fremantle Oval to play with the Bulldogs in the 2014 WAFL season along with former Swan Districts centre half-forward Josh Pullman while Ashton Hams, Steven Verrier and Haiden Schloithe have Read More ...

The WAFC Female High Performance Program is thrilled to announce that South Fremantle WAFL coach Paul Hasleby will assist the State U18 Youth Girls in 2014. The strong connection with South Fremantle Football Club was initiated by WAFC Female High Performance Head Coach Michelle Cowan, who is also an Assistant Coach to Hasleby with the South Fremantle League side. In 2013, Hasleby attended several female Read More ...

FIVE WA players and coach Jenna Allomes have been selected to participate in the AFL Female High Performance Academy in Melbourne following their success at the National Schoolgirl’s Carnival in Darwin, where WA defeated Victoria in the Grand Final. Rachel Ortlepp (Coastal Titans), Claire Ortlepp (Coastal Titans), Erin O’Brien (netballer), Rachel Ashley (Perth Angels), and Beatrice Devlyn (South Fremantle) will all attend the Academy program Read More ...

The AFL has announced Jude Bolton and wife Lynette Carroll-Bolton as national Cadbury AFL 9s ambassadors. The AFL’s newest game, Cadbury AFL 9s is fast, free-flowing and involves nine players on each team playing on a smaller field, with no tackling, making it suitable for people of any age or skill level. The AFL 9s competition is national, with over 800 teams currently registered at Read More ...