REIGNING WAFL premiers West Perth have pulled off what could prove to be a recruiting masterstroke signing Sandover and Simpson Medallist Andrew Krakouer for the next two years. Krakouer had one of the best individual seasons in recent WAFL history in 2010 before leading Swan Districts to the premiership that year with a performance in the grand final that simply had to be seen the Read More ...

The WAFC congratulates Michelle Harris and Kara Donnellan, pictured, on being appointed as Assistant Coaches to the State U18 Youth Girls Coaching team. Harris and Donnellan will work with returning Head Coach Michelle Cowan, who was recently named Female Football Woman of the Year at a gala celebration in Melbourne. Harris was reappointed to the coaching panel following a very successful two years with the Read More ...

Applications are invited for the position of Team Manager with the 2014 WAFL 16s State Academy. For detailed position description or more information on the  role, please contact Sharni Rowe on 9381 5599 or email srowe@wafc.com.au Applications close on Friday, November 22. Read More ...

There will be a renewed focus on developing female football talent at the West Australian Football Commission in 2014, with the launch of Talent Academy programs for16-18 year old and 19-23 year old females. A holistic approach to development will give Academy members the opportunity to work on developing all aspects of their football skills, as well as theoretical sessions on leadership, injury prevention and Read More ...

The 2014 Nicky Winmar Carnival will be bigger than ever before with an expected 300+participants and a minimum of 10 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. Each competing team will also be linked with the relevant WAFL talent Read More ...

Peel Thunder Football Club is looking for new coaches for the 2014 WAFL season, including two Reserves Assistants. Applications for these positions close on Friday, November 22nd at 5pm. For more details contact Brad Bootsma on 9535 3448 or by email at  footballmanager@peelthunder.com.au    Read More ...

Applications are invited for coaching and support staff for the 2014 WAFC Female Football Talent Academy. Positions include Senior and Assistant Coaches, Team Managers, Strength and Conditioning, and Sports Trainer Phyios for both the 16-18 year old age group and 19-23 year old age group. For detailed position descriptions or more information on applying for a role, contact Alison Moore on 0430 868 145 or Read More ...

THE West Australian Football Commission welcomes the announcement by the AFL that an AFL NAB Challenge game will be played at Arena Joondalup in 2014. The derby fixture between Fremantle and West Coast will be played at 4.10pm on Tuesday, February 18 at the home venue of WAFL club West Perth. The event will be managed by the WAFC in partnership with the AFL and Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission presented a cheque for $20,331 to Legacy WA at Patersons Stadium today after raising funds from ticket sales during the WAFL finals series. WAFC CEO Gary Walton said he was delighted the fundraising initiative had raised more than $20,000 for Legacy WA and thanked the WAFL clubs for supporting the cause. “Legacy is such a worthy cause and a great Read More ...

AFL SportsReady trainee Jayden D’Vauz was awarded the 2013 WA Trainee of the Year Award as part of Group Training Australia WA’s awards ceremony recently. D’Vauz, who completed his traineeship with the West Australian Football Commission in the Game Development department, was presented with his prestigious award by the WA Minister for Training, the Honourable Terry Redman. WAFC Game Development Manager Warren Nel congratulated D’Vauz Read More ...

The WAFC have had a number of recent events within our Multicultural programs over the last few months. The six week Meekatharra Football Program was well received at the Meekatharra District High School. The participating students were rewarded for increased school attendance with free footballs so they can continue to play our beautiful game with their peers. The EID Cup was held in recognition of Read More ...

The WAFC Game Development department welcome the opportunity to take on Year 12 work experience students and trainees to give them a taste of what working in football can offer. Here’s what they had to say about their time with us: Cimmarron Some of the stuff I did during my work placement was hand on or office work. It ranged from photocopying papers to umpiring Read More ...

WA’s top footy teachers were recognised at a gala dinner at Patersons Stadium on Friday August 9. Categories included Coles AFL Outstanding Service Award; Outstanding Coles AFL School Ambassador, Primary and Secondary; Outstanding Female, Multicultural and Indigenous Programs and Outstanding First Year AFLSA.  The major prize, thanks to BHP Billiton – the principal community partner of the West Coast Eagles, was a trip for two Read More ...

The AFL embarked on an ambassadorial tour of the north island of New Zealand recently. But instead of it being St Kilda and Sydney Swans flying the flag it was the Australian Breeze, a team of Youth Girls. WA’s Sabrina Frederick-Traub (Peel Thunderbirds) was selected as the Captain of the first ever Australian Youth Girls AFL Tour of New Zealand. When Sabrina  addressed her New Read More ...

Jamie McNamara will return to the East Fremantle Football Club in 2014 after signing on with the Club for the next three seasons. For the last two years, McNamara has played for Williamstown in the VFL, totalling 27 games and kicking 10 goals.  He now returns to the Sharks, his club of origin before being drafted  by West Coast with the 16th pick in the Read More ...