Sports have long served as a powerful platform for inclusivity, personal growth, and breaking down barriers.  Over the weekend four talented individuals from Kelmscott Football Club's Integrated Competition in the Perth Football League, received a call-up that turned an ordinary weekend into an unforgettable chapter in their sporting journeys. Bryan Adams, Lee Maas, Trent Fleming, and Jaxon Hay were selected to play for the Club's Read More ...

More than a decade ago Corey Byrne started his journey with the Perth Football Club and he’s about to record another honour in his outstanding WAFL career. Byrne will play his 100th game this weekend when the Demons host the top of the table Sharks at Mineral Resources Park. “It means a lot to me, and I’m really honoured to play 100 games for the Read More ...

WA heads into the final match of the 2023 AFL National Championships – U18 Girls on a high after a dominant display against the Allies in NSW at the weekend. The West Australians cruised to a 77 point victory, in the process securing their first win of the Championships after being defeated by South Australia in the opening match in April. The Beau McDonald coached Read More ...

EAST Fremantle now has one hand on a first minor premiership in the WAFL since 1998 with a seventh straight victory against East Perth on Saturday with Subiaco and Peel Thunder keeping on winning, and West Perth staying in the finals hunt. Round 18 in the WAFL was the third last weekend of the 2023 WAFL season and with six teams still fighting over the five Read More ...

A two-day tryout four years ago was the beginning of an incredible umpiring journey for 17- year-old trailblazer Muneerah Foster. Breaking norms and shattering stereotypes, Foster emerged as the first female Muslim umpire in her State, forging a path that welcomes individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds into the exhilarating realm of football. “I was recognised by members of the Stephen Michael Foundation, who set me Read More ...

THE WAFL season heats up further as the race for the finals hits the third last round with top spot on the line between East Fremantle and East Perth, Peel Thunder and Claremont battling to stay safe, and West Perth just trying to stay alive. There are five matches once again in Round 18 of the WAFL this weekend split over Saturday and Sunday afternoons, Read More ...

Last night’s Rise Inclusion Football Academy Draft Combine saw 80 players from WA All Abilities Football Association (WAAAFA) programs, put through a series of skills tests in a bid to earn State selection. Now in its third year, the WAAAFA created the Academy aimed at footballers with a disability aged 16 years and above and centers around the development of football, wellbeing and leadership.  Those Read More ...

WA coach Beau McDonald is expecting a strong response from his side in Sunday’s match against the Allies at Blacktown in NSW. WA is seeking its first victory in the 2023 AFL National Championships-U18 Girls after suffering a 35-point defeat to South Australia in the opening match at Pentanet Stadium in April. McDonald has the task of juggling an extended time between matches for the Read More ...

There were plenty of big performances across the four games in Round 17 of the WAFL including two Swan Districts midfielders dominating, West Perth's key forwards combining for 10 goals, and a couple of Peel Thunder premiership stars shining albeit one of them now for East Fremantle. There were four games in the fourth last round of the 2023 WAFL season with Leederville Oval co-tenants Read More ...

The 2023 WAFL Grand Final will be staged at Perth’s home of football Optus Stadium on Sunday September 24. This will be a day out for the whole family to remember with the WA Football Commission staging a Festival of Footy at the southern end of Optus Stadium prior to the League Grand Final. Fans can look forward to a range of engaging activities and Read More ...

Just days before Peter Williams umpires his 1000th match the veteran whistleblower has no plans to retire from the game he loves. A couple of months shy of his 62nd birthday, Williams reflects on the milestone and how his journey as an official began. “It’s just another game, no different really to my 100th match,” Williams said. “I was 13 when I went to the Read More ...

Country Football WA (CFWA) is excited to announce the Bush Footy Legends Podcast is back for a fourth season. The Podcast is in partnership with Healthway to promote the ‘Think Mental Health’ campaign which provides a significant opportunity to raise greater awareness around mental health within the football community. Through these episodes, listeners will gain valuable insights into the experiences and challenges faced by football Read More ...

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Metro North, Metro Central, and Metro South Junior Football Conference Clubs honoured the unsung heroes of junior footy during Volunteers Appreciation Round. The inaugural round highlighted the vital role played by volunteers in creating a nurturing and encouraging environment for young footballers. From coaches and team managers to canteen workers and committee members, the dedication of these volunteers often goes Read More ...

EAST Fremantle made it six straight wins to shoot to the top of the WAFL ladder with another victory in Round 17 on Saturday while there were also impressive triumphs for Peel Thunder, West Perth and Swan Districts. There were four matches in Round 17 of the WAFL with each game taking place on Saturday afternoon with the Sharks rising to top spot, the Thunder Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission congratulates the 12 WA players invited by the AFL to attend the 2023 AFL Draft Combine.  The WA invites make up 20 per cent of the country’s most talented draft-age footballers invited to the three-day event held in Melbourne from Friday 6 October to Sunday 8 October.  The 61 players will take part in club interviews and medical screenings at Read More ...