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WAFL Team of the Week – Round 11

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - 11:17 PM - by Chris Pike
CLAREMONT and East Perth had thumping Round 11 WAFL wins to now occupy the top two positions on the ladder with plenty of players standing out while Swan Districts produced a terrific performance to knock off the reigning premiers. There were just the three games in Round 11 of the WAFL with the Tigers and Royals scoring wins by a combined 201 points against the Read More ...


WAFLW Team of the Week – Round 16

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - 11:16 PM - by Chris Pike
The home and away season in the WAFLW competition is now over and once again the final round across the weekend saw plenty of impressive performances as players jostled over positions in the Team of the Week for the last time. It was the last game of the season ultimately for Subiaco, West Perth, Peel Thunder and East Perth while top two teams Claremont and Read More ...


Kids go free month is back

Monday, June 26, 2023 - 1:38 PM
If you are struggling to keep the kids entertained these school holidays, then read on because we have you sorted. Thousands of young football fans across the state will have the opportunity to attend AFL matches for free during Rounds 16 – 19 of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership season with the return of the AFL’s Kids Go Free Month initiative. As recognition of our Read More ...


Rio Tinto funds students’ footy dreams

Monday, June 26, 2023 - 12:25 PM
Four students from Australind Senior High School will participate in this year’s Senior High School Country Week from 26 June – 30 June, thanks to funding from Rio Tinto. The competition brings regional schools from across the state to Perth for a week-long event filled with sports and other activities. This year will see 21 Boys’ teams and 11 Girls’ teams compete for the Country Read More ...


WAFLW Round 16 Wrap

Monday, June 26, 2023 - 9:56 AM - by Chris Pike
SUBIACO put the pressure back on East Fremantle to win on Sunday to secure a finals position in the WAFLW and the Sharks were up to the task and shot up to third position in the process after the last round of the 2023 season. Subiaco, Claremont and East Fremantle all had thumping Round 16 WAFLW victories across the weekend where they only conceded a Read More ...


WAFL Round 11 Wrap

Monday, June 26, 2023 - 9:45 AM - by Chris Pike
CLAREMONT and East Perth are now the top two teams in the WAFL after thumping victories in Round 11 on the weekend while Swan Districts kept its season alive by spoiling the party of Aaron Black's 250th game with West Perth. There might have been just the three games in Round 11 of the WAFL on the weekend but they were all fascinating affairs in Read More ...


WA Bounces Back with Stirring Win Over South Australia

Monday, June 26, 2023 - 9:31 AM
WA has recorded its first victory at the AFL National U-18s Championship with a 28-point win over South Australia at Optus Stadium. The Black Swans led by three points at half-time but took control of the match after the break in a performance to please coach Ben Dyer. “The boys got back to work quickly after the first up loss to the Allies and trained Read More ...


Black reaches 250 but already has 300 in sights

Saturday, June 24, 2023 - 6:10 AM - by Chris Pike
YOU don't play 250 games in the WAFL at the level that Aaron Black has with West Perth or rack up the accomplishments he has by accident, and it's that unmatched dedication and work rate that has him thinking 300 matches with the Falcons is still well within reach. Black will reach the 250-game milestone with West Perth this Sunday afternoon when he leads the Read More ...


Round 11 WAFL Preview

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 10:34 PM - by Chris Pike
CLAREMONT has the chance to reclaim top spot in Saturday's lone Round 11 WAFL match up while East Perth looks to keep its winning streak going on Sunday and the reigning premiers have plenty of motivation to bounce back hosting Swan Districts. There might be just three games in Round 11 of the WAFL this weekend but each of the matches are intriguing in their Read More ...


Round 16 WAFLW Preview

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 10:33 PM - by Chris Pike
IT is the last round of the 2023 WAFLW season this weekend with Subiaco needing a minor miracle to replace East Fremantle in a finals position while West Perth, Peel Thunder and East Perth will be making their farewell appearances of the year. Coming into the last round of the WAFLW season and Claremont is guaranteed of finishing in top spot, South Fremantle secure in Read More ...


2023 WAFLW Grand Final Venue

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 4:00 PM
The West Australian Football Commission is pleased to announce the 2023 WAFLW Grand Final will be staged at Mineral Resources Park.    The tender process involved all clubs, with a strong consideration given to areas for family-friendly activations, community promotion and a variety of options for spectators to watch the matches. After consultation with Perth Football Club and the West Coast Eagles, the WAFC selected Read More ...


Sock it to Sarcoma Brings Communities Together

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 10:40 AM
Local football clubs are encouraged to join and support WA Sarcoma Awareness Week. Players and umpires from Auskick, Junior, Senior Clubs and the WAFL are also urged to donate a gold coin or an amount of their choice on either Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th, or Sunday 25th of June. Players are encouraged to wear one of their club/team socks, accompanied by an odd sock on Read More ...


Changes For WA 18s Boys Ahead of South Australia Showdown

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 10:06 AM
The WA selectors have included Subiaco midfielder Riley Wills and Claremont half back Joe Fonti in the squad for Saturday’s AFL National Under-18s Championship match against South Australia at Optus Stadium. Lions forward Koltyn Tholstrup has recovered from a minor back complaint and is set to play after missing the side’s opening round loss. WA coach Ben Dyer believes the players can respond quickly to Read More ...


Female Umpiring Pioneers Enjoy Mentoring Role 

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 8:46 AM
High profile WA female umpires Sally Boud and Kendell Ball are at the forefront of the AFL National Women’s Umpire Mentorship Program.  The project, which began in April and continues until next month, is aimed at supporting women and girls in umpiring as they make their way through an umpiring career from community level to elite football.  A mentor program to support holistic development, promote Read More ...


WAFL Team of the Week – Round 10

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 11:08 PM - by Chris Pike
DILLON O'Reilly and Sebit Kuek kicked six goals in wins for their teams in Round 10 of the WAFL, Ben Sokol booted five for Subiaco in another big victory and even Tyler Keitel delivered five in a loss for West Perth and that's just part of the story of the Team of the Week. The big performances didn’t just come from the forwards in the Read More ...