WA has enjoyed a superb start to the 2022 Toyota AFL National Inclusion Carnival being played in South Australia. The West were highly competitive on the opening day of action and currently sit fourth on the table with four wins, two losses and a draw. One of the side’s defeats came against the powerful Vic Metro combination. Standout performances for WA were produced by David Read More ...

History Making WA Wheelchair Team Named for National Championships The WA Wheelchair Football Team will create history when it participates for the first time at this month’s 2022 Toyota Wheelchair AFL National Championships in Melbourne. The seven-member side is aiming to gain experience on the national stage, and the announcement of the team comes part way through Season 22 of the WA Wheelchair Football League. Read More ...

WA Umpiring Trio Awarded Roles During AFLW Finals WA boundary umpires Jaco Jansen van Rensburg and Lleyton Jose have been named to officiate in today’s AFLW Qualifying Final between Melbourne and Adelaide at Ikon Park in Melbourne. The pair joins fellow West Australian Gabby Simmonds on a list of 16 umpires for week one of the finals. Simmonds has been named an Emergency Field Umpire Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission is pleased to announce its partnership with HITIQ to investigate concussions in WAFL and Community football in 2023. The partnership aims to review protocols for surveillance, recording and management of concussions in a bid to improve player health and wellbeing.  The program, which involves 780 female and male players across senior and junior football competitions will see players using HITIQ’s Read More ...

Injuries have restricted talented WA teenagers Sam Gilbey and Jed Hagan heading into this month’s NAB AFL Draft.  But the local players proved their value during a strong 2022 season and have been assessed by AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan, whose given his verdict on the top medium defenders before Draft Day.  Gilbey, who hails from Claremont, has overcome a tough year to emerge as Read More ...

Two exciting WA teenagers have drawn high praise from AFL Talent Manager Kevin Sheehan ahead of the 2022 NAB AFL Draft next month.  Claremont’s Harry Cole and Subiaco’s Tyrell Dewar both took part in this month’s NAB AFL Draft Combine in Melbourne.  Sheehan delivered his assessment of Cole, an 18-year-old who excelled in the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys.  “Harry is a medium Read More ...

A squad of 30 has been named to begin training for the 2023 season and prepare for the 18’s State Academy program.  Players were invited into the squad based on their 2022 WAFLW league or Rogers Cup seasons as well as performances in State Academy programs.  WAFC Talent Specialist – Female Programs Elly Lambkin is excited about the group which will assemble on Saturday, November Read More ...

Football is a sport that is breaking barriers and becoming all-inclusive, for everyone, of all abilities.  Currently, Western Australian Football has programs such as WAFC’s Starkick program, Auskick for kids with disabilities, All Abilities and Integrated Football run through the Perth Football League, and now for the first time -- the inclusion of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HOH) ‘Deaf Auskick’ aimed at helping deaf Read More ...

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has named four WA backmen among a group of leading contenders for next month’s NAB AFL Draft.  Sheehan has profiled his most outstanding tall defenders as part of his assessment of all players who attended this month’s NAB AFL Draft Combine in Melbourne and the NAB AFL State Draft Combines.  When analyzing the National Combine, Sheehan gave glowing reports to Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) advises that the Nomination Committee, with representatives of the Community Football Advisory Council, Fremantle Football Club, WAFC, WAFL Council of Presidents and West Coast Eagles, met to consider the Expressions of Interest received for the upcoming Commissioner Elections and provided the WAFC Board with a list of Recommended Candidates.   The WAFC Board has endorsed the recommendations of the Read More ...

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This year’s fairest and best player in the WAFL Colts competition headlines a group of 12 players selected to take part in Sunday’s State Combine.  Jack Clarke Medallist Kane Bevan had an outstanding year with West Perth and will be looking to attract the interest of AFL clubs at the event.  The Combine gives nominated players the chance to showcase their athletic prowess through several Read More ...

The Brookton Pingelly Panthers Football Club has been fined and stripped of premiership points after being found guilty of breaching the WACFL Paid Player Bylaws.  Following an investigation and subsequent report by the WACFL Investigations Officer, the club has been found guilty of breaking the rules on several occasions between 2017 and 2022.  In summary, the Brookton Pingelly Panthers Football Club has been fined $20,000; Read More ...

Swan Districts draft hope Darcy Jones surprised himself with his results at the weekend’s NAB AFL Draft Combine.  Jones broke the agility test record previously held by former Dockers champion Stephen Hill for 14 years.  The 18-year-old posted a time of 7.70 seconds, beating Hill’s time of 7.77 seconds.  “I’m very satisfied with the results.  I trained quite hard so just to see a bit Read More ...

Four West Australians have been selected in the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships All-Australian team.  Jed Hagan, Jedd Busslinger, Reuben Ginbey and Darcy Jones are part of the 23-player team.  East Fremantle’s Hagan is in the back pocket after averaging 17 disposals during the Championships.  Hagan showed versatility by playing in numerous positions during the Carnival.  East Perth’s Busslinger has been named at centre half Read More ...