Claremont’s surprise victory in last year’s WAFLW Grand Final has prompted a change of mindset within the squad heading into this season. The Tigers stunned East Fremantle in the decider, with Co-Captains Rachel Ortlepp and Andie Payne conceding the focus has turned to the reigning premiers. “It’s the first time in Tigers history that we’ve been on this position, and I think it’ll definitely present some interesting challenges as Read More ...

West Perth recruits Katherine Bennett and Brooke Hongell have made such an impression with the squad they’ve been elected co-captains in 2023. The duo decided to return home to the Falcons after helping Claremont claim last season’s WAFLW Premiership and both share similar sentiments about the appointment. “We were honoured to be recognised by the group as leaders. Being entrusted to this role of helping Read More ...

In the space of three seasons, South Fremantle has gone from new kids on the block to a team targeting WAFLW finals. The Bulldogs aim to enter new territory on the ladder this year with a familiar face at the helm. 27-year-old Lauren Vecchio will again captain the club to confirm her ability as a leader. “I’m entering my fifth season as skipper and it’s Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission has launched the 2023 NAB Auskick Season with two events across the metropolitan area this month.  The East Perth Football Club held a function for Junior Club and Auskick Volunteers across Perth’s Metro North and Central Regions before South Fremantle hosted Perth’s Metro South Clubs.  Auskick Co-Ordinators, Auskick Volunteers, and Club Presidents were in attendance for the first event of Read More ...

Displaying “rock solid character” is a key theme for WAFL umpires heading into a new season. The West Australian Football Commission hosted the 2023 Hay Symons Connection Camp Day at Ernest Johnson Reserve in South Perth last weekend. It featured 180 WAFL Umpires, Coaches, Support Staff and WANFLUA Life Members, with 37 new whistle-blowers joining the team in 2023. Special guest speaker at the camp Read More ...

                    A significant funding package for junior football has been approved by the Metro Central Regional Development Council. Led by Chairman Travis Burrows, the RDC Executive Board rubber stamped the initiative which will support community football across the Perth Football Club, East Perth Football Club, Swan Districts Football Club, Junior Football Districts. In a first for Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission is delighted two football clubs and a leading WAFC Administrator have been nominated for this month’s 2022 Sport West Awards at Optus Stadium.  Troy Kirkham, Executive Manager Game Development and Community Football at the West Australian Football Commission, is a finalist for the DLGSC Administrator of the Year.  Mt Helena Junior Football Club has been nominated for the revoltioniseSPORT Community Read More ...

A significant funding package for junior football has been approved by the Metro Central Regional Development Council. Led by Chairman Travis Burrows, the RDC Executive Board rubber stamped the initiative which will support community football across the Perth Football Club, East Perth Football Club, Swan Districts Football Club, Junior Football Districts. In a first for community football, the Regional Development Councils can now regularly Read More ...

For the first time since 2020 Peel Thunder doesn’t carry the mantle of reigning premiers heading into a new season. Finishing third last year was a disappointment for Thunder coach Steve Markham, but he points to extenuating circumstances. “2022 was frustrating because of Covid and we struggled to settle the side down with 5 or 6 changes a week. Our best football was as good Read More ...

Entering the club’s third season in the WAFLW, there’s optimism South Fremantle can challenge for a place in the top four. Finals seemed a distant prospect after the Bulldogs went winless through their first season in 2021, but the side improved significantly to claim four victories last year, finishing two games off fourth position. Craig McNaughton is ready for his second year as coach at Read More ...

A winless season is about as tough as it gets in footy, but West Perth’s WAFLW coach Steve Hazell can't wait for the opening game of 2023. The Falcons suffered 14 consecutive defeats in 2022, leaving the club with a wooden spoon in its first year. “Although 2022 highlighted the need for greater maturity, more experience on the park and increased intensity, I remain proud Read More ...

The disappointment of missing WAFLW finals last year is driving Subiaco heading into the 2023 season. The Lions won three of their last five games in 2022 but fell short of a finals appearance by percentage, prompting a summer of soul searching according to coach Michael Farmer. “We had some great opportunities and a couple of games where we showed we had the ability to Read More ...

The countdown is on for East Perth’s opening match in the WAFLW, an achievement years in the making. Coach Jason Bloom is proud of the way the side has come together. “This is one of the most significant milestones for the club to have a full talent pathway for male and female footballers in our district. We can now facilitate talented athletes to play in Read More ...

Swan Districts coach Adam Dancey doesn’t sugar coat his thoughts on the club’s achievements in 2022. Despite playing finals footy and only missing a WAFLW Grand Final appearance by one match, Dancey believes there was a missed opportunity. “We underperformed and when it came down to it, we were outplayed in the second half of the Preliminary Final in a game we always believed we Read More ...

New East Fremantle WAFLW coach Steph Walding isn’t planning on implementing drastic on field changes in 2023. The Sharks finished last year with a record of 15 wins and one loss, but that one defeat came in the Grand Final against Claremont in a shock result. The departure of WAFLW Coach of the Year Matt Templeton to the Fremantle Dockers has opened the way for Read More ...