WA Football

Current title holders Victoria held on to claim a win over Western Australia in today's Youth Girls National Championship game, despite being outscored in the second half.

A torrid first quarter included some brutal tackles from WA and good transition by Victoria into their forward line.

A vocal crowd spurred on the umpires to reward the tackling from WA and were appreciative of the wonderful marking and long kicking ability of the Vics.

In particular Michaela Perceval repelled numerous WA attacks and ran well off the half back line to provide her team mates with plenty of the ball.

WA defeated Queensland by 13 points in the opening game of the 2012 National Youth Girls Championships in Adelaide.

Queensland burst out of the centre and quickly put a score on the board to open their account but for the next half the contest was fierce and an arm wrestle between the 50s with neither team able to get flow into their forward 50.

Half time scores were Queensland 2.2 (14) to WA 1.1 (7).

Team WA must have received a rev up from coach Michelle Harris during half time because they scored two quick goals in the first minutes of the third quarter.

The Black Ducks had three times as many inside 50s as QLD but couldn't take advantage due to the resolute defence from the QLD backline.

Girls aged 9-12 have been enjoying themselves at the Morley Junior Football Club each Sunday morning for the past six weeks.

The East Perth Football District introduced a six-week program for Primary-School aged girls and the group has been practising the skills of footy and then displaying those skills in hard-fought games.

The highlight for the girls has definitely been the tackling practise. The tackle bags were given a pounding, as the girls loved to practise the hard physical components of our great game.

This new-found ability was then demonstrated in the games, with many forward thrusts being thwarted by great tackles.

WOMEN’S football will be showcased during an AFL curtain-raiser at this Sunday’s West Coast Eagles v North Melbourne game at Patersons Stadium.

WA Women’s Football League teams Peel Thunderbirds and Swan Districts will clash for premiership points at 11.35am on Sunday May 6, with both sides hungry for a win in what promises to be an entertaining contest.

The Thunderbirds are currently sitting third on the ladder with two wins and one loss, while Swans are aiming for their second win of the season to climb above sixth spot.

Junior and Youth Girls competitions and programs have been finalised for the Swans District for 2012.

Information follows on the range of options for 8-12 year old girls (Junior) and 13-17 year old girls (Youth).

Contact Swans District Development Officer Chelsea Randall for all female football enquiries in the District on 0430 868 251 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (08) 9279 8700.