Subiaco’s Olivia Wolmarans has laid the platform for a dominant WAFL Women’s season with a six-goal haul in the season opener last weekend. The 16-year-old had a day out against East Perth as the Lions scored a crushing 95-point win at Sullivan Logistics Stadium. “I am so happy about my performance against East Perth and the fact that I kicked six goals was crazy, but Read More ...

The WAFLW competition didn’t even exist when Holly Coomey made the move down under from Ireland, but after a strong basketball career her transition to a new sport saw her make her debut for Peel Thunder in Round 1. Converts to Australian football from rival sports has become one of the more fascinating aspects of the growth of the female game across the country whether Read More ...

Having been named the 2023 Western Australian Sports Administrator of the Year at the recent Sports Star of the Year Awards, Troy Kirkham is now firmly focussed on implementing a major initiative for the WAFC. At the awards night, the WAFC was recognised for its Concussion Management Initiative, and Kirkham is playing a leading role in a move to introduce new concussion guidelines for junior Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission sends its condolences to the family and friends of football legend Steve Marsh who has passed away at the age of 99. Born in Kalgoorlie, Marsh enjoyed a decorated career beginning in 1945 and ending in 1960 after 265 games at WAFL level. The champion rover represented South Fremantle in 226 matches, claiming four Fairest and Best Awards and playing Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission is thrilled to announce the appointment of Todd Baker to the role of Executive Manager Brand and Growth. Bringing a wealth of experience and expertise across commercial, advertising and marketing, Mr Baker joins us from Seven West Media (SWM), where he served as Digital Program Director, spearheading the development and rapid growth of Streamer – SWM's Community Sport streaming service. Read More ...

LAST year's WAFLW Grand Finalists Claremont and East Fremantle made winning starts to the 2024 season on Saturday with West Perth making a statement and Subiaco winning the battle of Leederville co-tenants. Round 1 of the 2024 WAFLW season got underway on Saturday and it's set to be the most competitive season yet with East Perth showing they have improved, and all other seven teams showing enough Read More ...

This week the WAFL Women’s season launch was held at the Camfield, as the competition enters its sixth year.  More than 100 guests were introduced to the WAFL Women’s coaches and captains. Special guests included the Honourable Sue Ellery, Minister for Finance; Commerce; Women’s Interests, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Peter Rundle MLA, Lisa O’Malley MLA, Member for Bicton, West Coast Eagles AFLW coach Daisy Pearce, Read More ...

THE WAFLW season gets underway this weekend and with every team being able to make genuine claims to improving and with plenty of youth set to be unleashed, what we see in 2024 is going to be exciting. With Claremont and East Fremantle looking to maintain their spots up top after splitting the past two premierships, and South Fremantle and Swan Districts out to build Read More ...

The length of matches for the 2024 WAFLW season will be extended following a rule change by the West Australian Football Commission. This season, quarters will last 20 minutes with no time on, up from 18 minutes in 2023. WAFLW Anti Density Rules have also been altered and will be consistent across League and Rogers Cup matches. For Around Ground Stoppages and Kick Ins : * Three Read More ...

  The Australian Women’s AFL Masters team will make history next month when they travel to Ireland to play the inaugural International Rules Series between Australia and Ireland in Galway and Cavan. The women’s team comprises players aged 36-52 and was selected from those competing at the AFL Masters National Carnival in Maroochydore last October. The Australian side includes four West Australians, Trish Medwin, Julie Read More ...

It’s time to pump up your footy, throw on your favourite team colours and cut up the oranges, NAB AFL Auskick is back in WA – and aiming for another record-breaking season.  After 126,245 NAB AFL Auskickers broke the all-time registered participation record nationally in 2023, the AFL is hoping its Auskick community can soar to more than 140,000 kids across Australia this year.    With Read More ...

Electrical Group Training has expanded its support for the game in WA in a move which has been welcomed by the West Australian Football Commission and Perth Football League.  The largest employer of electrical apprentices in the state, EGT has re-signed with the WAFC for a further three years after an initial term of two years.  The new agreement will see a further expansion of Read More ...

Highly respected AFL Goal Umpire Sally Boud and AFLW Field Umpire Gabby Simmonds have provided their expertise and experience as part of a West Australian Football Commission initiative.  “Umpire Your Way Female First Bounce” was launched on Monday night at Ernest Johnson Reserves in South Perth, attracting 25 participants in a first for WA.  “Umpire Your Way” is a female only program designed to deliver Read More ...

A record six female coaches have taken their first steps into acquiring their Level 3 Coaching accreditation.  The program is delivered to both male and female coaches at AFL, WAFL and Talent Levels as well as head coaches of senior community and First 18 colleges. The course is a blended program delivered face-to-face and online by a range of quality coach developers, over a 12- Read More ...

Nearly fifty of the state’s most promising players have been named to take part in this weekend’s annual WAFLW v All Stars at Revo Fitness Stadium. The WAFLW has named a squad of 21 players, while the All Stars boast a list of 25 representatives. Trent Cooper, Manager Female Talent Programs and Coaching Specialist at the West Australian Football Commission, believes while the result isn’t Read More ...