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Kevin Sheehan’s 2023 AFL Draft top prospects: Midfielders

Friday, November 10, 2023 - 9:41 AM
AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on WA's top midfield prospects ahead of the 2023 AFL Draft. The 2023 AFL Draft will be held on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21. The 2023 AFL Rookie Draft will follow on Wednesday, November 22. Sheehan's player profiles are being released by positional group ahead of this year's Draft. The players profiled attended the 2023 Read More ...


Kevin Sheehan’s 2023 AFL Draft top prospects: Small and medium forwards

Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 12:00 PM
AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on the top small and medium forward prospects ahead of the 2023 AFL Draft. The 2023 AFL Draft will be held on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21. The 2023 AFL Rookie Draft will follow on Wednesday, November 22. Sheehan's player profiles will be released by positional group each week ahead of this year's Draft. The Read More ...


West Aussies Selected For Academy Squads

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 10:19 AM
Five West Australians have taken a major step towards reaching their footy dream after being named in the 2024 AFL and AFLW Academy squads. Peel Thunder product Bo Allan and Subiaco’s Malakai Champion have been invited to the AFL Academy, while East Fremantle’s Zipporah Fish, Claudia Wright from Claremont and South Fremantle’s Molly O’Hehir have been selected for the AFLW Academy program next year. West Read More ...


WAFL Grand Final Confirmed for 2024

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 8:44 AM
    The West Australian Football Commission is delighted to announce the 2024 WAFL Grand Final will be held on Sunday 22 September. This year’s successful Grand Final was held during the AFL Preliminary Finals weekend where more than 27,000 people attended Optus Stadium, the second biggest crowd in 20 years. WAFC CEO Michael Roberts said hosting the WAFL Grand Final on Sunday 22 Read More ...


Starkick and WAAAFA participate in Kimberley 9s

Monday, October 30, 2023 - 1:21 PM
The Starkick All Abilities program, in collaboration with the WA All Abilities Football Association, teamed up with the Fremantle Football Club’s Purple Hands Foundation, to deliver a memorable football experience for children living with disability in the Kimberley. Over 60 primary and high school students with disabilities from Cable Beach Primary Education Support Centre, St Mary’s Primary Education Support Centre, Broome Senior High School, and Read More ...


Paralympic Star To Make WA Debut At Wheelchair AFL Championships

Monday, October 30, 2023 - 11:52 AM
    WA Paralympic silver medallist Amber Merritt will represent her state for the first time at the 2023 Toyota Wheelchair AFL National Championships in Melbourne this week. A silver medallist in wheelchair basketball at the 2012 London Paralympic Games, Merritt also won silver at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games in the 3 x 3 competition. After taking part at the inaugural Championship in 2016, Read More ...


Kevin Sheehan's Top WA Draft Prospects - Small And Medium Defenders

Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 6:15 PM
AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on the WA's top small and medium defender prospects ahead of the 2023 AFL Draft. The 2023 AFL Draft will be held on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21. The 2023 AFL Rookie Draft will follow on Wednesday, November 22. Sheehan's player profiles will be released by positional group each week ahead of this year's Draft. Read More ...


WAFL Umpire Joins AFL List

Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 12:51 PM
WA boundary umpire Luke Graves has been elevated to the AFL Umpires Senior List for 2024. This is a major step in his career, which will see Graves relocate from Perth to the Gold Coast ahead of the 2024 AFL season. This appointment caps off a fantastic year for the 24-year-old who umpired his fifth consecutive grand final having officiated under 100 WAFL League games Read More ...


WA talent to get early start in Summer Programs

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 10:40 AM
In a significant development for WA’s football talent, the state's Pre-season Training Squads have been announced, showcasing some of the most promising male and female players.  70 young athletes, aged between 17 and 19, have been selected to participate in an extended three-month program that kicks off at the end of November and runs through February. West Australian Football Commission Executive Manager – Football Operations, Read More ...


WA leads the way in Auskick Wheelchair

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 12:47 PM
The launch of Auskick Wheelchair has seen new participants join the sport. Run by the West Australian Football Commission’s Starkick program alongside WA All Abilities Football Association, Auskick Wheelchair is for boys and girls aged 5 – 7 with or without disabilities who want to take part in a fun team sport. WAAAFA Executive Officer Hayden Marchetto said the attendance over the first two weeks Read More ...


Umpires recognised at Awards of Excellence

Friday, October 20, 2023 - 9:11 AM
The West Australian Football Commission along with the Regional District Councils (RDCs) hosted the Awards of Excellence which celebrated junior umpires, recognising their dedication and contribution to the sport by announcing the Umpire of the Year awards within each district. This event showcased the outstanding talent and commitment of these young individuals who are the next generation of umpires progressing through the officiating pathway.  WAFC Read More ...


Metro Central and Metro North Clubs and Volunteers Awards of Excellence

Friday, October 20, 2023 - 8:59 AM
More than 700 volunteers attended the Metro Central and Metro North Clubs and Volunteers Awards of Excellence held over two nights at the Pan Pacific. The two events celebrated the achievements of volunteers from 55 clubs throughout the metro region, from Mt Helena in the hills, to Yanchep in the north, all in celebration of the 2023 Community Football season. This year saw the alignment Read More ...


AFLW Draft date confirmed

Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 1:54 PM
The AFL has today announced the 2023 AFLW Trade Period will run from Thursday, December 7 until Thursday, December 14.  The 2023 AFLW Draft will be held in-person at Marvel Stadium on Monday, December 18.  In line with the AFLW Season Eight Supplementary Draft, nominees will be permitted to nominate for a ‘national pool’ again, allowing draftees to be considered by all 18 clubs in Read More ...


Schools Programs 2023 Wrap

Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 12:20 PM
Associated and Catholic Colleges of WA (ACC) claimed a 19-point victory over School Sport WA (SSWA) in the grand final of the 2023 Inter-association Boys’ All-Stars match. The game, featuring the best senior schoolboys (Year 10-12) from both ACC and SSWA, unfolded at the iconic Fremantle Oval, in hot conditions. The selection of these exceptional young talents occurred during the Eagles Senior Schoolboys Cup, which Read More ...


Kevin Sheehan’s 2023 AFL Draft top prospects: Tall defenders

Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 12:00 PM
AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on the top tall defender prospects ahead of the 2023 AFL Draft. The 2023 AFL Draft will be held on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21. The 2023 AFL Rookie Draft will follow on Wednesday, November 22. Sheehan's player profiles will be released by positional group each week ahead of this year's Draft. The players profiled Read More ...