Some of WA’s best Umpire Coaches have embraced the opportunity to take part in a State Umpire Coach Conference at Leederville Oval last weekend. The conference brought together 50 attendees, with Umpire Coaches from all levels, including regional areas, using the event as a networking opportunity and to enhance their professional development. The themes of the conference focussed on how coaches can develop their Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission has ratified recommendations to change concussion protocols for junior and community football throughout the state. The new guidelines for dealing with concussion were developed by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) through the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Sports Medicine Australia. The ASC Return-To-Sport Protocol for Community and Youth Sport Includes: Introduction of light exercise after an initial 24-48 hours Read More ...

Local footy clubs across the country can now apply for Telstra Footy Country Grants with submissions for the new initiative opening today.   Unveiled in September 2023 by the AFL and Telstra, Telstra Footy Country Grants will give local footy clubs an $8 million boost over the next four years, with a pool of $2 million to be distributed each year starting in 2024.   Eligible regional and metro clubs Read More ...

WA umpiring great Brett Rosebury is optimistic about extending his career for three more years ahead of his 25th season as an official. Rosebury is back in his hometown of Perth to help promote umpiring in WA and to encourage returning and new umpires to register for the 2024 season. He’ll be the keynote speaker at the Call to Whistle: Community Umpiring Launch on Friday Read More ...

With an impressive background in sports administration, Brent Hedley has been appointed the new Executive Manager Country, Facilities and Affiliates at the West Australian Football Commission. Hedley joins the WAFC having held the role of Executive Officer of Football Futures Foundation. He played a leading role in establishing the charity organisation that raises funds to utilise soccer as a vehicle for strengthening community engagement and Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission has teamed up with learning education provider SEDA and the Purple Hands Foundation to provide a valuable fundraising project to assist Starkick. SEDA students engaged in several initiatives from July to September last year with money raised assisting with purchasing equipment and helping more children participate in the sport in a carnival. Liam Thompson, SEDA Group Stakeholder Engagement Manager (WA), Read More ...

Female football pioneer Jan Cooper OAM will be recognised for her contribution to the game at next month’s 2024 SportsWest Awards. Cooper will be one of three recipients of the May Campbell Medal, an acknowledgement of her commitment to Australian Rules in WA and nationally. Unable to play football growing up because competitions for females didn’t exist, Cooper turned her attention to working in administration. Read More ...

Premierships heroes, Sandover Medallists and WA Football Hall of Famers are among the nominees for the inaugural Western Australian Italian Team of the Century. The landmark initiative, supported by all WAFL clubs and the WA Football Commission, recognises the outstanding contributions that players of Italian heritage have made to the WAFL, AFL and VFL. 50 of the state's most decorated players are in contention to Read More ...

West Australian trio Zippy Fish, Claudia Wright and Molly O’Hehir have praised the benefits of attending the AFL National Academy Girls Camp in Victoria last weekend. The 26-player squad trained at IKON Park in Carlton on Friday before participating in a range of activities in Geelong across the weekend, including a training session at GMHBA Stadium on Sunday morning.   The AFL National Academy is Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission’s inaugural Come and Try Talls Day has unearthed an exciting teenage ruck prospect. Recently turned 17-year-old Cooper Ramsay was a stand-out performer at the event last month. WAFC Talent Manager Adam Jones is excited about Cooper’s potential. “Firstly, his age and height were exactly what we were looking for, and then after seeing him test and go through ruck and Read More ...

Anticipation is building for the start of the 2024 WAFLW season, which will be launched on the Labour Day Long Weekend in March next year. Round 1 will be played on Saturday, March 2 with four matches scheduled. Reigning Premiers East Fremantle will face South Fremantle in a season opening Derby at Fremantle Community Bank Oval, runner’s up Claremont will host Swan Districts at Revo Read More ...

Reigning Premiers East Fremantle will play Peel Thunder in a Grand Final re-match as part of a bumper opening round of the 2024 WAFL season, which includes Thursday night footy on the Easter Long Weekend. After breaking a 25-year Premiership drought at Optus Stadium this year, the Sharks will travel to Lane Group Stadium in Mandurah on Easter Saturday (March 30) in what has become Read More ...

The football dreams of four West Australians have become a reality after being picked up in the AFLW Draft. The West Australian Football Commission congratulates Kaitlyn Srhoj, Ella Slocombe, Georgie Cleaver, and Matilda Sergeant after being selected in last night’s Draft in Melbourne. Srhoj from Peel Thunder was taken at pick 3 by Greater Western Sydney, Claremont’s Ella Slocombe will join North Melbourne after being Read More ...

Nearly 20 teams have been crowned AFL Nines Spring Premiers during Grand Final week. The 2023 Nines Spring Competition ran over a 10-week period from October to December. In total there were 11 Nines centres which hosted matches throughout WA with 18 different competitions being run each week. More than 1,500 participants were involved with the program and a total of 176 teams ran out during the Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) and Perth Football League (PFL) are excited to announce key umpire coaching appointments for 2024. The three new coaches bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles: Jarrod Hodge - Head Coach, Field Jarod brings over two decades of field umpiring experience across various football leagues. Alongside his on-field duties, Jarrod has made substantial contributions to umpire Read More ...