Many of WA’s most talented young coaches have taken part in the latest Level 2 WAFL Talent Course. More than 20 participants signed up for the program with a mix of male and female coaches working across a range of competitions including WAFL, WAFLW, WAFL Colts, Rogers Cup and WAFL Development Squads. The course was facilitated by a range of quality Coach Developers including WAFC Read More ...

Burley will continue its long-standing tradition as the official football of Western Australia after signing a new deal with the West Australian Football Commission.  The contract includes competitions across the state such as the WAFL, Juniors, PFL, CFWA, Metro and Masters competitions.  Burley has been the exclusive supplier of footballs to the WAFL since 1921.  WAFC Chief Executive Michael Roberts welcomed the deal, which will Read More ...

WA has completed a successful campaign at the 2023 Toyota Wheelchair AFL National Championships, reaching the Grand Final against Vic Metro in Melbourne.  In the Division 1 decider, Vic Metro claimed back-to-back Championship wins with a 57-point victory over the West Aussies 17.7 (109) to 8.4 (52).  The home side set up the result with five goals to one in the opening quarter but reaching Read More ...

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on the top tall forward and ruck 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 have been released by positional group ahead of this year's Draft. The players profiled Read More ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

    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 ...

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 ...

    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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...