The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) is proud to announce its new four-year apparel partner structure commencing this month, with an option to extend for a further two years. This is the largest commercial apparel agreement for WA Football. Commencing in early February 2024, the WAFC undertook a rigorous tender process and stakeholder engagement project culminating in the best commercial outcome for the WAFC. From Read More ...

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released the WA profiles on the top tall forwards and rucks in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft pool.     The group includes West Perth tall forward and ruckman Kayle Gereyne, Claremont’s Aiden Riddle who averaged 19.8 hitouts for WA, and Claremont’s Max Rohr who kicked four goals from 15 disposals for WA against South Australia.     Sheehan's player profiles Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission recently hosted a workshop as part of an innovative program to develop junior umpiring in the state.   The program, called “Fostering a Love of Umpiring”, is supported by the State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and Lotterywest . The aim is to help foster connection and a sense of belonging for junior umpires as well Read More ...

Some of the state’s best young male and female football talent will participate in the upcoming WAFC Summer Program. Pre-Season Training Squads have been announced, with more than 80 young athletes, aged between 17 and 19, selected to participate in a three-month program that kicks off at the end of November and runs through until February. WAFC State Talent Manager Adam Jones is delighted to Read More ...

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on the top tall defenders in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft pool. The tall defenders group includes WA's All Australian centre half back Clancy Dennis who took part in the National Draft Combine. WA State Combine participants Tom Bell, Joel Brown and Darcy Petersen have also been assessed by Sheehan. Sheehan's player profiles are being released in positional Read More ...

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on WA’s top small and medium forwards in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft pool.     The 2024 Telstra AFL Draft will be held on Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21. The 2024 Telstra AFL Rookie Draft will follow on Friday, November 22.     Sheehan's player profiles will be released in positional groups each week ahead of Read More ...

Eight-year-old Jirra Taylor from the West Kimberley Junior Football Club’s Starkick centre has emerged as the winner of the Healthway ‘Go for 2&5’ Everyday competition, which encouraged young participants to showcase how they embrace healthy eating habits. The West Australian Football Commission’s partnership with Healthway is focused on creating healthier environments across all levels of the game, while promoting healthy eating habits, physical activity and Read More ...

Over 1,000 volunteers and guests from Metro North, Metro Central, and Metro South Conferences came together for the first time to celebrate the 2024 Metro Junior Community Football Awards. Volunteers and clubs who made outstanding contributions throughout the year were recognised during the event. Highlights from the event included the recognition of Club Persons of the Year, departing Presidents, and acknowledgement of the many clubs Read More ...

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) advises that the Nomination Committee, with representatives of the WAFC Board, West Coast Eagles Football Club, Fremantle Football Club, WAFL Council of Presidents and the Community Football Advisory Council, met to consider the Expressions of Interest received for the upcoming Commissioner Elections and provided the WAFC Board a list of Recommended Candidates. An impressive number of nominations from high Read More ...

Country Football WA (CFWA) are thrilled to announce the appointment of Alex Carkeek as the new Social Impact Manager, commencing next week.  Alex joins the West Australian Football Commission with a rich background in community-led program development and delivery.  Most recently, Alex has served as Partnerships and Strategy Manager at Garnduwa, where she led the design and measurement of impactful programs across the Kimberley.   Read More ...

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on the top small and medium defenders in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft pool. The 2024 Telstra AFL Draft will be held on Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21, with the 2024 Telstra AFL Rookie Draft held on Friday, November 22. Sheehan's player profiles will be released in positional groups each week ahead of the Draft Read More ...

The top results from physical testing conducted at the 2024 Telstra AFL State Draft Combine and 2024 Telstra AFLW State Draft Combine have been confirmed.  The state Draft Combines followed the national Draft Combine for boys and girls which was hosted in Melbourne from October 4-6.  Physical testing across Sunday’s WA Draft Combine included a 2km time trial, standing vertical jump, running vertical jump, 20m Read More ...

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has thrown his support behind WA’s top draft prospects, stating as many as 12 WA players could be selected by AFL clubs this year. On Sunday, 14 of WA’s top male and female footballers took part in the Telstra AFL State Draft Combine which included testing for agility, vertical jump, the 20m sprint and the 2km time trial. Sheehan said Read More ...

The Dayton District Open Space in Dayton is the winner of the 2024 West Australian Football Facility of the Year Award. The Dayton project, located in the City of Swan, includes 15 hectares of open space. There are multi-use courts, AFL and cricket fields, synthetic and grass hockey fields, two sport pavilions with club changerooms and other amenities, a Family Hub and leisure and recreation Read More ...

The Regional Development Councils (RDCs) Teams of the Year for Metro Central, Metro South and Metro North were announced at an annual function on Sunday October 6.  More than 550 club volunteers, participants and their families attended the event which recognised the outstanding achievements of players, coaches and umpires throughout the Metro regions.  Selection into the Team of the Year was based on Fairest and Read More ...