Leederville Oval To host the 2022 WAFL Grand Final

Thursday, August 11, 2022 - 2:00 PM - by Rachael Osborne

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) is pleased to announce Leederville Oval in partnership with the City of Vincent, has been selected to host the 2022 WAFL Grand Final on Saturday, October 1. 

Leederville Oval was chosen against a selection criterion that included fan experience, game day atmosphere, the capacity of spectatorship, accessibility, and ground conditions. 

In their expression of interest submission, Leederville Oval pledged: 

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WAFL Team of the Week – Round 15

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 2:08 PM - by Chris Pike

FOUR matches in Round 15 of the 2022 WAFL season saw no shortage of excitement and drama, and once more the sports in the Team of the Week were hotly sought after across the board.

All four Round 15 WAFL matches took place on Saturday afternoon with Claremont improving to third position as a result of a 10.12 (72) to 9.9 (63) win against Swan Districts who got knocked out of the top five in Read More [+]

WAFL Round 15 Wrap

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 11:40 AM - by Chris Pike / Image by Nick Cambridge

IT was quite the dramatic and defining Saturday afternoon of WAFL action for Round 15 of the 2022 season with Claremont and Peel Thunder rising up the ladder, East Fremantle bouncing back emphatically and then South Fremantle and West Perth unable to be separated.

With West Coast and Subiaco having a bye in Round 15 of the 2022 WAFL season, the other four matches all took place on Saturday afternoon.

In the end, the Bulldogs Read More [+]

2022 Fenton & Paula Barnden Medal Winners

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 11:12 AM

PEEL THUNDER FOOTBALL CLUB CONGRATULATES THE 2022 FENTON & PAULA BARNDEN MEDAL WINNERS

The Peel Thunder Football Club celebrated their annual WAFLW Fenton and Paula Barnden Medal awards on Friday 22nd July! The night was a huge success in honour of the 2022 Season with all the players and staff.

Congratulations to all the winners and runners up, the Club is incredibly proud of all the hard work and effort that has been on display Read More [+]

Draft Audition for WA National Championship Players

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 9:06 AM

Some of WA’s most exciting football talent have reflected fondly on their NAB U18 AFL National Championship campaign. 

Leading local players Darcy Jones, Sam Gilbey and Elijah Hewett have been identified as potential AFL Draftees later this year, and all three were all strong contributors for the Black Swans in a tough campaign. 

Midfielder Darcy Jones carried his strong form in the WAFL Colts season into the 18’s Carnival. 

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Round 15 WAFL Preview

Friday, July 29, 2022 - 11:52 AM - by Chris Pike / Image by Shazza J Photography

THERE are four matches in Round 15 of the WAFL on Saturday including two battles between teams in the top five, another between two sides trying to stay in the finals race and then East Fremantle looking to bounce back.

With the West Coast Eagles and Subiaco sitting out the Round 15 action with the bye, the other four matches all have plenty at stake for the competing teams.

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ROUND 15 VENUE CHANGE: East Perth v Peel

Thursday, July 28, 2022 - 8:02 PM - by Rachael Osborne

The West Australian Football Commission has made the decision to move the East Perth versus Peel Thunder game from Leederville Oval to New Choice Homes Park in East Fremantle this weekend.  

The decision has been made based on the current condition of the playing surface and with increasing rain forecasted for the weekend, it was deemed unsuitable for play.  
 
Executive Manager – WAFL and Talent, Scott Baker said the Read More [+]

WAFL Round 14 Wrap

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 - 1:39 PM - by Chris Pike / Image by Michael Farnell

WEST Perth reclaimed top spot in the WAFL with a Round 14 win while South Fremantle beat East Fremantle for a 14th consecutive time with Claremont and Swan Districts consolidating their top five positions and Peel Thunder keeping themselves in contention too.

The wet weather returned to greet the Round 14 WAFL action on Saturday, but with so much at stake in all five matches, there were some fascinating results by the time it concluded Read More [+]

Round 14 WAFL Preview

Friday, July 22, 2022 - 3:10 PM - by Chris Pike / Image by Shazza J Photography

ALL eyes will be on the WACA Ground on Saturday afternoon for what could be the biggest Fremantle Derby in years but the other four matches in Round 14 of the WAFL have plenty riding on the results as well.

The battle for finals positions continues to heat up in the 2022 WAFL season and that goes up another level in Saturday's Round 14 action which will see all five matches have an impact on Read More [+]

“Talk to a Mate” During Think Mental Health Round

Friday, July 22, 2022 - 3:08 PM - by Mark Readings / Photography by Michael Farnell

Football clubs across the state are being encouraged to support a range of activities during the ‘Think Mental Health' Round. 

The WA Football Commission has joined forces with Healthway to improve mental health and wellbeing within clubs, with the project culminating in the Think Mental Health Round on July 23-24. 

One of the key activities is the “Talk to a Mate” BBQ which provides an opportunity to connect players Read More [+]

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