WAWFL secures sponsorship with Burley Sekem

Monday, July 18, 2016 - 2:18 PM

The West Australian Women’s Football League is proud to announce that Burley Sekem will become an official apparel supplier for the next three years.

Already partnering with the WA Football Commission, and WA Football League, Burley Sekem will now be the exclusive provider of WAWFL game day apparel and match day footballs for the homeand-away season.

WAWFL President Carolyn Hills is excited to welcome a WA-based sponsor as the League strives to increase the professionalism Read More [+]

Yorga match to promote reconciliation

Friday, July 8, 2016 - 3:41 PM

This Saturday the WA Women's Football League and WA Football Commission will host the fourth Yorga’s Koodjal Kadadjiny "Women’s Two Way Learning Match" at Lathlain Park.

Promoting the mutually respectful relationship between our Indigenous and Non-Indigenous female football players, the Indigenous All Stars vs WAWFL All Stars match was born from an idea by Charlie Headland and Paula Hicks to celebrate indigenous Australian women’s love of playing football and promote reconciliation between all players.

This weekend's game was Read More [+]

South clip Thunderbirds wings with hard-fought win

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 - 9:51 AM

With the Bulldogs coming off a heavy loss to ladder leaders Coastal Titans, they made amends to eventually secure themselves an impressive 41 point win.

A windy Sunday afternoon at Anning Park provided the prime stage for the Round 11 clash between the two fired up sides in the Peel Thunderbirds and South Fremantle Bulldogs. It was a hard fought contest throughout as tensions arose between the two very physical sides.

Early on, Read More [+]

2016 Youth Girls Super Sunday

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 - 9:47 AM

The West Australian Football Commission Youth Girls teams will battle it out in the annual Youth Girls Super Sunday carnival at Altone Park, Beechboro on Sunday, July 10.

The carnival for all Rogers Cup Youth Girl participants will feature a number of interactive and fun activities including a photo booth, music and inflatables.

Those attending will also get the chance to meet the WAFC Female Ambassadors.

With the Finals looming, WAFC Youth Read More [+]

Determined Bulldogs overpower fighting Piranhas

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 12:34 PM

Despite a fired up Claremont providing plenty of fight among four consistent quarters of high pressure football, South Fremantle had all the answers, eventually seeing them run out 45 point winners at Anning Park on Sunday afternoon.

South impressed with their strength as a powerful team unit, consistently holding up well with clean defensive play and poise among Claremont’s hard-fought entries inside 50. The Bulldogs capitalised upon their opportunities up forward, as their Read More [+]

WA U23s women take on Queensland

Friday, June 17, 2016 - 10:46 AM

WESTERN Australia’s State U23 Women’s team departs this week for games against Queensland’s U23s on Friday night and Sunday morning.

The first game will be held at Yeronga Oval, South Brisbane at 6.30pm on Friday, June 17 and the second at 11am at Metricon Stadium on Sunday, June 19.

The team will be led by State Women’s Academy coach Martine Pearman, captain Courtney Ugle and a leadership group including Demi Okely, Tayla Bresland, Eliza Gelmi Read More [+]

Falcons triumphant over Angels

Monday, June 13, 2016 - 8:47 AM

An impressive surge of late goals from the Perth Angels couldn’t get them over the line over a triumphant Joondalup Falcons, who held on to defeat the home side as victorious 25 point winners.

From the first bounce, Joondalup rose to the occasion and made it very clear why they sit atop the WAWFL Reserves ladder. They spread their wings among sunny conditions at Lathlain Park, maintaining possession inside their forward Read More [+]

Titans down Swans in tough battle

Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 10:26 AM

The Coastal Titans League team have won a bruising encounter against the Swan Districts by 19 points in round 8 of the West Australian Women’s Football League at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday night.

The Titan’s kept the Swans scoreless in the fourth quarter to record a 7.10 (52) to 5.3 (33) victory and moves them four points clear on top of the ladder.

Both sides were tested physically with big collisions and ferocious tackling Read More [+]

WA Open's take on Western Bulldogs

Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 9:20 AM

Congratulations to the squad of 23-players, including one emergency, named to represent Western Australia this weekend.

Led by captain Renee Forth, the Women’s Team will play the Western Bulldogs in a curtain-raiser to the Round 11 AFL clash between the Western Bulldogs and West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium.

The match will start 10:30am.

Please view the full Western Bulldogs Women's Team squad below.

1. Lorraine Vawser (Coastal Titans)

2. Kira Phillips (Peel Thunderbirds)

3. Read More [+]

Angels defeat Sharks at ATOM Stadium

Monday, May 30, 2016 - 9:49 AM

Star forward Aleisha Duncan has booted 5 goals to help the Perth Angels to a 32-point win over the East Fremantle Sharks in Round 8 of the West Australian Women’s Football League Reserves on Sunday.

The Angels led at every change at ATOM Stadium to record an 8. 12 (60) to 4. 4 (28) victory, claiming their fifth win of the season and moving them up to third on the ladder.

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O'Dea and Kirke join WAWFL Board

Monday, May 23, 2016 - 10:58 AM

The WAWFL welcomes two new members who have recently joined the WAWFL Board, and thanks our existing board members for all their wonderful, supportive and hard work. Their commitment plays a huge role in ensuring the WAWFL leads the way as we look forward to a Women's AFL competition in 2017.

President Carolyn Hills welcomed the two new appointments who she believes will be great additions to the Board.

"We would like to give a Read More [+]

WAWFL recognises and rewards volunteers

Friday, May 13, 2016 - 4:47 PM

May 9 - 15 is celebrated throughout Australia as National Volunteer Week. The week is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of volunteers around Australia.

Without Volunteers, the WA Women's Football League would simply not exist. Volunteers help govern, run, operate and maintain every aspect of our League.

To celebrate the contribution to our game by volunteers, the WAWFL offered each club the opportunity to nominate a volunteer whose contribution the club would like to reward. The Read More [+]

WAWFL seeks new Board Members

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 11:53 AM

The West Australian Women’s Football League is looking to fill a vacant Board member position.

Additionally, the WAWFL can also co-opt two members with specified skill sets to the executive team until the next Annual General Meeting.

The WAWFL Board is seeking new members that can:

Assist in providing information to ensure the League is delivering on its strategic directions through strong governance and support to the President, or;
Provide legal advice and support for the League, or;
Provide support to the Read More [+]

Hodder stars for WA Youth Girls

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 9:20 AM

Western Australia's Courtney Hodder was named A-Section MVP at the conclsuion of the Youth Girls National Championships in Melbourne tonight after a standout performance throughout the week-long competition.

Hodder was also named WA MVP and best Read More [+]

WA Youth Girls through to Grand Final at MCG

Friday, May 6, 2016 - 9:49 AM

WA’s AFL Youth Girls will play Victoria Metro in the A-Section Grand Final of the 2016 AFL Youth Girls National Championships at the MCG at 3.20pm WST on Friday, May 6.

Click here to watch the game live online.

WA Female Talent Manager Alison Moore said the team was looking forward to playing on the MCG and taking on the reigning Champions.

“From day one of the program the WA players have shown true Read More [+]