Written by Sandra Argese, 30 July 2019
East Fremantle have breathed a sigh of relief after fighting off a last-minute scare from Peel Thunder in a blockbuster finale to finish two point winners.
As far as thrillers go, this was among the best of the season.
Kira Phillips’ number 35 guernsey was everywhere Read More [+]
Written by Sandra Argese
The Perth Angels have notched up one of their best performances of 2019 with a crucial 68 point victory over East Perth on Sunday afternoon.
Amidst wet and wintery conditions, all it took was three goals a term for the Angels to hit their straps at Altone Park, leaving East Perth with Read More [+]
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of inaugural WAWFL Life Member Cath Boyce on Saturday 29 June 2019. Cath ‘Boycey’ Boyce was a pioneer of female football in WA, volunteering in various roles across the game and giving nine years of service to the WA Women's Football League in official positions.
Cath played an integral role in creating the current school girls competition, and was a driving force in enabling WA females Read More [+]
Fixtures have been finalised for the 2019 Optus WAFL Women’s Premiership season, with Round 1 to kick off on Sunday, May 5, featuring games at New Choice Homes Park, East Fremantle, and Steel Blue Oval, Bassendean.
The competition’s inaugural season will see the five WAFLW teams play each other three times across 15-rounds, with a three-week finals series culminating in a televised Grand Final as a double-header with the WAFL Preliminary Final Read More [+]
A new West Australian Football League Women’s (WAFLW) competition will kick off in 2019, with five teams to compete in the inaugural Optus WAFLW Premiership Season.
East Fremantle, Claremont, Peel Thunder, Subiaco and Swan Districts will each field a WAFLW team in 2019, with South Fremantle receiving a provisional license for 2020.
West Australian Football Commission CEO Gavin Taylor said the WAFLW competition was an exciting step forward for football in WA that would complete Read More [+]
Two existing members, and one new member have been elected to the Mundella West Australian Women's Football League Board during the 2018 Annual General Meeting held at the Subiaco Football Club on November 13.
Existing Treasurer Danielle Fagents was elected back to her financial role, entering a new three year term from 2018 - 2021.
Joining Danielle in a three year term is returning member Sarah Campbell, who will take on the administration role until 2021.
The Mundella Read More [+]
Article: Swan Districts Football Club
Swan Districts Football Club has appointed All Australian and Fremantle Docker’s AFLW captain, Kara Donnellan as its new women’s football League coach.
From leading her team onto the Optus stadium turf to play Collingwood in front of a record-breaking crowd for women’s football of almost 42,000 fans in February, to her April engagement to fellow athlete, Ebony Antonio, Donnellan has had a phenomenal year by anyone’s standard. Read More [+]
Swan Districts Football are seeking applicants for the following positions in their Women’s Football Program for season 2019:
The 2019 Swan Districts Female Football Program commences on Wednesday 21st November at 6pm – Venue TBC.
If you are interested, in any of the above positions, please send a current CV to reception@swandistrictsfc.com.
For further information, please call the Club directly Read More [+]
The 2018 WAWFL AGM will be held on Tuesday 13th November, 6:30-7:30pm at The Don Carter Room, Subiaco Football Club, Leederville.
Please note that attendance at the AGM is compulsory for all WAWFL Clubs.
There are four (4) Board positions to be elected at this years AGM:
Article by Sandra Argese, images by Tom Campbell
Bringing consistent touches of class and professionalism across four strong quarters of football, Claremont has moved past the Peel Thunderbirds to win their first reserves premiership since 2015.
Early on in the piece, uncontested possessions proved hard to come by.
Leading from the front, Claremont Captain Angel Hayward kicked the first goal of the game. Moments later, Lolita Viska slotted Claremont’s second with a free kick from a Read More [+]
Written by Sandra Argese, photos by Tom Campbell
As far as grand finals go, this was one for the history books.
An epic showdown between East Fremantle and Subiaco, it was an afternoon where ladder positions meant nothing, and time meant everything.
Set against a backdrop of blue sky, scarce winds and plenty of sun, over 2500 spectators packed into Claremont Oval for the Mundella WAWFL League Grand Final showdown.
Less than sixty seconds after Read More [+]
By Sandra Argese
It’s been a few years between premiership drinks for both East Fremantle and Subiaco. Come Sunday afternoon, that equation will change.
With the Sharks searching for their first flag since 2011, their journey in 2018 has been telling. From round one, the club wasted no time taking the wheel and steering it to the top of the ladder – and not once have they looked back.
Accomplishing a minor premiership, 15 wins and Read More [+]
Subiaco Lions Football Club’s Hayley Miller has won the Mundella WA Women’s Football League’s Dhara Kerr Fairest and Best at the 2018 Medal Presentation Dinner on Monday night at the Hyatt Regency, Perth.
The announcement is even more impressive when it is pointed out that Miller played her first game in round 5 of the season.
Held in front of more than 245 guests, the Medal Presentation Dinner celebrates the Mundella WA Women’s Football League’s Fairest and Best players within Read More [+]
The Mundella WA Women's Football League Grand Finals will be played this Sunday, August 26 at Claremont Oval.
The League Grand Final at 2.30pm will see minor premiers East Fremantle battle against Subiaco for premiership glory in season 2018.
The Reserves Grand Final will feature Claremont Tigers and Peel Thunderbirds, while the Rogers Cup Grand Final sees Peel Thunderbirds clash with East Fremantle.
Entry to Claremont Oval is $5 and includes a 2018 WAWFL Yearbook.
PRELIMINARY FINALS FIXTURES
Sunday, August Read More [+]
The Mundella WA Women's Football League Preliminary Finals will be played this Sunday, August 19.
The League clash at 2pm will see Peel Thunderbirds clash with Subiaco for a place in next week's Grand Final against East Fremantle.
The Reserves Preliminary Final will feature Peel Thunderbirds and East Fremantle with the winner to play Claremont, while the Rogers Cup Preliminary Final sees South Fremantle and East Fremantle doing battle for a spot in the Grand Final, against Peel.
PRELIMINARY Read More [+]
