We take a look at what's happening around WA's country competitions in our regular column.   Beverley’s Pav-olution Fremantle’s greatest ever goal-kicker Matthew Pavlich pulled on the boots for a country cameo last weekend. The AFL Hall of Famer lined up for Beverley in the Avon Football Association as part of a sponsor promotion and show he’s still got it with two goals and an eye-catching pack mark. It was a big crowd in Beverley to see the former Dockers superstar in action for his first competitive match since hanging up the boots at the end of 2016 after 700..

WA Football is pleased to reveal the encouraging progress and achievements of the Kimberley Investment Framework (KIF) as we reach the half-way point of the five-year collaborative initiative. The $5 million partnership between WA Football, the State Government and the AFL kicked off in September, 2021, with the aim of strengthening football and supporting facility upgrades and community participation in the Kimberley region. Now at the halfway point, the KIF Half-Time Report highlights major progress in participation, facilities and community engagement. There’s been significant infrastructure and inclusion milestones reached so far including the retrofit of gender-neutral changerooms in Broome and..

Champion of the Month | Jeff Delbridge – Mines Rovers FC, Goldfields Football League Presented by West Coast Poly Country Football WA and West Coast Poly are proud to recognise Jeff Delbridge as a nominated Champion of the Month  a tireless contributor, life member, and beloved figure at Mines Rovers Football Club in the Goldfields Football League. Jeff’s involvement with the iconic Kalgoorlie-based club spans decades and countless roles, but one thing remains constant  his unwavering commitment to community, tradition, and making the game better for those around him. Affectionately known around the club as a quiet achiever, Jeff has..

WA's inaugural First Nations Tackle Your Feelings session was delivered to Mullewa Football Club in June 2025.   The Tackle Your Feelings program is designed to work with senior football clubs with strong First Nations representation, to support knowledge building around mental health and wellbeing.  The program, delivered by WA Football, with AFL legend and mental health specialist Michael Mitchell, was the first of its kind to be delivered in Western Australia.   After multiple losses in the community through suicide, key community stakeholders looked to build strong support networks around the community to ensure their members were equipped with the skills..

In a display of leadership and community care, Kingsway Junior Football Club has emerged as a frontrunner in promoting mental health awareness, delivering 16 dedicated education sessions this season to its junior members.  The club partnered with Country Football WA, the AFL and Movember to host “Ahead of the Game” mental health workshops, aimed at educating young players, coaches, and parents about identifying early signs of mental health challenges and how to support one another through conversation.  Facilitator Tyrone Winder-Smith explained the program's goal: “It aims to educate junior players early on the signs and symptoms of ill mental health, as well as how to..

The vision of WA Football is ‘the game for all Western Australians’. This vision isn’t just words on a page. They mean something. The vision tells everyone that you are welcome to play, coach, participate and umpire and that WA Football will do all we can to ensure everyone enjoys the opportunity to be a part of our great game.  Most weekends in WA, there are more than 900 games of junior football played across the Perth metropolitan and regional areas. Incredible numbers that exemplify the breadth and power of our game. The responsibility for the conduct of these games..