Hedland Senior High School teacher Jessica Albers is the 2024 Toyota AFL Diversity National Ambassador of the Year.  Albers was rewarded for her work in further developing the Hedland Football Leadership Program at Hedland Senior High School.  “It’s absolutely humbling; I still can’t believe it,” Albers said after being presented with the award.  The Hedland Football Leadership Program engages Indigenous male and female students in a variety of training and development programs. These students, whether they play football or not, gain valuable skills through courses such as:  Coach accreditation  Umpire accreditation  Governance and Club Management  Social Media  Graphic design  Sports..

Field Ready Minds Project Curtin University are seeking participants to engage in the following surveys to better understand what young AFL players need for their health and wellbeing: Here is the survey link for students: https://curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3qMzX2cSZajDHYa Here is the survey link for parents: https://curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1TxVtIJ3r8eWLhc The survey takes approximately 20 minutes. By completing the survey, you go in the draw to win a signed Fremantle Dockers AFL guernsey and 2 AFL tickets (2025 season).    What is the project about? This project is about the health and wellbeing of young Western Australians who play AFL. Youth mental health is a big deal...

Through Country Football WA’s partnership with Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) and Healthway, a key strategy is to engage country football clubs in free mental health training across regional WA. The TYF program is delivered by a program psychologist and aims to help participants gain the tools to understand, recognise and respond to signs of mental ill-health. The program is based on the education delivered to the AFL industry is led by high profile player and coach ambassadors. Throughout the 2024 season, Country Football WA have delivered 3 roadshows to clubs and communities within the Pilbara, Midwest-Gascoyne and Goldfields regions. The..

WA Country failed to capitalise on a strong start in a 43 point defeat against SA Country at the Adelaide Oval last weekend.  The West Australians showed great intent in the first term, grabbing a five point quarter time lead courtesy of two goals from Tom Lee.  But in a dramatic momentum change, WA Country conceded six goals to one in the second quarter as the home side established a 25 point break.  Geelong premiership hero Harry Taylor showed a touch of class and aerial skills to kick the opening goal for WA Country in the final quarter.  But the..

The Corrigin Neu-tech Cup brought together nearly 250 young football participants to the heart of the wheatbelt for an unforgettable Auskick carnival.   Celebrating its 19th year, this event is one of the premier Auskick carnivals in the state, featuring 10 towns across regional football zones.   Participants aged five to 11 made up 18 teams from Corrigin, Hyden/Kalgarin, Quairading, Verley, Brookton, Bruce Rock, Kulin/Kondinin, Narmbeen, Lake Grace and Pingelly to play a host of round-robin matches showcasing their skills.  The carnival was a celebration of the wheatbelt’s community spirit and love of our great game.   Another highlight of the carnival, Auskick..

Country Football WA have selected a 23-man team to play SA Country in the annual State Country match.  This year's match, set to take place on Sunday in Adelaide, will serve as a curtain-raiser to the highly anticipated Adelaide vs. Hawthorn AFL game at the iconic Adelaide Oval.  WA Football Commission Country Football Manager, Kane Benson said the team is looking forward to playing on Adelaide Oval.  “We can’t wait to play on Adelaide Oval as it allows our players to experience football at the top level and play on a top tier AFL ground.”  Leading the charge for the..