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Country Footy Regions

GOLDFIELDS

Footy in the Goldfields is family, identity and belonging. Played across red dirt towns, mining centres and coastal communities, the game is a constant in a region defined by distance, resilience and self-reliance.

 

From Kalgoorlie–Boulder to Esperance and the remote northern Goldfields, football brings people together and creating routine and community in places far from anywhere else.

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FOOTY AT THE HEART OF COMMUNITY

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GOLDFIELDS REGION

In the Goldfields, clubs are extended families. In transient mining towns and isolated communities, football clubs wrap their arms around players, partners and kids, becoming the centre of social life.

 

It’s common to see parents playing, kids in Auskick and volunteers running everything in between. Footy isn’t just something you do, it’s where you belong.

  • Strong family-based clubs and cultures
  • Highly competitive senior football
  • Vast travel distances between communities
  • Football as a key social anchor in remote towns
  • School and community participation programs
  • Strong volunteer-driven club environments
Goldfields Community Stories

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Across desert towns and coastal communities, footy continues to be a powerful way to connect people, build belonging and create a sense of home.
Nufarm Spotlight: Championing Community – Vicky Bogensperger
Goldfields

Nufarm Spotlight: Championing Community – Vicky Bogensperger

Country Football WA Staff | Dec 10 2025

For more than two decades, Vicky Bogensperger has been a driving force behind country football in the Goldfields, embodying the spirit of community that keeps the game thriving.

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South West claim sixth Nutrien Ag Solutions Women’s Country Football Championship, Goldfields promoted
COUNTRY FOOTBALL WA

South West claim sixth Nutrien Ag Solutions Women’s Country Football Championship, Goldfields promoted

Country Football WA Staff | Oct 2 2025
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South West, Goldfields unbeaten after day one of Nutrien Ag Solutions Women’s Country Football Championships
COUNTRY FOOTBALL WA

South West, Goldfields unbeaten after day one of Nutrien Ag Solutions Women’s Country Football Championships

Country Football WA Staff | Oct 2 2025
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Players to watch at Nutrien Ag Solutions Women’s Country Football Championships
COUNTRY FOOTBALL WA

Players to watch at Nutrien Ag Solutions Women’s Country Football Championships

Country Football WA Staff | Oct 1 2025
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FIND YOUR FOOTY

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Programs

Regional football leagues and competitions for adult male players, organised and supported through the Country Football WA network.

Organised competitions for adult female players across regional WA, part of the ongoing expansion of women’s football in country communities.

Football programs for school-aged boys in regional WA, structured across age groups to ensure appropriate and competitive match play.

Football pathways for young girls in country WA, providing age-appropriate competition and development opportunities.

The AFL’s official entry-level program, delivering fun, non-contact football activities that teach the basics of the game in a safe, inclusive environment.

Find a club

There’s a footy club in just about every corner of WA. Use the finder tool to track down your local side and get involved.

DISCOVER FOOTY ACROSS WA

Country football looks different in every corner of Western Australia. From coastal hubs to remote communities, each region has its own story, people and flavour.

 

Explore the other Country Football WA regions and see how the game brings communities together across the state.