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Regional WA Talent Shines in AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft
Wed, May 28, 2025 - 1:19 PMCountry Football WA is proud to celebrate the incredible achievement of ten players from regional Western Australia who were selected in the 2025 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft. These selections highlight the strength of our grassroots football pathways and the vital role that country footy plays in developing elite talent. From the Wheatbelt to the Great Southern and across the state’s coastal and inland towns, these young men have taken the next step in their football
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Otto, Meadmore named New Holland State Country Football head coaches
Tue, May 27, 2025 - 10:48 AMThe New Holland State Country Football Teams coaches have been locked in for 2025 with Craig Otto heading up the men’s program for the first time and Rennie Meadmore returning for a second year in the women’s. Otto has a wealth of coaching experience including three years coaching the Peel Football League’s colts, several roles in the WAFL, head coach at Perth Football League outfit Baldivis and midfield coach for the winning WA side at the
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Margaret River Move Pays Off For Cassidy
Mon, May 26, 2025 - 11:23 AMMuch was made of the high profile player departures from East Perth at the end of 2024. Angus Schumacher, Mitch Crowden and Michael Randall were among those who left the Royals. Fresh faces were introduced at last year’s Grand Finalists, including small forward William Cassidy who has grasped his opportunity with both hands. The 20 year-old has been a revelation this year after making his League debut and is the club’s leading goalkicker with 10
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Brownlow medallist to pull on the boots in Country WA
Fri, May 23, 2025 - 4:04 PMAFL Hall of Famer and Brownlow medallist Dane Swan will make a footy cameo in country WA this weekend. The 2010 Collingwood premiership star is locked in for his debut for York Roos in their Avon Football Association clash against Quairading at York’s Forrest Oval on Saturday afternoon. The 41-year-old was one of the most prolific ball-winning midfielders of his generation, averaging nearly 27 disposals across his decorated 258-game AFL career. Swan is a five-time
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The top-30 biggest names playing country footy in WA in 2025
Fri, May 23, 2025 - 3:59 PMFrom cameos to surprise additions and long-term stars returning home, we take a look at the top-30 biggest names playing country footy in WA in 2025. Dane Swan: York, Avon The AFL Hall of Famer and former Collingwood champion is playing a one-off game for York in the Avon league on Saturday 24 May which is sure to be well attended. Matthew Pavlich: Beverley, Avon Another legendary name having a kick in WA’s country
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Falcons' Country Academy program launches in Merredin
Fri, May 23, 2025 - 10:44 AMWest Perth Football Club hosted their first Country Academy session at Merredin Oval earlier this month. More than 60 athletes, spread across our Regional Zone all converged together to put themselves to the test. Country Academy Head Coach, Luke Richardson, along with current colts-listed player Riley Groves led the group for a 90-minute session, with players from Corrigin, Merredin, Bruce Rock, Kulin, Mukinbudin, Tammin, Kelleberrin and Bencubbin taking part. The Falcons’ Country Academy is open to
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New Holland continues proud support of Country Football WA State Program
Wed, May 21, 2025 - 10:48 AMCountry Football WA is delighted to announce New Holland’s extension of its commitment to country footy in the west. New Holland’s long-standing partnership with Country Football WA reflects a shared commitment to supporting regional communities and creating pathways for country football’s top performers. New Holland will once again be naming rights supporters of the Country Football WA (CFWA) State Program, helping provide the top-performing male and female footballers from regional WA the opportunity to represent
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Nominations open for 2025 WA Football Volunteer of the Year Awards
Tue, May 20, 2025 - 8:50 AMNominations are now open for the 2025 WA Football Volunteer of the Year Awards. The Volunteer of the Year Awards are a significant initiative undertaken by WA Football, supported by The Sunday Times, to recognise the invaluable contribution of volunteers to the development and success of our great sport. Volunteers can be nominated in one or more of the nine categories. With one nominee from each of the 17 districts and regions are selected as
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GNFL Games Record Holder Posts Umpiring Milestone
Sat, May 17, 2025 - 7:16 AMHaving celebrated his 57th birthday during the week, leading GNFL umpire Steve Pratt is about to reach another milestone this weekend. Pratt will umpire his 300th League game today, an achievement few of his peers will ever reach. With 17 years of umpiring experience, Steve is the record holder for GNFL league games, surpassing the great Murray Stevens back in 2023. “It feels pretty surreal to be honest as it's not something you think about
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Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships Set to Break Records in 2025
Fri, May 16, 2025 - 10:38 AMCountry football’s biggest stage is gearing up for a blockbuster showing as the Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships return to the Perth and Peel regions this July. Now in its 59th edition — and marking the 51st year of Nutrien Ag Solutions’ proud partnership with Country Football WA — the 2025 Championships promise to be the biggest yet, bringing 25 teams together to compete across five divisions. Over 50 matches will be played across
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