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Kimberley umpire Wayne Paul hits historic milestone in Grand Final.
Wed, September 3, 2025 - 10:40 AM - by Tyrone Winder-SmithSenior umpire and East Kimberley Football League president Wayne Paul officially umpired his 1000th football match last weekend, a milestone that coincided with the East Kimberley Football League Grand Final. Wayne moved to Kununurra as a player in 1999, where he quickly realised there was a shortage of umpires and a lack of a league president in the East Kimberley Football League. He has filled both roles ever since. Now, after 1,000 games, Wayne’s umpiring
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Country Catch Up: Ex-AFL stars hit the regions
Fri, August 22, 2025 - 2:38 PM - by Jordan McArdleWe 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
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Kimberley Investment Framework - Half-Time Report
Wed, August 20, 2025 - 5:21 PMWA 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
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Quiet Achiever, Lifelong Contributor: Jeff Delbridge Recognised as Country Footy Champion
Wed, August 13, 2025 - 4:01 PMChampion 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
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Blazing the trail for First Nations mental health. Mullewa participate in state first.
Wed, August 13, 2025 - 12:05 PMWA'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
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Kingsway Junior Football Club leads the way in mental health education.
Mon, August 11, 2025 - 10:41 AM - by Tyrone Winder-SmithIn 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
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Umpire abuse penalties to increase as part of zero-tolerance measures
Thu, August 7, 2025 - 10:35 AMThe 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
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Nufarm Spotlight: Championing Community – Jonelle Ballantyne
Tue, August 5, 2025 - 11:41 AMLeading from Behind the Scenes: Jonelle Ballantyne Spotlighted for Service to Country Football In the heart of regional WA, where football brings communities together each weekend, there are dedicated individuals working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the game goes on. One of those champions is Jonelle Ballantyne, the highly respected Operations Manager of the Mortlock Football League and the Round 2 feature in the NuFarm Women in Country Football Spotlight. Jonelle’s journey into football
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Fresh faces in New Holland WA Men’s State Country side for clash against SA
Tue, July 22, 2025 - 1:29 PMFirst-year New Holland WA Men’s State Country coach Craig Otto has picked a new-look side for Saturday night’s clash against South Australia at Sullivan Logistics Stadium. Just four players remain from last year’s loss to SA Country at Adelaide Oval – captain Tom Gorter, vice-captain Tom Lee, Busselton forward Liam Creighton and Cunderin midfielder Kaidyn Fullgrabe. Several stars of the recently-concluded Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships were picked including Fullgrabe who won the Jock
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West Coast Poly Salutes Country Footy Stalwart Yogi Melvin
Mon, July 21, 2025 - 8:28 AMChampion of the Month | Kim ‘Yogi’ Melvin (Round 3) Presented by West Coast Poly Country Football WA is proud to recognise Kim ‘Yogi’ Melvin as the West Coast Poly Champion of the Month for Round 3 — a man whose love for the game has spanned over five decades and whose impact on regional footy continues to bring communities together. Yogi’s football journey began in 1973, pulling on the boots in D Grade for Rovers
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