COUNTRY FOOTBALL WA
West Coast Poly Champion of the Month | April
Country Football WA Staff | May 1 2026
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Country Footy Regions
Great
Southern
Footy in the Great Southern is built on pride, history and community commitment. Played across farming towns, coastal centres and close-knit regional hubs, the game is a cornerstone of community life throughout the region.
From Albany and Denmark to Mount Barker, Ongerup and beyond, football brings people together — providing connection, routine and a shared sense of purpose every weekend.
FOOTY WITH HISTORY
Great Southern
Snapshot
GREAT SOUTHERN REGION
The Great Southern has produced generations of footballers and volunteers who carry a strong sense of identity and pride in where they come from. Clubs are fiercely loyal, histories are well remembered, and match day remains a central social event for towns spread across large distances.
Footy here isn’t rushed or flashy. It’s grounded, hard-fought and driven by people who care deeply about their club and community.
- Proud football heritage and strong club loyalty
- Farming communities with deep generational ties
- Long travel distances between towns and matches
- Football as a central weekly gathering point
- Junior football pathways across the region
- Strong volunteer-led clubs and leagues
GREAT SOUTHERN Community Stories
Around
the Grounds.
Across paddocks, ports and small towns, footy continues to play a vital role in keeping communities connected and thriving.
COUNTRY FOOTBALL WA
Belt Up Round Returns for 28th Season Across Country Football WA
Country Football WA Staff | May 11 2026
Country Football WA and the Insurance Commission of Western Australia will once again deliver the annual Belt Up Round across the weekend of May 15–17, 2026, marking the 28th consecutive…
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FIND YOUR FOOTY
Great Southern
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.
