Last night 12 Western Australian women were selected in the inaugural AFL National Women’s Draft to represent the Melbourne Football Club and the Western Bulldogs Football Club.

This ground breaking match will be the first time AFL clubs have competed in an AFL sanctioned women’s match; with the game to be held on Saturday June 29 ahead of the club’s women’s round meeting.

Showcasing the immense talent in Western Australia 9 women were drafted to the Demons and 2 to the Bulldogs. The third draft pick was Swan Districts midfielder Chelsea Randall, who will don the Melbourne colours.

Randall expressed her great honour in being selected to represent Melbourne in the first AFL Women’s match.

“This is truly a dream come true. I’m delighted to play for Melbourne, which is one of the most historic teams in football.

“I play the game because I’m passionate about football. Being able to play and compete at this level is incredible, and I hope this game is the start of a national competition that young women players can aspire to be part of. 

“I can’t wait to get out on the MCG, in a Demons guernsey and play some footy.’

Michelle Cowan, the only woman assistant coach at a professional league level in Western Australia was selected to coach the Melbourne team. Cowan is the assistant coach with South Fremantle Football Club and believes this is a huge step forward in women’s footy.

“I’m so thrilled to be a part of this and the support from the AFL, Western Australian Football Commission and the state clubs to put women’s footy at a national level is incredible.

“The talent coming through women’s footy is outstanding. I’m really excited to see what the future holds - it won’t be long till we see a national competition.”

WA Football Commission’s Director Pathways and Competition, Grant Dorrington said the national draft is a result of the huge investment by the WAFC, the AFL and clubs into women’s football over the past 25 years.

“The national draft and upcoming match has been a long time coming. There will be a national women’s competition in the future and I expect to see a WA team participating that will be very strong and competitive.”

The National Women’s Draft attracted the cream of the crop from around Australia with over 320 nominations put forward and 50 players selected in total.

Players from Western Australia that will be representing the Demons or the Bulldogs:

Melbourne Football Club

• Chelsea Randall, Swan Districts (3)
• Kara Donellan, Swan Districts (5)
• Kirby Bentley, East Fremantle (7)
• Melissa Caulfield, East Fremantle (15)
• Kiara Bowers, Coastal Titans (19)
• Emma Swanson, Peel Thunderbirds (29)
• Brooke Whyte, Coastal Titans (31)
• Renee Forth, Coastal Titans (41)
• Stephanie Walding, East Fremantle (43)

Western Bulldogs Football Club

• Leah Mascall, Coastal Titans (24)
• Kira Phillips, Peel Thunderbirds (32)
• Kellie Marie Gibson, Swan Districts (48)
  

Best of luck to all players involved in this fantastic step forward in women's football.

The 2013 State U18 Youth Girls team has been named to represent WA at the National Championships in Shepparton, Victoria from May 4 to 11.

With a great mix of youth and experience, Head Coach Michelle Cowan is quietly confident the team will do well.

“The girls have displayed outstanding dedication and commitment to improving not only their skills and knowledge, but learning new tactics and strategies,” Cowan said.

“Since January, the girls have been building their fitness base under the expert guidance of South Fremantle strength and conditioning coach Ryan Gaias and the current signs are very good.”

2013 High Perfomance Academy players Sabrina Traub, Ashley Sharp and Kristen Jayasuria have all been selected in the side, together with Emma Swanson, who this year will have the honour of participating in both the U18 Youth Girls and the Open Women’s team in Cairns.

2012 Jim Stynes scholarship recipient Tayla Bresland will also return to the team ensuring it is one of the strongest WA has ever taken to the National Championships.

Adding further experience to the side is 2012 All Australian player, Kira Phillips, who is hoping WA can make it to this year’s Grand Final after narrowly missing out by percentage in 2012.

All of the players are currently seeking individual sponsorships to help support them with achieving their dream of playing for their State.

Full Team inside.

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Are you interested in playing AFL Football?
Are you keen to represent Western Australia?
Are you 16 years or younger? (as at 31/12/13)

The Final Squad will be travelling to Darwin to play in the National Carnival in mid-August against teams from (but not limited to) South Australia, Northern Territory, Victoria and the ACT).

If you think this might be for you, details of the Trial are below:

What: Trial to select the initial squad for the 2013 State Schoolgirls AFL Team.

When: Friday 12 April 2013 from 3:30pm until 5:00pm at Oval 1 at Hay Park in Bunbury; or Saturday 13 April 2013 from 10:00am till 2:00pm at All Saints’ College, Bull Creek.

Signing in: Log on to http://www.schoolsportwa.com.au/. Click on Interstate Teams, then AFL Girls Football, then Nomination Form and fill in your details.

More Details: For more details, please contact the Head Coach, Mr Oliver Beath on 0411 018 939 or at oliver.beath@allsaints.wa.edu.au

Female involvement in football is moving at a lightning pace!

To continue to grow the game, we are hosting a Ladies Coaching Clinic where you can learn from the best as Fremantle Dockers players take you through a variety of sessions to enhance your knowledge of football.

The WA Football Commission have released the squad of players in the State U18 Youth Girls team. A further cut of three players will take place before the successful players and staff head to the U18 Youth Girls National Championships in Shepparton, Victoria from 4/5/13 to 11/5/13.

The WA Women's Football League would like to officially welcome Malaga Print and Copy on board as a major sponsor for the 2013 Season.

The West Australian Womens Football League in partnership with WAFC Umpiring is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from a person or persons interested in providing services to assist the progress of Womens Football in particular umpiring within the WAWFL.

Claremont Women’s Football Club is seeking a dynamic and motivated person to coach their Division 2 team for 2013.

The 2013 Nicky Winmar Carnival will be this Sunday, 3rd of March at Bendigo Bank Stadium.

At 2:30pm the Indigenous All Stars will take on the State Open’s Women’s Team in the Female Exhibition Match at 2:30pm.

ALL FEMALE Come and Try Day bought to you by Claremont Piranhas. 10AM Sunday Feb 24, 2013. FREE via registration at http://cwfc.eventbrite.com/

Learn basic footy skills then put them into practice with a short practice match.

Claremont District Female Development Officer (Casual)

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:

The Claremont District Football Development Council (CDFDC) is seeking ‘Expressions of Interest’ for suitable applicants to fulfil the role of Female Development Officer (Casual) with the CDFDC.

The West Australian Football Commission is seeking all female players aged between 14 – 18 years keen to represent WA in the U18 Youth Girl’s National Championships held in Shepparton, Victoria from May 5-11 2013.

The West Australian Football Commission is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified applicants for the role of Assistant Coach of WA's Female 18’s State Team.

Applicants are required to address the attached criteria, submit a recent CV outlining relevant experience and two referees to WAFC Female Football Manager Alison Moore by 5.00pm Friday 25/01/2013.

Mt Lawley Women’s Football team is seeking nominations for a Reserves Coach and Team Manager for 2013.

For further information, or to submit your application please send to Carolyn Hills at mtlawley.hawks@wawfl.com.au by Friday 22nd February 2013.

Click more for application forms.

On the 13th of November, the WAWFL AGM was held at Patersons Stadium.

We would like to officially congratulate Nicole Graves on her new position of Vice President.

We would also like to welcome newly appointed board members Kelly Newton, and Life Member, Charmaine Rogers.

We look forward to moving forward in 2013 and look forward to how our new members will help shape our league.

Our League and Reserves Grand Finals can now be watched in full on YouTube!

Swan Districts Football Club is seeking nominations for all coaching & management positions for 2013.

For further information on all positions please contact Angela Doyle at the club on 9279 8700 during business hours.

Click more for the application form
All applications are to be sent to Angela Doyle at adoyle@swandistrictsfc.com by Friday 30th November 2012.

The South Fremantle Women’s Football Club (SFWFC) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified applicants for positions within their coaching group.

Please send applications to Club President Jenna Allomes (sfwfc@hotmail.com) or Club Secretary Karis Gore (secretary@southfremantlewfc.com).

Applications close COB 5th October 2012.

For further information, click 'more

Want your own copy of this years WAWFL Grand Finals?

For only $15, they could be yours!

Click 'more' for our order form!

Congratulations to the Coastal Titans for their League Grand Final win against East Fremantle on August 26 at Brownes Stadium.

In our Reserves division, Claremont Piranha's won their Grand Final fight against Coastal Titans.

For additional info click more.

Our Grand Final takes place on Sunday 26th of August at Brownes Stadium, Lathlain.

Reserves Bounce down is 12pm with Claremont Piranhas VS Coastal Titans.

League Bounce down is 2.30pm with East Fremantle Sharks VS Coastal Titans.

To read a full run down of our Preliminary finals click 'more

Saturday the 4th August saw the WA Women’s Football League host their 25th annual Awards Night at the Hilton Hotel. The night was enjoyed by many life members, special guests, players, coaches and sponsors. The 200 plus guests were a far cry from the initial 4 teams that began the competition 25 years ago.

Click 'more' to read about our fantastic celebration.

Our Pre-liminary finals take place this Sunday, 19th of August, at Brownes Stadium.

Reserves Bounce down is 12.00pm and the League game starts at 2.10pm.
Reserves Pre-liminary Final is Coastal Titans VS Swan Districts. Winner progressing to play Claremont Pirahnas in the Grand Final.

League Pre-Liminary Final is Coastal Titans VS Swan Districts. Winner progressing to play East Fremantle Sharks in the Grand Final

To read on last week's Semi Finals, click more.

Come one, come all to The Deen for the Women of Football Sundowner on the 13th July at 7pm! This event aims to bring together ALL women of football, past and present, for a fun social night out!

Entry is $10 and includes a drink voucher* and 25% off at the bar between 7 and 10pm. Part proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Care WA and Team Riley. 18+.

Want one more game? Of course you do!

Every time you watch a footy match that old urge to pull the boots on comes back right!

Every two years there is a ‘Yorga’s Koodjal Kadadjiny Match’ played which is the ‘Women’s Two Way Learning Match’ this consists of the Indigenous All Stars playing against the WA Women’s Football League All Stars.

WA Women’s Football League Celebrate their 25th year, with the second ‘Yorga’s Koodjal Kadadjiny Match’ which is the ‘Women’s Two Way Learning Match’ this consists of the Indigenous All Stars playing against the WAWFL All stars.

A great initiative by the Swans Women’s Leadership group and Team, they will be holding a special clinic for girls ages 5 and up with a disability.

The East Perth District is looking to fill positions in the following areas:

• All-Girls Interclub Competition Coordinators - Primary and Secondary
• All-Girls Auskick Coordinator, Morley JFC
• All-Girls Auskick Coordinator, Beechboro JFC

For descriptions on each of the positions available, please click 'more'.

Mt Lawley Hawks are currently looking for a second Team Manager.

Expressions of interest can be made to me at carolyn.hills@wawfl.com.au by 30 March 2012.

WAWFL Clubs are encouraged to get their teams together and kick off pre-season with the Sunshine Beach Run challenge.

In addition to the prizes on offer through Sids and Kids, the League is offering a prize to the first WAWFL club team to cross the line.   Good luck!

Click on 'more' to download the informational flyer and go to www.sunshinebeachrun.com.au to register your team.

 

The Rogers’ 20/20 Cup competition is a pre-season development tool to assist clubs in recruiting brand new players to the game as well as players transitioning from district and school competition. The Cup is run in the spirit of development and provides a safe and fun environment for females to test drive senior competition. The Cup further provides for club development in the non-playing segments of the game by providing means and opportunity for newly accredited coaches, umpires and sport trainers to put their skills into practice under the watchful eye of mentors. Stay tuned for more info on non-player participation options and incentives.

The Cup kicks off the weekend of 25 February, 2012.

Click on 'more' to download the nomination form and for more info on Dates, Times, Locations, Player Eligibility, Rules & Format and Team Numbers.

Email nominations to secretary@wawfl.com.au or fax to 9388 1764

For further enquiries:

Competition Program Director:  Lynette Geaney
m|0429 092 495
e| lynette.geaney@wawfl.com.au

Development Program Director:  Sally Allomes
m|0411 491 081
e| sally.allomes@wawfl.com.au

The East Fremantle Women’s Football Club (EFWFC) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified applicants for the position of EFWFC Division One Coach.

Please send applications to Football Operations Officer Ashleigh Brinkhuizen Ashleigh.Brinkhuizen@correctiveservices.wa.gov.au  

Applications close COB Friday January 13, 2012

 

 Click on 'more' for application pdf

 

AFL 9S FEMALE SUMMER COMP

 

When:  Every Tuesday for 10 weeks starting 24th of January 2012, between 6pm-9pm

Where:  Curtin University, South Oval

Competition Format:  9 weeks of round robin games and the last week will be finals matches

Cost:  $800 per team paid up front or $90 per team paid weekly

Team:  Each team is allowed to register a max of 13 players

For any further information please contact either Ash Renshaw at ashlea.r@hotmail.com or Josh Bowler at jbowler@wafc.com.au mobile 0404 460 636

Click on 'more' to download the PDF info and registration form.

 

 

Check out the news report:

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/11577010/rhodes-scholar-seizes-opportunity/

 

On behalf of the Women's League... congratulations Rachel and best of luck!

 

 

WA's under 18 State Team travel to Adelaide in early May next year for the AFL National 18s Carnival.

 

 

Expressions of Interest are sought for the following positions:

- Head Coach

- Assistant Coach (x2)

- Team Manager

 

Click on 'more' to download the EOI application.  

Further enquires, please contact Elly Lambkin 9287 5502/ 0430 868 145, elambkin@wafc.com.au

South Fremantle Women’s Football Club 2011 premiership player, Samantha Shepherd has not been letting the grass grow under feet during the football off season.   Yesterday she completed the New York Marathon! 

Sam was selected as part of Rob de Castella’s Indigenous Marathon Project along with 10 other men & women across Australia.  After seven months of training and despite suffering cramps for ten klms of the race, Sam completed the marathon distance. Her display of talent and dedication is a wonderful role model for other young sportswomen in our community.

WAWFL AGM - 7TH NOVEMBER, 2011

6.30pm, Department of Sport & Recreation, Leederville

 

There are several WAWFL Board positions available - please contact secretary@wawfl.com.au if you would like more info. 

 

To nominate simply contact your Club President.  


Click on 'more' for a nomination form.

 

[Nominations must be endorsed by one of our Clubs and are due by 5pm, 4th November.]  

PREMIER LEAGUE

 East Fremantle 6.15 (51) 

def.  
Coastal Titans 4.3 (27)

DIVISION ONE

South Fremantle 6.5 (41)
def.
Peel Thunderbirds 4.6 (30)

DIVISION TWO

SNESA Angels def. Mt Lawley Hawks

CONGRATS TO ALL!!

For all your grand final gossip visit our facebook page.  see right menu.

To purchase a GF DVD or WAWFL Year Book, contact secretary@wawfl.com.au

Premier League 2pm
Coastal Titans v Swan Districts 

Division One 12pm
East Fremantle v Thunderbirds 

Division Two 10am
Joondalup v Mt Lawley

Goodluck!

Premier League 2pm
East Fremantle 10.11-71 def.  Coastal Titans 3.12-30
Swan Districts 11.16-82 def. Claremont 1.2-8

Division One 12pm
East Fremantle 2.8-20 def by South Fremantle 7.3-45
Thunderbirds 11.16-82 def. Joondalup 3.3-21

Division Two 10am
SNESA 7.10-52 def. Joondalup 3.1-19
Thunderbirds 2.0-12 def by Mt Lawley 4.9-33

Congrats to those who made it through!  

The annual District Youth Girls Carnival was held on Sunday, 14^th August 2011.Hamer Park in Mount Lawley hosted the ten different teams that nominated, which created two pools in the carnival.

The District Youth Girls carnival gives girls aged 13-17 from different districts around WA the opportunity to participate in Australian Football. An enjoyable day for many young superstars to show off their skills and talent in football, in front of parents, friends and the Western Australian Women’s Football League talent scouts.

Swan Districts entered a team of 24 talented players into the carnival to play against the best selected girls among other districts.

MORE....

Premier League 2pm
East Fremantle v Coastal Titans
Swan Districts v Claremont 

Division One 12pm
East Fremantle v South Fremantle
Thunderbirds v Joondalup 

Division Two 10am
SNESA v Joondalup
Thunderbirds v Mt Lawley 


GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!! 

1st  (Draw) South West Sirens & Great Southern Storm

2nd Swans District

3rd Claremont & East Perth District Coalition 

Finals:  South West (18) drew Great Southern (18); SD (37) def. C & EP Coalition (8) 

Congratulations, ladies!  Hopefully will see most of you next year in the Rogers 20/20 Cup!
 

Lynette Geaney Volunteer of the Year

Aimee Barber, Claremont


Very well deserved honour, congratulations, Aimee! 

[Click on 'more' for Top 5 vote results]

FAIREST & BEST

Caitlyn Edwards SNESA

 

RISING STAR

Kate Hutchins Mt Lawley

 

LEADING GOAL KICKER

Bronwyn Hansen SNESA (23 goals)

 

Congratulations, ladies!!

[To read Martine and Sarah's speeches, click on 'more'.] 

TeamWA 2011 Captain Martine Pearman spoke about our State Team* and recent AFL Nationals campaign and was followed by Assistant Coach Sarah Michell who spoke about the All Australian honour and introduced WA's All Australian recipients.


All Australian Players 
Nikki Harwood (EF), Mel Caulfield (EF), Kirby Bentley (EF), Chelsea Randall (SD)

All Australian Assistant Coach 
Nicole Graves (SD)

All Australian Umpire 
Amy McQuade

AFL National Talent Academy 
Sarah Noga (CT), Tiah Haynes (EF)

*On the menu above, click on Talent Pathway, Women 16+, TeamWA 2011 for player list. 

Friday 5th August, Perth Football Club, Presidents Lounge.

Special Guest MC - Lisa Fernandez from 92.9.  Tickets $25, includes food and drinks.

 

Click 'more' to download the flyer

If you're 13- 17 and keen for a kick with the chicks, email playAFL@wawfl.com.au and we will direct you to your local district team.

Click on 'more' for fixture...

The Youth Girls competition (13-17yo) in Swans District kicks off on 4th August, and will run every Thursday night for seven weeks (4.30pm/5.30pm).

Registration day:  Thursday 28th July, anytime between 4.30pm-6pm.  Bring your boots/trainers and enjoy a free footy clinic run by Swan Districts players.

For more information, contact Chelsea Randall CRandall@swandistricts.com.au 0451 665 266

Are you a female 13-17 years old and super keen to have a kick?

Contact playAFL@wawfl.com.au and we'll put you in touch with your local team.

 

The Lynette Geaney Award:  For outstanding volunteer service to the West Australian Women’s Football League, Making our Mark!

The success of the West Australian Women’s Football League is a reflection of the phenomenal passion and commitment of its volunteers, from Club President to water runner, the future of the senior female game is in safe hands when those hands are our amazing volunteers. In 2011 we look to say ‘thank you’ in a celebration of our volunteers culminating in the presentation of our inaugural Lynette Geaney Award, named in honour of one of our longest serving and dynamic volunteers. Smitty is both a Life Member of our League and a Life Member of the East Fremantle Football Club.

Nomination Form available for download from Club Resources tab, or contact Sally at volunteer@wawfl.com.au