2021
Competition rebounds with 69 clubs fielding 298 teams (179 Men’s, 55 Colts, 53 Women’s, 11 Integrated) in 31 grades.
About Us
Founded in 1922, the Perth Football League has grown from a six-team competition played between local businesses into the largest community football league in Western Australia.
Today, the League is home to over 70 clubs, 320+ teams, 30 grades and more than 12,000 players across the metropolitan area.
We provide competitive, community-driven football opportunities for men (16+) and women (17+), delivering high-quality competitions while fostering inclusive, welcoming club environments powered by dedicated volunteers.
We are committed to inclusion, integrity and wellbeing across our competitions. Through initiatives supporting mental health, safeguarding, volunteer development and inclusive football programs, we aim to ensure our game remains safe, respectful and welcoming for all.
As we move through our second century, the Perth Football League continues to strengthen clubs, support volunteers and champion the future of community football in Western Australia.
Our Timeline
2020
COVID-19 pandemic reduces season to 9 rounds.
69 clubs, 261 teams (166 Men’s, 48 Colts, 37 Women’s, 10 Integrated) in 28 grades.
2019
Rebranded Perth Football League.
Player Points System introduced.
Women’s competition grows to 25 teams.
2018
16 teams join newly created WA Amateur Football League Women’s competition. 16 teams join newly created WA Amateur Football League Women’s competition. 16 teams join newly created WA Amateur Football League Women’s competition. 16 teams join newly created WA Amateur Football League Women’s competition. 16 teams join newly created WA Amateur Football League Women’s competition.
2014
All of Kingsway’s five teams win premierships (C1, C1 Reserves, Ian Dargie Colts, E3, Integrated)
2011
Amateur reinstatement rule abolished.
2010
Remaining Sunday Football League teams join as that league disbands.
Hall of Champions introduced.
2009
Integrated Football for players with an intellectual disability launched.
2003
WA lose to Victoria by 173 points, triggering state football to be restricted to U23s.
1999
North Beach win the first of 10 A-Grade premierships over the next 12 years. Winning 7 in a row between 2004 and 2010.
1991
WA win Australian Amateur Football Carnival in Perth.
1988
Carlisle, Curtin, Innaloo, Melville and Mount Lawley field teams in newly established WA Womens Football League.
1986
55 clubs, 159 teams in 12 senior mens and 4 colt grades.
1983
Mt Lawley dominate the next 10 years winning 7 A-Grade premierships.
1982
150 teams in 12 senior mens and 3 colt divisions.
1974
100th team playing.
1973
Sunday amateur division introduced.
1971
Renamed WA Amateur Football League.
75 teams in 8 divisions.
1960-1970
University & Wembley dominate A-Grade with 17 premierships between them.
1959
Colts (U/20) introduced.
1947
C division introduced.
1946
UWA first club to field more than one team.
1942-45
WWII, no competition.
1939
17 teams graded into A and B divisions.
1938
14 teams competed in a single division.
1936
First WA state team travel to Adelaide to play in Australian amateur football carnival.
1929
Renamed WA Amateur Football Association.
1924
Renamed Perth Districts Football Association.
Teacher’s College win a hat-trick of premierships between 1924-26
1922
League formed 19th March 1922 as the Mercantile Football Association at the instigation of WANFL Secretary W.R. (Billy) Orr. Six senior mens teams played three matches on the 6th May 1922 at the Showgrounds, Zoo Grounds and Victoria Park.
