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PFL proactively seeks to address the issue of gambling-related harm
26 Aug, 2024
Online sports and racing gambling is harming our community - We've heard you and we are acting. There has been significant media coverage regarding gambling advertising over the last week. It is no secret that online sports and racing gambling impacts all communities, but especially the sports community. Online sports and racing gambling is a serious risk to the physical and mental health of Australian men and women. The participation of Australians in online gambling increased from 12.6 per cent in 2010 to 30.7 per cent in 2019. The growth in online gambling is most prevalent among men aged 20 to 49, with evidence that women ...
Excitement Builds as the 2024 PFL Finals Series takes shape with the first SEN broadcast match locked in
19 Aug, 2024
The Perth Football League (PFL) Finals Series is upon us, and the stage is set for an exhilarating conclusion to the 2024 season. With the final round of the regular season wrapped up, the Toyota A Grade Men's competition has taken shape, and the top teams are ready to battle it ...
2024 PFL Grand Final Venues Locked In
08 Aug, 2024
The Perth Football League is pleased to announce the 2024 Grand Final venues which will see 33 Grand Finals played across four consecutive weekends. The Toyota A Grade Men, Toyota A Grade Women and Toyota B Grade Men will be hosted at West Perth Football Club's Pentanet Stadium across three consecutive weekends ...
Kaide Wheelock from Quinns District wins 2024 NAIDOC Ball Design Competition
05 Aug, 2024
Congratulations to Kaide Wheelock from Quinns District, who won the PFL's 2024 NAIDOC Ball Design Competition earlier this year. Kaide is a proud Yamatji man and shared his inspiration behind the design with us: "The story is that all the players, coaches, trainers, volunteers and supporters of the PFL may all ...
SEN to Broadcast 2024 PFL Finals Series
31 Jul, 2024
The Perth Football League is thrilled to announce a brand-new partnership with Sports Entertainment Network (SEN), designating them as the Official Radio Partner of the 2024 PFL Finals Series. This exciting collaboration will feature the broadcast of four PFL Finals Series matches starting on 24 August 2024. This will include the Toyota Women's ...
PFL Men triumph over Victoria in historic win
09 Jul, 2024
A scintillating display from the PFL Men's side saw them stun the VAFA by a 23-point margin at Steel Blue Oval. You have to wind back the clock to 1991 for Perth's last victory over the Vics in an open aged match after 2003's 170-point loss ultimately put an end to ...
PFL Women fall short to the Vics in a thriller
09 Jul, 2024
The Victorian women were able to hold off a late surge from the PFL in a nail-biting clash that saw the VAFA win by the narrowest of margins at Steel Blue Oval. Two goals from Ashley Sharp in the last four minutes and all the momentum in the final stages ...
PFL State Umpires Appointed
04 Jul, 2024
As the Perth Football League prepares to take on the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA), the spotlight extends beyond the players to include the umpires tasked with officiating both the State Men's and Women's matches. The PFL congratulates the following umpires appointed to these games taking place on Sunday 7 July ...
PFL to take on VAFA in double header at Steel Blue Oval
24 Jun, 2024
State footy returns in 2024 with the PFL taking on the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) in a double header for our Senior Men's and Women's sides on Sunday 7 July at Steel Blue Oval. The women will kick-off the action at 12:15PM AWST, followed by the men at 2:30PM AWST. Entry ...
2024 Highlights the Positive Impact of Football within the Community
21 Jun, 2024
The Perth Football League (PFL) has seen an incredible first half of the 2024 season, emphasising the positive impact of football within the community. From grassroots participation to heartfelt fundraising efforts and themed rounds, the PFL continues to foster a spirit of inclusivity, support, and camaraderie across the Perth metro area. ...
PFL State Men’s Squad Announced
21 Jun, 2024
State footy returns in 2024 with the PFL taking on the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) in a double header for our Senior Men's and Women's sides on Sunday 7 July at Steel Blue Oval. The women will kick-off the action at 12:15PM AWST, followed by the men at 2:30PM AWST. All ...
Do you know why the EGT Colts Grades have their names?
20 Jun, 2024
21 years ago, the Perth Football League and the West Coast Eagles forged a relationship that started with a sponsorship of the Colts competition back in 2003. The relationship has lived through many rebrands of both the local community football competition and even the professional level of the West Coast Eagles. The ...
Changerooms to be overhauled thanks to $1 Million State Government Funding
18 Jun, 2024
The Perth Football League (PFL) and West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) are thrilled to have secured State Government funding towards a retrofitting project which will assist in the upgrade of 52 player and umpire changerooms across metropolitan Perth. Thanks to a $1 million grant from the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (...
PFL and Country WA Battle to Dramatic Draw
17 Jun, 2024
Not even an immense second half surge from the PFL could separate the two sides as the PFL and Country WA played out a dramatic draw on Friday night at Gil Fraser Reserve. The PFL mowed down a 16-point deficit at halftime to land all square with Country WA, 7.8 (50) to 8.2 (50). ...
PFL State Women’s Squad Announced
13 Jun, 2024
State footy returns in 2024 with the PFL taking on the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) in a double header for our Senior Men's and Women's sides on Sunday 7 July at Steel Blue Oval. The women will kick-off the action at 12:15PM AWST, followed by the men at 2:30PM AWST. The ...
Perth Football League and Country WA reignite annual match
12 Jun, 2024
This Friday 14 June, the Perth Football League State Women's team will take on Country Football WA under lights at Gil Fraser Reserve from 6:30pm. This will be the third meeting between the two women's representative sides with Country WA winning the inaugural match in 2021 by 25 points and the PFL winning ...
North Beach celebrates 60 years
11 Jun, 2024
One of the biggest and most successful amateur football clubs in Australia, North Beach will celebrate its 60th anniversary at Charles Riley Reserve on Saturday, June 15. The club that spawned from humble beginnings - open air changes rooms and cold showers - now boasts the best of community facilities and ...
Perth Football League Supports Stop the Coward Punch Campaign
11 Jun, 2024
The Perth Football League (PFL) is proud to once again have a dedicated round to support the Stop the Coward Punch Campaign. This significant event took place on the 8th of June, emphasizing the league's commitment to promoting safety and respect both on and off the field. In a show ...
Veteran Umpire Des Morgan Reflects on 46 Years of Officiating and Community Involvement
06 Jun, 2024
In the world of community football, few figures are as dedicated or as experienced as Des Morgan, the Perth Football League's long-serving umpire. Retired and now spending his days tending to his own garden and helping his children with theirs, Des Morgan has carved out a remarkable legacy over nearly ...
PFL’s Stop the Coward Punch Round
04 Jun, 2024
On Saturday 8 June, the Perth Football League will hold a dedicated Stop the Coward Punch Round across the EGT Colts Competition to spread awareness about the devastating effects the coward punch has on the community. As part of the round, branded footballs with the messaging "Stop the Coward Punch Round" ...
PFL Announce 2024 State Coaches
22 May, 2024
The Perth Football League is delighted to announce the appointment of Craig White and Steph Walding as Head Coaches of the 2024 Men's and Women's State Teams. Curtin Uni Wesley's A Grade Head Coach Craig White will take charge of the Men's State side for a second year in a row ...