The race towards the finals is heating up and Sunday the 7th of July will see Steel Blue Oval host two top of the table clashes when Swan Districts take on the Coastal Titans in both the League and Reserves divisions.
The Reserves will bounce down at 12pm and League to follow at 2pm.
The games promise to be of the highest quality with both the Swans and Titans teams littered with state players, All-Australians and a staggering 7 players recently returning from the Women’s AFL match played at the MCG on Saturday the 29th of June.
It has been an interrupted few weeks for both clubs as many players made the trip to Cairns for the AFL Women's National Championships and most recently to Melbourne to play in the first even Women’s AFL Match representing Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs.
Swan Districts Reserves Coach, Mandy McSherry was impressed with the Swans players and their season this year.
“What we’ve found this year is with the amount of depth we’ve got. To have the senior and state players in the team and competing, it really lifts the other players”.
Coastal Titans Reserves Head Coach, Matt Lake was in a similar position in regards to the Coastal Titans. “Their professionalism and their fitness really show they work hard, and their intensity sets the bench mark for the other players.”
The Coastal Titans and Swan Districts have had a strong rivalry for many seasons, which is reflected in their past results.
When the League teams last met in round 4 of the 2013 season, the Titans came out on top by just 11 points but McSherry thinks this game will be different.
“The last time we played we had a few players out and we really missed those guys in the team. We’ve got them back for this week and we’re looking forward to being really competitive against the Titans.”
When asked what the coaches were most looking forward to about the top of the table clash, both explained they were looking forward to a competitive game, with Titans Assistant Coach acknowledging the impressive season both teams have had. “Both clubs have been the real standouts of the competition this year.Every time we play Swan Districts it’s always a good hard physical game.”
“We both know whoever wins the League match should finish top of the ladder. This weekend is really about playing our biggest opposition.”
With only a few rounds to go before the finals begin a win now for either team would be a huge mental advantage.
Also preparing for a tough game on Sunday, will be the two teams undefeated teams in the Youth Girls Competition; South Fremantle and Peel Thunderbirds will battle it out at Anning Park from 10:30am to decide the top spot.
Both teams have played impressive football over the last six rounds and will be desperate for a win coming into the second half of the season.
Currently in its first year, the Youth Girls competition is a vitally important step forward for female footy, providing a previously absent pathway between Auskick and the Senior WAWFL competition.
The Youth Girls gives us a glimpse into the future of Female Football in WA and promises to be a breeding ground for the talent of tomorrow.
This weekend will showcasesome of the talent WA has to offer so make sure you head down to Steel Blue Oval or Anning Park on Sunday the 7th of July.
For information on fixtures, results or to find your nearest Female Football club visit: www.wafootball.com.au
SEVEN West Australian players received All-Australian honours at the completion of the 2013 National Women’s Championships in Cairns last weekend.
They included defenders Fiona Boucher, Kara Donnellan and Kirby Bentley, on-ballers Rheanne Lugg and Dana Hooker, half-forward Shelley Matcham and full-forward Chelsea Randall, who all starred for WA during the course of the championships.
The event involved eight teams in two divisions, with Western Australia competing against Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales in Division One.
After convincing wins over Queensland and New South Wales, WA fought hard against eventual champions Victoria but couldn’t defeat their more experienced opponents in the Division One Grand Final.
ACT won the Division Two Championship.
SCOREBOARD
Grand Final
Victoria 1.2 5.4 6.7 7.8 (50)
Western Australia 0.0 0.3 0.5 1.7 (13)
GOALS - Victoria: Jasmine Garner 3, Chiocci, Brennan, Vescio, Kearney
Western Australia: Matcham
BEST - Victoria: Brennan, Chiocci, Loynes, Hickey, Stevens, Hutchins
Western Australia: Matcham, Donnellan, Mascall, Player, Bentley, Lugg
2013 ALL-AUSTRALIANS
B: Fiona Boucher (WA), Megan Hutchins (Vic), Heather Anderson (ACT)
HB: Kara Dollellan (WA), Kirby Bentley (WA), Karen Paxman (Vic)
C: Rheanne Lugg (WA), Daisy Pearce (Vic), Stephanie Chiocci (Vic)
HF: Shelley Matcham (WA), Katie Brennan (Vic), Karina Demant (ACT)
F: Aasta O’Connor (Vic), Chelsea Randall (WA), Ellie Blackburn (Vic)
Rucks: Louise Wotton (Vic), Emma Kearney (Vic), Dana Hooker (WA)
Inter: Courtney Gum (NSW), Kate Lutkins (Qld), Michelle Reid (SA), Jasmine Garner (Vic)
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
Western Bulldogs Football Club
Best of luck to all players involved in this fantastic step forward in women's football.
The East Perth District is looking to fill positions in the following areas:
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 Geaneym|0429 092 495e| lynette.geaney@wawfl.com.au
Development Program Director: Sally Allomesm|0411 491 081e| 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
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
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 2pmCoastal Titans v Swan Districts
Division One 12pmEast Fremantle v Thunderbirds
Division Two 10amJoondalup v Mt Lawley
Goodluck!
Premier League 2pmEast Fremantle 10.11-71 def. Coastal Titans 3.12-30Swan Districts 11.16-82 def. Claremont 1.2-8
Division One 12pmEast Fremantle 2.8-20 def by South Fremantle 7.3-45Thunderbirds 11.16-82 def. Joondalup 3.3-21
Division Two 10amSNESA 7.10-52 def. Joondalup 3.1-19Thunderbirds 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, 14th 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 2pmEast Fremantle v Coastal TitansSwan Districts v Claremont
Division One 12pmEast Fremantle v South FremantleThunderbirds v Joondalup
Division Two 10amSNESA v JoondalupThunderbirds 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, ClaremontVery well deserved honour, congratulations, Aimee!
[Click on 'more' for Top 5 vote results]
DHARA KERR FAIREST & BEST
Melissa Caulfield, East Fremantle
CATH BOYCE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Kahra Sprlyan, South Fremantle
JOANNE HUGGINS LEADING GOAL KICKER
Amber Stieber, East Fremantle (21 goals)
Melissa Caulfield, East Fremantle (21 goals)
Congratulations, ladies!!
FAIREST & BEST
LEADING GOAL KICKER
Heidi Schlesniak, South Fremantle (39 goals)
Caitlyn Edwards SNESA
RISING STAR
Kate Hutchins Mt Lawley
Bronwyn Hansen SNESA (23 goals)
[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
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
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