The Perth Football League is an Australian rules football competition based in Perth, Western Australia. It is the largest community Australian rules football competition in Western Australia.[1]
| Most recent season or competition: 2023 | |
| Formerly | Mercantile Football Association (1922–1923) Perth Districts Football Association (1924–1928) Western Australian Amateur Football Association (1929–1970) Western Australian Amateur Football League (1971–2018) |
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| Sport | Australian rules football |
| Founded | 1922 |
| President | Sam Birmingham |
| No. of teams | 71 |
| Country | Australia |
| Most recent champion(s) | Curtin Uni Wesley (A Grade) (2023) |
| Most titles | University (96) |
| Sponsor(s) | WAFC, Carlton Dry, Toyota, Burley, West Coast Eagles, Electrical Group Training, Belgravia Apparel, Victor School and Sports Club Supplies, Stop the Coward Punch Campaign, Life Without Barriers |
| Related competitions | Metro Football League |
| Official website | PerthFootball.com.au |
History edit
The competition began in 1922 with five teams as the Mercantile Football Association (MFA). The MFA changed its name in 1924 to the Perth Districts Football Association and then, in 1929, to the Western Australian Amateur Football Association. It changed to Western Australian Amateur Football League (WAAFL) in 1971. In 2019, the league rebranded as the Perth Football League.[2][3] University are the most successful club, with 20 A-grade premierships and 96 overall, as of the conclusion of the 2020 season.
Sunday Football League (SFL) clubs, mostly based in the southeastern corridor, were merged into the general ranks of the amateurs.
The league continues to grow with new clubs joining in most years, and an A Reserves added to the women's competition for 2024.
Member clubs edit
| Colours | Club | Nickname | Men's
Grades |
Women's
Grades |
Integrated | Website | Home Ground | Founded | Joined PFL |
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Armadale | Demons | E1 | C4 | No | Armadale Facebook | Gwynne Park | 1909 | 2010 |
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Baldivis | Brumbies | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts, C5, C5R, West Coast Colts, E3 South | B, C4 | No | Baldivis Website | Baldivis Football Oval | 2005 | 2021 |
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Ballajura | Royals | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts, E3 North | C3 | No | Ballajura Facebook | Kingfisher Oval | 1995 | 2001 |
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Bassendean | Swans | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts | B | No | Bassendean Facebook | Jubilee Reserve | 1973 (as Ashfield) | 1973 |
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Bayswater | Blues | C5, C5R | C2 | No | Bayswater Website | Hillcrest Park | 1946 | 2009 |
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Belmont Districts | Bombers | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts | No | Belmont Districts Facebook | Forster Park | 1999 (as Belmont-Redcliffe) | 1999 | |
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Brentwood Booragoon | Bulldogs | B, BR, E2 | C3 | No | Brentwood Booragoon Website | Karoonda Park | 1978 (as Brentwood) | 1978 |
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Bullcreek Leeming | Bombers | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts, E2 | B, C4 | No | Bullcreek Leeming Website | Beasley Oval | 1980 (as Bullcreek) | 1980 |
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Canning South Perth | Tigers | C3, C3R | B, C4 | No | Canning South Perth Website | Wyong Reserve | 2001 (Merger) | 2009 |
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Canning Vale | Cougars | C1, C1R, E3 South | C2 | No | Canning Vale Website | Clifton Reserve | 2011 | 2011 |
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Carlisle | Cougars | C1, C1R, Ian Dargie Colts, E3 South | C3 | No | Carlisle Facebook | Carlisle Reserve | 1962 | 1962 |
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Cockburn Cobras | Cobras | C2, C2R | C2 | No | Cockburn Website | Davalik Reserve | 1993 (as Cockburn) | 2012 |
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Cockburn Lakes | Warriors | C1, C1R | E2 | No | Cockburn Lakes Facebook | Anning Park | 1980 (as Robbs Jetty) | 2005 |
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Collegians | Collies | B, BR, Brett Jones Colts, Drew Banfield Colts, West Coast Colts | C1 | No | Collegians Facebook | David Cruickshank Reserve | 1961 | 1995 |
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Coolbellup | Cats | C5, C5R | C1 | No | Coolbellup Facebook | Tempest Park | 1975 | 1975 |
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Coolbinia | Falcons | C3, C3R, West Coast Colts, E3 North | C2 | Yes | Coolbinia Facebook | Yokine Reserve | 2003 (as Coolbinia-West Perth) | 2003 |
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Cottesloe | Roosters | C3, C3R | C1 | No | Cottesloe Website | Cottesloe Oval | 2014 | 2014 |
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Curtin Uni Wesley | Tigers | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, C4, C4R, Brett Jones Colts, E1 | A, AR | Yes | Curtin Uni Wesley Website | South Oval | 1990 (as Wesley Curtin) | 1990 |
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Dianella Morley | Raiders | C5, C5R | No | Dianella Morley Facebook | Dianella Open Space | 1991 (Merger) | 1991 | |
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ECU Jets | Jets | C5, C5R, E3N | C3 | No | ECU Jets Website | Emerald Park | 2016 | 2016 |
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Ellenbrook | Eels | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts, E3 North | C3 | No | Ellenbrook Website | Ellenbrook District Open Space | 2002 | 2007 |
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Forrestdale | Falcons | C4, C4R, E3 | C1 | No | Forrestdale Facebook | William Skeet Oval | 1993 | 2009 |
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Forrestfield | Rhinos | C5, C5R | No | Forrestfield Website | John Reid Oval | 2015 | 2015 | |
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Fremantle CBC | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, C4, C4R, Brett Jones Colts | C3 | Yes | Fremantle CBC Facebook | Morris Buzacott Reserve | 1933 | 1933 | |
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Gosnells | Hawks | C2, C2R | C2 | No | Gosnells Website | Gosnells Oval | 1914 | 2009 |
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Hamersley Carine | Hawks | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts, E1 | B | No | Hamersley Carine Website | Carine Open Space | 1974 (as Hamersley) | 1974 |
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High Wycombe | Bulldogs | Ian Dargie Colts, E2 | Yes | High Wycombe Website | Scott Reserve | 1992 | 1992 | |
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Hills Rangers | Rangers | C4 | No | Hills Rangers Website | Sawyers Valley Oval | 2018 | 2018, 2024 | |
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Jandakot | Jets | C1, C1R, Ian Dargie Colts, E3 South | No | Jandakot Website | Atwell Reserve | 2009 | 2011 | |
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Kalamunda | Cougars | C, C1R, Ian Dargie Colts, E2 | C1 | No | Kalamunda Website | Ray Owen Reserve | 1965 | 2001 |
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Kelmscott | Bulldogs | C5, C5R, West Coast Colts | C2 | Yes | Kelmscott Facebook | John Dunn Oval | 1897 | 2021 |
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Kenwick | Royals | C5, C5R, Ian Dargie Colts | C1 | No | Kenwick Website | Mills Park | 1948 | 2009 |
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Kingsley | Cats | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts, E3 North | A, AR | No | Kingsley Website | Kinglsey Reserve | 1994 | 1998 |
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Kingsway | Kangaroos | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, E3 | Yes | Kingsway Website | Kingsway Sporting Complex | 1948 (as Wanneroo) | 2008 | |
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Koongamia | Crows | C2 | No | Koongamia Facebook | Koongamia Oval | 2000 | 2023 | |
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Kwinana | Knights | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts | B | No | Kwinana Website | Medina Oval | 1962 (as Medina) | 2012 |
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Lynwood Ferndale | Panthers | C5, C5R, West Coast Colts | No | Lynwood Ferndale Website | Ferndale Park | 1979 | 1979 | |
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Maddington | Bulls | C4, C4R | No | Maddington Website | Harmony Fields | 1923 | 2009 | |
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Mandurah Mustangs | Mustangs | Yes | Mandurah Facebook | Rushton Park North | 2019 | 2019 | ||
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Manning Rippers | Rippers | C4, C4R, Ian Dargie Colts, E3 South | No | Manning Rippers Website | James Miller Oval | 1997 | 1997 | |
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Melville | Rams | C1, C1R, Ian Dargie Colts, E2 | A, AR | No | Melville Website | Melville Reserve | 1906 | 1945 |
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Mosman Park | Mozzies | C1, C1R, E3 North | C4 | No | Mosman Park Instagram | Tom Perrot Reserve | 1921 | 1998 |
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Mount Lawley | Hawks | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, C4, C4R, E2 | C2 | No | Mount Lawley Website | Hamer Park | 1963 | 1963 |
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Nollamara | Roos | E1 | No | Nollamara Facebook | Des Penman Reserve | 1964 | 2008 | |
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Noranda | Hawks | C3, C3R, West Coast Colts | C3 | No | Noranda Website | Lightning Park | 2004 (as Cowan University) | 2008 |
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North Beach | Tigers | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, C3, C3R, Brett Jones Colts, E2, E3 North | A, AR | Yes | North Beach Website | Charles Riley Reserve | 1965 | 1965 |
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North Fremantle | Magpies | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts, C4, C4R, Brett Jones Colts | A, AR | No | North Fremantle Website | Gil Fraser Oval | 1921 | 1939 |
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North Mandurah | Magpies | C5, C5R | C4 | No | North Mandurah Facebook | Lakelands Reserve | 2020 | 2020 |
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Ocean Ridge | Eagles | A, AR, Brett Jones Colts, Phil Scott Colts, E2 | B | Yes | Ocean Ridge Facebook | Heathridge Park | 1979 (as Edgewater) | 1979 |
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Osborne Park | Saints | C3, C3R, E3 North | No | Osborne Park Facebook | Robinson Reserve | 2007 | 2012 | |
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Piara Waters | Falcons | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts, E3 South | B | No | Piara Waters Website | Piara Waters Oval | 1998 (as Southern River) | 2009 |
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Quinns District | Bulls | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts, E3 North | B, C3 | No | Quinns District Website | Ridgewood Park | 2000 | 2001 |
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Roleystone | Tigers | C3, C3R, West Coast Colts | C2 | No | Roleystone Instagram | Cross Park | 1987 | 2009 |
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Rossmoyne | Rhinos | West Coast Colts, E1 | A, AR | No | Rossmoyne Website | Shelley Oval | 1996 | 2009 |
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Safety Bay | Stingers | E2 | No | Safety Bay Facebook | Stan Twight Reserve | 1982 | 2023 | |
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Scarborough | Hawks | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, E1 | C1, C4 | No | Scarborough Facebook | Millington Reserve | 1970 | 1970 |
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SNESA (St Norberts) | Saints | C5, C5R | No | SNESA Website | Queens Park | 1978 (as St Norberts) | 2005 | |
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Stirling | Saints | C4, C4R | No | Stirling Website | Richard Guelfi Reserve | 1998 (as Balcatta- Osborne Park) | 2002 | |
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Swan Athletic | Swans | C1, C1R, Ian Dargie Colts, Laurie Keene Colts, E2 | B | No | Swan Athletic Website | Swan Athletic Oval | 1930 (as Herne Hill) | 1979 |
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Swan Districts | Swans | Yes | Swan Districts Website | Steel Blue Oval | 2022 | 2022 | ||
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Swan Valley | Valley | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts | C4 | No | Swan Valley Facebook | Swan Valley Sporting Complex | 1965 (as Midland YCW) | 2006 |
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Thornlie | Lions | C1, C1R, Ian Dargie Colts | C3 | No | Thornlie Website | Berehaven Oval | 1970 | 2009 |
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Trinity Aquinas | Boomers | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, C4, C4R, Brett Jones Colts, E1 | C1 | No | Trinity Aquinas Website | Bill Grayden Reserve | 1970 (as Trinity Old Boys) | 2009 |
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University | Various | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, C4, C4R, Brett Jones Colts | A, AR | No | UWA Website | UWA Sports Park | 1928 | 1928 |
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Wanneroo | Roos | B, BR, Brett Jones Colts, Drew Banfield Colts, C4, C4R | C1 | No | Wanneroo Website | Wanneroo Showgrounds | 1985 | 1985 |
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Warnbro Swans | Swans | C3, C3R, West Coast Colts, E3 South | A, AR | Yes | Warnbro Swans Website | Warnbro Oval | 1989 | 1991 |
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Wembley | Magpies | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, E2 | A, AR | Yes | Wembley Website | Wembley Sports Park | 1927 | 1938 |
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West Coast | Tigers | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts, E1 | No | West Coast Website | City Beach Oval | 1984 | 1984 | |
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Whitford | Warriors | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts, C5, C5R | C2 | No | Whitford Website | MacDonald Park | 1976 | 1976 |
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Willetton | Blues | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts, E3 South | C1 | Yes | Willetton Website | Burrendah Reserve | 1976 | 1999 |
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Winnacott | Eagles | C3, C3R, West Coast Colts | No | Winnacott Facebook | Winnacott Reserve | 1921 (as East Fremantle) | 1980 | |
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Yanchep | Red Hawks | E1, Laurie Keene Colts | C3 | No | Yanchep Website | Yanchep Active Open Space | 1997 | 2015 |
A Grade premiers edit
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| Year | A Grade | A Reserve | B Grade | B Reserve | C1 Grade | C1 Reserve | C2 Grade | C2 Reserve | C3 Grade | C3 Reserve | C4 Grade | C4 Reserve | C5 Grade | C5 Reserve | E1 Grade | E2 Grade | E3 Grade | E4 Grade |
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| 2020 | Scarborough | North Beach | Wembley | West Coast | Ocean Ridge | Melville | Jandakot | Hamersley Carine | Mosman Park | Brentwood Booragoon | Piara Waters | Piara Waters | University | North Beach | Coolbellup | Collegians | Bassendean | Gosnells |
| 2021 | Kingsway | Curtin Uni Wesley | West Coast | Whitford | Baldivis | Baldivis | High Wycombe | Hamersley Carine | Piara Waters | Piara Waters | Roleystone | Forrestdale | North Beach | North Beach | Collegians | Lynwood Ferndale | West Coast | Manning Rippers |
| 2022 | Fremantle CBC | North Beach | Wanneroo | Whitford | Hamersley Carine | Jandakot | Brentwood Booragoon | Coolbinia | Cockburn Lakes | Canning South Perth | North Beach | University | Curtin Uni Wesley | Curtin Uni Wesley | Collegians | Bayswater | Trinity Aquinas | North Beach |
| 2023 | Curtin Uni Wesley | North Beach | Ocean Ridge | Whitford | Ballajura | Swan Athletic | Mosman Park | Kingsley | Belmont Districts | North Beach | Osborne Park | Curtin Uni Wesley | Manning Rippers | Mt Lawley | Kenwick | Trinity Aquinas | Bullcreek Leeming | Mosman Park |
Source: WAAFL.com.au
References edit
- ^ "WAAFL History". WAAFL.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Yearbooks - Downloads". WAAFL.com.au. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ "WAAFL Rebrand to the Perth Football League". Perth Football League. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
External links edit
- Official WAAFL website
- WAAFL at australianfootball.com
- Western Australian Football: The Clubs, Competitions and Premiers (1885-1945) - Derek Mott