Community Update: Perth Join Wheelchair Football League

Community Update: Perth join Wheelchair Football League

It is with great excitement that we can announce that the Perth Football Club has become the newest member to join the four-team competition that is the WA Wheelchair Football League (WAWAFL) and will compete in the 2022 season. The competition is played on indoor courts at HBF Area, with Perth joining rivals East Perth, Subiaco, and Swan Districts. The teams are mixed gender, including a blend of players with and without a disability – which makes the sport inclusive for everyone.

Perth has had a strong start to their campaign with a 90 to 74 win over Swan Districts in round one, followed by a nail bighting round two clash which saw a goal on the siren give Perth a narrow win over East Perth. Perth now turns their attention to a top of the table clash against Subiaco this Sunday.

Our involvement in the WAWFL is driven by the club’s ongoing commitment to inclusion and diversity. If you or someone you know would like to get involved with this competition as a player, supporter, or volunteer, please contact our Community Engagement Manager, Oscar Bird at cem@perthfc.com.au

The Perth Football Club would like to thank WA All Abilities Football Manager, Hayden Marchetto for arranging such a terrific competition.

The 2022 Perth Football Club Wheelchair Team:

• Ben Moncrieff
• Toby Anscombe
• Rob Peterson
• Taisher Ovens
• Ebony Stevenson

The Rules:

Played on a basketball court with goalposts at either end, WA Wheelchair Football involves teams of five facing off against each other with two defenders, two forwards, and one midfielder.

A handball in Wheelchair Football is equivalent to a ‘kick’ and an underarm throw equates to a ‘handball’ as per regular Australian Football rules.