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Liquor Barons Carlisle take out 2017 Corporate Classic

Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 2:56 PM

Congratulations to Liquor Barons Carlisle who last night won the 2017 Corporate Classic prize draw, ahead of Vic Park Autocare and KC Sports.

1st Prize: Liquor Barons Carlisle
Two prominent signs at Lathlain Park for season 2017 and $3000 worth of advertising with Community News

2nd Prize: Victoria Park Autocare
Logo on 2017 League and Development playing shorts for season 2017 (home and away)

3rd Prize: KC Read More [+]

2017 Player Auction groups and prizes

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 12:41 PM

Groups and prizes for this Saturday evening's Player Auction have been finalised.

Weekly prizes include $100 if the best League player is in your group, and $50 if the best Development player is in your group.

End of year prizes include (if the following player is in your group):
Butcher Medal (League) Winner - $1000 
Greg Brehaut Award (Development Squad) Winner - $500 
Doug Buckingham Memorial Trophy (Best Junior) Winner - $500

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Lathlain Park ready to go

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 11:01 AM

Lathlain Park will host all of the Club's home games in 2017.

Representatives from BCL Group, NS Projects, West Coast Eagles and Perth met last Thursday where it was confirmed the surface will be ready in time for the Club's first home game on April 1.

Works on the oval began last August, with the grass seeded in November.

The oval is 165 metres long and 130 metres wide, replicating the exact dimensions of the new Perth Stadium.

 

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Football Flashback: Malcom Atwell Opens Up

Thursday, March 2, 2017 - 11:34 AM

The Western Australian football world was shocked when Perth appointed rugged East Perth defender Malcom Atwell as captain-coach for the 1966 season. It was a giant gamble by Perth, which had generally preferred "insiders" as league coach. But the move paid handsome dividends.

ATWELL had played in two East Perth premiership teams, captained the Royals in 1964, and been one of the first to be picked for State games. He was full-back in WA's winning side Read More [+]

Kristi Annear joins the board

Wednesday, March 1, 2017 - 2:23 PM

Get to know one of the Club's newest board members, Director of Events and Charity Partnerships Kristi Annear. 

Kristi was born and raised in the farming community of Narrogin, 200km from Perth. Here, she was exposed to all aspects of grass roots sport, playing netball, hockey and tennis, assisting with the scoring at the cricket club and supporting the local football team.

After working as an Agricultural Area Manager covering the Central Wheatbelt, Great Southern and Read More [+]

Clint Jones to lead the Club in 2017

Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 9:58 AM

2016 runner-up Butcher Medalist Clint Jones has been named captain for the 2017 season.

Jones will replace Dene White who last month retired from WAFL football.

Senior coach Earl Spalding announced Jones' appointment to the playing group at training last night.

Jones will be supported by fellow leaders Michael Sinclair, Liam McKenna, Aidan Tropiano and Callum Walley who round out the 2017 leadership group.

Jones spent five seasons at South Fremantle between 2002-06, accumulating 84 senior games, Read More [+]

Rest in Peace Steve Busher

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - 2:47 PM

Sadly we have to advise that Steve Busher, father of Haydn and Jordan, has passed away following a courageous battle with cancer.

Steve was a keen supporter, particularly when Haydn and Jordan were playing at the Club. He will be missed by many.

Sincere sympathy is extended to his wife Lisa, Haydn, Jordan and family.

Steve's funeral will be held at 2:30pm on Monday 20th February at Karrakatta. 

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WAFL Raffle winners announced

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - 12:51 PM

Congratulations to the big winners of the WA Football League Raffle drawn on Friday, February 10.

1st Prize winner Carolyn Gordon from Carramar has won a 2016 Holden Captiva LS 2.4L 7 Seater Automatic Wagon valued at $34,173.

2nd Prize winner Peter Whitemore from Northcote (Victoria) has won a 7-Night Read More [+]

Perth's indigenous talent in good hands

Monday, February 6, 2017 - 10:01 AM

The Perth Football Club has more indigenous footballers than any other WAFL Club.

From the year 8 development squads right through to our league side, approximately 80 players are of aboriginal descent.

Considering this, the Club felt it necessary to help facilitate the development of these talented young footballers both on and off the field.

Enter Callum Walley and the regional accommodation program.

Walley, a senior player at the Demons, has recently been appointed as Read More [+]

Spalding sees progress as February arrives

Thursday, February 2, 2017 - 3:46 PM

Now into their fourth week back from the Christmas break, the playing group have returned in good condition and are progressing well according to Senior Coach Earl Spalding.

With the first of two intra-club scratch matches to be played next Saturday, Spalding says defensive aspects and ball movement continue to be a focus out on the track.

"We’re still working through our defensive structures and we’ve started doing a bit of our ball movement as well," Spalding Read More [+]