The West Australian Football Commission has taken a significant step towards its target of 200,000 participants by 2018 after increasing participation by a further 10.67% this season.

WAFC CEO Gary Walton said the growth of WA Football from 164,428 participants in 2013 to 178,651 in 2014 was a crucial step towards ensuring interest in the game was maximised to coincide with the completion of the new Perth Stadium.

“We are targeting 200,000 participants Read More [+]

Following the recent sad passing of Dr Steve Kargotich, our long standing Club Patron, the Board of Directors have given due consideration to his predecessor. It was unanimously agreed that Peter Gilkison be elected for the role of Club Patron which he has graciously accepted.

A brief history of Peter’s relationship with the Perth Football Club:

1972 – Current: Member of the Perth Football Club

1972 – Current: Sponsor of the Perth Football Club

The Dockers Cup was held on Thursday September 11 at Coker Park Cannington.

This event was hosted by Vicki Bramwell Keys and Cannington Community College and saw over 160 girls from five schools formed 10 teams to participate in the day.

Some of these teams were East Maddington, AIC Thornlie, Cannington Community College, Forrest Crescent Primary School, Gibbs Street Primary School

It was a round robin format qith each team playing six games in perfect conditions for Read More [+]

Recently the junior grand finals were held over the weekend of September 6^th and 7^th at the home of the Perth Demons, Lathlain Park.

Year 7

Huntingdale vs Thornlie

The weekend kicked off with the inaugural Year 7’s Grand Final.  This was a big test for the young kids playing on the wide expanses of Lathlain Park.  It was a terrific encounter between local rivals Huntingdale and Thornlie with the Lions holding out to win Read More [+]

As the season closes on what all would agree is a very disappointing year, things don’t slow down around the club, with improved on-field performance the focus at present. The first & most important step of this focus is securing a new senior coach. The PFC Coaching Advisory Committee met Wednesday afternoon to finalise a process going forward, respecting that the deadline for applications for the coaching position is Friday 19th September. As expected Read More [+]

Hardworking midfielder Dene White capped an outstanding individual season on Friday night when he won his first Butcher Medal in Perth’s Fairest & Best Count with 122 votes.

The reliable onballer enjoyed an outstanding season to develop into one of the best midfielders in the completion. White played all 20 matches during the season and finished with 462 possessions.

Captain Paul Bevan was second with 99 votes and defender Michael Sinclair third with 81 votes. Read More [+]

The 2014 WAAFL (West Australian Amateur Football League) Medal Presentation Dinner was held on Monday night in front of a packed room of more than 870 people at Crown Perth.

President of the WA Amateur Football League John Davies opened proceedings by recognising the new innovations which clubs have embraced.

"This season we asked coaches and umpires after every game about the spirit in which their game was played."

"Of the 1800 responses, 94% of Read More [+]

The 2014 Demons District Fairest and Best Awards night was held last Monday with over 200 people in attendance.

Some of the special guests on the night were WAFC Commissioner Neil Randall, Perth Football Club Interim League Coach Trevor Williams, Perth District Community Representative John Dorazio and East Perth District Representatives Bronte Ryan and Jo Del Prete.  Current Life Member Terry Murray was also on hand to induct new Life Member Josef Wieclaw.

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The Perth Football Club is mourning the deaths of our long term team doctor, life member and club patron, Dr Steve Kargotich, after a short illness, another life member and former trainer Arthur Grey, and ruckman John Fry.

Steve Kargotich began his involvement with Perth in 1963 after being invited, along with his brother Tom - also a doctor and life member - to be club doctor by then CEO, Jack O'Dea, and head trainer, Read More [+]

Last weekend the semi finals for teams throughout the Demons District were played at Belmont, Huntingdale, Gosnells and Maddington respectively.

The great weather over the weekend allowed for the big crowds to attend and witness the hard fought contests and outstanding sportsmanship that was on display.

The winners on the day were Thornlie Green who advanced through to the year seven grand final, Manning Rippers who made it through in year eight, Maddington Bulls in Read More [+]