PERTH VS CLAREMONT

Written By Andrew Owen

Photographs by Kerrie-Ann Pendal

Round 20 sees Perth take on the resurgent Claremont at the Showgrounds this Saturday.  Perth has a good record at the Showgrounds, winning nine of 13 games played there.

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On Thursday the 31st of August the AFL Education Forum was in town for their annual meeting and headed out to South Perth Primary School for a morning of program demonstration.

One of the top AFL School Ambassadors Darryl Mansfield brought the delegates from all states and territories (including AFL Game Development Manager Josh Vanderloo and AFL Education Manager Mark Riddiford) in to show them how we operate in the west.

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On Wednesday the 30th of July, the WAFC held the annual awards dinner for the AFL School Ambassadors Awards.

The night is to recognise the hard work by all school teachers throughout the state who put in tireless work and effort to develop football in Western Australia.

The Demons District was lucky enough to have Desmond Khoo from the Australian Islamic College nominated in the outstanding multicultural ambassador of the year final.  It was a Read More [+]

On Tuesday 29th of July the Demons District descended on Moora Football Club to play the annual Metro vs Country zone final for the Eagles Schoolboys Cup.  Clontarf SHS (metro) went up against Dongara SHS (country) for the title of Demons District champions.

The game got underway in fine conditions with four 15min quarters.  Clontarf jumped the gun from the very start, with a strong advantage in the ruck, combined with some silky smooth skills and Read More [+]

The Perth Football Club will be kicking goals for access and inclusion at their Round 21 home game on Saturday, 16 August to show their support for a more inclusive and accessible community.

Article By Mark Thornber

Photos By Kerrie-Ann Pendal

Round 19, Perth v Peel

Lathlain Park , Saturday 2 August 2014

Perth                           4.3       7.1        11.2      12.3      75

Peel                             3.4       9.6       15.9      21.14    140

An undermanned Perth side held a star studded Peel side well up until the last quarter before the Thunder ran away to win a spiteful match by 65 points.

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PERTH VS PEEL

Written By Andrew Owen

Round 19 sees Perth travel down to Mandurah to take on Peel Thunder.  Pride will be on the line in the league game with the winner of the match getting the four points while the looser will be anchored to the bottom of the table.

Last Thursday the WAFC hosted the annual multicultural round breakfast at Pattersons Stadium.

The Demons District staff and stakeholders from Lynwood FC, Australian Islamic School and Queens Park JFC joined us for a great morning.  The event was hosted by game Development Manager Warren Nel and included a Q&A session with West Coast Eagles Superstar and Multicultural Ambassador Nic Naitanui, Richmond FC’s Bachar Houli and the WAFC's own Multicultural officer Paul Mugambwa.

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Last Friday night the Demons District and Thornlie Junior Football Club hosted the inaugural Kirby Bentley Cup indigenous youth girls football carnival under lights at Tom Bateman Reserve.

The best indigenous girls from around the state – including Goldfields and Geraldton put their skills to the test for matches against the Perth metro districts with over 150 participants in total.  The cup is named after Women’s superstar (Melbourne FC) and WA’s own Kirby Bentley.  Kirby Read More [+]

Article By Mark Thornber

Images By Corey James

Round 18, Perth v Swan Districts

Steel Blue Oval, Saturday 26 July 2014

Perth                           2.3       7.3       9.9       10.11    71

Swan Districts            2.0       4.1        5.2       11.11     77

Once again Perth did everything but actually win the match as they gave up a lead of 37 points late in the third quarter as Swans stormed home in difficult conditions at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday.

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