Former Magpie football boss Wright becomes next Carlton CEO
AFL powerhouse Carlton are set to announce former Collingwood football boss Graham Wright as their next CEO in a major coup.
Football
Final places in the last round of the South West Netball Football League season still in flux
The composition of the South West Netball Football League finals is still in flux as the competition enters its final round this weekend. Collie have secured top spot on the ladder after a brilliant first season in league competition, sitting two wins clear at the top of the table, but their opponents for the qualifying … Read more
AFL 2024: Collingwood is looking for a successor to football boss Graham Wright
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says the Magpies will reflect on whether the decision not to trade Graham Wright immediately was a costly one in their failed defence of their championship title. The Magpies need to beat Melbourne by around 100 points and inflict a similar defeat on Carlton or Hawthorn to secure a wonderful place … Read more
Football legend nominated as WA Football Volunteer of the Year
A South West football legend has been honoured for his huge contributions to football in the South West after being nominated for a nationwide volunteer award. Justin Harris has been named a finalist for the WA Football Volunteer of the Year award for his contribution to junior football as President of the South West Junior … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Jackie Groenen tips her hat to Australian women's football fans ahead of the trip to Perth
With more than 100 international matches and 100 appearances for three of Europe's biggest football clubs, Jackie Groenen has experienced a lot in her career. Yet she remains surprised that the rise of women's football has enabled top teams to have the resources and fan base to travel around the world for major pre-season tournaments.
Football carnival raises over $40,000 for charity
Goldfields mining industry workers and university students came together for a friendly soccer match this month, raising over $40,000 for charity. Employees from Evolution Mining, Norton Gold Fields, Northern Star Resources KCGM and students from the WA School of Mines competed against host team Kalgoorlie Masters Football Club at the 2024 Kalgoorlie Masters Mining Carnival … Read more
Jackson Barrett: The rise of Greater Western Sydney striker Jesse Hogan is one of the best football stories of the year
It will be difficult to find a better football story this year than the rise of Jesse Hogan, and a statistic comparing him to Dustin Martin shows how far he has come, writes Jackson Barrett.
Matt Gilbert, President of Mt Barker Football Club, nominated for WA Football Volunteer of the Year Award
Matt Gilbert, one of Mt Barker Football Club's most loyal servants, has been rewarded for his tireless dedication with a nomination for WA Football's Volunteer of the Year award. Gilbert will join 16 other finalists in an event at the WAFL grand finals at Optus Stadium on September 22 where the winner will be announced.
Katanning football attack: Alleged victim Alvin Eades testified in trial of Ashton Aubrey Hayden
A young football player who suffered a broken jaw in an off-ball incident during a national football match has tearfully described to a jury the moment he fell to his knees in pain after the blow.
Three WA men charged over violent brawl at junior girls' football match in Perth
Three men are facing court following a brutal brawl on the sidelines of an AFL juniors game in Perth last month. Two men from Forrestfield, aged 18 and 50, have been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and are expected to appear in the Perth Local Court on August 30.