Layla McEachen made the decision to step into umpiring and has not looked back. Now entering her second season with the Perth Football League, she reflects on her first year as a foundation that has set her up for continued growth. “This is my second year now, and last year felt like a warm-up.” Her introduction to umpiring came after watching a family friend, Lily, officiate a match, sparking the belief that she could give it a go herself. “I went to watch one of my family friends umpire and thought, I can give this a go.” Lily has since progressed..

The Perth Football League Annual General Meeting was a night of reflection, recognition and forward momentum, as the League celebrated another significant year of growth across community football. Board Stability and Leadership A key highlight of the evening was the re-election of two current Board Members, Caitlin Spencer and Jonathan Small. In addition, Geoff Glass and Danielle Cattalini were reappointed as Board-appointed members, further strengthening the experience and continuity within the leadership group. These reappointments reflect both the stability and strength of the current Board, as well as the value of their extensive experience within community sport. With strong governance..

The Perth Football League is excited to announce our community partnership with SKG Radiology for the 2026 season, further strengthening the connection between community football and one of Western Australia’s most trusted health providers. As part of the continued partnership, SKG Radiology will again serve as the official naming rights partner of the PFL Leading Goalkicker Awards across all grades, presented at the annual PFL Awards Night. With a strong reputation amongst WA’s health sector and the public, the necessity of SKG within the sporting community is a natural fit for the Perth Football League. “We’re delighted to be continuing..

The Perth Football League is proud to announce an official partnership with Tackle Your Feelings, further strengthening our focus on wellbeing across the League. Mental health continues to impact communities across Australia. In the past month alone, one in five Australians has experienced mental ill health. Among young people aged 16 to 24, that number rises to two in five, and suicide remains the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 44. At the same time, three in five Australians report taking action to manage their own mental health, demonstrating a growing awareness and willingness to seek support...