For Mark Hewitt, Hamersley Carine Football Club has always been more than just a football club. After moving to Perth from Victoria more than 40 years ago, Mark wandered across the road to Hamersley Carine training on his very first night in WA after spotting a “players wanted” sign. By the end of that week, he had changed clubs before even playing a game. “I trained with Hamersley and called the other club on the Friday morning and said I’d be playing at Hamersley,” Mark recalled. That decision sparked a lifelong connection with the club. Mark played for 15..
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Budget Car and Truck Rental A Grade Men Fremantle CBC's player development system was on full show in their 40-point win over Kingsway, 93–53, with the last three Colts captains pulling on the green and gold alongside the current Colts captain Zak Spark in his league debut. Spark got on the scoreboard alongside fellow Colts league debutant Sam Shales, in a result that underlines the depth CBC continue to build through their pathways. Fremantle CBC's kicking efficiency at 61% compared to Kingsway's 48% told the story, with CBC converting 11 goals directly from turnovers. Kingsway had the edge in inside..
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The Perth Football League Business Lunch brought together the clubs, partners, sponsors and wider football community that make the PFL one of the most successful and largest amateur football leagues in the country. The day was a fitting celebration of what the league has achieved, while also looking ahead to the heights it aims to reach. Guest speakers read like a who’s who of WA sporting royalty, each taking to the podium to share stories and insights with attendees. AFL icon, Brownlow Medallist and premiership-winning Eagles captain Ben Cousins kicked things off with stories from his playing days. Jess..
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As part of National Volunteer Week, the Perth Football League is celebrating the people who are the backbone of community football clubs – and there are few that embody that spirit more than Thornlie Football Club secretary, Jade Holmes. While 'Secretary' may be her official title, Jade's role stretches far beyond a single position. “I’m team manager for the league side and pretty much do anything and everything,” Jade said. She dedicates her time across game days, monitoring fees, uniforms, registrations, events, scoreboard responsibilities and coordinating umpires. It’s a workload she jokingly describes as “a full-time job on top of..
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