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Do you know why the EGT Colts Grades have their names?
Thu, June 20, 2024 - 3:25 PM21 years ago, the Perth Football League and the West Coast Eagles forged a relationship that started with a sponsorship of the Colts competition back in 2003. The relationship has lived through many rebrands of both the local community football competition and even the professional level of the West Coast Eagles. The strength of the relationship is testament to the growth of both levels of football and the aligned direction of the organisations. The West Coast
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Changerooms to be overhauled thanks to $1 Million State Government Funding
Tue, June 18, 2024 - 9:45 AMThe Perth Football League (PFL) and West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) are thrilled to have secured State Government funding towards a retrofitting project which will assist in the upgrade of 52 player and umpire changerooms across metropolitan Perth. Thanks to a $1 million grant from the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF), and further funding from the WA Football Facilities Fund and West Coast Eagles Royalty Reserve, the project will create safer and more
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PFL and Country WA Battle to Dramatic Draw
Mon, June 17, 2024 - 4:10 PMNot even an immense second half surge from the PFL could separate the two sides as the PFL and Country WA played out a dramatic draw on Friday night at Gil Fraser Reserve. The PFL mowed down a 16-point deficit at halftime to land all square with Country WA, 7.8 (50) to 8.2 (50). PFL v Country WA WATCH THE FULL REPLAY After a tight contest in the opening half of the first quarter, Country WA
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PFL State Women’s Squad Announced
Thu, June 13, 2024 - 3:25 PMState footy returns in 2024 with the PFL taking on the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) in a double header for our Senior Men’s and Women’s sides on Sunday 7 July at Steel Blue Oval. The women will kick-off the action at 12:15PM AWST, followed by the men at 2:30PM AWST. The PFL’s State Women’s side will also take on Country Football WA this Friday 14 June under lights at Gil Fraser Reserve from 6:30pm as an opportunity for
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Perth Football League and Country WA reignite annual match
Wed, June 12, 2024 - 10:15 AMThis Friday 14 June, the Perth Football League State Women’s team will take on Country Football WA under lights at Gil Fraser Reserve from 6:30pm. This will be the third meeting between the two women’s representative sides with Country WA winning the inaugural match in 2021 by 25 points and the PFL winning the following year by a narrow two-point margin. The game is an opportunity for the squad to showcase their skills and assimilate before
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North Beach celebrates 60 years
Tue, June 11, 2024 - 3:45 PMOne of the biggest and most successful amateur football clubs in Australia, North Beach will celebrate its 60th anniversary at Charles Riley Reserve on Saturday, June 15. The club that spawned from humble beginnings – open air changes rooms and cold showers – now boasts the best of community facilities and takes pride in creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds and abilities to play Australian football. North Beach fields 11 teams each week –
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Perth Football League Supports Stop the Coward Punch Campaign
Tue, June 11, 2024 - 10:42 AMThe Perth Football League (PFL) is proud to once again have a dedicated round to support the Stop the Coward Punch Campaign. This significant event took place on the 8th of June, emphasizing the league's commitment to promoting safety and respect both on and off the field. In a show of commitment, Colts captains took centre stage before their games to deliver impactful speeches. Each captain led their team in presenting the campaign's message, followed
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Veteran Umpire Des Morgan Reflects on 46 Years of Officiating and Community Involvement
Thu, June 6, 2024 - 10:45 AMIn the world of community football, few figures are as dedicated or as experienced as Des Morgan, the Perth Football League's long-serving umpire. Retired and now spending his days tending to his own garden and helping his children with theirs, Des Morgan has carved out a remarkable legacy over nearly five decades of service. Starting his umpiring journey in 1973 with the Kellerberrin Football Club, Morgan transitioned to the Perth scene in 1977. By 1978,
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PFL's Stop the Coward Punch Round
Tue, June 4, 2024 - 2:25 PMOn Saturday 8 June, the Perth Football League will hold a dedicated Stop the Coward Punch Round across the EGT Colts Competition to spread awareness about the devastating effects the coward punch has on the community. As part of the round, branded footballs with the messaging “Stop the Coward Punch Round” will be used across the six EGT Colts grades for Round 9 with a short ceremony before matches to highlight the initiative and raise awareness. To launch
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PFL Announce 2024 State Coaches
Wed, May 22, 2024 - 3:45 PMThe Perth Football League is delighted to announce the appointment of Craig White and Steph Walding as Head Coaches of the 2024 Men’s and Women’s State Teams. Curtin Uni Wesley’s A Grade Head Coach Craig White will take charge of the Men’s State side for a second year in a row when they take on the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) on 7 July in Perth. White was named PFL Coach of the Year in 2022 and has
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