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Perth Football League COVID-19 Restrictions Update
Fri, April 30, 2021 - 1:35 PMThe WA State Government has announced that from 12.01am Saturday 1st May 2021 to 12.01am Saturday 8th May 2021 some minor transitional COVID-19 restrictions will remain in place. In relation to the Perth Football League, including where clubs have organised Centenary Round events; 1. Matches will be played as fixtured with spectators permitted. 2. Masks will no longer be required outside, provided it is possible to physically distance from others. This situation may arise in the
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Battle of the Amateur Oldies at Centenary Match
Wed, April 28, 2021 - 6:52 PMTo celebrate 100 years of the Perth Football League, the two longest serving clubs in the League, University and Fremantle CBC, will battle it out in an A Grade clash at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Friday 7 May at 7:00pm. Free Entry. University proudly holds the record of the most A Grade premierships in the history of the league (20). Neil Donaldson joined University as a first-year student in 1954 – the same year the
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Perth Football League COVID-19 Interim Restrictions Update
Mon, April 26, 2021 - 2:01 PMThe West Australian State Government has announced today that interim COVID-19 restrictions will be in place starting 12.01am Tuesday 27 April until 12.01am Saturday 1 May. WA's lockdown will end at midnight tonight but interim restrictions will apply for the next four days. During this period, training can proceed with players and officials but no spectators. Clubrooms can reopen, however the 4 square metre capacity rule will be in place, with a limit of 20 patrons. Masks must be worn
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Perth Football League COVID-19 Lockdown Update
Fri, April 23, 2021 - 3:02 PMAs per the West Australian State Government's announcement this afternoon, community sport is cancelled for this weekend. This means that all Perth Football League matches are cancelled for this weekend. Players are not permitted to train at their club. Clubs, as licensed and recreational venues, cannot open during these restrictions. At this stage, no decision has been made by the League on replaying the fixtures scheduled for 24th April 2021, or if equal points are awarded
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Remember the Titans
Tue, April 20, 2021 - 3:12 PMThe Perth Football League (PFL) published a magazine inserted in the West Australian Newspaper on 10 April to commemorate their 100th year in 2021. Within the magazine was a compilation of the most notable 100 people to participate in the PFL's competition within that time. Browsing the list reveals a who's who of people who went on to become titans of business in Australia and even chaired some of our most successful companies. Included in this top 100
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Paul Petkovich to play his 450th game for Bullcreek Leeming
Thu, April 15, 2021 - 4:52 PMCongratulations to Bullcreek Leeming Football Club Legend and Premiership Player Paul Petkovich, who plays his 450th game for the Bombers this weekend. “Peko” has been one of the BLFC’s greatest ever, both on and off the field, having played an incredible 27 seasons. In addition, Peko has served on the Committee for over 25 consecutive years in just about every role from Registrar, to Vice President and President. Peko’s football achievements are extraordinary and include: 4x
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Ben Voges set to play his 400th game for Warnbro Swans
Wed, April 7, 2021 - 3:25 PMAfter finishing a shorted 2020 season on 399 games, Saturday 10 April will see Warnbro Swans Football Club stalwart Ben Voges play his 400th game for the Club at the Warnbro Recreation Oval. The 40-year-old has been part of Warnbro Football Club for 33 years, having first played for Warnbro in the under eights back in 1988. Ben has been a big part of the Warnbro Swan Football Club: - games record holder, Club Captain from
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Construction Training Fund backs women's competition
Wed, March 10, 2021 - 8:53 AMThe Perth Football League is excited to announce a two-year sponsorship for the women’s competition with Construction Training Fund (CTF). CTF helps create a work-ready Western Australian workforce. They collect a levy on construction projects worth more than $20,000, which provides generous funding support to those hiring apprentices and trainees, as well as financial support for mid-career retraining, upskilling in trades. The fund operates an interactive venue, the Construction Futures Centre, designed to inspire school-aged children and young adults as
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Women's competition expands to 52 teams in 2021
Mon, March 8, 2021 - 12:01 PMThe Perth Football League women’s competition continues to expand with 12 new clubs joining in season 2021. Along with these 12 clubs joining with brand new teams, three clubs have expanded to include two women’s sides, taking the total number of teams to 52. Wembley, North Fremantle, Melville, Scarborough, Whitfords, Manning, Yanchep, Ballajura, Ellenbrook, Coolbinia, Hammersley Carine and Baldivis join with one side each while Cottesloe, Piara Waters and Rossmoyne have all added a second
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Carlton Dry announced as the new beer behind Amateur Football
Tue, March 2, 2021 - 10:58 AMThe Perth Football League is excited to announce Carlton Dry as the new beer behind amateur football for the 2021 season onwards. Carlton & United Breweries have been the exclusive beer partner for the Perth Football League for the past 20 years, and this year, have repositioned Carlton Dry - one of WA’s most loved beer brands – to support local footy across the state. The partnership includes a range of match-day and digital initiatives
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