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WAFL
LeagueWAFL
SportAustralian rules football
Founded1885
Teams10

WAFL. The West Australian Football League (WAFL) is a Australian rules football competition based in Western Australia, featuring teams such as East Fremantle Football Club, South Fremantle Football Club, and West Perth Football Club. The league has a rich history, with notable players like Phil Kelly, John Todd, and Barry Cable having competed in the WAFL before moving on to play in the Victorian Football League (VFL) for teams like Carlton Football Club, Richmond Football Club, and Geelong Football Club. The WAFL has also produced talented coaches, including John Demetriou, who has coached teams like West Coast Eagles and Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

● History of

the WAFL The WAFL was formed in 1885, with founding members including Fremantle Football Club, Perth Football Club, and West Perth Football Club. Over the years, the league has undergone several changes, with teams like Midland Junction Football Club and Gosnells Football Club joining and leaving the competition. The WAFL has a strong rivalry with the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), with matches between the two leagues often being played for the Simpson Medal. Notable WAFL players who have gone on to play in the AFL include Chris Judd, who played for Carlton Football Club and West Coast Eagles, and Peter Sumich, who played for West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Football Club. Other notable players include Glen Jakovich, who played for West Coast Eagles, and Jason Ball, who played for West Coast Eagles and Hawthorn Football Club.

● Structure and Teams

The WAFL currently consists of 10 teams, including Claremont Football Club, East Fremantle Football Club, East Perth Football Club, Peel Thunder Football Club, Perth Football Club, South Fremantle Football Club, Subiaco Football Club, Swan Districts Football Club, West Coast Eagles (reserves team), and West Perth Football Club. Each team plays 20 matches during the home-and-away season, with the top five teams qualifying for the finals series. The WAFL has a strong connection to the AFL, with many players being drafted by AFL teams like Fremantle Football Club, West Coast Eagles, and Adelaide Football Club. Notable coaches who have worked in the WAFL include John Worsfold, who coached West Coast Eagles and Carlton Football Club, and Mark Harvey, who coached Fremantle Football Club and Brisbane Lions.

● Season Structure

The WAFL season typically runs from March to September, with the home-and-away season consisting of 20 rounds. The top five teams qualify for the finals series, which culminates in the WAFL Grand Final. The WAFL also has a reserves competition, which features teams like East Fremantle Football Club (reserves) and West Perth Football Club (reserves). The league has a strong focus on developing young players, with many Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) scholarship holders competing in the WAFL. Notable players who have developed through the WAFL include Nathan Fyfe, who plays for Fremantle Football Club, and Brad Sheppard, who plays for West Coast Eagles. Other notable players include Luke Hodge, who played for Hawthorn Football Club, and Jordan Lewis, who played for Hawthorn Football Club and Melbourne Football Club.

● WAFL Finals System

The WAFL finals system features the top five teams from the home-and-away season, with the team finishing first earning a bye in the first week of the finals. The finals series consists of four matches, with the winners of each match progressing to the next round. The WAFL Grand Final is typically played at Optus Stadium or Domain Stadium, with the winner being awarded the Simpson Medal and the J.J. Leonard Medal. Notable WAFL finals matches include the 2018 WAFL Grand Final between Subiaco Football Club and West Perth Football Club, and the 2019 WAFL Grand Final between Subiaco Football Club and South Fremantle Football Club. Other notable finals matches include the 2017 AFL Grand Final between Richmond Football Club and Adelaide Football Club, and the 2016 AFL Grand Final between Western Bulldogs and Sydney Swans.

● Notable Players and Coaches

The WAFL has produced many notable players and coaches, including Barry Cable, who played for East Perth Football Club and North Melbourne Football Club, and John Todd, who coached Swan Districts Football Club and East Fremantle Football Club. Other notable players include Peter Sumich, who played for West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Football Club, and Chris Judd, who played for Carlton Football Club and West Coast Eagles. Notable coaches who have worked in the WAFL include John Worsfold, who coached West Coast Eagles and Carlton Football Club, and Mark Harvey, who coached Fremantle Football Club and Brisbane Lions. The WAFL has a strong connection to the AFL, with many players being drafted by AFL teams like Fremantle Football Club, West Coast Eagles, and Adelaide Football Club, and competing in matches like the ANZAC Day clash between Collingwood Football Club and Essendon Football Club. Category:Sports leagues in Australia

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