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Having seen 53 years of community football, Noel Edgar shares his story
Wed, April 17, 2024 - 3:45 PMThe Perth Football League fosters a community like no other. Our game features people from all walks of life, providing an environment that many call home. A huge and important part of our great game are the umpires who turn up week in week out, some for many decades. One such umpire has turned out for a massive 53 years seeing many changes over his journey. Noel Edgar shared his story with the PFL to
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PFL Promotes Positive Game Day Behaviour for the 2024 Season
Fri, April 5, 2024 - 2:20 PMThe Perth Football League is gearing up for the 2024 season with a strong emphasis on supporting positive game day behaviour. Under the overarching theme of "Respect the Call," the league aims to curb umpire abuse and create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for players, officials and spectators alike. Acknowledging the integral role umpires play in the game, the league is set to implement two key initiatives throughout the season. The first initiative, aptly named
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New Reserves Grade Introduced to PFL Toyota A Grade Women's Competition
Thu, March 28, 2024 - 2:57 PMWomen’s footy in the Perth Football League has taken a significant stride forward with the introduction of the Toyota A Grade Reserves, aimed at providing enhanced opportunities for players and clubs alike. This move comes in consultation with PFL clubs, particularly those with two women's teams expressing a desire for their teams to be aligned on game day. With 68 women's teams set to participate in the upcoming season, this development marks a pivotal moment
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Sullivan Logistics on the ball
Thu, March 28, 2024 - 9:25 AMFootballs across the Perth Football League will have a fresh look in 2024 with a new logo appearing on match-balls in all 32 grades. The PFL are delighted to confirm a new partnership with one of WA's leading logistics providers, which will see them as the League's Official Ball Partner for the 2024 and 2025 PFL seasons. Born and raised in WA, Sullivan Logistics owner Tim Sullivan said he will always endeavour to support the community
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The PFL's Business Lunch is Back!
Mon, March 25, 2024 - 10:25 AMFollowing the success of the 2023 Business Lunch, the Perth Football League is again hosting a networking event on Friday May 17 proudly presented by Belgravia Group. The 2024 Business Lunch is set for the Perth Convention Centre and aims to provide clubs with the opportunity to recognise and build relationships with their partners and stakeholders. Guest speakers include West Coast Eagles CEO Don Pyke and Australian comedian and actor Dave Thornton who will MC the event - stay tuned on our socials
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2024 PFL Season Fixtures
Tue, March 19, 2024 - 11:25 AMThe Perth Football League has today released the full fixtures for the 2024 Season, with the Toyota Men's, Toyota Women's and EGT Colts competitions to commence on Saturday 6 April. Please note that all fixtures are subject to change. 72 clubs will participate this season with 309 teams competing across 32 grades. 2652 games have been fixtured for the 2024 home-and-away season across all grades with 183 Senior Mens, 68 Womens, 58 Colts and 13 Integrated teams taking to the field. The Toyota Men's and EGT Colts grades will play an 18-round season, while the
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PFL Adopts New Concussion Protocols
Tue, March 12, 2024 - 12:45 PMAs a community football league, the Perth Football League is determined to ensure a safe playing environment for all our members and are committed to be at the forefront of implementing measures that address the risks of concussion. The PFL acknowledges and adopts the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) update to the concussion protocols, increasing the return to play period for a concussed player to a minimum of 21 days provided they get medical clearance. This
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Perth Football League AGM Sets Stage for Exciting Changes
Thu, February 29, 2024 - 10:45 AMMonday 26 February marked a pivotal night for the Perth Football League (PFL) as the league’s clubs were invited to the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Season Preview at Claremont Football Club which unfolded with promises of continuity and innovation. The AGM saw the reappointment of two board members, Matt Grant and Jim Malone, signalling a commitment to stability and experience within the league's leadership. PFL CEO Andrew Dawe and President Sam Birmingham were strong on the
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Colts to be powered by the state’s largest electrical apprentice employer
Wed, February 21, 2024 - 10:25 AMThe Perth Football League is delighted to announce a new two-year partnership with Electrical Group Training (EGT) as major partner of the Colts competition. The new partnership will see EGT placed on the front of Colts team guernseys while also becoming the naming rights partner for the League’s six Colts grades. This alignment will allow EGT to connect to the PFL’s 2,000+ Colts players and assist those considering a career or currently working as an electrical
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PFL Announce New Preferred Sports Medical & Rehabilitation Supplier
Mon, November 27, 2023 - 1:15 PMThe Perth Football League is thrilled to announce Victor School and Sports Club Supplies (VSSCS) as the Preferred Sports Medical & Rehabilitation Supplier for all PFL Affiliated Clubs; and Exclusive Sports Medical & Rehabilitation Supplier for the PFL Men’s & Women’s State Representative Teams for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Victor have been supplying the Sports Club Market for over 20 years and are the preferred supplier to Rugby Australia, Basketball Australia, Netball Australia and
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