Perth Football League

Australian rules football competition in Perth, Western Australia

Perth Football LeagueCurrent season, competition or edition:
2024

Formerly| Mercantile Football Association (1922–1923)
Perth Districts Football Association (1924–1928)
Western Australian Amateur Football Association (1929–1970)
Western Australian Amateur Football League (1971–2018)
Sport| Australian rules football
Founded| 1922
President| Sam Birmingham
No. of teams| 72
Country| Australia
Most recent
champion(s)| Curtin Uni Wesley (A Grade)
(2023)
Most titles| University (96)
Sponsor(s)| WAFC, Carlton Dry, Toyota, Burley, West Coast Eagles, Electrical Group Training, Belgravia Apparel, Victor School and Sports Club Supplies, Stop the Coward Punch Campaign, Life Without Barriers
Feeder to| WAFL, WAFLW AFL, AFLW
Related
competitions| Metro Football League
Official website| PerthFootball.com.au

The Perth Football League is an Australian rules football competition based in Perth, Western Australia. It is the largest community Australian rules football competition in Western Australia.[1]

## History[edit]

The competition began in 1922 with five teams as the Mercantile Football Association (MFA). The MFA changed its name in 1924 to the Perth Districts Football Association and then, in 1929, to the Western Australian Amateur Football Association. It changed to Western Australian Amateur Football League (WAAFL) in 1971. In 2019, the league rebranded as the Perth Football League.[2][3] University are the most successful club, with 20 A-grade premierships and 96 overall, as of the conclusion of the 2020 season.

Sunday Football League (SFL) clubs, mostly based in the southeastern corridor, were merged into the general ranks of the amateurs.

The league continues to grow with new clubs joining in most years, and an A Reserves added to the women's competition for 2024.

## Member clubs[edit]

Colours  | Club  | Nickname  | Men's

Grades

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Grades

| Integrated  | Website  | Home Ground  | Founded  | Joined PFL

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| Armadale  | Demons | E1  | C4  | No  | Armadale Facebook | Gwynne Park  | 1909  | 2010
| Baldivis  | Brumbies | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts, C5, C5R, West Coast Colts, E3 South  | B, C4  | No  | Baldivis Website | Baldivis Football Oval  | 2005  | 2021
| Ballajura  | Royals | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts, E3 North  | C3  | No  | Ballajura Facebook | Kingfisher Oval  | 1995  | 2001
| Bassendean  | Swans | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts  | B  | No  | Bassendean Facebook | Jubilee Reserve  | 1973 (as Ashfield)  | 1973
| Bayswater  | Blues | C5, C5R  | C2  | No  | Bayswater Website | Hillcrest Park  | 1946  | 2009
| Belmont Districts  | Bombers | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts  |  | No  | Belmont Districts Facebook | Forster Park  | 1999 (as Belmont-Redcliffe)  | 1999
| Brentwood Booragoon  | Bulldogs | B, BR, E2  | C3  | No  | Brentwood Booragoon Website | Karoonda Park  | 1978 (as Brentwood)  | 1978
| Bullcreek Leeming  | Bombers | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts, E2  | B, C4  | No  | Bullcreek Leeming Website | Beasley Oval  | 1980 (as Bullcreek)  | 1980
| Canning South Perth  | Tigers | C3, C3R  | B, C4  | No  | Canning South Perth Website | Wyong Reserve  | 2001 (Merger)  | 2009
| Canning Vale  | Cougars | C1, C1R, E3 South  | C2  | No  | Canning Vale Website | Clifton Reserve  | 2011  | 2011
| Carlisle  | Cougars | C1, C1R, Ian Dargie Colts, E3 South  | C3  | No  | Carlisle Facebook | Carlisle Reserve  | 1962  | 1962
| Cockburn Cobras  | Cobras | C2, C2R  | C2  | No  | Cockburn Website | Davalik Reserve  | 1993 (as Cockburn)  | 2012
| Cockburn Lakes  | Warriors | C1, C1R  | E2  | No  | Cockburn Lakes Facebook | Anning Park  | 1980 (as Robbs Jetty)  | 2005
| Collegians  | Collies | B, BR, Brett Jones Colts, Drew Banfield Colts, West Coast Colts  | C1  | No  | Collegians Facebook | David Cruickshank Reserve  | 1961  | 1995
| Coolbellup  | Cats | C5, C5R  | C1  | No  | Coolbellup Facebook | Tempest Park  | 1975  | 1975
| Coolbinia  | Falcons | C3, C3R, West Coast Colts, E3 North  | C2  | Yes  | Coolbinia Facebook | Yokine Reserve  | 2003 (as Coolbinia-West Perth)  | 2003
| Cottesloe  | Roosters | C3, C3R  | C1  | No  | Cottesloe Website | Cottesloe Oval  | 2014  | 2014
| Curtin Uni Wesley  | Tigers | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, C4, C4R, Brett Jones Colts, E1  | A, AR  | Yes  | Curtin Uni Wesley Website | South Oval  | 1990 (as Wesley Curtin)  | 1990
| Dianella Morley  | Raiders | C5, C5R  |  | No  | Dianella Morley Facebook | Dianella Open Space  | 1991 (Merger)  | 1991
| ECU Jets  | Jets | C5, C5R, E3N  | C3  | No  | ECU Jets Website | Emerald Park  | 2016  | 2016
| Ellenbrook  | Eels | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts, E3 North  | C3  | No  | Ellenbrook Website | Ellenbrook District Open Space  | 2002  | 2007
| Forrestdale  | Falcons | C4, C4R, E3  | C1  | No  | Forrestdale Facebook | William Skeet Oval  | 1993  | 2009
| Forrestfield  | Rhinos | C5, C5R  |  | No  | Forrestfield Website | John Reid Oval  | 2015  | 2015
| Fremantle CBC  |  | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, C4, C4R, Brett Jones Colts  | C3  | Yes  | Fremantle CBC Facebook | Morris Buzacott Reserve  | 1933  | 1933
| Gosnells  | Hawks | C2, C2R  | C2  | No  | Gosnells Website | Gosnells Oval  | 1914  | 2009
| Hamersley Carine  | Hawks | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts, E1  | B  | No  | Hamersley Carine Website | Carine Open Space  | 1974 (as Hamersley)  | 1974
| High Wycombe  | Bulldogs | Ian Dargie Colts, E2  |  | Yes  | High Wycombe Website | Scott Reserve  | 1992  | 1992
| Hills Rangers  | Rangers |  | C4  | No  | Hills Rangers Website | Sawyers Valley Oval  | 2018  | 2018, 2024
| Jandakot  | Jets | C1, C1R, Ian Dargie Colts, E3 South  |  | No  | Jandakot Website | Atwell Reserve  | 2009  | 2011
| Kalamunda  | Cougars | C, C1R, Ian Dargie Colts, E2  | C1  | No  | Kalamunda Website | Ray Owen Reserve  | 1965  | 2001
| Kelmscott  | Bulldogs | C5, C5R, West Coast Colts  | C2  | Yes  | Kelmscott Facebook | John Dunn Oval  | 1897  | 2021
| Kenwick  | Royals | C5, C5R, Ian Dargie Colts  | C1  | No  | Kenwick Website | Mills Park  | 1948  | 2009
| Kingsley  | Cats | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts, E3 North  | A, AR  | No  | Kingsley Website | Kinglsey Reserve  | 1994  | 1998
| Kingsway  | Kangaroos | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, E3  |  | Yes  | Kingsway Website | Kingsway Sporting Complex  | 1948 (as Wanneroo)  | 2008
| Koongamia  | Crows |  | C2  | No  | Koongamia Facebook | Koongamia Oval  | 2000  | 2023
| Kwinana  | Knights | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts  | B  | No  | Kwinana Website | Medina Oval  | 1962 (as Medina)  | 2012
| Lynwood Ferndale  | Panthers | C5, C5R, West Coast Colts  |  | No  | Lynwood Ferndale Website | Ferndale Park  | 1979  | 1979
| Maddington  | Bulls | C4, C4R  |  | No  | Maddington Website | Harmony Fields  | 1923  | 2009
| Mandurah Mustangs  | Mustangs |  |  | Yes  | Mandurah Facebook | Rushton Park North  | 2019  | 2019
| Manning Rippers  | Rippers | C4, C4R, Ian Dargie Colts, E3 South  |  | No  | Manning Rippers Website | James Miller Oval  | 1997  | 1997
| Melville  | Rams | C1, C1R, Ian Dargie Colts, E2  | A, AR  | No  | Melville Website | Melville Reserve  | 1906  | 1945
| Mosman Park  | Mozzies | C1, C1R, E3 North  | C4  | No  | Mosman Park Instagram | Tom Perrot Reserve  | 1921  | 1998
| Mount Lawley  | Hawks | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, C4, C4R, E2  | C2  | No  | Mount Lawley Website | Hamer Park  | 1963  | 1963
| Nollamara  | Roos | E1  |  | No  | Nollamara Facebook | Des Penman Reserve  | 1964  | 2008
| Noranda  | Hawks | C3, C3R, West Coast Colts  | C3  | No  | Noranda Website | Lightning Park  | 2004 (as Cowan University)  | 2008
| North Beach  | Tigers | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, C3, C3R, Brett Jones Colts, E2, E3 North  | A, AR  | Yes  | North Beach Website | Charles Riley Reserve  | 1965  | 1965
| North Fremantle  | Magpies | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts, C4, C4R, Brett Jones Colts  | A, AR  | No  | North Fremantle Website | Gil Fraser Oval  | 1921  | 1939
| North Mandurah  | Magpies | C5, C5R  | C4  | No  | North Mandurah Facebook | Lakelands Reserve  | 2020  | 2020
| Ocean Ridge  | Eagles | A, AR, Brett Jones Colts, Phil Scott Colts, E2  | B  | Yes  | Ocean Ridge Facebook | Heathridge Park  | 1979 (as Edgewater)  | 1979
| Osborne Park  | Saints | C3, C3R, E3 North  |  | No  | Osborne Park Facebook | Robinson Reserve  | 2007  | 2012
| Piara Waters  | Falcons | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts, E3 South  | B  | No  | Piara Waters Website | Piara Waters Oval  | 1998 (as Southern River)  | 2009
| Quinns District  | Bulls | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts, E3 North  | B, C3  | No  | Quinns District Website | Ridgewood Park  | 2000  | 2001
| Roleystone  | Tigers | C3, C3R, West Coast Colts  | C2  | No  | Roleystone Instagram | Cross Park  | 1987  | 2009
| Rossmoyne  | Rhinos | West Coast Colts, E1  | A, AR  | No  | Rossmoyne Website | Shelley Oval  | 1996  | 2009
| Safety Bay  | Stingers | E2  |  | No  | Safety Bay Facebook | Stan Twight Reserve  | 1982  | 2023
| Scarborough  | Hawks | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, E1  | C1, C4  | No  | Scarborough Facebook | Millington Reserve  | 1970  | 1970
| Secret Harbour  | Dockers | E3 South  | C4  | No  | Secret Harbour Facebook | Rhonda Scarrott Oval  | 2011  | 2013
| SNESA (St Norberts)  | Saints | C5, C5R  |  | No  | SNESA Website | Queens Park  | 1978 (as St Norberts)  | 2005
| Stirling  | Saints | C4, C4R  |  | No  | Stirling Website | Richard Guelfi Reserve  | 1998 (as Balcatta- Osborne Park)  | 2002
| Swan Athletic  | Swans | C1, C1R, Ian Dargie Colts, Laurie Keene Colts, E2  | B  | No  | Swan Athletic Website | Swan Athletic Oval  | 1930 (as Herne Hill)  | 1979
| Swan Districts  | Swans |  |  | Yes  | Swan Districts Website | Steel Blue Oval  | 2022  | 2022
| Swan Valley  | Valley | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts  | C4  | No  | Swan Valley Facebook | Swan Valley Sporting Complex  | 1965 (as Midland YCW)  | 2006
| Thornlie  | Lions | C1, C1R, Ian Dargie Colts  | C3  | No  | Thornlie Website | Berehaven Oval  | 1970  | 2009
| Trinity Aquinas  | Boomers | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, C4, C4R, Brett Jones Colts, E1  | C1  | No  | Trinity Aquinas Website | Bill Grayden Reserve  | 1970 (as Trinity Old Boys)  | 2009
| University  | Various | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, C4, C4R, Brett Jones Colts  | A, AR  | No  | UWA Website | UWA Sports Park  | 1928  | 1928
| Wanneroo  | Roos | B, BR, Brett Jones Colts, Drew Banfield Colts, C4, C4R  | C1  | No  | Wanneroo Website | Wanneroo Showgrounds  | 1985  | 1985
| Warnbro Swans  | Swans | C3, C3R, West Coast Colts, E3 South  | A, AR  | Yes  | Warnbro Swans Website | Warnbro Oval  | 1989  | 1991
| Wembley  | Magpies | A, AR, Phil Scott Colts, E2  | A, AR  | Yes  | Wembley Website | Wembley Sports Park  | 1927  | 1938
| West Coast  | Tigers | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts, E1  |  | No  | West Coast Website | City Beach Oval  | 1984  | 1984
| Whitford  | Warriors | B, BR, Drew Banfield Colts, C5, C5R  | C2  | No  | Whitford Website | MacDonald Park  | 1976  | 1976
| Willetton  | Blues | C2, C2R, Laurie Keene Colts, E3 South  | C1  | Yes  | Willetton Website | Burrendah Reserve  | 1976  | 1999
| Winnacott  | Eagles | C3, C3R, West Coast Colts  |  | No  | Winnacott Facebook | Winnacott Reserve  | 1921 (as East Fremantle)  | 1980
| Yanchep  | Red Hawks | E1, Laurie Keene Colts  | C3  | No  | Yanchep Website | Yanchep Active Open Space  | 1997  | 2015

## A Grade premiers[edit]

| Year  | Premier

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1922 | Malloch's-Brennan's
1923 | Commonwealth Bank
1924 | Teachers College
1925 | Teachers College
1926 | Teachers College
1927 | Commonwealth Bank
1928 | Sandovers
1929 | University
1930 | Postal Institute
1931 | Postal Institute
1932 | Postal Institute
1933 | Postal Institute
1934 | University
1935 | Sandovers
1936 | Sandovers
1937 | Sandovers
1938 | Wembley
1939 | Wembley
1940 | Wembley
1941 | North Fremantle
1942 | No competition
1943
1944
1945
1946 | North Fremantle
1947 | North Fremantle
1948 | University
1949 | North Fremantle
1950 | Midland Junction
1951 | Mosman Park
1952 | South Perth
1953 | South Perth
1954 | North Fremantle
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1955 | North Fremantle
1956 | East Perth
1957 | East Perth
1958 | Wembley
1959 | Wembley
1960 | North Fremantle
1961 | University
1962 | University
1963 | Wembley
1964 | University
1965 | University
1966 | University
1967 | C.B.C
1968 | Wembley
1969 | University
1970 | University
1971 | Wembley
| Year  | A Grade  | A Reserve

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1972 | Wembley | Collegians
1973 | Wembley | Carlisle
1974 | Wembley | Wembley
1975 | University | Wembley
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1976 | Wembley
1977 | University
1978 | Wembley
1979 | Mt Lawley
1980 | Nollamara
1981 | University
1982 | Old Scotch
1983 | Mt Lawley
1984 | Wembley
1985 | Mt Lawley
1986 | Mt Lawley
1987 | Mt Lawley
1988 | Mt Lawley
1989 | North Beach
1990 | North Beach
1991 | Mt Lawley
1992 | Mt Lawley
1993 | North Beach
1994 | West Coast
1995 | Scarborough
1996 | University
1997 | Scarborough
1998 | Scarborough
1999 | North Beach
2000 | C.B.C
2001 | North Beach
2002 | North Beach
2003 | North Fremantle
2004 | North Beach
2005 | North Beach
2006 | North Beach
2007 | North Beach
2008 | North Beach
2009 | North Beach
2010 | North Beach
2011 | University
2012 | University
2013 | Wesley Curtin
2014 | University
2015 | University
2016 | Trinity Aquinas
2017 | Trinity Aquinas
2018 | Scarborough
2019 | University

Year  | A Grade  | A Reserve  | B Grade  | B Reserve  | C1 Grade  | C1 Reserve  | C2 Grade  | C2 Reserve  | C3 Grade  | C3 Reserve  | C4 Grade  | C4 Reserve  | C5 Grade  | C5 Reserve  | E1 Grade  | E2 Grade  | E3 Grade  | E4 Grade

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2020 | Scarborough | North Beach | Wembley | West Coast | Ocean Ridge | Melville | Jandakot | Hamersley Carine | Mosman Park | Brentwood Booragoon | Piara Waters | Piara Waters | University | North Beach | Coolbellup | Collegians | Bassendean | Gosnells
2021 | Kingsway | Curtin Uni Wesley | West Coast | Whitford | Baldivis | Baldivis | High Wycombe | Hamersley Carine | Piara Waters | Piara Waters | Roleystone | Forrestdale | North Beach | North Beach | Collegians | Lynwood Ferndale | West Coast | Manning Rippers
2022  | Fremantle CBC  | North Beach  | Wanneroo  | Whitford  | Hamersley Carine  | Jandakot  | Brentwood Booragoon  | Coolbinia  | Cockburn Lakes  | Canning South Perth  | North Beach  | University  | Curtin Uni Wesley  | Curtin Uni Wesley  | Collegians  | Bayswater  | Trinity Aquinas  | North Beach
2023  | Curtin Uni Wesley  | North Beach  | Ocean Ridge  | Whitford  | Ballajura  | Swan Athletic  | Mosman Park  | Kingsley  | Belmont Districts  | North Beach  | Osborne Park  | Curtin Uni Wesley  | Manning Rippers  | Mt Lawley  | Kenwick  | Trinity Aquinas  | Bullcreek Leeming  | Mosman Park

Source: WAAFL.com.au

## References[edit]

1. ^ "WAAFL History". WAAFL.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2012.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
2. ^ "Yearbooks - Downloads". WAAFL.com.au. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
3. ^ "WAAFL Rebrand to the Perth Football League". Perth Football League. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2019.

## External links[edit]

* Official WAAFL website
* WAAFL at australianfootball.com
* Western Australian Football: The Clubs, Competitions and Premiers (1885-1945) - Derek Mott

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Australian rules football in Western Australia

Representative side|

* Western Australia

Governing bodies|

* West Australian Football Commission
* Country Football WA (regional)

Professional clubs (AFL)|

* West Coast Eagles
* Fremantle Football Club

Major leagues|

* West Australian Football League
* West Australian State Premiership (former)

Metropolitan leagues|

* Perth Football League
* Sunday Football League

Other leagues|

* Avon
* Central Kimberley
* Central Midlands Coastal
* Central Wheatbelt
* East Kimberley
* Eastern Districts
* Esperance District
* Fortescue
* Gascoyne
* Goldfields
* Great Northern
* Great Southern
* Hills
* Lower South West
* Mortlock
* Newman
* North Midlands
* North Pilbara
* Ongerup
* Peel
* Ravensthorpe
* South West
* Upper Great Southern
* West Kimberley

Defunct leagues|

* Central Great Southern Football League
* Sunday Football League (1984–2008)
* List of former Australian rules football competitions in Western Australia

Women's leagues|

* WAFL Women's
* West Australian Women's Football League

Principal venues|

* Bassendean Oval
* Claremont Oval
* Claremont Showground
* East Fremantle Oval
* Fremantle Oval
* Arena Joondalup
* Lathlain Park
* Leederville Oval
* Perth Stadium
* Rushton Park
* Subiaco Oval

Major events|

* Western Derby

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