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Perth Footy Live Rd 2: A Recap by Downsey
Mon, July 13, 2020 - 11:39 AMPerth Footy Live Rd2: C4 Forrestdale v Manning ~ A Recap by Downsey ~ On a day that could only be described as perfect post-Covid weather, Perth Footy Live headed off to Forrestdale to cover the league match between the Forrestdale Falcons and Manning Rippers. Not to be confused with Forrestfield or any other incorrect offering from Macca, the Forrestdale Sporting Association hosted a Past Players Day along with the Heath Papps Memorial, and the celebration of
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Rule Changes
Tue, June 23, 2020 - 8:48 AMSome rule changes were made in February 2020 before COVID-19 postponement and now with a shortened season, some more rule changes have been made. POST COVID-19 Transfers The AFL has extended the transfer window from 30th June to 31st July 2020. Covid-19 Type 2 Local Interchange Permit If your regular team is not playing this season you can play in the Perth Football League on a special COVID-19 Type 2 Local Interchange Permit. Permits
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Game on! Perth Footy is back!
Tue, June 16, 2020 - 11:46 AMGet down to your local footy ground from Saturday 4 July. With team nominations closing on Sunday 14 June, the 2020 season will see 262 teams take the field with 166 senior men's, 49 colts, 37 women's and 10 integrated teams. Fixtures can be found on our website. Get local in 2020!
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Return to Training Protocols - 18 May 2020
Wed, May 13, 2020 - 11:23 AMWith the announcement of the WA Government’s COVID-19 Road Map, the WA Football Commission has provided Return to Training Protocols for all of football in WA. These are applicable to all Perth Football League clubs. There are additional obligations required from clubs wishing to train from Monday 18th May 2020. These additional obligations include; Increased gatherings from 10 to 20. Permission to train at your local ground (subject to local council approval) Hygiene requirements Recording
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Thu, April 30, 2020 - 11:55 AMWant to keep up to date with what's happening in the Perth Football League? Join our mailing list by entering your email address below. Recent Editions: March 2020: https://mailchi.mp/wafc.com.au/perthfooty-news-mar-20-edition April 2020: https://mailchi.mp/wafc.com.au/perthfooty-news-apr-20-edition
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COVID-19 Update
Thu, April 30, 2020 - 10:33 AMWhile the WA Government’s recent decision to ease social distancing restrictions to gatherings of up to 10 people is an encouraging sign in WA, it is important to note that community football remains postponed until May 31st. This includes training sessions at football clubs. Players are encouraged to continue training away from their club, while ensuring they follow the Government’s current social distancing guidelines. Please keep being patient and do not return to your football
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FAQ's about COVID-19 & the Perth Football League Season
Wed, March 25, 2020 - 4:45 PMWhat is the Perth Football League doing? We have contacted all Club Presidents to gauge the status of each club. We are preparing two plans, a nine-week season and a cancelled season. Clubs will be provided this financial information the beginning 30th March 2020 to apply to their own club situation. We have set up a closed Facebook group for Club Presidents to engage, share and lean on each other through this period of uncertainty.
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COVID-19 Update - Season Postponed until 13 June
Tue, March 17, 2020 - 2:03 PMThe Perth Football League is postponing the commencement of the 2020 season until Saturday 13th June 2020, which is the scheduled midway point of the current fixtured season. The League has commenced re-fixturing and re-grading current team nominations for a nine round season. We endeavour to release new fixtures within two weeks. This will allow clubs to re-schedule events and functions. Due to a proposed shortened season, the option to freeze any promotion/relegation at the
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COVID-19 Update - Community Club Football
Mon, March 16, 2020 - 3:36 PMThe AFL have made announcements regarding state level football (WAFL) today. The Perth Football League, along with other community football competitions, are working with the AFL and WA Football Commission regarding the status of community football for the 2020 season. We envisage we will be able to inform clubs of the 2020 season within 48 hours.
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Sixteen Teams join Women’s Competition
Thu, March 12, 2020 - 4:00 PMThe Perth Football League women’s competition continues to expand with 16 teams joining in season 2020. Eleven clubs join with brand new teams while five clubs have expanded to include two women’s sides, taking the total number of women’s teams to 41. Ballajura, Canning South Perth, Canning Vale, Collegians, East Perth, Kalamunda, Kenwick, Ocean Ridge, Swan Athletic, Willetton and Winnacott join with one side each while Curtin Uni Wesley, North Beach, Nollamara, Piara Waters and
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