Australian rules football competition in Perth, Western Australia
Perth Football League 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) Kingsway (A Grade) (2024) 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
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.
Clubs
Current
Club
Colours
Nickname
Home Ground
Former League
Men's Grades
Women's Grades
Est.
Years in PFL
PFL Senior Premierships
Total
Most Recent
Armadale
Demons
Gwynne Park, Armadale
PFL
E1
C4
1909
2010-
0
-
Baldivis
Brumbies
Baldivis Sports Complex, Baldivis
PFL
B, BR, C5, C5R, E3 South
B, C4
2005
2021-
1
2021
Ballajura
Royals
Kingfisher Oval, Ballajura
WAFA
B, BR, E3 North
C3
1995
2002-
3
2023
Bassendean
Jubilee Reserve, Eden Hill
–
B, BR
B
1973-
5
2019
Bayswater
Hillcrest Reserve, Bayswater
WAFA
C5, C5R
C2
1946
1946-2004, 2009-
5
1988
Belmont Districts
Bombers
Forster Park, Cloverdale
–
C2, C2R
1999-
4
2023
Brentwood Booragoon
Bulldogs
Karoonda Park, Booragoon
–
B, BR, E2
C3
1978-
2
2022
Bullcreek Leeming
Bombers
Beasley Park, Leeming
–
B, BR, E2
B, C4
1980-
7
2012
Canning South Perth
Tigers
Wyong Reserve, Bentley
SFL
C3, C3R
B, C4
2009-
1
2010
Canning Vale
Cougars
Clifton Reserve, Canning Vale
–
C1, C1R, E3 South
C2
2011
2011-
2
2012
Carlisle
Cougars
Carlisle Reserve, Carlisle
–
C1, C1R, E3 South
C3
1962
1962-
6
2013
Cockburn Cobras
Cobras
Davilak Reserve, Hamilton Hill
MFL
C2, C2R
C2
2012-
1
2019
Cockburn Lakes
Warriors
Anning Park, South Lake
WAFA
C1, C1R, E2
1980-2003, 2005-
11
2022
Collegians
Collies
David Cruickshank Reserve, Dalkeith
–
B, BR
C1
1961
11
2010
Coolbellup
Cats
Tempest Park, Coolbellup
–
C5, C5R
C1
1975
1975-
2
2008
Coolbinia
Falcons
Yokine Reserve, Yokine
–
C3, C3R, E3 North
C2
2003-
2
2018
Cottesloe
Roosters
Cottesloe Oval, Cottesloe
–
C3, C3R
C1
2014
2014-
0
-
Curtin University Wesley
Tigers
Curtin University South Oval , Bentley
–
A, AR, C4, C4R, E1
A, AR
1990-
6
2023
Dianella Morley
Raiders
Dianella Regional Open Space, Dianella
–
C5, C5R
1991
1991-
3
2017
ECU Jets
Jets
Emerald Park, Edgewater
–
C5, C5R, E3N
C3
2016
2016-
0
-
Ellenbrook
Eels
Ellenbrook District Open Space, Ellenbrook
WAFA
C2, C2R, E3 North
C3
2002
2007-
0
-
Forrestdale
Falcons
William Skeet Oval, Forrestdale
WAFA
C4, C4R, E3
C1
1993
1993-1998, 2009-
3
2024
Forrestfield
Rhinos
John Reid Oval, Forrestfield
HFA
C5, C5R
2013
2015-
0
-
Fremantle CBC
Morris Buzacott Reserve, Kardinya
–
A, AR, C4, C4R
C3
1933
1933-
7
2022
Gosnells
Hawks
Gosnells Oval, Gosnells
SFL
C2, C2R
C2
1914
1931-1933, 2009-
2
2024
Hamersley Carine
Hawks
Carine Regional Open Space, Carine
–
B, BR, E1
B
1974-
9
2022
High Wycombe
Bulldogs
Scott Reserve, High Wycombe
–
E2
1992
1992-
5
2021
Hills Rangers
Rangers
Sawyers Valley Oval, Sawyers Valley
–
C4
2018
2018-2022, 2024-
0
-
Jandakot
Jets
Atwell Reserve, Atwell
MFL
C1, C1R, E3 South
2009
2011-
3
2020
Kalamunda
Cougars
Ray Owen Reserve, Lesmurdie
SFL
C, C1R, E2
C1
1965
2001-
4
2013
Kelmscott
Bulldogs
John Dunn Oval, Kelmscott
MFL
C5, C5R
C2
1897
2009-2017, 2021-
3
2014
Kenwick
Royals
Mills Park, Beckenham
SFL
C5, C5R
C1
1948
2009-
2
2024
Kingsley
Cats
Kinglsey Park, Kingsley
MFL
C2, C2R, E3 North
A, AR
1994
1998-
2
2018
Kingsway
Kangaroos
Kingsway Sporting Complex, Madeley
MFL
A, AR, E3
1977-1980, 2008-
4
2024
Koongamia
Crows
Koongamia Oval, Koongamia
MFL
C2
2000
2023-
0
-
Kwinana
Knights
Medina Oval, Medina
MFL
C2, C2R
B
2014-
0
-
Lynwood Ferndale
Panthers
Ferndale Park, Ferndale
–
C5, C5R
1979
1979-
3
2012
Maddington
Bulls
Harmony Fields, Maddington
SFL
C4, C4R
1923
2009-
2
2016
Manning Rippers
Rippers
James Miller Oval, Manning
–
C4, C4R, E3 South
1997
1997-
2
2023
Melville
Rams
Melville Reserve, Melville
,
C1, C1R, E2
A, AR
1939-1983, 1985-
7
2005
Mosman Park
Mozzies
Tom Perrott Reserve, Mosman Park
SFL
C1, C1R, E3 North
C4
1921
1939-1973, 1998-
5
2023
Mount Lawley
Hawks
Hamer Park Reserve, Mount Lawley
–
A, AR, C4, C4R, E2
C2
1963
1963-
19
2009
Nollamara
Roos
Des Penman Reserve, Nollamara
WAFA
E1
1964
1964-2003, 2008-
11
2016
Noranda
Hawks
Lightning Park, Noranda
MFL
C3, C3R
C3
2011-
2
2015
North Beach
Tigers
Charles Riley Reserve, North Beach
–
A, AR, C3, C3R, E2, E3 North
A, AR
1965
1965-
18
2022
North Fremantle
Magpies
Gil Fraser Reserve, North Fremantle
B, BR, C4, C4R
A, AR
1921
1939-
29
2024
North Mandurah
Magpies
Lakelands Reserve, Lakelands
PFL
C5, C5R
C4
2019
2022-
0
-
Ocean Ridge
Eagles
Heathridge Park, Heathridge
–
A, AR, E2
B
1979-
5
2023
Osborne Park
Saints
Robinson Reserve, Tuart Hill
MFL
C3, C3R, E3 North
2007
2012-
1
2023
Piara Waters
Falcons
Piara Waters Oval, Piara Waters
SFL
C2, C2R, E3 South
B
2009-
3
2021
Quinns District
Bulls
Ridgewood Park, Ridgewood
MFL
C2, C2R, E3 North
B, C3
2000
2001-
3
2019
Roleystone
Tigers
Cross Park, Roleystone
WAFA
C3, C3R
C2
1987
2009-
1
2021
Rossmoyne
Rhinos
Shelley Park, Shelley
WAFA
E1
A, AR
1996
1996-2003, 2009-
3
1998
Safety Bay
Stingers
Stan Twight Reserve, Rockingham
MFL
E2
1982
2010-2016, 2023-
0
-
Scarborough
Hawks
Millington Reserve, Karrinyup
–
A, AR, E1
C1, C4
1970
1970-
17
2020
Secret Harbour
Dockers
Rhonda Scarrott Park, Golden Bay
MFL
E3 South
C4
2011
2013-
1
2017
SNESA
Saints
Queens Park, Reserve, Queens Park
WAFA
C5, C5R
1978-2003, 2005-
2
1997
Stirling
Saints
Richard Guelfi Reserve, Balcatta
–
C4, C4R
1998-
3
2003
Swan Athletic
Swans
Swan Athletic Oval, Herne Hill
HFA
C1, C1R, E2
B
1979
9
2024
Swan Valley
Valley
Swan Valley Sporting Complex, Herne Hill
HFA
C2, C2R
C4
1973-1979, 2006-
5
1978
Thornlie
Lions
Berehaven Oval, Thornlie
SFL
C1, C1R
C3
1970
2009-
2
2017
Trinity Aquinas
Boomers
Bill Grayden Reserve, Como
–
A, AR, C4, C4R, E1
C1
1970-
12
2017
University
UWA Sports Park, Mount Claremont
–
A, AR, C4, C4R
A, AR
1928
1928-
47
2024
Wanneroo
Roos
Wanneroo Showgrounds, Wanneroo
–
B, BR, C4, C4R
C1
1985
1985-
10
2022
Warnbro Swans
Swans
Warnbro Recreation Oval, Warnbro
C3, C3R, E3 South
A, AR
1989
1991-
4
2018
Warwick Greenwood
Bulls
Percy Doyle Reserve, Duncraig
SFL
E2
2003
2025-
0
-
Wembley
Magpies
Wembley Sports Park, Jolimont
A, AR, E2
A, AR
1927
1938-
30
2020
West Coast
Tigers
City Beach Oval, City Beach
–
B, BR, E1
1984
8
2021
Whitford
Warriors
MacDonald Park, Padbury
–
B, BR, C5, C5R
C2
1976
1976-
9
2016
Willetton
Blues
Burrendah Reserve, Willetton
SFL
C2, C2R, E3 South
C1
1976
1976-1978, 1999-
3
2007
Winnacott
Eagles
Winnacott Reserve, Willagee
–
C3, C3R
1939-1959, 1980-
5
2000
Yanchep
Red Hawks
Splendid Park, Yanchep
MFL
E1
C3
1997
2015-
0
-
Club
Colours
Nickname
Home Ground
Former League
Est.
Years in PFL
PFL Senior Premierships
Fate
Total
Most Recent
5MD Army Swans
Swans
Karrakatta Army Oval (Irwin Barracks), Karrakatta
–
1985
1985-1987
0
-
Folded after 1987 season
Achilles
–
1938
1938-1940
0
-
Folded due to WWII
AMP
–
1971
1971-1973
0
-
Folded after 1973 season
ANZ Bank
Roos
Haig Park, East Perth
–
1983
1983-1990
1
1983
Folded after 1990 season
Applecross
Numbats
Marmion Reserve, Myaree
–
1980
1980-1991
2
1983
Folded after 1991 season
Ascot
Raiders
Selby Park, Redcliffe
–
2000
2000-2002
2
2001
Folded after 2002 season
Balcatta
(1980-89) (1990-97)
Cats
Balcatta
–
1980
5
1996
Merged with Osborne Park to form Balcatta-Osborne Park in 1998
Bankwest
(1974-94)
(1995-96)
Rippers
Raphael Park, Victoria Park
–
1974
0
-
Merged with Manning to form Manning Rippers in 1997
Bassendean (1)
–
1967
1967-1971
2
1968
Folded after 1971 season
Bedford
–
1975
1975-1977
0
-
Folded after 1977 season
Beechboro
Bombers
Altone Park, Beechboro
WAFA
1999
2006-2013
1
2006
Moved to Metropolitan FL in 2014
Belmont (1)
Belmont Oval, Cloverdale
–
1964
1946-1960
0
-
Moved to Sunday National FL in 1961
Belmont (2)
1964, 1969 (colts only)
0
-
Boans
–
1937
1937-1938
0
-
Folded after 1938 season
Byford
Falcons
Briggs Park, Byford
1983
1990
0
-
Folded after 1990 season
Carlton
–
1981
1981
0
-
Folded after 1981 season
Central Districts
1970
1973-1975
0
-
Folded after 1975 season
Chas Moore Co.
–
1925
1925
0
-
Folded after 1925 season
City Beach
City Beach Oval, City Beach
–
1975
1975-1983
2
1981
Merged with Floreat-Marist to form West Coast Amateurs in 1984
City of Perth
Higgins Park, East Victoria Park
–
1982
1982-1985
1
1982
Merged with Commonwealth Bank to form Victoria Park in 1986
Claremont Amateurs
–
1937
1937-1941
0
-
Folded due to WWII
Claremont CAE
–
1960
4
1974
Merged with Teacher's College in 1964, reformed in 1970. Folded after 1983 season
Claremont Training College
–
1924
1924
0
-
Folded after 1924 season
Claremont-Nedlands
–
1946
1946-1971
1
1951
Folded after 1971 season
Cockburn (1)
–
1954
1
1955
Folded after 1962 season
Commonwealth Bank
Kensington
–
1922
5
1978
Entered recesss in 1931, 1940 and 1958. Merged with City of Perth to form Victoria Park in 1986
Coolbinia-Yokine
Saints
Yokine Reserve, Yokine
–
1980
1980-2002
2
1985
Merged with Osborne Districts to form Coolbinia-West Perth in 2003
Cowan University
(1975-92) (1993-2000)
Hawks
Churchlands College Oval, Churchlands
–
1975
7
1994
Absorbed by West Coast Amateur to form West Coast Cowan in 2001
Curtin University
Tigers
Curtin University South Oval, Bentley
–
1969
1
1984
Merged with Old Wesley to form Wesley Curtin in 1990
D & W Murray
–
1929
1929-1930
0
-
Folded after 1930 season
Dianella
Panthers
Dianella Regional Open Space, Dianella
–
1975
1975-1990
4
1986
Merged with Morley to form Dianella Morley in 1991
Doubleview
Bennett Park, Doubleview
–
1973
1973-1980
0
-
Folded after 1980 season
East Perth (1)
–
1947
1947-1966
3
1957
Folded after 1966 season
East Perth (2)
–
1976
1976-1979
2
1977
Folded after 1979 season
East Perth (3)
Royals
Leederville Oval, Leederville
1902
2020
0
-
Moved to WAFL Women's in 2023
East Victoria Park
–
1977-1980 (colts only)
0
-
Fauldings-Wills
–
1922
1922
0
-
Folded after 1922 season
Fire Brigade
Haig Park, East Perth
–
1977
1977-1983
1
1979
Folded after 1983 season
Floreat Park
–
1963
1
1969
Merged with Marist Old Boys to form Floreat-Marist in 1979
Floreat-Marist
Kangaroos
Marist College Oval, Churchlands
–
1979
1979-1983
1
1979
Merged with City Beach to form West Coast Amateurs in 1984
Forrestfield (1)
Hawks
Hartfield Park, Forrestfield
–
1978
1978-1999
5
1994
Folded after 1999 season
Foy & Gibsons (1)
–
1922
1922
0
-
Folded after 1922 season
Foy & Gibsons (2)
–
1932
1932-1933
0
-
Folded after 1933 season
General Motors
–
1927
1927-1929
0
-
Folded after 1929 season
Girrawheen
Hedgehogs
Girrawheen
–
1982
1982-1989
1
1987
Folded after 1989 season
Graylands
Grays
College Park Upper, Nedlands
1968
1973-1986
0
-
Folded after 1986 season
Greenwood
Woodpeckers
Penistone Reserve, Greenwood
–
1978
1978-1982
0
-
Folded after 1982 season
Hilton Park
–
1963
1963-1967
0
-
Folded after 1967 season
Inglewood
1936
1
1952
Entered recess in 1940. Folded after 1956 season
Innaloo
Bulldogs
Birralee Park, Innaloo
–
1967
11
1998
Moved to Mercantile FA in 2001
John XXIII
College Park Lower, Nedlands
–
1978
1978-1989
1
1989
Merged with Swanbourne-Nedlands to form John XXIII-Swanbourne in 1990
John XXIII-Swanbourne
Blue with yellow and white vertical stripes
Allen Park, Swanbourne
–
1990
1990-1993
0
-
Folded after 1993 season
Koondoola
Hawks
Koondoola Park, Koondoola
–
1979
1979-1985
0
-
Folded after 1995 season
Koongamia
Crows
Koongamia Oval, Koongamia
WAFA
1993
2009-2010
0
-
Moved to Mercantile FA in 2011
Langford
Bombers
–
1982
1982
0
-
Folded after 1982 season
Leederville
1962
1966-1970
0
-
Folded after 1970 season
Maccabi
–
1972
1972-1976
0
-
Folded after 1976 season
Macedonia United
Lions
Les Lilleyman Reserve, North Perth
–
1975
1975-1979
0
-
Folded after 1979 season
Mallochs
–
1926
1926
0
-
Folded after 1936 season
Mallochs-Brennans
–
1922
1922-1923
1
1922
Folded after 1923 season
Maranatha
–
1979
1979-1981
0
-
Folded after 1981 season
Marangaroo
Roos
Madeley
–
1998
1998-2002
1
2001
Folded after 2002 season
Marist Old Boys
Marist College Oval, Churchlands
–
1970
1970-1978
1
1971
Merged with Floreat Park to form Floreat-Marist in 1979
Maylands
Rams
Gibbney Reserve, Maylands
1922
1938-1992
7
1989
Folded after 1992 season
Metropolitan Christians
Peet Park, Kewdale
–
1998
1998
0
-
Folded after 1998 season
Mid City
–
1975
1975
0
-
Folded after 1975 season
Midland
Tigers
North Swan Park, Middle Swan
1946
5
1974
Moved to West Australian FA in 1975
Mirrabooka
Bombers
Robinson Reserve, Tuart Hill
–
1984
1984-1988
0
-
Folded after 1988 season
Moores Wigs
–
1922
0
-
Folded after 1923 season
Morley
Bulldogs
RA Cook Reserve, Bedford
1969
0
-
Merged with Dianella to form Dianella-Morley in 1991
Mount Hawthorn
–
1963
1963-1964
0
-
Merged with West Perth to form Mt Hawthorn-West Perth in 1965
Mount Lawley CAE
–
1971
1971-1983
3
1979
Folded after 1983 season
Mundaring
Roos
Mundaring
HFA
1
1987
Returned to Hills FA in 1995
Murdoch
–
1976
1976-1979
0
-
Folded after 1979 season
Murdoch University
Boomers
Murdoch University Oval, Murdoch
–
1982
1982-1993
0
-
Folded after 1993 season
Muresk
Rams
Muresk Agricultural College, Muresk
–
1978
1972-1988
2
1979
Folded after 1988 season
Mustangs
Mustangs
Reid Oval, Forrestfield
WAFA
2001
2009
0
-
Folded after 2009 season
National Bank
Nationals
Raphael Park, Victoria Park
–
1978
1978-1993
1
1978
Folded after 1993 season
Navy
Stirling Oval, Stirling
–
1987
1987-1989
1
1987
Folded after 1989 season
Northern Suburbs
–
1971
1971
0
-
Folded after 1971 season
Old Guildfordians
Pexton Oval, Guildford
–
1991
1991-1997
0
-
Folded after 1997 season
Old Louisians
–
1959
1959-1963
0
-
Folded after 1963 season
Old Modernians
–
1924
1924, 1927-1933, 1935-1936
0
-
Entered recess in 1925 and 1934. Folded after 1936 season.
Old Scotch
–
1970
1
1982
Merged with Collegians to form Collegians-Old Scotch in 1984
Old Wesley
Collins Oval, Wesley College, South Perth
–
1966
1966-1989
1
1966
Merged with Curtin University to form Wesley Curtin in 1990
Osborne Districts
Tuart Hill
–
1965
4
1987
Merged with Coolbinia-Yokine to form Coolbinia-West Perth in 2003
Osborne Park (1)
Saints
Richard Guelfi Reserve, Balcatta
1920s
1946-1957, 1974-1984
4
1981
Merged with Balcatta to form Balcatta-Osborne Park in 1998
Perth
–
1965
1965-1981
1
1980
Folded after 1981 season
Pinjarra
Tigers
Sir Ross McLarty Oval, Pinjarra
1938
1974
0
-
Formed Murray Districts FL in 1975
Postal Institute
–
1927
1927-1936, 1939
3
1932
Entered recess in 1937, returned in 1939. Folded due to WWII
RAAF (1)
–
1940
1940-1941,
0
-
Entered recess in 1942.
RAAF (2)
Roodogs
RAAF Base Pearce and Pickett Park, Bullsbrook
–
1982
1982-1992
0
-
Folded after 1992 season
Redcliffe
Rockets
Selby Park, Redcliffe
–
1985
1985-1998
5
1997
Merged with Belmont to form Belmont-Redcliffe in 1999
Riverton (1)
Riverton Reserve, Riverton
1967
1973-1975
0
-
Folded after 1975 season
Riverton (2)
Riverton Reserve, Riverton
–
1985
1985-1993
0
-
Folded after 1993 season
Rivervale
–
1963
1963-1964
0
-
Folded after 1964 season
Rockingham
Rams
Anniversary Park, Rockingham
SFL
1954
1987-1993
4
1992
Moved to Peel FL in 1994
Royal Australian Engineers
–
1952
1952-1957
0
-
Folded after 1957 season
Sandovers
–
1922
1922-1940
4
1937
Folded due to WWII , re-formed in Mercantile FL in 1951
Sawyers Valley
Saints
Sawyers Valley Oval, Sawyers Valley
HFA
1946
1987-1992
0
-
Folded after 1993 season
Scarborough (1)
Eagles
Bennett Park, Doubleview
1965-1966 (colts only)
0
-
Shenton Park
–
1948
1948-1959, 1962
0
-
Folded after 1962 season
South Fremantle
–
1948
1948-1962
3
1959
Folded after 1962 season
South Perth
Tigers
Ernest Johnston Oval, South Perth
–
1931
0
-
Moved to South Suburban Murray FL in 1967
Southern Districts (1)
–
1951
1951
0
-
Folded after 1951 season
Southern Districts (2)
–
1973
1973
0
-
Folded after 1973 season
State Sawmills
–
1925
1925
0
-
Folded after 1925 season
Stirling Districts (1)
–
1973
1973-1974
0
-
Folded after 1974 season
Stirling Districts (2)
Maulers
Wordsworth Reserve, Inglewood
1982-1983
0
-
Moved to Hills FA in 1984
Subiaco Police Boys
–
1963
1963
0
-
Folded after 1963 season
Swan Districts (1)
1941
0
-
Folded after 1941 season
Swan Districts (2)
–
1963
1963-1965
0
-
Folded after 1965 season
Swan Districts (3)
Swans
Bassendean Oval, Bassendean
MFL
2006
2011-2017
0
-
Folded after 2017 season
Swan View
Swans
Brown Park, Swan View
HFA
1962
1981-1982, 1989-1995, 2002-2016
4
2003
Moved to Hills FA in 2017
Swanbourne-Nedlands
Allen Park, Swanbourne
–
1941
5
1988
Merged with John XXIII to form John XXIII-Swanbourne in 1990
Takari
Jones Paskin Reserve, Balcatta
–
1981 (colts only)
0
-
Folded
TC Graylands
–
1963
1963, 1970-1978
2
1973
Merged into Teacher's College in 1964. Folded after 1978 season.
Teacher's College
–
1924
1924-1929, 1947-1956, 1961, 1963, 1965-1982
3
1926
Entered recess in 1930, 1957, 1962, and 1964. Folded after 1982 season.
Teacher's Training College
–
1964
1964-1969
1
1967
Folded after 1969 season
Victoria Park (1)
Panthers
Higgins Park, East Victoria Park
–
1947
1947-1965
4
1960
Moved to South Suburban Murray FL in 1966
Victoria Park (2)
1968-1971 (colts only)
0
-
Victoria Park (3)
Bombers
Higgins Park, East Victoria Park
–
1986
1986-1992
0
-
Folded after 1992 season
Water Supply
–
1924
1924-1925, 1937-1938
0
-
Entered recess in 1926. Folded after 1938 season
West Perth
1923
1
1953
Merged with Mount Hawthorn to form Mount Hawthorn-West Perth in 1965
West Perth Hellenic
Spartans
Scarborough
1953
3
1984
Folded after 1998 season
Western Command
Karrakatta Army Oval (Irwin Barracks), Karrakatta
–
1949
1949-1950
0
-
Folded after 1950 season
Wills-Dunlops
–
1923
1923
0
-
Folded after 1923 season
Wills-Foys
–
1923
1923
0
-
Folded after 1923 season
Windsor
–
1978
1978
0
-
Folded after 1978 season
Wonderers
Balga
–
1999
1999-2002
3
2001
Entered recess in 2003. Re-formed in WAFA in 2004
YCW
–
1946
1946
0
-
Folded after 1946 season
Young Labour League
1936
1938-1939
0
-
Folded after 1939 season
Premierships
Men's
Year
A
B
C/C1
D/C2
E/C3
F/C4
G/D1/C5
D2/H
I
J
K
Sunday
2024
Kingsway
North Fremantle
Swan Athletic
Gosnells
Forrestdale
University
Kenwick
7 divisions (2018-)
2023
Curtin Uni Wesley
Ocean Ridge
Ballajura
Mosman Park
Belmont Districts
Osborne Park
Manning Rippers
2022
Fremantle CBC
Wanneroo
Hamersley Carine
Brentwood Booragoon
Cockburn Lakes
North Beach
Curtin Uni Wesley
2021
Kingsway
West Coast
Baldivis
High Wycombe
Piara Waters
Roleystone
North Beach
2020
Scarborough
Wembley
Ocean Ridge
Jandakot
Mosman Park
Piara Waters
University
2019
University
Curtin Wesley
Bassendean
Quinns District
Jandakot
Cockburn Cobras
University
2018
Scarborough
Kingsley
Ballajura
Warnbro Swans
Coolbinia
Jandakot
University
2017
Trinity Aquinas
Wanneroo
Thornlie
Bassendean
Dianella Morley
Secret Harbour
University
North Fremantle
8 divisions (2014-2017)
2016
Trinity Aquinas
Wembley
Maddington
Thornlie
Nollamara
Belmont Districts
Trinity Aquinas
Whitford
2015
University
Hamersley Carine
Quinns District
Noranda
Ballajura
Nollamara
Trinity Aquinas
Wembley
2014
University
Kelmscott
Kingsway
Bassendean
Kenwick
Southern River
Whitford
Scarborough
2013
Wesley Curtin
Kalamunda
Kelmscott
Quinns District
Carlisle
Brentwood Booragoon
Whitford
7 divisions (2013
2012
University
Wesley Curtin
Bullcreek Leeming
Lynwood Ferndale
Canning Vale
Noranda
Trinity Aquinas
Wembley
8 divisions (2009-2012)
2011
University
Hamersley Carine
Scarborough
Coolbinia West Perth
Belmont Districts
Canning Vale
North Fremantle
Wembley
2010
North Beach
Collegians
Kalamunda (Black), Wanneroo (Gold)
Canning Vic Park South Perth
North Fremantle
Fremantle CBC
Ocean Ridge
Warnbro Swans
2009
North Beach
Mount Lawley
Gosnells (Black), Maddington (Gold)
Kelmscott (Black), Manning Rippers (Gold)
North Fremantle
Bullcreek Leeming
Nollamara
North Fremantle
2008
North Beach
Collegians
Kingsley
Kingsway
Coolbellup
Trinity Aquinas
North Fremantle
7 divisions (2008)
2007
North Beach
West Coast Cowan
Willetton
Belmont Districts
University
5 divisions (2005-2007)
2006
North Beach
Hamersley Carine
West Coast Cowan
Beechboro
North Fremantle
2005
North Beach
Wembley
Bullcreek Leeming
Melville
North Fremantle
2004
North Beach
Scarborough
Kalamunda
Mosman Park
Swan Athletic
High Wycombe
6 divisions (2003-2004)
2003
North Fremantle
Whitford
High Wycombe
Swan View
Swan Athletic
Stirling
2002
North Beach
Collegians
Bassendean
Warnbro Swans
Swan View
Stirling
Melville
7 divisions (1997-2002)
2001
North Beach
Wanneroo
Cockburn Lakes
Ascot
Wonderers
Marangaroo
Kalamunda
2000
CBC
Nollamara
East Fremantle
Willetton
Ascot
Wonderers
Nollamara
1999
North Beach
Trinity Aquinas
Bullcreek Leeming
High Wycombe
Willetton
CBC
Wonderers
1998
Scarborough
Balcatta Osborne Park
Rossmoyne
East Fremantle
Innaloo
North Fremantle
Wesley Curtin
1997
Scarborough
Mount Lawley
Redcliffe
Rossmoyne
St Norberts
West Coast
Wembley
1996
University
CBC
Balcatta
University
Swan Athletic
High Wycombe
Rossmoyne
West Coast
Forrestdale
Innaloo
10 divisions (1995-1996)
1995
Scarborough
Swan Athletic
Wanneroo
CBC
University
University
Warnbro Swans
East Fremantle
North Fremantle
Forrestdale
1994
West Coast
CBC
Cockburn Lakes
Cowan University
Coolbellup
University
Forrestfield
Dianella Morley
Cowan University
Whitford
Cockburn Lakes
11 divisions (1985-1994)
1993
North Beach
North Fremantle
Wembley
Redcliffe
Brentwood
Wembley
Hamersley Carine
Forrestfield
Mount Lawley
Hamersley Carine
Innaloo
1992
Mount Lawley
Whitford
Mt Lawley
Hamersley Carine
Redcliffe
Redcliffe
North Fremantle
Rockingham
Cockburn Lakes
Wanneroo
Wembley
1991
Mount Lawley
Collegians Old Scotch
Whitford
Bullcreek
University
Wanneroo
Wembley
Ocean Ridge
North Beach
Cockburn Lakes
Ocean Ridge
1990
North Beach
North Fremantle
Wanneroo
W.A.C.A.E
Hamersley Carine
West Coast
Redcliffe
University
Swan View
Rockingham
Collegians Old Scotch
1989
North Beach
Maylands
Cockburn Lakes
Wembley
Bullcreek
John 23rd
Wanneroo
Wembley
Swan Athletic
Swan View
Rockingham
1988
Mount Lawley
Innaloo
?
Rockingham
Trinity Aquinas
Bayswater
Swanbourne
University
Scarborough
Bayswater
1987
Mount Lawley
West Coast
Swan Athletic
Cockburn Lakes
Mundaring
Trinity Aquinas
Nollamara
Girrawheen
Navy
University
Mt Hawthorn West Perth
1986
Mount Lawley
North Fremantle
Whitford
Nollamara
Cockburn Lakes
University
Innaloo
Dianella
East Fremantle
North Fremantle
Innaloo
1985
Mount Lawley
Innaloo
Mount Lawley
Swan Athletic
Coolbinia Yokine
Cockburn Lakes
Whitford
Innaloo
Bassendean
Wanneroo
North Fremantle
1984
Wembley
North Fremantle
Mount Lawley
Lynwood Ferndale
W.A.C.A.E
Scarborough
Cockburn Lakes
Scarborough
Girrawheen
Hellenic
W.A.I.T
Sunday (1973-1983)
1983
Mount Lawley
Scarborough
Carlisle
Dianella
University
Churchlands
Applecross
Mount Lawley
A.I.C.A
ANZ
Dianella
A.I.C.A
1982
Old Scotch
Bayswater
Mt Hawthorn West Perth
Hellenics
Dianella
Trinity Aquinas
University
Applecross
Nollamara
City of Perth
Mt Hawthorn West Perth
A.I.C.A
1981
University
Scarborough
City Beach
Osborne Park
North Beach
Forrestfield
Scarborough
Coolbinia Yokine
Bullcreek
Mount Lawley
Maylands
A.I.C.A
1980
Nollamara
N.S.T.C
University
Perth
Bayswater
North Beach
Forrestfield
St Norberts
Lynwood Ferndale
Scarborough
Osborne Park
Swan Athletic
1979
Mount Lawley
Collegians
N.S.T.C
Wembley
Floreat Marist
Innaloo
Muresk
Swanbourne
Forrestfield
TC Mount Lawley
11 divisions (1979)
Fire Brigade
1978
Wembley
Wembley
Collegians
Commonwealth Bank
TC Mount Lawley
Nollamara
Mount Lawley
Muresk
National Bank
10 divisions (1978)
Swan Valley
1977
University
Maylands
Mount Lawley
Hamersley
TC Churchlands
Osborne Park
East Perth
TC Churchlands
9 divisions (1977)
Swan Valley
1976
Wembley (A), Scarborough (A2)
Maylands
Trinity Old Boys
TC Churchlands
R & I Bank
University
East Perth
8 divisions (1976)
Swan Valley
1975
University
Melville
Commonwealth Bank
TC Churchlands
City Beach
6 divisions (1974-1975)
Swan Valley
1974
Wembley
Nollamara
TC Claremont
TTC Mount Lawley
Midland
Swan Valley
1973
Wembley
Mosman Park
Graylands TC
Collegians
5 divisions (1973)
Hellenic
1972
Wembley
University
Graylands TC
Trinity Old Boys
4 divisions (1972-1973)
1971
Wembley
Nedlands TTC
Swanbourne
Carlisle
Marist Old Boys
Scarborough
6 divisions (1969-1971)
1970
University
University
Collegians
TTC Claremont
Innaloo
Carlisle
1969
University
Collegians
Floreat Park
North Fremantle
Mount Lawley
Innaloo
1968
Wembley
Wembley
Mt Hawthorn West Perth
Bassendean
North Fremantle
5 divisions (1967-1968)
1967
C.B.C
Palmyra
Bayswater
Teachers Training College
Bassendean
1966
University
University
University
Old Wesley
4 divisions (1964-196)
1965
University
University
Carlisle
Collegians
1964
University
TTC Claremont
University
Carlisle
1963
Wembley
TTC Claremont
Mount Lawley
3 divisions (1963)
1962
University
Maylands
2 divisions (1957-1962)
1961
University
Fremantle CBC
1960
North Fremantle
Victoria Park
1959
Wembley
South Fremantle
1958
Wembley
Midland Junction
1957
East Perth
Victoria Park
1956
East Perth
Midland Junction
Palmyra
3 divisions (1947-1956)
1955
North Fremantle
University
Fremantle
1954
North Fremantle
Osborne Park
South Fremantle
1953
South Perth
West Perth
Victoria Park
1952
South Perth
Inglewood Mount Lawley
South Fremantle
1951
Mosman Park
Claremont Nedlands
Commonwealth Bank
1950
Midland Junction
East Perth (B)
Maylands
1949
North Fremantle
Palmyra
Palmyra
1948
University
Victoria Park
Swanbourne
1947
North Fremantle
South Perth
Swanbourne
1946
North Fremantle
Midland Junction
2 divisions (1939-1946)
1942-1945
No competition due to WWII
1941
North Fremantle
Maylands
1940
Wembley
East Fremantle
1939
Wembley
North Fremantle
1938
Wembley
1 division (1922-1938)
1937
Sandovers
1936
Sandovers
1935
Sandovers
1934
University
1933
University
1932
Postals
1931
Postals
1930
Postals
1929
University
1928
Sandovers
1927
Commonwealth Bank
1926
Teachers College
1925
Teachers College
1924
Teachers College
1923
Commonwealth Bank
1922
Mallochs-Brennans
Women's
Year
A
B
C/C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
2024
Wembley
Bullcreek Leeming
Trinity Aquinas
Kelmscott
Ballajura
Swan Valley
6 divisions (2024)
2023
Wembley
Melville
Baldivis
Trinity Aquinas
Kelmscott
Koongamia
Gosnells
2022
Warnbro Swans
Wembley
North Fremantle
Wanneroo
Scarborough
Cockburn Cobras
Bassendean
2021
Curtin Uni Wesley
Cottesloe
Wembley
North Fremantle
Hamersley Carine
West Coast
6 divisions (2021)
2020
Curtin Uni Wesley
Piara Waters
Kingsley
Swan Athletic
West Coast
5 divisions (2020)
2019
Curtin Uni Wesley
Nollamara
Piara Waters
3 divisions (2019)
2018
University
Cottesloe
2 divisions (2018)
Source: WAAFL.com.au
References
External links
Official WAAFL website
WAAFL at australianfootball.com
Western Australian Football: The Clubs, Competitions and Premiers (1885-1945) - Derek Mott
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