Country Football WA wish to congratulate Life Member, The Honourable Terry ‘Tuck’ Waldron AM, on his appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2026 Australia Day Honours, in recognition of his significant service to the Parliament of Western Australia, to regional and rural communities, and to sport.  A respected leader and tireless advocate for country communities, Tuck’s contributions span decades across public service, community development, and sporting leadership in Western Australia.  Tuck served as the Member for Wagin from 2001 to 2015 and held the roles of Minister for Sport and Recreation and Minister for Racing and Gaming from 2008 to 2014...

Nufarm Spotlight: Championing Community – Vicky Bogensperger For more than two decades, Vicky Bogensperger has been a driving force behind country football in the Goldfields, embodying the spirit of community that keeps the game thriving. As President of the Kalgoorlie City Football Club and a junior delegate for 20 years, Vicky’s contribution goes far beyond any single role. She has been involved in country football for over 20 years, quietly and consistently doing whatever needs to be done to keep the club moving forward. From hosting post-match functions to washing jerseys, from chief cook to bottle washer, Vicky has..

Rebecca Fuchsbichler has been a dedicated and influential member of the Koorda Football Club community for many years. Beginning as a committed hockey player and later serving as the club’s treasurer, Rebecca has consistently demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and an unwavering commitment to supporting local sport. Her leadership now extends across the region in her current role as League President of the Central Wheatbelt Football League, where she continues to champion the growth and sustainability of community football. Rebecca is known for being the first to volunteer and the last to seek recognition. She donates awards for junior players, regularly assists..

Sheree Timms  Port Wyndham Crocs Football Club & East Kimberley Football League Sheree Timms has been involved with the Crocs since the mid–late 2000s, and in that time she’s become one of the club’s most dependable people. She’s held key roles such as treasurer and board member and has also stepped in wherever needed:  trainer, massage and medical support, water runner, property steward and a long list of game-day jobs that keep things running. Sheree is known around the club for her calm, steady voice, especially when things get heated. She brings clear thinking and a strong sense of what’s..

Suzi Giblett: The Steady Hand Behind the Sidelines In country football, some of the most important contributions happen far away from the roar of the crowd. For more than a decade, Suzi Giblett has quietly but powerfully made her mark on the Lower South West Football League  not with goals or glory, but with tape, trust, and tireless care. As the long-standing Sports Trainer for the league’s representative teams, Suzie has been a constant figure of calm, compassion, and commitment. Whether it’s juniors heading into their first carnival or senior women preparing for a state clash, Suzi is always there supporting players with..

The WA Football Umpires is proud to announce it has secured a $4,000 grant through the South32 Worsley Alumina Community Grants Program to support its Empowering Regional Umpires project. This funding directly assisted young and female football umpires from across regional Western Australia to participate in the 2025 Nutrien Ag Solutions Women’s Country Championships, that took place in Bunbury on the 2nd to 3rd of October. As a part of the grant, WA Football Umpiring donated a projector , Projector screen and a Footy Coaching mat to the SWFL umpires association. It marks a significant step forward in creating equitable..