West Perth players donned full riot gear recently in preparation for an assault on the 2013 WAFL season.

The unique training program, led by the Emergency Support Group at Hakea Prison last month, added another twist to a lively, but sometimes unsettled pre-season for the Joondalup-based club.

At the end of last year, recruitment staff faced a challenge with the loss of 564 games of experience following the retirement of Brent LeCras, Dion Fleay, Dustin Read More [+]

BY SEAN COWAN

West Perth Coach Bill Monaghan believes the key to West Perth’s 2013 season – its 20^th at Arena Joondalup – will be whether the club can rediscover the defensive pressure and consistency it showed in 2011.

The Falcons finished that season in second position before being bundled out of the finals race in straight sets and then embarked on a disappointing 2012 campaign which came to an end when they finished two Read More [+]

BY GERRY O'DEA

WEST PERTH FOOTBALL CLUB CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

JOONDALUP WEEKENDER - THURSDAY 31ST JANUARY 2013

THE Falcons are 128 years old this year. Formed in 1885, the oldest club in the WA Football League has come a long way from Leederville Oval to now be firmly based at Arena Joondalup in the ever-expanding northern suburbs.

With a healthy membership and sponsor base, we are widely acknowledged as having the best club/district relationship in Read More [+]

Footy is back for 2013 and the countdown in on until the Round 1 Derby showdown on March 16th against traditional rivals East Perth!

After just missing out on the 2012 Finals Series, Coach Bill Mongahan and his charges are all fired up to go in 2013 determined to play finals football in 2013. Make sure you join up as a member and get to all the games to show you support for the mighty Read More [+]

2013 Falcons memberships are now available to purchase! We have various options to suit everyone so sign up today and show your support for the mighty Falcons in 2013.

Our Number 1 Ticket Holder Dennis Cometti & Dean Clairs from Mix 94.5 FM’s The Big Couch have just bought their memberships for the season and are really excited about what the Falcons will showcase in 2013!

We are proud to announce that we have secured Read More [+]

After three months of strong debate and negotiation the nonaligned WAFL clubs (of which WPFC are one) finally agreed to terms and conditions for the WAFL competition in 2013 and 2014.

I wish to remind you all that this was not West Perth’s preferred outcome. We believed and had made the point strongly on a numerous occasions that the WAFL competition would be better served with out the influence of the host clubs or stand-alone Read More [+]

The West Perth District and the West Perth Football Club have jointly been recognised by the City of Joondalup as winners of the 2013 Premier’s Australia Day Citizenship Awards for a Community Group.

To win this award, winners need to have demonstrated leadership, have enhanced the lives of people in their communities and have acted as inspiring role models for others.

This award, presented by Mayor Troy Pickard, was proudly won by the West Perth Read More [+]

BY SEAN COWAN

He mightn’t have the biggest frame in the WAFL, but West Perth is hoping midfielder Steven Potente can add some real fight to the Falcons’ midfield after joining the club from Swan Districts over the summer.

Despite having a solid reputation at Bassendean, where he played 24 League games after making his debut in 2009, the 70kg Potente decided to make the switch to Arena Joondalup after missing most of the past two seasons.

The 2013 Corporate Classic is on once again and we need your support!!! This unique opportunity only comes around once a year and gives you the chance to win $10,000 worth of prizes as our Major Sponsor for 2013!!!

The 2013 Corporate Classic draw will be held on Friday the 8th of March 2013 in the Premiers Suite at the Arena Joondalup. The Falcons Corporate Classic is the perfect opportunity for businesses to obtain maximum exposure!

We are looking for switched on and motivated individuals, who love the game and the West Perth Football Club, to fill a variety of game day volunteer roles.

Positions are available in the areas of Sports Trainers, Interchange Stewards, Team Managers, Timekeepers and Water Carriers.

No experience is necessary as full training and support is provided. 

What you will need is:

• An open mind and a sense of humour
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
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