The Football Hall of Fame Western Australia (FHOFWA) will induct 35 new members at its 30th Anniversary Induction Awards and Gala Dinner on Saturday, 14 November 2026. Held at the Riverview Room, Optus Stadium, the Gala Dinner will celebrate the Class of 2026 during the FHOFWA ‘s first induction ceremony since 2016. In November 1996, at […]
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Vale Ron Adair
The Football Hall of Fame WA has lost one if it’s finest footballers. On 20th May 2026 Ron Adair sadly passed away at Fiona Stanley Hospital peacefully with his loving family present. Born in Londonderry (Northern Ireland) in 1931, Ron disembarked in Fremantle in 1949. He soon joined Victoria Park and in the following eleven […]
Nominations for Induction Have Closed
The Executive Committee of the Football Hall of Fame WA thanks the football community for its strong response nominating individuals for Induction. Nominations have now closed as of 30 March, 2026. We will celebrate our 30th Anniversary by welcoming more of the greats of Western Australian football into the Football Hall of Fame WA at […]
Final Whistle for Marilyn Learmont
It is never an easy task to write any obituary, even more so when it is for someone you know and have respected for many years. It is therefore with deep sadness that the Football Hall of Fame WA and myself announce the passing of one of Western Australia’s finest and ground-breaking officials, Marilyn Learmont. […]
Vale Barbara Gibson
It is with much sadness that we hear of the passing of Barbara Gibson – Football West Life Member, Football Hall of Fame WA Inductee, recipient of an Australian Sports Medal for her services to sport, ‘Barbi’ and ‘Mum’ to many young soccer players – who left us on March 17, 2026, at the age […]
2026 INDUCTION EVENT
The Football Hall of Fame Western Australia is hosting their gala event at Optus Stadium November 14, 2026. This event is in recognition of those who have earned our respect with their contributions to our West Australian football community. Nominations for inductions have closed. More information coming soon!
Ashes to Ashes
The cricket rivalry between Australia and England has been fiercely contested for almost 150 years. While the first Test match was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1877, the Ashes did not commence until 1882, when a single Test at London’s Oval was won by Australia. In the wake of that defeat, a mock […]
Vale Mike Tetlow
The Football Hall of Fame WA is saddened to learn of the passing of respected coach Mike Tetlow following a lengthy illness. Mike was surrounded by family when he passed away on Saturday 25th October, 2025. Born in Manchester, Mike began his coaching career with Rockingham City where he guided the Reserves to the Premier […]
Robbie Dunn in Conversation with Ashley Morrison
Socceroos defender and Football Hall of Fame inductee Robbie Dunn talks through his days on the playing field with Ashley Morrison. Scotland-born Robbie is one of Western Australia’s most capped international players, and rates amongst the nation’s most outstanding defenders. He started out locally with Kwinana United and North Perth Croatia before travelling east as […]
Roger Lefort in Conversation with Ashley Morrison
Respected administrator and Football Hall of Fame WA inductee Roger Lefort looks back on his time in football with Ashley Morrison. England-born Roger served football in a variety of capacities across an almost 20-year period. He left his homeland in 1982 and first became involved in West Australian football through the junior clubs of Wembley […]