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2015: Collette McCallum Retires from Football
Collette Gardiner (nee McCallum) was only 29 when she brought the final curtain down on a glittering career. Six years on from announcing her retirement,

Perth Selected as Women’s World Cup City
Perth has been named amongst nine host cities for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. With the finals tournament little over two years away, FIFA today

Our Stars of Yesteryear: David Jones
David Jones is the perfect example of local talent shining at the highest levels of Australian football. The imposing central defender played with great distinction

Football West Honours Richard Kreider
Richard Kreider, Western Australia’s leading football historian and author of three books on the evolution of the game in the West, has been elected as

1910: Inaugural State Visit to Western Australia
110 years ago (August 1910) Perth welcomed their very first intrastate guests, when South Australia arrived fairly gingerly on our shores to play five friendlies

Samantha Kerr Hat-Trick Lifts Chelsea to Cup Glory
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has enjoyed her finest day with Chelsea by guiding the London club to victory in the FA Women’s League Cup final.

Celebrating International Women’s Day
Women have for a very long time been scoring goals in football, both on and off the field of play. On International Women’s Day the

Launching Our New Website
The Football Hall of Fame Western Australia is pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website! Several months of hard work and dedication

1909: WA’s First State ‘Champions’
Almost 112 years ago, a Western Australian senior State squad ventured into the unknown. Organised football in Western Australia had entered its 14th season of

Vale Frank Franken
Former Western Australian State team goalkeeper Frank Franken, the father of ex-Socceroos and national goalkeeping coach Tony Franken, has passed away just a few weeks

Congratulations Craig Deans
Congratulations to West Australian-born Craig Deans, who has been appointed permanent head coach of A-League side Newcastle Jets. Craig is a former centre-half with Floreat

Brad Jones Stars in Saudi Super Cup Win
Goalkeeper Brad Jones has collected his second Saudi Super Cup winners medal in as many years after inspiring Al-Nassr to victory over arch-rivals Al-Hilal. The