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WA Football Museum set for historic launch event
The Football Hall of Fame Western Australia is delighted to announce the highly anticipated opening of its football museum. Following a partnership with the West
Pele, a Socceroo and a World Tour That Was ‘Better Than Playing with Elvis’
By the end of his career, John Coyne was a Socceroo who played in the UK, US and Australia – but for a few glorious
Festive Wishes as Museum Opening Nears
As a busy year for the Football Hall of Fame WA draws to a close, President Elizabeth Re shares a festive message and looks ahead
Vale Roy Stedman
The Football Hall of Fame WA is sad to hear of the passing of one of Western Australia’s finest referees, Roy Stedman. The State’s second
Remembering Perry Lakes Stadium
More than 800 athletes representing 35 nations came together 60 years ago this week to compete at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Perry
2022 AGM Update
The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Football Hall of Fame WA was held on Thursday 20 September. President Elizabeth Re was re-elected, as were
Collette Gardiner Among Six Inductees into Football Australia Hall of Fame
Matildas great Collette Gardiner (nee McCallum) has been recognised for her standout contribution to Australian football as one of six inductees into Football Australia’s Hall
Samantha Kerr Places Third in Ballon d’Or
Australia captain Samantha Kerr has come third in voting for the prestigious Ballon D’Or Feminin for the second consecutive year. Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas made to
2012: Teenager Dylan Tombides Makes His West Ham Debut
Talented young striker Dylan Tombides’ made his senior debut for English Premier League club West Ham United ten years ago today. It was the culmination
2003: Swan Upset the Odds to Achieve Cup Glory
Swan IC captured their first major trophy by defeating traditional rivals Perth SC 2-1 in an epic 2003 Boral Cup Final. First half goals by
1928: Syd Hinton Selected for Australia’s First Trip to Asia
Sydney ‘Syd’ Hinton is very much an Australian football pioneer. The left-sided defender gained the unique honour of being part of Australia’s first ever foray
Lydia Williams Joins the Century Club
Katanning-born goalkeeper Lydia Williams has notched her 100th appearance for Australia. The 34-year old joined fellow West Australians Lisa De Vanna and Samantha Kerr in