Friday, June 26, 2020 - 1:36 PM - by Matthew Ogg
Question: What do you get when you cross an Eagle, Kangaroo and Magpie?
This question will be answered during the shortened 2020 Optus WAFL Premiership Season, with the Swan Districts league side being led by three club veterans, all with AFL experience.
Swans life-members and fan favourites, Tony Notte and Matt Riggio, will lead the charge as co-captains for the second year in a row, with Read More [+]
Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 11:46 AM - by Matt Ogg
The Swan Districts women’s league side will literally be led by a team of defensive All-Stars for the 2020 Optus WAFLW Premiership Season.
Having been named in last year’s WAFL Women’s All-Star Exhibition squad, Emily McGuire, Lauren Osborne and Aimee Ralph will guide their side throughout this season’s shortened format.
McGuire, who brings solid experience to the club after having played for both the Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Read More [+]
Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 9:13 AM - by Matt Ogg
Swan Districts Football Club have teamed up with Sassy Ability to provide fun, friendship and entertainment for people living with challenges around Perth.
After a 2-month hiatus due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the group have once again recommenced two mornings a week at Steel Blue Oval.
Every Monday from 10:15am-11:30am sees the lights dimmed slightly while the DJ fires up some popular hits, as part of a music video Read More [+]
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 5:37 PM - by Matt Ogg
Today saw the Swan Districts Football Club opened their doors to those who are struggling in the community, as part of their ‘Feed a Need’ initiative.
Every Wednesday morning from 8:30am-9:30am, anyone who is hungry around Perth is invited to Steel Blue Oval to enjoy some warm food, a drink and a place to socialise with staff, volunteers and other community members.
After Ross Leipold, the Swan Districts Operations Manager, Read More [+]
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 11:13 AM - by Matthew Ogg
The start date for the 2020 Optus WAFL Premiership Season has been brought forward to July 18 following yesterday’s State Government announcement that COVID-19 group gathering restrictions are scheduled to be completely lifted on this date.
WAFC Executive Manager - WAFL & Football Operations Scott Baker said that the State Government announcement paved the way for WAFL and WAFLW Read More [+]
Monday, June 22, 2020 - 5:12 PM - by Matt Ogg
Premier Mark McGowan has detailed the next step of the WA roadmap out of COVID-19 restrictions, with the state moving into phase 4 from Saturday, June 27.
In great news for the Swan Districts Football Club, this including supporters now being able to attend WAFL and WAFLW games once again.
With a shortened season that will see the male teams play each club just once, Read More [+]
Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 2:40 PM
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 3:42 PM - by Matt Ogg
There isn’t much Matt Riggio hasn’t achieved in his footy career to date;
- Drafted and played in the AFL,
- 2-time Swan Districts best & fairest winner,
- Premiership player,
- Swan Districts co-captain,
- Dual WA state representative,
- Swan Districts life member, and
- Soon to be 200 gamer at the club
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Monday, June 15, 2020 - 9:56 AM - by Matt Ogg
Is there anything better than trying to complete an obstacle course while getting pelted head to toe with an array of different coloured powders?
This is what the students at Roebourne High School experienced last Friday as part of their in-school Colour Run.
Organised by Swans Development Officer Matt Lorne and the Girls Academy Roebourne Team the course was split into four sections, comprising of;
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - 2:39 PM - by Matt Ogg
Sometimes all it takes is an example to change someone’s life for the better.
The Swan Districts Community team understands the significance of this truth as they look to be role models in the lives of young people throughout the community.
The Department of Justice through the Criminal Property Grants Program supports Swan Districts to deliver a Mentoring and Leadership program throughout the Eastern Corridor for young people. Read More [+]