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Swans ready to launch into 2020

Friday, July 10, 2020 - 1:32 PM - by Matthew Ogg

All teams at the Swan Districts Football Club are ready to fly into the year, having had their official season launches this week.

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WAFLW - When we met in 2019 and how to win in 2020.

Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 11:16 AM - by Matt Ogg

It’s a new-look season for the 2020 Optus WAFLW Premiership Season. Shortened to just 7 rounds and with the addition of South Fremantle, it is more important than ever to make every game count.

With just over a week to go before our Swan Districts WAFLW team take to the field, we look back on how we matched up against each team last year, and what we need to Read More [+]

Swan Districts President Issues Challenge to Supporters

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 2:53 PM

With just over one week to go before the start of the 2020 Optus WAFL and WAFLW Premiership Seasons, Club President, Peter Hodyl, has issued a strong challenge to all Swan Districts and West Perth fans to flock in droves to Steel Blue Oval, as part of the biggest official opening of football in WA.

With a long awaited Round 1 seeing many teams matching up against their local foes, including Read More [+]

Swans helping to build young coaches for the future

Tuesday, July 7, 2020 - 11:36 AM - by Matt Ogg

The Swan Districts Football Club in partnership with The Department of Justice and Kiara College have teamed up to help bring motivation and enjoyment back into learning.

With the assistance of Swan Districts Aboriginal and Multicultural Inclusion Officer, Luke Giblett, and Metro Community Development Manager, Shane Beros, last week saw seven Indigenous students successfully complete their Level 1 AFL Coaching certificates.

Lessons were broken up between theoretical and practical Read More [+]

Trew-blue Swan looking for a shot at the big time

Monday, July 6, 2020 - 10:09 AM - by Matthew Ogg

Breaking into an AFL team’s midfield can be quite a daunting feat. It takes natural talent, strong decision making skills and an elite work ethic.

Luckily for Zane Trew, his talent and ability comes as smoothly as writing his surname on a qwerty keyboard.

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Shanae Davison – from the North Coast to the West Coast and everything in between

Friday, July 3, 2020 - 1:22 PM - by Matthew Ogg

Who would have thought that Grandpas ‘crazy statement’ many many years ago of there being a women’s AFL league would actually eventuate into what it is today… and his granddaughter Shanae Davison is predicted to be a part of it.

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Swans veterans continue captaincy in 2020

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 [+]

Defenders delight as Swans WAFLW captaincy is named

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 [+]

Swans get Sassy!

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 [+]

Swans open their doors!

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 [+]