The AFL Masters “Footy for Fun” brand of football provides an extended pathway for players who would like to continue to play Australian Rules Football with similarly aged players in a safe, well organised and enjoyable atmosphere. AFL Masters also welcomes beginners who are only just discovering our great game.

The opportunity to participate at a club level, maintain fitness and above all enjoy your footy is the main motivation for players. Although we all love to win, at this stage of our football journey, the social interaction and camaraderie between all teams, players, supporters and families is emphasised.

There are clubs throughout Western Australia who play games every second weekend during the season (typically a Sunday). The fortnightly schedule allows for recovery time between games and also gives players and families plenty of time to themselves.

Football for Life

AFL Masters is not just about competition.... it is about staying active, staying connected, and being part of a community. Players come from all backgrounds and experience levels, united by a shared love of Australian Rules Football.

The competition is designed to allow players to continue enjoying the game while recognising the importance of respect, safety, and enjoyment.

Core values of AFL Masters include:

• Participation over winning

• Respect for players, umpires, and volunteers

• Inclusion for all skill levels

• Lifelong involvement in football

• Strong club culture and mateship

Who Can Play?

AFL Masters competitions are open to:

• Men & Women aged 33 and over (No age limit we have players 70+)

• Former players returning to the game

• New players who never previously played football

• Regional and metropolitan players

• Players of all abilities and experience levels

You do not need to have played elite football to be part of AFL Masters.
Many players join for fitness, social connection, or the opportunity to be part of a team again.

Representative Football & National Carnival

Each year, Western Australia sends representative teams to the AFL Masters National Carnival, where players from across Australia come together for a week of football, camaraderie, and community.

The National Carnival is one of the highlights of the Masters calendar and reflects the spirit of the game, competitive on the field, social off the field, and welcoming to all.

Players can nominate for Team WA selection in various age divisions for both men and women.

More Than Just Football

AFL Masters WA plays an important role in promoting:

• Healthy lifestyles

• Mental wellbeing

• Social connection

• Community engagement

• Inclusion in sport at all ages

Research continues to show that staying involved in sport later in life leads to stronger communities, better health outcomes, and lifelong friendships.

Masters Football provides the opportunity to stay part of the game — not just as a player, but as part of a football family.