West Australian Football Commission

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The West Australian Football Commission is the governing body of Australian rules football in the state of Western Australia.

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The WAFC was formed in 1989 to manage the sport in Western Australia. The commission is registered as a not-for-profit association. [1]

Per the annual report on the WAFC's website; in 2022, the WAFC had an income of $21.1 million and expenses of $31.39 million, leading to a net deficit of $10,212,122. Net cash used in operations was $4,987,050.

The commission assists in administering the West Australian Football League and is the owner of Australian Football League teams Fremantle Football Club and West Coast Eagles. [1]

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  1. 1 2 "About Us". West Australian Football Commission. Retrieved 26 November 2012.