Waroona Demons begin laying groundwork for potential women’s PFNL football side in 2024

As the footy and netball season fast approaches, the Waroona Demons have their sights further afield to 2024, when they hope to add a women’s footy team to their club.

While the Waroona Football and Netball Club will field a men’s league, reserves and colts team this year, there is no women’s side.

Last month, they put out expressions of interest to see if they could field a women’s football team for next year’s Peel Football and Netball League season, with initial interest sparking hope to make it a reality.

Club president Rhys Bloxsidge said the club had an obligation to try to get a team up and running over the next year.

“I think we are the only team in the Peel Football and Netball League without a women’s team,” he said.

The club has already received some preliminary interest in a women’s side and hopes to increase that interest through the year.

“There is still plenty of time for next year, so we’ve got a bit of time to keep the campaign going,” Mr Bloxsidge said.

The club will need about 20 women to put their hands up for the plan to become a reality, with the commitment requirements of players likely to be dependent on what they are willing to contribute.

“You wouldn’t be focused on premierships — though that would be nice. It’s just to get women’s football going in the town and get the women having a good time at the club,” Mr Bloxsidge said.

The team would compete against clubs across the region, including Pinjarra, Halls Heads, Mandurah and Rockingham.

For more information, visit the Waroona Football and Netball Club Facebook page.