WA football participation soars to record 90,017
Football participation in Western Australia has reached a historic high of 90,017 in 2025, fuelled by an 8% surge in women and girls playing the game. Discover the driving forces behind the boom.
Football participation in Western Australia has reached a historic high of 90,017 in 2025, fuelled by an 8% surge in women and girls playing the game. Discover the driving forces behind the boom.
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