Kimberley women’s team make it to grand final in WA Country Football Championships

The Kimberley Women’s team has made it all the way to the division two grand final in their 2025 WA Country Football Championships campaign.

The team had a rocky start in their first game on October 2, succumbing to North Pilbara by 15 points, 3.4 (22) to 1.1 (7). Isobel Varney was the standout for the Kimberley women, kicking the team’s only goal.

The next round was a repeat of the previous with the Kimberley side falling short and handing the win to Esperance by 14 points, 3.3 (21) to 1.1 (7).

Varney again led the charge for the Kimberley team, again kicking the team’s only goal.

The Kimberley side claimed their first win of the championships in round five after a bye in round four, defeating the Goldfields in a close match by six points, 3.2 (20) to 2.2 (14), and earning themselves a ticket to the grand final against Esperance.

Simone Narkle led the scoring in the match kicking two goals and was backed by Shonterah Buck who kicked one.

The grand final clash went down to the wire, but Esperance scraped home by a point, 1.2 (8) to 1.1 (7).

Jorfran Hunter kicked the Kimberley side’s only goal in the match.

Country Football WA’s country competitions manager Brent Sheridan said there was plenty of talent on display.

“We’re delighted to bring the Nutrien Ag Solutions Women’s Country Football Championships to regional WA, with Bunbury hosting the tournament for the first time,” he said.

“It’s an excellent celebration of women’s country football in our State and a perfect way to cap off a massive season of women’s footy across our regions.”

The 2025 WA Country Football Women’s Championships took place in Bunbury from October 1 to 3.