2023 State Championships presented by LiveLighter Results

The 2023 WA State Championships presented by LiveLighter were hosted at UWA Sports Park last weekend (10/11/12 February) and was a massive success. The final day was broadcasted on KAYO, which showcased our finals and rounds on Field 1.

Northern Spirit Men's had a weekend to remember when they were crowned Champions of the Men's Open division for the first time in 28 years. With Alkimos Tigers winning the Men's 30's competition at their first State Championships.

Our metro affiliates were joined at the Championships by five Singapore teams and our Regional Affiliates - Broome, Busselton, Geraldton, Goldfields, Hedland and Karratha.

A huge thank you to all our Affiliate's and their Presidents, Team Managers, Coaches, Referees and Players for making the 2023 WA State Championships presented by LiveLighter a success.

Congratulations and well done to all participants. Grand Final results and awards are outlined below.

2023 WA State Championships presented by LiveLighter Major Awards

Leading Female Referee – Nicole Alexander 

Leading Male Referee – Brian Blechynden  

Referee of the Tournament  - James Knowlson

2023 CHAMPION AFFILIATE – Perth Brothers

2023 WA State Championships presented by LiveLighter Grand Final Results

Men’s Open

Northern Spirit 5 defeated Perth Brothers 4

Men's Open Player of the Grand Final
Hayden Da Rui - Northern Spirit                                                                                      

Men's Open Referees of the Grand Final
Brian Blechynden
Rob McKay
Paul Richardson

Women’s Open

Perth Brothers 6 defeated Fremantle Rebels 3

Women's Open Player of the Grand Final
Baeleigh Robinson - Perth Brothers

Women's Open Referees of the Grand Final
Justin Parsons
James McMahon
Nicole Alexander

Mixed Open

Tompkins Park Sharks 5 defeated Fremantle Rebels 4

Mixed Open Players of the Grand Final
Male: Trevor Twose - Tompkins Park Sharks
Female: Melissa Jane Buchanan - Tompkins Park Sharks

Mixed Open Referees of the Grand Final
James Knowlson
Lucas Paterson
Mike Ellis

Men’s 30’s

Alkimos Tigers 10 defeated Perth Brothers 9 (Drop Off)

Men's 30's Player of the Grand Final                                                                                      
Scott Prince - Alkimos Tigers

Men's 30's Referees of the Grand Final
Alasdair Dempsey
Scott Hollins
Chris Short

Women’s 30’s

Perth Brothers 6 defeated Southern Stars 5 (Drop Off)

Women's 30's Player of the Grand Final                                                                                      
Amelia Murray -  Perth Brothers

Women's 30's Referees of the Grand Final
Chris Channing
Kiri Mako
Breanne Burton

Men’s 40’s

Northern Spirit 7 defeated Alkimos Tigers 6

Men's 40's Player of the Grand Final
Anthony King - Alkimos Tigers

Men's 40's Referees of the Grand Final
Jeffery Gilewski
Brendan Wilson
George Foster – Jones

Men’s 50’s

Rosalie Razorbacks 4 defeated Southern Stars 3   

Men's 50's Player of the Grand Final
Matt Lewis - Rosalie Razorbacks

Men's 50's Referees of the Grand Final
Phillip Baikie
Ben Dempsey
Anthony Rebertson

Senior Mixed

Rosalie Razorbacks 8 defeated Geraldton 3   

Senior Mixed Players of the Grand Final

Male: Ryan Flaconer - Rosalie Razorbacks                 
Female: Fleta Solomon - Rosalie Razorbacks

Senior Mixed Referees of the Grand Final
Nicholas Witham
Jake Bogue
Paul Hogg