Gridiron or American Football was first played in Western Australia after a recruiting effort was organised in 1988.
(Western Australia) took place between the Southside Seahawks and Bassendean Broncos at Jubilee Oval in September 1988.
kick started again in Feb 1989 with a 4th team, the Claremont Jets, being added to the fold.
would also later include teams known as the Mount Lawley Bengals, Forrestfield Falcons, East Perth Vikings, West Coast Buccaneers, Westside Steelers, Wanneroo/Joondalup Bears and the Hyde Park Giants.
Originally introduced in a seven-man format, junior Gridiron in Western Australia is currently played as nine man football.