Kicking Goals at Waalitj Cup

Over 100 Deadly Sista Girlz (DSG) from across WA gathered at Mineral Resources Park last week to compete in the 8th annual Waalitj Cup, formerly known as the Ken Wyatt Cup.

Since the Cup’s inception in 2017, the event has seen substantial growth, with 14 DSG teams traveling from as far as Katanning and Broome to compete to take home the cup. Each team played seven rounds with the top two teams advancing to the Grand Final.

Carly Davis, General Manager for education programs at the Waalitj Foundation, said the event is about more than just football.

“This is a great day for us all to come together, build relationships, display sportsmanship, and celebrate footy, camaraderie, and culture.

“Sport is an important engagement tool within the Deadly Sista Girlz program and events like this show how important sport is for our community, fostering confidence, self-esteem, a sense of accomplishment, and pride in our girls.”

The grand final was an exciting battle between Fremantle College and Governor Stirling Senior High School. After a competitive game, the girls from Fremantle College prevailed and took home the win.

Deadly Sista Girlz is a culturally-appropriate program designed to improve school attendance and education attainment amongst First Nations girls operating in 18 schools across Australia. DSG is supported by the National Indigenous Australians Agency, with support from corporate partners. Find out more.