Many of our members take part in sport for fitness, fun and work-life balance.
Laine Rasmussen has been playing Australian football for 25 years – he has played 100 games for West Perth in the WAFL, was part of the 2013 WAFL premiership team and played for the WA state team in 2014.
“It has always been my way to relax and switch off after a busy day or week,” he says. “I’ve also made a lot of lifelong friends through football, which I am grateful for. It’s definitely helped me maintain some balance in my life.”
To someone considering taking up Australian football, Laine says to give it a go. “Clubs are always welcoming of new players and there’s competitions suited to everyone,” he says.
