Broadbridge, a former Claremont and AFL assistant coach, will take the reins for the May clash against the Victorian Football League at North Port Oval.
“I am thrilled to be offered the role of WAFL state coach for this year’s game against the VFL,” he said.
“I look back on my previous involvements at state level as highlights in my football career.
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Broadbridge takes over from Darren Harris, who coached the WAFL to a 44-point victory over the SANFL in 2015 and a record 134-point win over Tasmania last year.