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AFL DRAFTPremiumAmiss ‘keen to go anywhere’ to realise AFL dream

East Perth sharp shooter Jye Amiss insists he will be happy for any club to call out his name when the AFL draft gets underway on Wednesday. 

Samantha Rogers

The chosen threePremiumFirst-round fancies: WA trio set for draft’s opening night

A trio of West Aussies have been invited to the opening round of the AFL national draft on Wednesday night.

Jordan McArdle

Another chancePremiumFormer AFL forward Taylor gets fresh WAFL start at Royals

Banished former Sydney footballer Elijah Taylor has been given the green light to return to the WAFL in 2022 with East Perth.

Steve Butler

Next chapterPremiumRoyals ruckman firms for new WAFL home

Several WAFL rivals are chasing Ajang Ajang’s signature as the East Perth ruckman looks for a fresh start in 2022, but he looks to have made his mind up.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL 2022PremiumSon of a Bombers gun locked in at East Perth

The son of a dual AFL premiership player will bolster the Royals next season as he gets set to head west from Victoria.

Mitchell Woodcock

HBG specialPremiumWhy Royals sharpshooter Amiss is best in the west

The deadly-accurate 195cm key forward from Busselton enjoyed a breakout WAFL colts campaign, kicking a competition-high 51.15 to storm up the draft calculations. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE

Jordan McArdle

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Salary cap dramasPremium
The West Australian exclusive
WAFL clubs want more money to stop player poaching

WAFL clubs are split on a proposal to use West Coast’s $600,000 licence fee next year to increase the salary cap to $250,000 amid claims that Eastern States and country clubs were looking to poach more players.

John Townsend

‘Special physically’PremiumAFL clubs urged to look at snubbed Eagles NGA talent

WA talent manager Adam Jones has urged rival AFL clubs to take another look at Ethan Regan after West Coast stunningly opted against nominating their Next Generation Academy player for the draft.

Jordan McArdle

Friends turned foesPremiumEagles still eye Brayshaw despite Royals’ deal

Hamish Brayshaw could become the subject of a tug-of-war between East Perth and West Coast after WAFL clubs agreed to allow the Eagles to return to the league next year.

John Townsend

Too hardCommentsPremium‘Always doomed’: Eagles lift lid on ‘unworkable’ WAFL team

West Coast CEO Trevor Nisbett says recruiting restrictions and fixturing inflexibility made an Eagles team in the WAFL unworkable in the current environment.

Mark Duffield

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Aligned again?Premium
The West Australian exclusive
Third time’s the charm? Royals set to host interstate Eagles

East Perth are poised to agree to a deal with West Coast that would see interstate Eagles play at the WAFL club next season, seeing the Royals play three to eight Eagles each week.

John Townsend

Big recruitPremiumRoyals set to snare former WAFL Eagles skipper

East Perth have landed their first big recruit of the off-season, with a former West Coast midfielder likely to land at the Royals for 2022.

Mitchell Woodcock

Multi-talentedPremiumRoyals AFL draft hopeful reveals juggling act

Busselton-based East Perth colt James Tunstill’s draft year has been nothing short of a juggling act.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL coltsPremiumWho impressed as Sharks book colts prelim spot

East Fremantle kicked into gear in the final term to knock off East Perth in Saturday’s hard-fought semi-final clash at Leederville Oval. Here’s who caught the eye.

Jordan McArdle

Staying putPremiumRoyals lock in Barnard for 2022

East Perth have re-signed coach Jeremy Barnard for 2022, ending months of speculation around the club legend’s future.

John Townsend and Mitchell Woodcock

Young gunsPremiumState guns, 2022 prospects impress in colts finals

Claremont have booked a second semi-final date with WAFL colts minor premiers Swan Districts next weekend, while East Perth will be looking to avoid a straight-sets exit against bogey side East Fremantle.

Jordan McArdle

Qualifying finalPremiumWho impressed in Tigers-Royals colts clash

Claremont defender Sean Williams did what no other player has been able to all season to help his side prevail in Saturday’s WAFL colts qualifying final against East Perth. See who else caught the eye.

Jordan McArdle

Top prospectPremiumRoyals sharpshooter keeps level head amid hype

Top WA draft prospect Jye Amiss’ measured approach to the hype surrounding him mirrors that of when he’s lining up for goal.

Jordan McArdle

Flag fanciesPremiumInaccurate Lions bounce back with win over Royals

Two weeks after an upset defeat at the hands of the Sharks, the Lions set up the 12.13 (85) to 11.5 (71) victory with a superb six-goal second quarter.

Jay Rooney

Farewell partyPremiumRoyal pair call time on WAFL career

East Perth will look to send off two of their stars and give coach Jeremy Barnard a valuable win when they take on Subiaco at Leederville Oval on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

opinion
opinion
Wednesday WAFLPremium
opinion
Barnard’s future rests in players’ hands

The East Perth players will go to the polls on Saturday to vote on the most pressing issue facing the club but will it lead to an electoral landslide or the league equivalent of a donkey vote?

John Townsend

East v EastPremiumEast Fremantle culture underpins tight victory

In a game decided by two points in which both teams dominated for long periods and appeared set to win by significantly bigger margins, both coaches had plenty to satisfy them.

John Townsend

Massive termPremiumPremiership quarter sets up Sharks’ win

East Fremantle have become Leederville Oval premiership quarter specialists after using a goal spree in the third term to overwhelm the home team.

John Townsend

Uncertain futurePremiumRoyals boss says wins won’t decide Barnard’s fate

East Perth chief executive Dean Turner says wins in the Royals’ final two games of 2021 will not be the only deciding factor in the fate of coach Jeremy Barnard.

Mitchell Woodcock