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Subiaco downed a gallant Swans outfit.

WAFLCommentsPremiumLions roar late as Demons crush Falcons

Subiaco have powered home with a dominant final quarter display to record a crucial victory over Swan Districts to keep in touch with the top five.

Jake Santa Maria

Harry Marsh is back for East Fremantle to take on West Coast.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumSharks bolstered by flag heroes for Eagles showdown

Premiership star Harry Marsh will make a welcome return for East Fremantle as they look to stop the rot that threatens to derail their season. SEE THEE FULL TEAMS HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont were too good for Perth.

WAFLPremiumTigers sink claws into Demons to extend winning streak

The Claremont winning machine has rumbled on, with the Tigers further cementing their flag favouritism thanks to a 52-point victory over Perth at Mineral Resources Park.

Ben Smith

Perth and Claremont will meet at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday.

WAFLCommentsPremium‘Take it right up to them’: Demons ready to end Tigers’ run

Perth captain Charlie Constable has declared the Demons hold no fears and will ‘take it right up’ to a rampaging Claremont as they prepare to try to become the first side to take down the undefeated Tigers.

James Palumbo

Matt Parker will miss a fourth straight game.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumParker still sidelined as Dogs look to down improved Eagles

Reigning premiers South Fremantle will be without star midfielder Matt Parker for a fourth consecutive game as he continues to deal with injury. SEE THE FULL TEAMS HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Perth’s Matthew Taylor.

WAFLCommentsTaylor riding strong start to season as Dees eye finals push

While Perth’s Matthew Taylor may be in the back half of his career, it’s hard to deny the stalwart’s strong start to season 2026.

James Palumbo

Brandon Parfitt was strong on return.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDemons too good for battling Sharks

A strong second half has seen Perth overcome some inaccurate goal kicking to get a much-needed victory at The Good Grocer Park on Saturday afternoon.

James Palumbo

Demon Brandan Parfitt

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumParfitt returns for Perth but lose star for Sharks clash

Perth’s midfield has been boosted by the return of star Brandan Parfitt, but they will be without a key recruit for their clash against East Fremantle on Saturday. SEE THE FULL WAFL TEAMS.

Mitchell Woodcock

Ben Middleton celebrates a goal for East Perth.

WAFLCommentsPremiumGlaring miss seals Royals’ four-point victory over Demons

East Perth have returned to the winners list after seeing off Perth in a fiercely fought four-point victory on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

Perth proved too strong.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDemons snatch dramatic one-point win over Peel Thunder

It wasn’t a pretty one to watch but Perth took the four points in a dour affair by one point at Lane Group Stadium.

Jack Penniment

Matthew Parker made a strong return from injury.

WAFLCommentsPremiumParker’s perfect return as Bulldogs hang flag with win

It was ugly, but South Fremantle has celebrated the hanging of their 2025 flag with a blowout victory over a lacklustre Perth at Fremantle Community Bank Oval.

Aaron Kirby

South Fremantle have been boosted by the return of star Matt Parker.

WAFL 2026PremiumTop Dogs return for South Fremantle’s flag celebration

South Fremantle have welcomed back a pair of premiership heroes as they unveil the 2025 flag in front of fans before they host Perth at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Saturday. SEE THE FULL TEAMS HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Perth opened their season with a big win over West Coast.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDemons not satisfied after drought-breaking 2025

Perth coach Mark Stone is confident the Demons are primed to build on their drought-breaking 2025 campaign, saying had not detected any signs of his side becoming complacent.

Josh Kempton

Perth have powered to a big win over West Coast.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDominant Demons start campaign by smashing Eagles

Perth have opened their WAFL campaign in fine style, underscoring their status among the premiership fancies by cruising to a dominant win over West Coast.

Josh Kempton

Subiaco midfielder Taj Schofield is injured.

WAFL CommentsPremiumSubi star dealt hamstring blow on eve of season

Subiaco star Taj Schofield is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines with what is believed to be a serious hamstring injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

Who could steal the headlines at your club?

WAFLCommentsPremiumThe player to watch from your WAFL club in 2026

Ahead of the start of the new WAFL season on Good Friday, The West Australian looks at one player to watch from all 10 clubs in the 2026 campaign.

Josh Kempton

Perth recruit Charlie Dean.

WAFL 2026PremiumPerth’s star recruit reveals why he fell in love with Demons

Former Collingwood defender Charlie Dean is determined to be part of writing Perth’s next chapter as the Demons look to build on their first finals win this century.

Mitchell Woodcock

Mitchell Woodcock counts down the WAFL's top 40.

WAFLCommentsPremiumWAFL TOP 40: Counting down the league’s best of the best

Who’s the king of the WAFL - and who are the contenders to the throne? The West Australian’s WAFL expert Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the best 40 players ahead of this week’s opening round.

Mitchell Woodcock

The West Australian’s football writer Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the ins, the outs and all the key players at every WAFL club before the season kicks off on Friday.

WAFLCommentsPremiumUltimate guide to 2026 WAFL season

The West Australian’s football writer Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the ins, the outs and all the key players at every WAFL club before the season kicks off on Friday. 

Mitchell Woodcock

The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the next five WAFL players who could make the jump to the AFL.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe five WAFL stars who could follow in Murdock’s footsteps

After Milan Murdock’s incredible debut for West Coast, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the next five WAFL players who could make the jump to the AFL.

Mitchell Woodcock

Young ruckman Zac Harding has signed to play for Perth.

WAFL CommentsPremiumDemons add young Vic ruckman after Freo training stint

Perth have landed another big off-season recruit with promising Victorian ruckman Zac Harding choosing to sign with the WAFL club after a stint training at Fremantle this summer.

Mitchell Woodcock

A pair of Good Friday blockbusters clashes will open the WAFL season where a key Fremantle recruit could make his debut and a club great returns to Subiaco.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumGood Friday blockbusters to open 2026 WAFL season

A pair of Good Friday blockbusters clashes will open the WAFL season where a key Fremantle recruit could make his debut and a club great returns to Subiaco.

Mitchell Woodcock

Perth have bolstered their backline by signing former Collingwood defender Charlie Dean on a two-year deal.

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The West Australian exclusive
WAFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
WAFL club land ex-Pies defender after AFL axing

Perth have bolstered their backline by signing a former Collingwood defender on a two-year deal, The West can reveal.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sharrod Wellingham has joined Perth’s coaching staff.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDemons bolster coaching staff with big names

Perth has pulled off an audacious off-field recruiting coup, adding AFL premiership players Sharrod Wellingham and Sam Butler to its WAFL coaching staff.

Glen Quartermain