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Struck gold PremiumBorchet, Sokol lift Subi to golden victory in Kalgoorlie

Goldfields product Ryan Borchet kicked two of his four goals in a tense final quarter to lift Subiaco to a brave 14-point victory in the club’s return to his home ground in Kalgoorlie. 

Jackson Barrett

WAFL 2022Eagles short handed as Peel name 13 Dockers

West Coast’s WAFL pain could become excruciating on the same day that crosstown rivals Fremantle boost alignment side Peel Thunder with more than a dozen players.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2022CommentsPremiumPositive Pickering sends Swans crucial message

The saying ‘fortune favours the brave’ has never been more predominant in Adam Pickering’s coaching career than it was on Saturday at Steel Blue Oval.

Mitchell Woodcock

Upset winBolton’s half-ton of touches can’t lead Tigers past Swans

A career-best performance by dual Sandover medallist Jye Bolton couldn’t stop Swan Districts from causing the upset of the season, defeating Claremont by nine points at Steel Blue Oval.

Mitchell Woodcock

Not againSmith hamstrung as Demons swing the changes

Josh Smith’s horror run with injuries since joining Perth has continued, with the wingman set to miss up to six weeks with another hamstring injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

On the upPremiumFisher swimming towards top form after troublesome injury

Sandover medallist Sam Fisher says he’s building towards his best form after post-season shoulder surgery and a bout of COVID-19 hindered his lead into 2022.

Mitchell Woodcock

‘TOUGH WEEK’PremiumSwan Districts coach reveals COVID training nightmare

Swan Districts’ Adam Pickering was relieved to end the toughest week of his coaching tenure with a breakthrough victory over Perth at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday night.

Jordan McArdle and Samantha Rogers

WAFL PremiumSwans get on the board with gutsy comeback win over Demons

Swan Districts have pulled off a remarkable comeback to register their first win of the WAFL season, defeating Perth at Mineral Resources Park by five points. 

Samantha Rogers

Stunning comebackSix of the best late sees Sharks overrun Swans

A six-goal final quarter and a staunch second half defensive effort has secured East Fremantle a superb come-from-behind victory over Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval.

Ben Smith

Well travelledPremiumNotte dreams of successful final fling despite distance

The thought of winning a premiership makes the 238km drive from Busselton to Bassendean Oval a breeze for Swan Districts champion Tony Notte.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2022PremiumRoyals break round one losing streak, Brayshaw buoyed

Success isn’t determined in April, but East Perth’s snapping of an eight-year round one drought has key recruit Hamish Brayshaw confident the Royals have a platform to build from.

Mitchell Woodcock

Pick meDraft hopefuls start colts season in fine fashion

Kane Bevan showed his class with a best-afield performance in West Perth’s season-opening WAFL colts victory over Claremont in Joondalup. And he wasn’t the only draft hopeful to shine in round one.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL 2022Former Eagle the hero as Royals edge Swans in thriller

It was a happy homecoming for Hamish Brayshaw, who helped East Perth hold their nerve and claim a thrilling four-point win over Swan Districts at Leederville Oval on Friday.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFLW preview The reason why Peel could complete WAFLW three-peat

As they prepare for a 2021 grand final rematch against Swan Districts, Peel Thunder are wondering whether lightning strikes thrice. 

Eliza Reilly

No homesicknessCommentsPremiumHawks is where the heart is for WA defensive sensation

Top-10 draftee Denver Grainger-Barras opens up on his rollercoaster first year, knee injury, coach Alastair Clarkson’s exit and being separated from partner because of WA’s border restrictions.

Jordan McArdle

Australian firstPremiumWAFL ‘blue card’ to help tackle concussion

The WAFL will trial the use of ‘blue cards’ for players who take head knocks during upcoming preseason games.

Aaron Kirby

Tough endingPremiumConcussion forces WAFL star Gault to retire

It took just an innocuous hit in an intra-club match to end the career of Swan Districts ruckman Corey Gault because of concussion.

Mitchell Woodcock

Changing coloursPremiumAxed Eagle stuns in dramatic WAFLW club switch

West Coast forward Kellie Gibson has switched WAFLW allegiances to East Fremantle, resisting a return to Swan Districts at the last minute when she was omitted ahead of the Eagles clash with the Bulldogs.

Eliza Reilly

In the mixPremiumTop 20 WAFL stars in the running as AFL top-up players

Fremantle and West Coast are set to turn to the WAFL should COVID-19 affect their clubs during the 2022 season. Here are the top 20 players likely to be considered as top-up players.

Mitchell Woodcock

Round three review PremiumSharks make big WAFLW statement, Swans get on the board

East Fremantle ended a contender’s winning streak, Swan Districts got on the board and Subiaco overcame a late scare in an action-packed round three of the WAFLW competition.

Eliza Reilly

Young gunsPremiumHighly-rated draft prospects hit track at West Coast

A pair of highly-rated WA draft prospects joined West Coast training this week at Mineral Resources Park as part of their AFL Academy commitments.

Jordan McArdle

Big weekendThunder hold on, Tigers clip Swans

It was a massive weekend for South West women’s football, with several new and experienced faces getting their first taste of WAFLW-based competition for 2022. 

Justin Fris

Key inclusions Big weekend for region

SWFL superboot Bethany Bond is set to make her highly anticipated return to the WAFLW on Sunday afternoon, after being named in Swan Districts’ side to face Claremont at Revo Fitness Stadium.

Justin Fris

Season preview PremiumSwan Districts WAFLW preview: Can Swans go one better?

It was almost the perfect season for 2021 runners-up Swan Districts. After losing only one game during the regular season, can the black-and-whites avenge their grand final defeat?

Eliza Reilly