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WAFLW wrapEast queen of the West: Dana steers Swans to huge win

Swan District’s Dana East has stamped herself as a future WAFLW star with an emphatic two-goal, best on ground performance against South Fremantle on Sunday morning.

Eliza Reilly

ON DEMANDWAFLW - Round 2 - South Fremantle v Swan Districts

WAFLW newcomers South Fremantle and round one victors Swan Districts will meet on Sunday in the West’s game of the round. Watch the match on replay here.

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Why Elijah Taylor shouldn’t be allowed to play

Commit violence against women and lose your right to play the sport you love. It’s that simple.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dream teamWho makes the cut? WAFLW team of the week

It was an entertaining first week back in the WAFLW as Peel Thunder, Subiaco and Swan Districts all claimed wins. We name our round one team of the week.

Eliza Reilly

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Policy review
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WAFC takes stand on domestic violence

The West Australian Football Commission has promised to review their policies surrounding players who are involved in domestic violence as two offenders attempt to return to the WAFL this season.

Craig O'Donoghue

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Ex-WAFL player guilty of beating up model wife

A former WAFL footballer who struck his model ex-wife on the head with his phone then punched her in the stomach in front of their children has escaped with just a fine.

Emily Moulton

Who will win?WATCH LIVE: McGowan and Kirkup in WA election debate

The WA Premier and Opposition leader will go head-to-head tonight in the all-important State election debate — not to be missed. WATCH LIVE HERE.

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‘I’ll do anything’: Taylor desperate for another chance

The disgraced Swan has opened up about the dark times that saw him nearly give up on footy following a pair of off-field incidents, with the teenager desperate for a second chance at AFL level.

Jordan McArdle and Mark Readings

AFL draft 2021Why Freo could miss out on star WA goal-kicker

Fremantle’s application for priority draft access on a pair of prized Next Generation Academy talents are yet to be approved by the AFL.

Jordan McArdle

Second chance?Four-goal Waterman firms for Bombers lifeline

Alec Waterman is firming for an AFL lifeline at Essendon after a stunning performance in today’s pre-season scratch match against Carlton at Ikon Park.

Jordan McArdle

Thunder overheadReigning premiers prepare to reach new heights

They’ve already climbed to the peak of their sport, but South Fremantle and Peel Thunder are preparing to reach new heights this season.

Eliza Reilly

Show me the moneyWAFL clubs surge to massive profits despite pandemic

WAFL clubs made a combined profit of a whopping $3.3 million last year as the COVID pandemic turned into a remarkable windfall for the league. SEE THE FULL LIST HERE.

John Townsend

Former EagleWaterman’s golden chance to impress at Bombers

Alec Waterman will feature in Essendon’s pre-season scratch match against Carlton on Thursday, behind closed doors at Ikon Park.

Jordan McArdle

Yellow and backBennell officially returns to his junior club

The luckless former Fremantle, Gold Coast and Melbourne midfielder is back at his junior club, more than a decade since his last game.

Jordan McArdle

On demandOn demand: WAFLW 2021 season

Watch all the action from every game of The West Australian’s broadcast of the WAFLW season on demand HERE.

Road to redemptionTaylor a step closer to Demons comeback

Elijah Taylor will on Monday join the Perth’s main training group for the first time since indicating he wants to play for his original WAFL club in 2021.

Jordan McArdle

New chapterEmerging defender switches WAFL clubs

Jack Avery will join Perth Demons training at Mineral Resources Park on Monday after crossing from Claremont.

Jordan McArdle

Double troubleVan Berlo brothers team up for country side

What’s better than one van Berlo brother? Two van Berlo brothers. It will be a case of double trouble in the Central Midlands Coastal competition this season.

Jordan McArdle

Storm seasonSummer WAFLW season set to unlock whole new Thunder

Premiership winning Peel Thunder WAFLW coach Steve Markham believes the new summer season is set to add another layer to Peel’s game plan.

Eliza Reilly

On the riseWho’s got next? The 12 WAFLW stars to watch this season

Before the WAFLW kicks off this weekend, including a live streamed game at thewest.com.au from 2pm on Sunday afternoon, we take a look at 12 players set to light up the competition.

Eliza Reilly

Vale MorganMorgan remembered as manager of change

‘A significant intellect’, a ‘decent man’ and a person who pursued outcomes not ‘factional interests’. It’s how East Fremantle coach Ron Alexander described 1985 premiership president Harry Morgan.

Mark Duffield

Paying upEagles set to sign new WAFL fee deal

West Coast are expected to pay up to field a team in the WAFL this season, but the number of AFL-listed players to be released to play remains unclear.

John Townsend

Silly seasonWAFL off-season central: Ins and outs for every club

The WAFL’s ‘silly season’ is well underway, with plenty of player movement between clubs, an influx of ex-AFL talent and several big-name retirements. Keep up to date with our rolling coverage

Jordan McArdle

LIVE SportON DEMAND: WAFLW 2021 season

The WAFLW season returns in 2021 and The West Australian has you covered with a weekly ‘game of the round’ brought to you LIVE and exclusively right here.