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Talented goalsneakCommentsPremiumFormer Eagles spark plug looks to WAFL to re-ignite career

Jarrod Cameron will look to re-ignite his footy career at the same place it really took off.

Jordan McArdle

Precedent set Randall could start pre-season despite positive drug test

Suspended Peel footballer Michael Randall could start pre-season training next month if he receives the same penalty that applied to Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne in 2017.

John Townsend

Footy factoryPremiumDemons’ East Freo Judd-ernaut grows to four

Melbourne’s blue-and-white connection grew to four in Friday morning’s AFL rookie draft with silky-skilled East Fremantle half-back Judd McVee getting picked up.

Jordan McArdle

Jumping JackVideoPremiumMr Versatility 2.0! Eagles hope to have found another Allen

If there’s one thing that’s better than one Oscar Allen it’s two of them, and that’s what West Coast will hope they’ve got after nabbing versatile East Fremantle big man Jack Williams.

Braden Quartermaine

See every pickPick by pick: WA bonanza on draft’s second day

Fremantle and West Coast targeted local prospects on the second day of the draft as a whopping 11 West Australians found their way onto AFL lists. SEE EVERY PICK

Ben Smith

Long wait overCommentsPremiumHe turned the TV off... and became an Eagle minutes later

Subiaco premiership star Greg Clark was so accustomed to being disappointed on draft day that he turned the TV off when he thought West Coast had made their last selection.

Craig O'Donoghue

Ups and downsPremium‘Flattening’ to ‘unreal’: Docker’s emotional rollercoaster

From a draft nightmare to a ‘dream come true’, Matt Johnson’s whirlwind 24 hours has ended on a purple high.

Jordan McArdle

Grand AngusPremiumGus will ‘absolutely thrive’ in AFL: Swans recruiting boss

Sydney Swans national recruiting boss Simon Dalrymple has backed hard-working Claremont and Christ Church bull Angus Sheldrick to ‘absolutely thrive’ in an AFL environment.

Jordan McArdle

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Fine line between pleasure and pain for WA’s finest

Claremont bull Angus Sheldrick bolted into the draft’s opening round, while fellow local midfielder Matt Johnson was stunningly overlooked as WA equalled their best haul in five years.

Jordan McArdle

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Erasmus to Amiss to goal: How Freo kids fit in

A bold Fremantle have laid out their premiership intentions, and the two WA kids they picked on Wednesday could be vital parts of the puzzle.

Eliza Reilly

Mature hopefulPremiumFalcon hopes to join mate by flying into AFL

Noah Pegoraro only has to look West to know age is no long a barrier to making it to the big time as he awaits to hear if his name will be called out in this week’s draft.

Mitchell Woodcock

Don’t GamblePremiumDockers, Eagles urged to take west is best approach

WA’s best players are a strong chance to be available when Fremantle and West Coast enter the AFL draft and they’ve been urged not to let them slip to other clubs.

Craig O'Donoghue

Good getFormer Brisbane Lion returns to Shark Park

Tom Joyce wants to be a part of future success at a ‘building’ East Fremantle after returning to his former club on a two-year deal.

Jordan McArdle

Ready-madePremiumExperience counts: WA’s best mature-aged draft prospects

When it comes to mature-aged draft prospects, the WAFL has got plenty ripe for the picking. Will their experience be rewarded by AFL clubs?

Jordan McArdle

Pick of the bunchCommentsPremiumWA’s dozen: The State’s best 12 draft prospects

WA is set for another bumper draft crop with three likely top-10 picks and another couple in the mix to go in the first round. We rank the State’s best 12 prospects and who else is in the mix.

Jordan McArdle

Pick mePremiumEvery West Aussie to nominate for draft

From former AFL players to WAFL mature-agers and familiar surnames, WA is well represented in draft nominations among the 800-plus Australia-wide.

Jordan McArdle

Sibling rivalryCommentsPremiumOminous Warn-ing: Are there better Warner brothers to come?

Corey Warner is tipped to follow his older brother and Sydney Swans rising star Chad’s footsteps in the AFL next week. But he predicted his younger siblings could become the best of the lot.

Jordan McArdle

Draft fancyPremiumWhy Vic move doesn’t daunt Sharks young gun

A move to Victoria doesn’t daunt East Fremantle draft prospect Jack Williams. He’s already spent half of his life there.

Jordan McArdle

Wiley returnsPremiumHall of Famer returns to lead WAFL Eagles

Inaugural West Coast player Rob Wiley will extend his relationship with the club to nearly four decades after agreeing to coach the Eagles’ WAFL team next season.

John Townsend

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

West Coast backPremiumWAFL Eagles survive, eye a player from each club

West Coast will be able to recruit one player from every WAFL club and will play five home games at Mineral Resources Park as part of an agreement to remain in the State league for the next three seasons.

John Townsend

Work in progress Premium‘Evolving situation’: WAFC working on vaccination policy

The West Australian Football Commission is is working towards finalising a vaccination policy after the AFL announced their vaccination mandate will apply to state and junior leagues in Victoria.

Eliza Reilly

2021 draftPremiumTeam-first approach helps make Clark a ready-made man

Mature-age prospect Greg Clark admits it’s ironic his focus on team success over individual ambition has him on the cusp of realising  his AFL dream.

Mitchell Woodcock

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