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WAFL coltsPremiumSubi stun Sharks while Falcons hold Perth goalless

Big improvers Subiaco overcame a second-half challenge from East Fremantle to prevail by 15 points at the WACA Ground in round six of WAFL colts on Saturday.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL 2022PremiumDobson proves worth as valuable recruit for West Perth

Mitch Dobson sought a change of scenery to reinvigorate his WAFL career and is reaping the rewards as a valuable addition to the powerful forward line at his new club West Perth.

Jay Rooney

MID-SEASON FANCY PremiumOlder and wiser Schumacher ready for second AFL chance

East Perth midfield gun Angus Schumacher says it would mean a lot for his name to be called out in the AFL mid-season draft on Wednesday, after leaving everything on the turf in his final audition.

Samantha Rogers

WAFL 2022PremiumPeel push Tigers wide, but need to find fast start formula

Peel Thunder are on the hunt for answers after another slow start again threatened to derail their season before it has truly begun.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2022PremiumDebutant Morris stands tall in Swans’ upset victory

A courageous four-quarter effort was what it took for the Swan Districts to hold off a strong-finishing South Fremantle side at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday.

Harry Grigson

PERFECT AUDITIONPremiumSchumacher makes mid-season bid in Royals blitz

East Perth midfielder Angus Schumacher has done his chances of being picked up in next week’s AFL mid-season draft no harm, starring in the Royals’ 78-point win over West Coast.

Samantha Rogers

WAFL 2022Swans stun Bulldogs in gusty performance

An undermanned Swan Districts showed they’ve got depth with a a gutsy nine-point win  grand finalists South Fremantle at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday.

Harry Grigson

Forward dominancePremiumMarsh stars as Sharks prevail in WAFL’s WACA return

In the first WAFL match at the iconic cricket venue in 28 years, a familiar surname starred as big improvers East Fremantle’s strong start to the season continued with another big scalp.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL 2022PremiumFalcons wait until after the siren to pip Demons

With scores tied deep into time-on in the fourth quarter, Mitch Dobson’s diving mark at the top of the goal square after a quick kick inside 50 from Trent Manzone proved the difference.

Jay Rooney

WAFL 2022PremiumThunder strike against lacklustre Tigers thanks to Meek

Peel Thunder ensured they remain in the middle of the pack in what is quickly becoming a tight WAFL season with a 22-point upset win over Claremont at Lane Group Stadium on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

BIG DOGAstro-Naught lands back in Perth without grand final demons

The Western Bulldogs’ fairytale run through the 2021 finals series delivered Aaron Naughton an extraordinary opportunity to win a premiership in his home town.

Braden Quartermaine

Streak overPremiumCOVID ends marathon man Notte’s remarkable run

COVID-19 has ended Tony Notte’s remarkable run of consecutive games at 194, with the defender to miss Swan Districts’ clash against South Fremantle at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Mid-season draftPremiumPower make play for talented young Shark

The Power have put the 22-year-old through a number of tests in recent weeks and are considering giving him a chance, with the club currently holding pick eight. 

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2022PremiumDemons turn to colts as COVID-19 hits hard

Perth’s COVID-19 crisis has deepened with the club set to be without 13 players for their clash with West Perth in Joondalup on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2022PremiumBennell battles back after nightclub hell

Traye Bennell missed 18 months of football after a nightclub incident left him with a brain bleed and headaches. The Peel Thunder defender had plenty of motivators to return to the WAFL.

Mitchell Woodcock

Not giving inPremiumSandover star not done with AFL dream yet

Claremont star Bailey Rogers is adamant his AFL dream is still alive alive after nominating for Wednesday’s mid-season draft.

Luke McPherson

Fortress WACAEast Freo ready for WACA debut as Shark Park sojourn begins

After swapping Shark Park for the Lillee-Marsh Stand, East Fremantle are coming in off the long run as they seek to use their home away from home to their advantage.

Ben Smith

‘grab it with both hands’PremiumRogers not ready to give up on AFL dream

Bunbury-born Sandover Medallist Bailey Rogers has said he is keeping his AFL dream alive ahead of the AFL mid-season draft on June 1.

Luke McPherson

the eagle is landingPremiumSouth West great backs plan to bring WAFL Eagles to Bunbury

Bunbury could be the solution to the West Coast Eagles’ dire playing stocks crisis, according to one of the State’s leading football voices, who says the region’s talent has been left untapped.

Luke McPherson and Jackson Barrett

Shocking chargesPremiumMan accused of Albany attempted murder wants charge dropped

Prosecutors are considering a plea offer from the man accused of driving a car into a former WAFL player and then fleeing the scene in Albany.

Tim Clarke

New purposeCommentsPremiumFormer Eagle finds new lease on life after post-AFL blues

Brayden Ainsworth had an identity crisis when he was cut loose by West Coast, but he has found a new lease on life as a youth mental health officer.

Ben Smith

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FIFTH QUARTERCommentsPremium
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Time to sort out Eagles’ WAFL shemozzle once and for all

The Eagles’ injury and COVID crises have flowed on to the reserves team, meaning they are fielding a side in the WAFL made up largely of amateur standard top-up players. And it needs to change.

Braden Quartermaine

Pick meAFL watch: How did Dockers, Eagles go at WAFL level?

Which Fremantle and West Coast-listed players impressed at WAFL level - and who struggled?

Mitchell Woodcock and Braden Quartermaine

Need for speedBetter late than never as Worner hits the ground running

Karl Worner’s start to his career may have been delayed, but the blonde speedster has used his tough introduction to the AFL as an opportunity to grow.

Mitchell Woodcock