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Optus WAFL Round 11 Wrap

Monday, June 24, 2019 - 12:46 PM - by Chris Pike
STATEMENTS were certainly made in Round 11 of the WAFL on Saturday with Subiaco proving its dominance in the wet in the top-of-the-table clash with South Fremantle while the West Coast Eagles, Peel Thunder, Claremont and West Perth recorded emphatic victories. While two weeks ago Subiaco and Perth did play in torrential conditions, Saturday provided the first opportunity for all 10 clubs in the WAFL to play in wet weather for the first real time in 2019 and it's fair to say some sides handled it better than others. As it turned out, all five games had comfortable margins in the end for the victors as the Eagles, Lions, Thunder, Tiger and Falcons all revelled in the different football that results when the rain is pelting down. Read More ...




Western Australia defeat the Allies in Adelaide

Saturday, June 22, 2019 - 11:40 AM
Western Australia have recorded a second victory at the AFL Under 18 National Championships, overcoming the Allies by 25-points at Alberton Oval.  Despite a slow start to the contest, WA found their groove midway through the second quarter to kick nine goals to two after quarter time.  WA’s small forwards looked dangerous throughout the contest with Elijah Taylor and Tyron Thorne both kicking three goals.  Read More ...


Round 7 Optus WAFLW Preview

Saturday, June 22, 2019 - 1:05 AM - by Chris Pike
THERE are another two tantalising match ups in the WAFLW competition this weekend with East Fremantle taking on Subiaco on Saturday, and Claremont hosting Swan Districts on Sunday. It remains a tremendously tight and competition inaugural Optus WAFLW Premiership Season with all five teams capable of beating anybody on their day, and still taking part in finals action entering Round 7. There are two more matches that are hard to predict a winner in taking place this weekend with East Fremantle hosting Subiaco at East Fremantle's New Choice Homes Park on Saturday from 2.40pm. Read More ...


Around the Grounds - Round 11

Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 2:33 PM
East Fremantle v West Coast: New Choice Homes Park – Saturday 11.40am East Fremantle host the West Coast Eagles for our first official clash this Saturday at 11:40am. If you can’t make it to the game – the fixture will be LIVE & FREE on 7. The East Fremantle Women’s League side will take on Subiaco at 2:45pm. *Please note, our Reserves and Colts have a Read More ...


Gibson Football Club reaches new heights promoting men’s health

Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 1:06 PM
Gibson Football Club in the Esperance District Football Association recently took promotion of men’s health to new heights as part of Men's Health Week and the WA Country Football League's 'talk to a mate' round. Led as part of an initiative from league coach, Mic Krygger, the club painted one of their light poles blue using equipment provided by local farmers and businesses to remind the local community about the importance of men’s health. The club also held a meeting with special guest speaker Tom Curnow, who’s father Freddy was killed in the Esperance bushfires in 2015, to deliver an inspirational message to players. Read More ...


Round 11 Optus WAFL Preview

Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 11:48 AM - by Chris Pike
THE WAFL is back to a full round of five matches this Saturday and with it including East Fremantle hosting the West Coast Eagles return of Nic Naitanui and then a hotly-anticipated top-of-the-table clash between South Fremantle and Subiaco, there's plenty to be excited about. After the WAFL has had two rounds with the five matches split over the two weekends, normal action resumes this Saturday in Round 11 with all five matches and it could very well be one of the most anticipated days of WAFL action in a long time. The main event undoubtedly takes place at Fremantle Community Bank Oval with South Fremantle and Subiaco battling over top position in the WAFL. Read More ...


TABtouch Team of Round 10

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 7:24 PM - by Chris Pike
THERE were just the two matches in Round 10 of the WAFL and two of the league's best-credentialed veterans delivered match-winning performances for the teams with South Fremantle's Nick Suban and Claremont's Kane Mitchell the weekend's standouts. With East Fremantle, East Perth, Perth, Subiaco, the West Coast Eagles and West Perth all sitting out Round 10 of the WAFL having played last weekend, the four teams that had the Round 9 bye all took part on Saturday and Sunday afternoons this week. The round got underway on Saturday afternoon at Mandurah's David Grays Arena with South Fremantle beating Peel Thunder 10.14 (74) to 11.5 (71) on the back of kicking the last two goals, including the winner from former Thunder premiership player Nick Suban. Read More ...


Round 10 Colts Wrap

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 7:48 AM - by Chris Pike
THERE were just the two games in the Simply Energy WAFL Colts in Round 10 of the 2019 season and that saw Claremont hand Swan Districts its first loss of the season and Peel Thunder make things interesting in the race for top spot. With the West Australian State 18s team currently in action, it's always a fascinating time in the colts competition any season with the chance for other players to step up in the absence of some stars who are shining on the national stage. There were just the two matches that took place in Round 10 of the 2019 season and that started with the lone clash on Saturday at Mandurah's David Grays Arena. That saw Peel Thunder continue its impressive form running out 15.8 (98) to 7.8 (50) victors against South Fremantle. Read More ...


Optus WAFLW Round 6 Wrap

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 7:15 AM - by Chris Pike
PEEL Thunder recorded its first ever win in the WAFL Women's competition in style on Saturday against Swan Districts while Subiaco also confirmed itself as the team to beat in 2019 with a big win over Claremont. The 2019 Optus WAFLW Premiership Season resumed action on the weekend for Round 6 of the competition following the general bye. Things got underway on Saturday afternoon at Bassendean's Steel Blue Oval with Peel Thunder opening its account for the season. They did in style too with the 8.5 (53) to 1.5 (11) victory against Swan Districts. Read More ...


WAFC appoints new Executive Manager - Country Football and Facilities

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 1:47 PM
The West Australian Football Commission has appointed a new Executive Manager - Country Football and Facilities to increase support to regional football and planning for community facilities. Tom Bottrell, who played 200 WAFL games for South Fremantle and has been the club’s CEO since January 2017, will commence in the role at the end of July. Mr Bottrell has also served as CEO of the Read More ...


Optus WAFL Round 10 Wrap

Monday, June 17, 2019 - 11:10 PM - by Chris Pike
THERE were just the two matches in Round 10 the WAFL on the weekend with a game on each day with South Fremantle winning with the last kick of the day against Peel Thunder and Swan Districts again being overrun, this time at the hands of Claremont. Following the three matches in Round 9 of the WAFL with wins for Subiaco, West Perth and East Fremantle against Perth, the West Coast Eagles and East Perth respectively, all six of those teams took a seat on the weekend. The four teams that had the bye in Round 9 then took part in the two matches in Round 10 across Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Read More ...


AFLW 18s claim two wins against Queensland

Monday, June 17, 2019 - 11:52 AM
Western Australia’s AFLW U18s made it two wins from two matches against Queensland with a 15-point win at Subiaco Oval on Sunday. After a tight start to the contest, WA were first to score a goal with Ella Smith slotting a set shot just minutes before the quarter time siren. Queensland out-scored WA two goals to one in the second quarter to reduce the margin to a solitary point at half time but could only manage one more behind for the remainder of the match. Read More ...