A trio of Fremantle Dockers ruckmen were on deck at WA’s under-18s and under-16s training on Thursday night, giving a helping hand to the next generation of tall timber. Luke Jackson, Sean Darcy and Liam Reidy, who have 222 games of AFL experience between them, were a welcome addition at Subiaco Oval on Thursday, teaching the State’s most exciting young talls some ruck craft and Read More ...

From cameos to surprise additions and long-term stars returning home, we take a look at the top-30 biggest names playing country footy in WA in 2025.  Dane Swan: York, Avon The AFL Hall of Famer and former Collingwood champion is playing a one-off game for York in the Avon league on Saturday 24 May which is sure to be well attended. Matthew Pavlich: Beverley, Avon Read More ...

Highly-rated South Fremantle talent Fred Rodriguez will captain WA's under-18s for the upcoming national carnival as part of a four-person leadership group. Coach Marc Webb announced the leaders to the playing group ahead of training at Subiaco Oval on Thursday evening, saying Rodriguez would "lead us the right way with the Black Swan efforts and the desire we want". “Fred is an outstanding character and Read More ...

Western Australia’s Under-18s are set to be bolstered by the return of two key players for their second trial match against West Perth reserves at Joondalup’s HIF Health Insurance Oval on Saturday. South Fremantle and Fremantle Next Generation Academy pair Toby Whan are Ryda Luke have been cleared to play in a massive boost for the squad. The pair missed the Black Swans’ first hit-out Read More ...

AFL Hall of Famer and Brownlow medallist Dane Swan will make a footy cameo in country WA this weekend. The 2010 Collingwood premiership star is locked in for his debut for York Roos in their Avon Football Association clash against Quairading at York’s Forrest Oval on Saturday afternoon. The 41-year-old was one of the most prolific ball-winning midfielders of his generation, averaging nearly 27 disposals Read More ...

Ahead of the 2025 AFL Mid-Season Draft on Wednesday 28 May, there are a multitude of Western Australians dominating the WAFL competition who have given themselves every chance to realise their dreams of being drafted. Let’s take a look at WA’s best chances to be selected. Michael Sellwood (Peel Thunder), General Defender Sellwood has emerged as WA's strongest Mid-Season Draft hope after an eye-catching start Read More ...

West Perth Football Club hosted their first Country Academy session at Merredin Oval earlier this month. More than 60 athletes, spread across our Regional Zone all converged together to put themselves to the test. Country Academy Head Coach, Luke Richardson, along with current colts-listed player Riley Groves led the group for a 90-minute session, with players from Corrigin, Merredin, Bruce Rock, Kulin, Mukinbudin, Tammin, Kelleberrin and Read More ...

Claremont WAFLW Premiership player Juliet Kelly is a key for the Tigers as they chase back to back flags. The reigning premiers are coming off a dramatic draw against fellow contenders Subiaco last weekend where Kelly again showed her value. The 17 year-old had 14 disposals and incredibly laid 17 tackles, following on from the previous week against Perth where she had 23 touches and Read More ...

Much was made of the high profile player departures from East Perth at the end of 2024. Angus Schumacher, Mitch Crowden and Michael Randall were among those who left the Royals. Fresh faces were introduced at last year’s Grand Finalists, including small forward William Cassidy who has grasped his opportunity with both hands. The 20 year-old has been a revelation this year after making his Read More ...

Less than a fortnight out from East Fremantle’s highly-anticipated WA Day Derby encounter at Fremantle Community Bank Oval, star Milan Murdock described it as the “biggest home-and-away game” on the Sullivan Logistics WAFL calendar. Fresh off winning back-to-back Simpson Medals in the Kia WAFL State Team’s drought-breaking win over the SANFL, Murdock likened the Fremantle Derby to a state game. It’s set to be one Read More ...

Subiaco 4.6 (30) v Claremont 4.6 (30) In one of the most exhilarating WAFLW games in recent history, the two undefeated sides of the competition clashed and played out a draw. Subiaco came out of the blocks hot early with five scoring shots to Claremont’s zero, but inaccuracy cost them, converting for just one goal through draft prospect Olivia Wolmarans. The second term was much Read More ...

Premiership WAFL player Michael Sellwood has generated buzz around AFL circles for some time now. He had a consistent draft year and immediately broke into Peel Thunder’s league team the following season to play 15 games. Sellwood would be a handy addition to any AFL list with a mix of youth and experience on his side. As a ball winning defender, Sellwood has made a Read More ...

Nominations are now open for the 2025 WA Football Volunteer of the Year Awards.  The Volunteer of the Year Awards are a significant initiative undertaken by WA Football, supported by The Sunday Times, to recognise the invaluable contribution of volunteers to the development and success of our great sport. Volunteers can be nominated in one or more of the nine categories. With one nominee from Read More ...

Simpson medallist Milan Murdock described the Kia WAFL State team’s drought-breaking victory over the SANFL at Adelaide Oval on Saturday – their first since 2018 - as “bloody awesome”. The star East Fremantle midfielder underlined his status as a big-game player, racking up a game-high 26 disposals to go with six marks, four tackles and three inside 50s in a standout performance for the new-look Read More ...

Western Australia’s under-18s had their first hit-out ahead of their AFL National U18 Championship opener against Vic Country next month, going down to a strong WAFL Under-21s outfit at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Saturday. West Perth midfielder and Jack Clarke medallist Kane Bevan produced a best-on-ground performance for the 21s to showcase his talents in front of recruiters less than a fortnight out from Read More ...