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Young Tigers gun beyond excited for State game

Friday, May 3, 2024 - 10:24 AM - by Chris Pike
CLAUDIA Wright is thriving at Claremont in 2024 after having to miss last season as she shows what a bright future she has but the immediate focus is now on helping the WAFLW team beat the SANFLW on Saturday at Optus Stadium. Wright has long been seen as one of the brightest emerging young footballers in the state coming through at Claremont and she did get Read More ...


WAFLW Premiership Coach Targets State Success

Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 12:05 PM
WA coach Jack Schwarze has described the pride he feels in leading the state against arch rivals South Australia at Optus Stadium on Saturday.  In a first for the WAFLW, the match provides an opportunity for local players to test themselves against quality opposition from another football state.  “I’ve been really impressed at the way these players have bought into the program so far,” Schwarze Read More ...


At home Sokol looks for Lions to find consistency

Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 8:57 AM - by Chris Pike
SUBIACO spearhead Ben Sokol is so settled with the home he's made at the Lions that it's where he will finish his WAFL career, but in terms of the 2024 season, their win over Peel Thunder showed the way they aim to be playing. The Lions suffered two finals losses to Peel last year after finishing the home and away season in second spot which Read More ...


McDonald the hero as Sharks open account

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 10:00 PM - by Chris Pike
ALREADY a premiership star, Jackson McDonald became a game winning East Fremantle hero last Sunday showing nerves of steel after the siren and he hopes the Sharks can now build momentum off that. McDonald didn’t let himself think about the stakes in the moment, but he took the mark just inside 50 seconds before the siren on Sunday at Steel Blue Oval with the Sharks Read More ...


EGT Colts Super Round Showcases Young Talent

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 2:57 PM
The annual EGT Colts Super Round will feature four consecutive matches at Joondalup’s Pentanet Stadium on Saturday. Recruiters from around Australia will monitor the progress of potential draftees as the WAFL showcases its Talent Pathway Program. With some of the best local talent playing at the same venue on the same day, the Colts Super Round is one of the key attractions of the season. Read More ...


WAFLW Selectors Trim State Squad 

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 2:24 PM
A final squad has been named for Saturday’s historic match between the WAFLW State team and South Australia at Optus Stadium.  WA’s selectors have reduced the list from 34 to 25 for the clash against the visitors, which will be a curtain-raiser to the AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and Essendon.  State coach Jack Schwarze believes the match shapes as an even contest.  Read More ...


Young Demon Earns EGT Bright Light Nomination

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 8:43 AM
Perth midfielder Jadd Hill has earned the Round 5 EGT Bright Light nomination following a strong performance against East Perth. The 17-year-old, who hails from the Wheatbelt town of Cunderdin, collected 32 disposals for the Demons in their 16-point win over the Royals. Hill’s tally included 16 kicks,16 handballs and six tackles.  The Demons sit in second position on the Colts table and their next Read More ...


WAFL State Team Named 

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 11:55 AM
Seven players from league leaders East Perth and six from reigning premiers East Fremantle feature in the 34-man WAFL State squad to face South Australia at Optus Stadium next month.  To be coached for the third consecutive season by Cam Shepherd, the West Australians will be chasing their first win over SA since a 26-point triumph in Adelaide back in 2018.  Among those selected include Read More ...


WAFLW Anzac Round Recap

Monday, April 29, 2024 - 10:17 AM - by Chris Pike
IT was shake up round in the WAFLW with East Perth stunning South Fremantle, Swan Districts handing Claremont its first loss of 2024 and reigning premiers East Fremantle making it five straight wins. It was a dramatic Round 9 in the WAFLW competition ahead of the break this coming weekend for the State Game which will see the WAFLW representative team take on the SANFLW Read More ...


WAFL Anzac Round Recap

Monday, April 29, 2024 - 9:56 AM - by Chris Pike
EAST Fremantle's WAFL premiership defence was hanging by a thread until a remarkable finish and a goal after the siren from Jackson McDonald delivered them a stunning win over Swan Districts. That was one of three games across Anzac Round in the WAFL that began back on Thursday with East Perth beating Perth before South Fremantle downed West Perth on Saturday, and then the Sharks Read More ...


Round 5 WAFL Preview (Part 2)

Friday, April 26, 2024 - 1:11 PM - by Chris Pike
THE WAFL's Anzac Round continues across the weekend with West Perth facing South Fremantle on Saturday, and Swan Districts hosting East Fremantle on Sunday. Anzac Round got underway on Thursday at Lathlain's Mineral Resources Park with East Perth scoring the 13.13 (91) to 10.10 (70) victory against Perth with the Royals returning to top spot on the ladder. The round will now continue on Saturday Read More ...


Round 9 WAFLW Preview

Friday, April 26, 2024 - 10:06 AM - by Chris Pike
SWAN Districts is the latest team to take on the undefeated Claremont in the WAFLW for season 2024 when the black-and-whites play host to the Tigers on Saturday as part of Round 9. It's the last round of WAFLW action before next week's State Game where the WAFLW representative team will take on the SANFL at Optus Stadium, and the last chance for players to Read More ...


Cam Shepherd Returns to Lead Star Studded WA Coaching Panel

Friday, April 26, 2024 - 8:20 AM
Two-time WAFL Premiership coach Cam Shepherd has again been re-appointed to lead WA against South Australia at Optus Stadium next month.  Shepherd will take charge for the third year running, and he brings with him a highly credentialled coaching staff.  Shepherd’s assistants in the State side have a wealth of experience and success to call on.  Producing a 156-game career with the Fremantle Dockers, Nick Read More ...


Round 5 WAFL Preview

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 3:51 PM - by Chris Pike
PERTH and East Perth are creating an ANZAC Day tradition that continues with a twilight fixture between the Demons and Royals to begin Round 5 of the WAFL on Thursday. Perth will play host to East Perth to open Round 5 on Thursday from 4.10pm to commemorate ANZAC Day with both teams bringing good early season form into the match up at Lathlain's Mineral Resources Park. Read More ...


EGT Bright Light Nomination Round 4

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 10:31 AM
EGT Bright Light Nomination Round 4 Claremont’s Jaxon Douglas has been given the Round 4 EGT Bright Light nomination after a strong performance against Subiaco last weekend. The 18-year-old, who hails from the Swanbourne JFC, was a strong performer as the Tigers maintained their unbeaten start to the season in the EGT Colts competition. Douglas had 26 disposals, including 18 kicks and 8 handballs, plus one Read More ...