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Who caught the eye in first AAMI WA Football State 18s Girls trial game

Jordan McArdle | May 22, 2026

The AAMI WA Football State 18s Girls enjoyed a comfortable victory in their first trial game against Swan Districts at…

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Steed stars as State 18s down WAFL Under-20s in a thriller

Jordan McArdle | May 16, 2026

Swan Districts young gun Leo Steed further enhanced his AFL Draft credentials with a best-on-ground performance in his first appearance…

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Bevan inspired by Murdock’s journey ahead of Kia WAFL State Game debut

Jordan McArdle | May 14, 2026

West Perth young gun Kane Bevan has taken inspiration from dual State game Simpson Medal winner Milan Murdock’s journey as…

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Players to watch in AAMI WA Football State 18s Boys v WAFL Under-20s clash

Jordan McArdle | May 14, 2026

We take a look at 10 players to watch in AAMI WA Football State 18s Boys v WAFL Under-20s Curtain-Raiser,…

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AAMI WA Football State 18s Boys fall short of comeback against Souths

Jordan McArdle | May 13, 2026

The AAMI WA Football State 18s Boys went down to South Fremantle Reserves at Fremantle Community Bank Oval in their…

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State 18s Boys continue strong start in trial games

Jordan McArdle | May 6, 2026

Claremont midfield trio George Gale, Heath Mellody and Harper Banfield starred in their return to the AAMI WA Football State…

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Two West Aussies picked up in AFLW Pre-Season Draft

Jordan McArdle | May 4, 2026

WA Football congratulates the two Western Australians picked up in today’s inaugural AFL Pre-Season Draft. East Fremantle midfielder Noa McNaughton…

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Top 2027 prospect, sons of guns among big ins for second State 18s trial

Jordan McArdle | May 1, 2026

Potential 2027 No.1 draft pick Axel Walsh will play his first game of the season in the AAMI WA Football…

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WA’s best prospects for AFLW Pre-Season Draft

Jordan McArdle | May 1, 2026

We take a look at the ATCO WAFLW competition’s best prospects ahead of Monday’s inaugural AFLW Pre-Season Draft. Eleven picks…

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Who caught the eye in first State 18s trial game

Jordan McArdle | Apr 28, 2026

The AAMI WA Football State 18s Boys kicked off their preparations for the upcoming AFL National Under-18s Championship with a…

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WA trio impress in AFLW Academy win over Carlton

Jordan McArdle | Apr 28, 2026

WA trio Lexi Strachan, Cara Dziegielewski and Mia Carlshausen impressed for the Australian Under-18s in a big win over Carlton…

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LeCras picked for senior debut, ex-WA 18s skipper returns from injury

Jordan McArdle | Apr 25, 2026

West Perth young gun Koby LeCras will become the fourth member of the AAMI WA Football State 18s Boys squad…

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AAMI WA Football State 18s Boys team locked in for first trial game

Jordan McArdle | Apr 24, 2026

AFL Academy pair Benji van Rooyen and Garrison Kenh headline the AAMI WA Football State 18s Boys team for Sunday’s…

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Trio of WA AFLW prospects feature in historic clash against Carlton VFLW

Jordan McArdle | Apr 24, 2026

A trio of WA’s top AFLW Draft prospects will feature in Sunday’s historic Australian Under-18s clash against Carlton VFLW at…

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Initial AAMI WA Football State 18s Girls squad picked

Mark Readings | Apr 24, 2026

The AAMI WA Football State 18s Girls squad has been named ahead of the AFLW National Under-18s Championships which begin in June.  The initial squad includes seven…

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WA quartet shine for Australia as AFL Academy camp concludes

Jordan McArdle | Apr 23, 2026

Four WA talents made their mark for Australia over the weekend, taking on Richmond’s VFL side in Melbourne as part…

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Captain, coach among West Aussies in AFLW U16 All-Australian Team 

Jordan McArdle | Apr 23, 2026

Four West Aussies were named in the AFL Under-16s All-Australian Team this week, headlined by coach Kate Orme and State…

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AAMI WA Football State 16s Boys squad selected

Jordan McArdle | Apr 22, 2026

The AAMI WA Football State 16s squad has been selected ahead of the AFL National Under-16s Championship which kicks off…

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AAMI WA Football State 18s squad picked for expanded winter program

Jordan McArdle | Apr 21, 2026

The initial AAMI WA Football State 18s squad has been selected ahead of the first of six trial games this…

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Coach Orme proud of AAMI WA Football State 16s Girls

Jordan McArdle | Apr 20, 2026

New AAMI WA Football State 16s Girls coach Kate Orme was proud of her team’s “never say die” attitude after…

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JAMES ARTEMIS SEALS IT FOR WA!! 💛🖤We take out the first game of the U18 Championships 77-66 against SA.Watch live on the AFL Live App.

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Great to have star West Coast forward Jake Waterman help out at State 18s training ahead of Saturday’s AFL National Under-18s Championship opener against South Australia at Mineral Resources Park.He even bumped into a fellow Eagles son of a gun Harper Banfield who’s preparing for his WA 18s debut.

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