WAFL Colts Super Round

THE West Australian Football League has scheduled three Colts games to be played at East Fremantle Oval this Saturday, May 10 to increase recruiting opportunities for young players and promote the WAFL talent pathway.

With the support of the East Fremantle Football Club, three Round 8 WAFL Colts games will be played at East Fremantle Oval, with the first to commence at 9am and the last kicking off at 2pm.

The West Perth v Peel Thunder Colts game will be played in the normal timeslot prior to West Perth’s Reserves and League fixtures at Arena Joondalup on Sunday.

WAFC General Manager Pathways and Competitions Steve Hargrave said the Colts Super Round initiative had been backed by WAFL Football Managers, Player Development Officers and Colts coaches since its introduction in 2011.

“It provides a great opportunity to showcase three Colts games at one venue on the same day and allows AFL recruiting staff to view all four matches on one weekend,” Hargrave said.

“We are looking forward to what should be a great day for our WAFL Colts. We are committed to showcasing young talent and fixture games whenever possible to accommodate talent and recruiting outcomes.

“This will be the fourth season we have played a Colts Super Round as we see great value in this concept.”

Other strategies to promote WAFL Colts talent include the WAFL Talent Day in February and WAFL State Academy Trial Matches.

COLTS SUPER ROUND

Saturday 10 May – East Fremantle Oval

9am Swan Districts v East Fremantle

11:40am East Perth v Claremont

2:00pm Perth v Subiaco

Sunday 11 May – Arena Joondalup

9am West Perth v Peel Thunder