Way Too Early Sullivan Logistics WAFL Season Predictions

Last year’s Grand Finalists South Fremantle and East Perth have been tipped to fight out the 2026 Sullivan Logistics WAFL Premiership in September.

Four out of our six media experts have forecast a flag for the Royals, while the Bulldogs are considered strong contenders to complete back-to-back premierships.

When it comes to bold pre-season predictions, Mitch Woodcock from The West Australian has gone out on a limb, forecasting a Simpson Medal for Eagles premiership player and former Port Adelaide star Willie Rioli.

The small forward has been linked with the Bulldogs but is yet to sign a deal with the club.

Sport FM’s Jacob Landsmeer has predicted Perth to continue its revival this year, declaring the Demons potential Grand Finalists, playing East Perth in the decider.

Mitch Woodcock – The West Australian

WAFL premiers: South Fremantle

Sandover Medal winner: Cooper Stephens (East Perth)

Bernie Naylor Medal winner: Aaron Clarke (Perth)

Simpson Medal (WAFL grand final): Willie Rioli (South Fremantle)

Best WAFL recruit: Charlie Dean (Perth)

Breakout WAFL player: Cooper Clarke-Dehring (South Fremantle)

Jack Clarke Medal: Lucas Robinson (South Fremantle)

Biggest WAFL story line: West Coast’s WAFL side make a stunning return to finals.

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Jacob Landsmeer – Sport FM

WAFL premiers: East Perth (defeating Perth)

Sandover Medal winner: Tom North (East Perth)

Bernie Naylor Medal winner: Tyler Keitel (West Perth)

Simpson Medal (WAFL grand final): Scott Jones (East Perth)

Best WAFL recruit: Charlie Dean (Perth)

Breakout WAFL player: Luke Carrello (East Fremantle)

Jack Clarke Medal: Lucas Robinson (South Fremantle)

Biggest WAFL story line: Demons make first WAFL Grand Final since 1978 – and suffer the same fate

Eliza Reilly – Code Sports

WAFL premiers: East Perth

Sandover Medal winner: Milan Murdock (East Fremantle)

Bernie Naylor Medal winner: Trey Ruscoe (South Fremantle)

Simpson Medal (WAFL grand final): Hamish Brayshaw (East Perth)

Best WAFL recruit: Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves (Subiaco)

Breakout WAFL player: Darcy Craven (East Perth)

Jack Clarke Medal: Heath Mellody (Claremont)

Biggest WAFL story line: 40,000 fans turn up for history making night grand final.

Jordan McArdle – WA Football

WAFL premiers: East Perth

Sandover Medal winner: Matthew Parker (South Fremantle)

Bernie Naylor Medal winner: Jaiden Hunter (Claremont)

Simpson Medal (WAFL grand final): Cooper Stephens (East Perth)

Best WAFL recruit: Jacob Blight (Subiaco)

Breakout WAFL player: Blake Kelly (Swan Districts)

Jack Clarke Medal: Lucas Robinson (South Fremantle)

Biggest WAFL story line: Milan Murdock gets long-awaited AFL shot in Mid-Season Draft

Ethan Roth – 7Plus

WAFL premiers: South Fremantle

Sandover Medal winner: Cooper Stephens (East Perth)

Bernie Naylor Medal winner: Aaron Clarke (Perth)

Simpson Medal (WAFL grand final): Trey Ruscoe (South Fremantle)

Best WAFL recruit: Jacob Blight (Subiaco)

Breakout WAFL player: Tyler Lindberg (East Perth)/Jack Cleaver (East Fremantle)

Jack Clarke Medal: James Artemis (East Fremantle)

Biggest WAFL story line: Optus Stadium to host first ever state league night Grand Final

Paul Persic – 7Plus

WAFL premiers: East Perth

Sandover Medal winner: Matthew Parker (South Fremantle)

Bernie Naylor Medal winner: Leigh Kohlmann (Swan Districts)

Simpson Medal (WAFL grand final): Cristian Ameduri (East Perth)

Best WAFL recruit: Charlie Dean (Perth)

Breakout WAFL player: Charlie Dean (Perth)

Jack Clarke Medal: Koby LeCras (West Perth)

Biggest WAFL story line: Saturday Night Grand Final creates State League History