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Leo Steed takes on his man during Swan Districts' win over East Fremantle.

FootballPremiumLeo Steed earns more praise from coach and captain

Bunbury teenager Leo Steed is rapidly earning a reputation as one of the WAFL’s brightest young prospects after another standout performance for Swan Districts on Saturday.

Jack Penniment

Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves believes he is ready to step up into the AFL.

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The West Australian exclusive
Lion declares himself ready for AFL after draft ‘trauma’

After being overlooked in last year’s AFL drafts in stunning circumstances, Subiaco recruit Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves says his growth as a player and a person has made him ready to achieve his dream.

Josh Kempton

The Sullivan Logistics WAFL trophy tour to the Mid West was a huge success.

FootballPremiumMid West juniors show up in droves for WAFL trophy tour

The Sullivan Logistics WAFL trophy tour hit the Mid West last week with more than 450 junior footballers in attendance across three towns in four days across the region.

Rebecca Ruthven

Juliet Kelly and Jamie Henry have both been named in the WAFLW State side.

WAFLPremiumWAFLW stars lead the way in State side for SA clash

WAFLW stars Jamie Henry and Juliet Kelly will be out to show AFLW clubs what they are missing out on after being locked in for Saturday’s State game against South Australia.

Josh Kempton

Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves highlights WA's under-20 squad.

WAFLCommentsPremiumMid-season draft hopeful highlights WA under-20 squad

An AFL mid-season draft hopeful is the headliner in the squad of the WAFL’s best under-20 footballers who will take on WA’s under-18 side on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Sandover medallist Nik Rokahr is in line to play for the SANFL against the WAFL State side.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSandover medallist leads WA links in SA’s State game squad

The SANFL have unveiled a squad featuring plenty of players with connections to WA for their clash with the WAFL State side on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Bo Allan struggled to impact.

AFLCommentsPremiumAllan sore as Hewett leads WAFL Eagles

There were 14-AFL listed players in West Coast’s WAFL side that went down to South Fremantle by 61-points. Here’s how they all fared.

Aaron Kirby

Justin Longmuir watched Peel Thunder’s win over East Perth on Saturday.

AFLCommentsPremiumWho impressed for Peel as JL watched on?

As coach Justin Longmuir watched on, several fringe Fremantle Dockers kept themselves in the frame for senior selection with solid showings for Peel Thunder in their six-point win over East Perth on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Adam Read masterminded WA’s win over South Australia in Adelaide last year.

WAFLCommentsPremium‘Pumped’ WA coach ‘cannot wait’ for State game

A ‘pumped’ WAFL State team coach Adam Read has declared he is ‘so excited’ to again take the helm of a side comprised of the competition’s best footballers for their clash with South Australia on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he “liked” midfielder Elijah Hewett’s performance in the WAFL.

WAFLCommentsPremiumMcQualter gives glowing feedback on Hewett’s WAFL outing

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he was impressed with young midfielder Elijah Hewett’s response to being dropped back to the WAFL, but the 21-year-old may still have to wait for a return to the seniors.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett gets a kick away under pressure.

AFLCommentsPremiumHewett bounces back from axing with strong WAFL outing

Elijah Hewett produced the perfect response to being dropped to the WAFL on Saturday, one of the Eagles’ shining lights in a hefty defeat to South Fremantle.

Aaron Kirby

Subiaco's Liam Hickmott was outstanding for the Lions.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumFalcons delivered further pain as Lions make statement

West Perth are on track for the worst start to a season in club history after Subiaco inflicted further pain on them with a 47-point win on Saturday evening.

Mitchell Woodcock

Swan Districts forward Jovan Petric celebrates a goal.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSharks lack bite in hefty loss to Swans

A first-half onslaught paved the way for Swan Districts cruising to just their second win of the season, easing past fellow slow starters East Fremantle by 42 points. 

Jack Penniment

Jack Ahearn of Peel.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSharp shines as Thunder hold off Royals

Peel Thunder have held off East Perth to claim consecutive wins for the first time this season, getting over the Royals by six points in a scrappy affair at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.

Josh Kempton

Claremont were too good for Perth.

WAFLPremiumTigers sink claws into Demons to extend winning streak

The Claremont winning machine has rumbled on, with the Tigers further cementing their flag favouritism thanks to a 52-point victory over Perth at Mineral Resources Park.

Ben Smith

Cooper Clarke-Dehring celebrates a goal.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDockers NGA product stars as Bulldogs thump Eagles

West Coast have been given a small glimpse into a potential western derby future as Fremantle NGA product Lucas Robinson starred in South Fremantle’s 61-point victory over the WAFL Eagles.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast's Jamie Cripps is taken from the ground.

AFLCommentsPremiumConcern for veteran Eagle after WAFL knee injury

Jamie Cripps’ football career appears to be in jeopardy, with the West Coast veteran suffering what looked to be a serious knee injury at WAFL level on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

Perth and Claremont will meet at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday.

WAFLCommentsPremium‘Take it right up to them’: Demons ready to end Tigers’ run

Perth captain Charlie Constable has declared the Demons hold no fears and will ‘take it right up’ to a rampaging Claremont as they prepare to try to become the first side to take down the undefeated Tigers.

James Palumbo

West Perth coach Paul Sanzone addresses the players.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSanzone: ‘Teething problems’ behind Falcons’ poor start

West Perth coach Paul Sanzone says teething issues stemming from a new game style and some fresh faces had contributed to their horror start to the season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Matt Parker will miss a fourth straight game.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumParker still sidelined as Dogs look to down improved Eagles

Reigning premiers South Fremantle will be without star midfielder Matt Parker for a fourth consecutive game as he continues to deal with injury. SEE THE FULL TEAMS HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Important defender Noah Strom will miss a few weeks mid-season because of a European holiday.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumDogs duo to miss several games because of European holiday

South Fremantle premiership heroes Noah Strom and Trey Ruscoe are set to miss several weeks in the middle of the season because of separate holidays in Europe.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth defender Harrison Macreadie will miss the state game because of a hamstring injury.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumMacreadie, Jansen out of State Game clash against SA

East Perth defender Harrison Macreadie and East Fremantle veteran Jarrad Jansen have withdrawn from Western Australia’s squad ahead of their clash against arch-rivals South Australia next weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

Scott Tuia evades a tackle in round one against East Fremantle.

FootballPremiumScott Tuia is pushing for his first state appearance

Donnybrook’s Scott Tuia is leading the charge for South West WAFL stars as he pushes his case for a first state appearance in next weeks clash with the SANFL. 

Jack Penniment

East Fremantle players Kyle Baskerville and Cam Eardley pictured in their Kai Fella rainbow jumpers at East Fremantle Oval, Fremantle, on Tuesday. The jumpers support the Kai Fella youth mental health foundation. Carwyn Monck

WAFLCommentsSharks reveal Kai-Fella jumper for tribute clash

It’s coming up to 10 years since East Fremantle forward Cam Eardley lost his younger brother Kai to suicide. The Sharks’ round 12 clash with Claremont on Saturday, June 27 will be played in his honour.

Glen Quartermain