West Coast young gun Elijah Hewett has got through a WAFL practice match unscathed and produced an impressive performance to press his claims for an AFL call-up.
Josh Kempton
Fremantle ruckman Mason Cox played the first half but not the second in a scratch match against West Coast. Get the details on his day here!
A pre-season WAFL clash between West Coast and Peel Thunder on Saturday will go ahead after officials decided today to play despite severe weather.
Mitchell Woodcock
A West Coast Eagles player turned WAFL star has become a dad for the first time.
Kellie Balaam
Subiaco coach Jarrad Schofield has predicted the 2026 WAFL season will be one of the most competitive yet ahead of a bumper four-game Good Friday showcase to kick off the campaign.
South Fremantle coach Craig White says he’ll continue to pursue West Coast premiership forward Willie Rioli ahead of next season despite the homegrown hero ruling out playing for the Bulldogs in 2026.
The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.
Before West Coast take on North Melbourne in their first home game of the AFL season, several of their players lined up in a WAFL practice game against East Fremantle. Here’s the fringe Eagles who impressed.
Top Fremantle draftee Adam Sweid has given an indication he’ll be pressing for an early AFL call-up after impressing in a WAFL practice match on Saturday.
Former East Fremantle forward Jed Hagan is a step closer to his AFL dream after starring in Tasmania’s VFL debut on Saturday.
Fremantle recruit Mason Cox has continued to heap pressure on Sean Darcy, starring for Peel Thunder in a pre-season loss to Claremont on Saturday.
A convicted domestic violence offender has sensationally stood aside from a prestigious role at a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed.
Jessica Evensen
After leading East Perth to back-to-back grand final appearances, Royals coach Ross McQueen has signed a two-year contract extension on the eve of the new WAFL season.
An exciting Fremantle NGA prospect has been named in South Fremantle’s senior side for their pre-season WAFL grand final rematch with East Perth.
When Clint Hinchliffe earned his first rookie contract from WA Cricket in 2016, he never thought he’d lace up a pair of footy boots again, let alone find himself playing in the WAFL.
After Milan Murdock’s incredible debut for West Coast, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the next five WAFL players who could make the jump to the AFL.
Milan Murdock was overlooked so many times while chasing his AFL dream that even his friends began openly question his relentless pursuit. Now, he’s West Coast’s new cult hero.
Former Falcons captain Les Fong has paid tribute to his mentor and humble premiership captain Bill Dempsey.
Justin Bianchini
The Australian footy community is mourning Bill Dempsey, with the West Perth great passing away at age 83.
New WA Football chief executive Brad Wira says they’re ‘eyes wide open’ on the potential for a third AFL team in the state but will not reveal if he supports it until after he gathers more evidence.
West Australian Football commissioner Brad Wira has been confirmed as the sporting body’s chief executive officer.
WA Footy are set to announce a new chief executive as soon as Wednesday with former Fremantle and Western Bulldogs footballer Brad Wira heavily linked to the role.
Dual West Coast premiership winger Peter Matera and East Fremantle centreman Ray Sorrell have been elevated to Legend status in the West Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Glen Quartermain
West Australian football media pioneer Alan East’s incredible career will be honoured when he is inducted into the West Australian Football Hall of Fame on Monday night.
