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West Coast defender Rhett Bazzo is pushing for his first AFL game of 2025.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL WATCH: Which Eagles pushed case for senior selection?

More than a dozen AFL-listed players turned out for West Coast’s WAFL side over the weekend. Here’s how they went...

Mitchell Woodcock

Quinton Narkle pressed his claims for a senior recall.

FootballVideoCommentsPremiumAFL WATCH: Narkle, Walker press claims for senior recalls

Quinton Narkle and Brandon Walker were among Peel Thunder’s best performers in a nine-point loss to West Perth in Joondalup on Saturday. Here’s how all nine Dockers fared.

Josh Kempton

Peel's Corey Tregenza.

WAFLCommentsPremiumPeel key forward relishing chances to train with Dockers

Corey Tregenza is one of several Peel Thunder players who occasionally receive the chance to train with Fremantle and the talented key forward has no doubt being around the Dockers has fast-tracked his growth.

Josh Kempton

South Freo’s Brandon Donaldson celebrates a goal.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDonaldson heralds Bulldogs trademark for season success

South Fremantle continue to prove they’re the standouts of the competition after tossing aside another finals contender, with forward Brandon Donaldson crediting the Dogs’ simple trademark for their hot form.

Jake Santa Maria

West Perth caretaker coach Paul Sanzone and captain Tyler Keitel.

WAFLCommentsPremiumFalcons caretaker coach and captain pay tribute to Salecic

After West Perth won their first game since the messy departure of coach Jason Salecic, the Falcons’ caretaker coach Paul Sanzone and stand-in captain Tyler Keitel were full of praise for the club legend.

Josh Kempton

Alec Waterman and Claremont are looking to topple South Fremantle next weekend.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumGrand final preview? Tigers ready to roar as Bulldogs await

Claremont coach Ash Prescott says his side has the capabilities to topple ladder-leaders South Fremantle as they prepare for a potential grand final preview on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle defender Noah Strom gets a handball away.

WAFLCommentsPremiumBulldogs still top of the class after downing Perth

South Fremantle continue to take the competition by the scruff of the neck after a 22-point victory over fellow contenders Perth at Fremantle Oval on Sunday.

Jake Santa Maria

West Perth interim coach Paul Sanzone leads a huddle.

WAFLCommentsPremiumFalcons overcome week from hell to beat Thunder

West Perth have ended their week from hell in winning fashion, outlasting Peel Thunder in a nine-point victory at HIF Health Insurance Oval.

Josh Kempton

East Perth's Christian Ameduri celebrates a goal.

WAFLCommentsPremiumNotte to be! Royals spoil farewell party for Swans great

East Perth have spoiled the party in WAFL great Tony Notte’s farewell game, holding off a gutsy Swan Districts by 40 points at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday. 

Samantha Rogers

Subiaco forward Jack Mayo celebrates a goal.

WAFLCommentsPremiumLions take bite out of Sharks in game of the year

Subiaco has taken a bite out of East Fremantle’s finals aspirations in one of the games of the year at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.

Aaron Kirby

Alec Waterman had a strong game for Claremont against West Coast.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumWhat a man, Waterman! Ex-Eagle spearheads Tigers’ victory

Alec Waterman has come back to haunt his former side, kicking an equal career-high four goals to ensure Claremont claimed a win and avoided an upset against battlers West Coast.

Mitchell Woodcock

Neither Michael Walters nor Jaeger O’Meara will feature for Peel Thunder on Saturday.

WAFLVideoCommentsPremiumWalters, O’Meara absent from Peel line-up for Falcons clash

Neither Michael Walters nor Jaeger O’Meara will feature for Peel Thunder on Saturday as they face the Falcons in Joondalup.

Aaron Kirby

Michael Randall has walked out on Perth.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumDemons recruit pulls the pin mid-season as finals beckon

Perth recruit Michael Randall has walked out on the club as the Demons look to lock away a finals berth for only the second time in 28 years.

Mitchell Woodcock

Paul Sanzone has taken the reins at West Perth for the remainder of the season.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumFalcons interim coach reveals plans after Salecic sacking

West Perth caretaker coach Paul Sanzone has outlined his plans to get the Falcons back on track for the remainder of the season after taking the reins on the back of a tumultuous week.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tony Notte will retire this weekend.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumSwan Districts games record holder Notte to retire

Swan Districts game record holder Tony Notte has announced he will play the final game of his illustrious career on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Perth captain Dean Munns has quit the club, joining its mass exodus after coach Jason Salecic was sacked. 

WAFL CommentsPremiumFlag skipper quits amid Falcons turmoil after coach sacked

West Perth captain Dean Munns has quit the club, joining its mass exodus after coach Jason Salecic was sacked. 

Jackson Barrett

Fremantle football boss Joe Brierty has indicated Michael Walters is likely to play for Peel Thunder again as he builds towards a long-awaited Dockers return. 

AFL VideoSonny set for another Peel gig in Dockers return bid

Fremantle football boss Joe Brierty has indicated Michael Walters is set to play for Peel Thunder again as he builds towards a long-awaited Dockers return. 

Jackson Barrett

Almost all of West Perth’s coaching staff have walked out on the club in the wake of Jason Salecic’s messy departure from the Falcons this week.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
WAFL 2025CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Mass staff exodus at WAFL club after coach sacked

Almost all of West Perth’s coaching staff have walked out on the club in the wake of Jason Salecic’s messy departure from the Falcons this week.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Perth have parted ways with Jason Salecic.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumSalecic, Falcons ‘agree to part ways’ after Tigers defeat

West Perth have ‘agreed to part ways’ with Jason Salecic - the coach departing after only 28 games.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle stars Michael Walters and Jaeger O’Meara drew a crowd as 13 Dockers-listed players turned out for Peel Thunder down in Mandurah on Saturday.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL Watch: How Walters, O’Meara fared in WAFL returns

Fremantle stars Michael Walters and Jaeger O’Meara drew a crowd as 13 Dockers-listed players turned out for Peel Thunder down in Mandurah on Saturday. Here’s how they went...

Mitchell Woodcock

Subiaco snapped a seven-game losing streak against East Perth on Saturday night.

WAFLCommentsPremiumOnce-proud Lions ready to roar in back end of 2025

Stefan Giro admits Subiaco hasn’t lived up to its own high standards in a disappointing start to the season but hopes the once-proud Lions can build on an upset win over East Perth for the rest of 2025.

Samantha Rogers

West Perth coach Jason Salecic is under pressure to hold his job.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
WAFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Falcons coach to learn fate when he fronts board this week

West Perth coach Jason Salecic will have his future at the club decided at a meeting of its board on Tuesday, The West Australian can reveal. 

Mitchell Woodcock and Justin Bianchini

Harper Banfield, Jackson McManus and Noah Braun.

AFLCommentsPremiumSONS OF GUNS: WA’s best young second-generation rising stars

These three players are among plenty of sons of famous names to be forging their own promising footy careers. Mitchell Woodcock looks at the most exciting WA second-generation footballers aged under 21.

Mitchell Woodcock

Subiaco have snapped a seven-game losing streak, with debutant Sonny Siano kicking two goals.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSubiaco snap losing streak with upset win over Royals

A gutsy Subiaco have snapped a seven-game losing streak with an upset victory over East Perth on a wet and windy Saturday night in Leederville. 

Samantha Rogers